Camera on the helmet IS still the best! I will tell you why....

[markyodo]

Just wanted to post my opinion. The bike mount is still the option I prefer and I am actually pursuing options. I personally don't prefer the distractions of the driver and motorcycle in video. The audio recording can be done without the camera near the rider through the mic.
This winter I am putting together a remote pan and tilt device that will give me the ability to do 360 sweeps with the gopro. I can take extended video of the scenery and still maintain focus. There are plenty of really small kits available both wired and wireless to fit the bill.
I guess I am just going for a different style. I will post details as they are available if others are interested.

With that being said, I really like your videos finless, both on and off the Spyder. You have a way about you that keeps me engaged no matter what your doing.

 

[asp125]

Helmet mount, bike mount, it really does not matter. The main thing to remember is to vary your points of view, and like the example, intersperse it with some still shots. Anything is boring if you only have one kind of viewpoint. For instance, a low to the ground mounting could really emphasize the speed. A tail gunner position gives viewers something to look at instead of empty road or the back of that camper you're following for miles. Mix it up a bit, that's the key.

If you are running a helmet mount, edit out the quick shoulder checks and rubber-neck moves and instrument checks, the jerky movement is hard to watch. I realized this after skiing with a helmet cam, nobody wants to see your knees or the sky.

 

[JerryB]

Hi Bob,

Re: Camera on the helmet IS still the best!

Just some FYI; anyone wanting more info/details on 'how-to' on mounting a GoPro on a helmet, just go out to your nearest skydiving facility.

For experienced jumpers, nearly ~80% of them have GoPros on their helmets.

Also, there are probably staff freefall photographers who jump these setups 5-10 times a day.

Just go up to the manifest desk or whatever they have and tell why you are there and what you would like to talk to them about. I am very sure that most facilities will be very helpful.

Jerry Baumchen

PS) Hey, who knows, you just might end up making a jump.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

This winter I am putting together a remote pan and tilt device that will give me the ability to do 360 sweeps with the gopro. I can take extended video of the scenery and still maintain focus. There are plenty of really small kits available both wired and wireless to fit the bill.

Any links you can post? I'm interested in conjuring up a pan capable mount, better than the one I used this past year. If something on the market makes more sense than building one I'm all for it.

 

[DrewNJ]

I agree that helmet mount is better, especially on the Spyder. While on my 2 wheel bike the vids were decent as you leaned through the turns, the Spyder vids were flat out boring, similar to mounting it to a car.
We've recently been running some sena 10c headsets and the video from the helmet is great!

Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

 

[Darren111]

Sena 10c

By Bobs video, mounting your camera on your helmet on the side is the best option
the new SENA 10C is a winner it is an all in one unit that "JUST WORKS" and it comes with everything
you need. check out my website or SENA for details. call me for the super price.
Ride Safe
Dave

Second this Dave, being a new owner of the Sena 10c. Set up was quick, quick guide instructions on how to use video recording, video tagging, radio, mp3 music and telephone straight forward. I am now looking at the Sena handlebar accessory. :yes: