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Flamewinger
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I'm going to be using a RT Multi-Mount dash bracket with RAM arms and mounting hardware to mount a Garmin Virb Elite. I like the low slung camera rather than the boxy GoPro's. I use an ION Pro on my helmet with VHB mount stuck to right side of helmet. Easy to turn on and off an it vibrates to let you know its on/off.
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ThreeWheels
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I've had cameras that I mounted to the dash, and also just under the left air deflector.
I'm finding that the best place to mount the camera is on my helmet.
It's higher so it gets more of a view, and also, I can see more of what I'm looking at.
Mounting it to the dash, all I see is road and hedges.
I don't see any of the marvelous scenery. Mounting on my helmet gives me better recording of my ride.
Just my opinion, I could be wrong. I'm sure there will be someone on this site who is more than happy to let me know if I am.
I'm finding that the best place to mount the camera is on my helmet.
It's higher so it gets more of a view, and also, I can see more of what I'm looking at.
Mounting it to the dash, all I see is road and hedges.
I don't see any of the marvelous scenery. Mounting on my helmet gives me better recording of my ride.
Just my opinion, I could be wrong. I'm sure there will be someone on this site who is more than happy to let me know if I am.
wyliec
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I agree. It gives dynamic viewing and not static (in one direction) viewing.
I wouldn't worry too much about that ahh-cool, cos that's EXACTLY what many of the vids from most wearing a helmet mounted camera usually look like.... bouncing all over the place & pretty much un-viewable! :shocked:
Most people simply don't realise how much they actually DO move their heads while they are walking, driving, or riding; so until they critically view one of their own vids they generally have no idea of how much they ARE actually moving and throwing the recorded image around, and even the best of stabilisation programs simply can't iron out the constant head waggling that most do! And sadly, despite many who do view their own footage & reject it because it does fly all over the place as they turn back & forth, look down at the dash then back up at thed road & repeat, or even just waggle their heads from side to side, maybe in order to ryde safely, there are still a fair few who view their own footage before posting but then only see it thru rose tinted glasses and post it up anyway!! :yikes:
It's a real art to slow the panning of a handheld camera down enough to limit the tendency to make every viewer throw up due to the rapid panning & sudden sweeps or dips that comes with moving the point of focus, which is why there are only a limited number of really great camera operators; and while there are some 'not so great operators' who do manage to pan, move, & zoom appropriately with handheld cameras, I've yet to see too many who have been really successful in slowing their movements enough with a head mounted camera, altho there are some who do manage to successfully cobble together the less nauseating sections of their footage & produce some viewable vids! But seriously, there are only a very few who manage to produce good head mounted camera footage! (& luckily, we have some of them recording clips here!) Still, you wouldn't be alone with your head movements adversely impacting the recorded image; in fact, you may well be a heap better than most because you recognise that you potentially have a problem & will likely try to counter that or edit it out!! However, I reckon you will be most likely to produce good & readily viewable footage with a body mounted camera, either your body or the bikes! :thumbup:
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wyliec
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I've looked at quite a few pictures and videos on here, and there are two people that come to mind that I would ask about cameras, and shooting (videos and stills that is). One is OJ UK, and the other is from Texas, and I can't remember his name. All I know is the one from Texas has more money tied up in his cameras and equipment than I will ever have in the bank. You can also recognize him b/c he looks like he's 30, and he is riding an RT.:dontknow: What's all that about?
I found the name I was looking for for the youngster on an RT. It is tehrlich.
I found the name I was looking for for the youngster on an RT. It is tehrlich.
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CMA/IBA_rider
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I use a Garmin dash cam in my truck I've used it on the bike a few times.
Buckeye Chuck 54
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I read on here...
Not long ago there was a thread on here about cameras. One poster had a camera
mounted on the dash right behind the windshield. It also had a rear view camera
mounted above the license plate. That's what I'd like to have.
I hope he, or she, posts this again.
Chuck
Not long ago there was a thread on here about cameras. One poster had a camera
mounted on the dash right behind the windshield. It also had a rear view camera
mounted above the license plate. That's what I'd like to have.
I hope he, or she, posts this again.
Chuck
ahh-cool
Member
I also have a dash cam in my RV, I don't know how to mount it on the bike
wyliec
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Here's a mount for an RT that is sold by a site sponsor:
http://spyderstore.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=60&product_id=51
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" Tanga.com " just sent me an E-mail from their last Ad for a camera similar to Go-Pro for less than $25.00 ....... Mike :thumbup:
Motorcycledave
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Take a look at the SENA Prism Tube :yes::yes::yes::yes::yes:it mounts on your helmet and comes with everything
needed, or you can mount it any place. I have one on my Honda my Spyder and my car.
I have them on sale CALL FOR PRICE 209-887-3283
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Dave
needed, or you can mount it any place. I have one on my Honda my Spyder and my car.
I have them on sale CALL FOR PRICE 209-887-3283
Ride Safe
Dave
ahh-cool
Member
Problem is I don't normally wear a helmet
Motorcycledave
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That is what is nice about the Prism you can mount it anyplace. I even tried it on
my left lower A arm just for fun took some cool vids from down low.
my left lower A arm just for fun took some cool vids from down low.
Zip
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I made a bracket that bridges the 2 screws just behind the windshield. It picks up a little vibration but not too bad. I just don't like the height, it's not like the view at eye level. I want to try mounting it the the top of the windshield. My concern with that placement is vibration and wind buffeting.
Madincalif
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I think I might be one of the people your talking about I have a 2 camera dvr player that's mounted in the frunk and the camera's are mounted on the dash at the windshield and then on my license plate on the rear. The company is Called INNOVV.com and it's out of china, I have 2 of their units one on the bike one on a truck. Some people have problems with the units memory card failing sometimes so it doesn't write to card very well....I haven't had this problem yet but the camera's work very well for what I need so far
I think I might be one of the people your talking about I have a 2 camera dvr player that's mounted in the frunk and the camera's are mounted on the dash at the windshield and then on my license plate on the rear. The company is Called INNOVV.com and it's out of china, I have 2 of their units one on the bike one on a truck. Some people have problems with the units memory card failing sometimes so it doesn't write to card very well....I haven't had this problem yet but the camera's work very well for what I need so far
Tazzel
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I went the cheap way and got the ion camera with a handlebar mount for under $40.00. It holds a 32gig SD card which lasts about 2.5 hours. Not the greatest but did what I wanted it to do incase of accidents and paid off just recently with an unsecured Waste Management load. This little piece of debris cost $1800.00 worth of damage that was paid in full thanks to the video. Well worth the 40.00 camera.
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That's an amazingly clear, stable video image, particularly considering it's from such an inexpensive camera and shooting through the windshield. I imagine that for stability, mounting on the handlebars is probably the best location, as the rider's arms are acting like shock absorbers. Interesting. Thanks.
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