Where do yall mount your cameras?

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I know this is general question, but where do yall mount your action cameras? I just picked up a Garmin Virb and am looking all over for places to mount this thing. So far, Ive not really found anywhere that I like that is both easily accessible to turn it on and off, but mounted in such a way that theres a clear view forward.

Pics would be great!

 

[Madhatter]

mounted my virb on my alt rider bar,the right side so as not to pick up fan noise.... added a mount to my helmet, looks like a ray gun mounted on my hat.....got a couple more sticky bases to try other locations, maybe on my top box , or a side case.... used their bar clamp for alt rider bars,everything else sticky base....made a few videos i like it , but have lots to learn....

 

[Madhatter]

forgot to say, the remote they offer works pretty good... it starts and stops the video, you still have to turn on and off.

 

[TenereStreets]

Best place is probably mounting at the middle of the handlebars with an extension to raise the camera to a desirable level. I’ve tried a few places, including on Alt Rider crash bars, and every place vibrates too much.

I ended up going with a chest mount and the view is almost as good as on helmet. I stopped mounting on helmet because of the increase risk of neck injury in crash. Recently a local track day organization here in So Cal stopped letting riders on track with GoPros on their helmets.

If you find a good vibration free spot let me know! Here's a couple of my vids:

Mounted on handlebars as suggested: https://vimeo.com/93096457

Mounted on crash bars: https://vimeo.com/96923649

 

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Best place is probably mounting at the middle of the handlebars with an extension to raise the camera to a desirable level. I’ve tried a few places, including on Alt Rider crash bars, and every place vibrates too much.

I ended up going with a chest mount and the view is almost as good as on helmet. I stopped mounting on helmet because of the increase risk of neck injury in crash. Recently a local track day organization here in So Cal stopped letting riders on track with GoPros on their helmets.

If you find a good vibration free spot let me know! Here's a couple of my vids:

Mounted on handlebars as suggested: https://vimeo.com/93096457

Mounted on crash bars: https://vimeo.com/96923649

Is that the Virb? if so, were you shooting with the built in image stabilizer?

I downloaded the app for it. Its a little finicky but I like the idea of being able to see what Im shooting on the phone and make setting adjustments without dicking with the interface

 

[TenereStreets]

It's a GoPro 3+ and doesn't have image stabilization.

 

[Madhatter]

no vibration issues, picture very good quality, been playing with time lapse, love the gps tag on video, shows speed etc. no officer i was not speeding, very cool feature. virb works for me, cabelas had it on sale for199.00 so i bought it.

 

[barkingllizard]

where do yall mount your action cameras?

I have mine mounted on the left bar end, of the handlebar... it requires a straight up first and then wave to oncoming riders.....

 

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no vibration issues, picture very good quality, been playing with time lapse, love the gps tag on video, shows speed etc. no officer i was not speeding, very cool feature. virb works for me, cabelas had it on sale for199.00 so i bought it.

I snagged mine for 189 shipped new, and paid a little extra to get it in a day. happy so far. Good deal on your end too, thats a good chunk off.

 

[TheHelios]

I mounted mine to the chin on my Bell RS-1. GoPro mount probably only has 30% contact but it's been on through some tough stuff and has yet to give out. Because of its low position, it gives a great POV shot while not getting any wind against it. I don't even notice it's there when riding.

It's a GoPro 3 in a blacked out case (front section) and a Wasabi Extended Battery clear backing (If you record a lot, then this battery is a must!).


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZlTGNnAbu8
https://youtube.com/devicesupport

 

[Checkswrecks]

I have the Sony AV-100, which has a very different shape than the GoPro, but it can use most of the same slide-in and 1/4" threaded mounts. When I got it I went on Amazon and bought a number of mounts of various types to switch between bikes and viewpoints. In the end, the three I use most are the cheapest.

The clip-on is probably my favorite. It clips to the hand-guard, backpack straps, and you can even use this to clip to the sun visor of a rental car to have the camera record your drive. (Common in much of the world due to faked accidents.)

