Camera damage in handlebar-mounted phones?

[6zfshdb]

I regularly use electronic devices on my bars, but not a smartphone. To minimize vibration, I installed a Redshift Shockstop suspension stem:

ShockStop PRO Suspension Stem

The new ShockStop PRO Stem blends seamlessly with the aesthetic of modern bikes, while reducing fatigue and strain. Along with the ShockStop Suspension Seatpost, this system works together to suspend the rider and smooth out rough terrain on the bike you already own, making your ride smoother...

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It isn't perfect but when using the lightest elastomers, it noticeably reduces vibration and helps with hand & wrist discomfort.
Unfortunately it's pricey and doesn't work well with all bar types.

 

[RunForTheHills]

It's a chat bot though. You can't take that for an official answer. Regardless, there are people reporting such damage. So it seems to be happening. Maybe the best approach is to buy the extended protection plan.

 

[Jeremy McCreary]

I regularly use electronic devices on my bars, but not a smartphone. To minimize vibration, I installed a Redshift Shockstop suspension stem:
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ShockStop PRO Suspension Stem

The new ShockStop PRO Stem blends seamlessly with the aesthetic of modern bikes, while reducing fatigue and strain. Along with the ShockStop Suspension Seatpost, this system works together to suspend the rider and smooth out rough terrain on the bike you already own, making your ride smoother...

redshiftsports.com

It isn't perfect but when using the lightest elastomers, it noticeably reduces vibration and helps with hand & wrist discomfort.
Unfortunately it's pricey and doesn't work well with all bar types.

The serious flaw with this approach is that you don't know that the damping provided actually addresses the camera-damaging vibration frequencies.

For a phone camera with susceptible mechanicals, the only reliable protection for now is to keep the phone off your bars.

That cautious approach has cost me the price of an expensive GPS bike computer that I was otherwise just fine without. But until we know more, I value high-quality phone photography too much to do otherwise.

 

[6zfshdb]

That's one of the reasons I carry my phone in my pocket. I also consider it a safety factor in case I'm thrown off the bike and unable to get to it to call for help.