A handlebar mount:

And the slide-in adhesive mount which came with the camera is on the top of my helmet.

btw - The Sony line has built in image stabilization and better colors than the GoPro. With release of the AS200V, the 100s are being discounted to ~$150 and I got a BestBuy floor demo for a little over $100. The accessories are MUCH cheaper on Amazon.

 

[RCinNC]

This is how I mounted my action camera, a Polaroid XS100i, a very nice and much cheaper alternative to a Gopro. WiFi, HD, waterproof, submersible, and takes some really nice video (there are multiple reviews on YouTube if you're interested in one). I wanted a mount that was secure, but I wanted to also be able to remove all the mounting hardware from the helmet when I wasn't using it.

The mounting pedestal is formed from Steel Stik epoxy putty; basically, I put masking tape over the helmet and squished a blob of it onto the helmet and formed it into the basic shape. It was then freed from the helmet by running a piece of thread between the mount and the masking tape; it pops right off (it helps if you rub a candle on the masking tape before you put the epoxy putty on). Files and sandpaper gave the pedestal the final shape. The threaded mounting holes were made by drilling recessed holes into the pedestal with a brad point drill bit, dropping in some #4 nuts, and cementing them in place with JB Weld. The top of the pedestal was then sanded smooth, and it was painted white to match the helmet. The pedestal was mounted to the helmet using 3M outdoor mounting tape.

The actual mount was made for a cheapie action camera from Vivitar; the action cam was pretty awful so I returned it, but the mount was relatively nice and came with various attachments. I had to adapt it (the knob to secure the camera was too short, so I had to make a new one), but it's a damn nice mounting system for 15 bucks; basically it's a GoPro knockoff. I peeled off the 3M adhesive from the mount, and drilled holes for the screws that thread into the pedestal. The mount then attaches to the pedestal with #4 screws.

Because the pedestal is larger than the mount it has more surface area for adhesive, and provides a more secure base for the camera than the mount alone. It's stuck to the helmet like an alien face-hugger.

There's no denying that it looks dorky, but on the plus side, the color of the cam matches my helmet. It gives me a clear view above the windscreen, and I prefer having a helmet mounted cam, since it will look where I look. I didn't put one on to document my lack of riding skill; I just wanted to be able to record the cool things I see while I'm touring (I wish I'd had it when I went through Monument Valley a few years ago). The only thing left is a safety tether; still waiting for that from Amazon.

 

[Shovelhead]

Ron, you are one creative son of a gun.
I really admire that. ::008::

 

[Checkswrecks]

The two pieces I find most important are the carrying case and a leash in case a branch or something hits the camera. I know a couple of guys who have lost GoPros on the trail. I had a really small Pelican case which perfectly fits the camera in it's waterproof housing. I put the camera and case in a small cloth bag to prevent scuffing in the hard case.


For the leash, I use a metal fishing leader with identical clasps at each end. When the camera is on top of my helmet, one end of the leader simply goes into a vent on the back of the helmet and sliding the door shut traps the clasp.

 

[Dogdaze]

Ron, you are one creative son of a gun.
I really admire that. ::008::

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He should catalogue a part of the forum under : "Constructed by RCinNC" then when we need someting we can't buy or want to spend the big bucks for we hit the search button under that heading........

 

[RCinNC]

Ron, you are one creative son of a gun.
I really admire that. ::008::

Thanks Shovelhead!

 

[RCinNC]

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He should catalogue a part of the forum under : "Constructed by RCinNC" then when we need someting we can't buy or want to spend the big bucks for we hit the search button under that heading........

Thanks Dogdaze! I try to title my threads to be specific enough that if someone was looking for a particular thing, it should pop up easily in a search. Believe it or not, I'm out of projects for the moment, so I'm starting to get a case of the heebie jeebies.

 

[cakeboy]

i also have my sony AS30 [ brilliant video quality ] fastened on the chin piece of my lid, and when it is played back it just looks like your riding the bike in the living room, dont get any vibrations or movement great ..