Bike cameras?

[dpex]

Could I get some advice on what sort of basic (read cheap) camera and mounting set-up to put on my bike to record a track-day or two?

Ideally, I'd like something I can mount looking over the instruments, and also down low on a side.

I guess the issue of vibration suppression is my greatest concern. Any or all advice welcome.

[Shaun]

Could I get some advice on what sort of basic (read cheap) camera and mounting set-up to put on my bike to record a track-day or two?

Ideally, I'd like something I can mount looking over the instruments, and also down low on a side.

I guess the issue of vibration suppression is my greatest concern. Any or all advice welcome.



I will tell ya what the 10 I have coming this week are like, only about 90mm long and once I have used them myself, but believe they are going to be brilliant, with a HUGE memory and retail @ $285-00

[dpex]

I will tell ya what the 10 I have coming this week are like, only about 90mm long and once I have used them myself, but believe they are going to be brilliant, with a HUGE memory and retail @ $285-00

Heya. Looks good. How are they mounted and how does the mount deal with vibration? What price are you after? Or is the price you quote, 'the' price?

But, if you say they will be brilliant, that's good enough for me. Put my name down on one, please.

[Wiki Drifter]

For a good shot of the instruments, get a mount like this:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-accessories/Other/auction-185245633.htm

I'm currently using one for non-track stuff, very stable. You might need to confirm with the track organisers if they allow this type of mount because they can be hazardous during a crash.

You can get digital video cameras off TM for as little as $60, but they suck and malfunction from time to time. You get what you pay for I guess

[wbks]

My guess is look for a mount that attaches via suction cup. Like those "Baby on board" plates drivers put in their windows, but obviously stronger and more quality. I can't imagine there are any vibration issues and it must be cheap as well. As for cameras I've seen people with normal smallish handy-cams mounted so as long as its not too heavy and extruding i can't imagine anyone would have trouble with those.

[madmal64]

I use one of these (http://www2.oregonscientific.com/shop/product.asp?cid=7&scid=77&pid=709) its not too bad. Sound quality isnt flash but I am working on reducing the wind noise.
Got mine at Noel Leemings for under $200 and got a 2 gig card so plenty of footage time

[Idubbs]

My guess is look for a mount that attaches via suction cup. Like those "Baby on board" plates drivers put in their windows, but obviously stronger and more quality. I can't imagine there are any vibration issues and it must be cheap as well. As for cameras I've seen people with normal smallish handy-cams mounted so as long as its not too heavy and extruding i can't imagine anyone would have trouble with those.

What about this? Suction cup is rock solid even at track speeds; vidcam sucks!

www.ramsolutions.co.nz

[dpex]

I use one of these (http://www2.oregonscientific.com/shop/product.asp?cid=7&scid=77&pid=709) its not too bad. Sound quality isnt flash but I am working on reducing the wind noise.
Got mine at Noel Leemings for under $200 and got a 2 gig card so plenty of footage time

Followed your advice and went to Leemings in Lincoln Rd, Henderson. I told the tall guy with glasses that the Oregon site was offering a 2gig card for just 10-bucks with every purchase. Leemings ask $70 for the same card. Stuck it to the guy and got the cam for $199 and the card for $10. Good deal. So, if you're of a mind to score a cam and a cheap 2 gig card, go to that store and find the tall dude with glasses.

Turns out the cam is waterproof to 3M and comes with a range of fittings and sticky things to attach it to helmets, fairings, you name it.

Found several creative ways to attach the cam to das velocipede then went for a spin. BLOODY GOOD! Now just have to get the proper angles to see the road ahead and the instruments at the same time.

And it's plug and play into a pc, and direct into a tele.

Good advice, Mad. Thanx. :--))

[portokiwi]

well where are the pics of the cam and gear you got and how about a vidio shot:niceone:

[slofox]

Followed your advice and went to Leemings in Lincoln Rd, Henderson. I told the tall guy with glasses that the Oregon site was offering a 2gig card for just 10-bucks with every purchase. Leemings ask $70 for the same card. Stuck it to the guy and got the cam for $199 and the card for $10. Good deal. So, if you're of a mind to score a cam and a cheap 2 gig card, go to that store and find the tall dude with glasses.

Turns out the cam is waterproof to 3M and comes with a range of fittings and sticky things to attach it to helmets, fairings, you name it.

Found several creative ways to attach the cam to das velocipede then went for a spin. BLOODY GOOD! Now just have to get the proper angles to see the road ahead and the instruments at the same time.

And it's plug and play into a pc, and direct into a tele.

Good advice, Mad. Thanx. :--))

Is the cam the ATC2K then?

[racefactory]

Hey man, I don't think you have to do put a lot of money into it at all if you really want something basic.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAxbIQrEGHg I strapped my cell phone to the windscreen to test what kind of results i could get... the phone is 180 bucks.. if you got something for 250 you could get a WAY better camera quality.

All I needed to do was to make some muffling material to put onto the microphone and that wind noise went away and you could hear the engine...

the real advantage though is that it's a good shpe for mounting anywhere you like..

Did the trick...

[madmal64]

well where are the pics of the cam and gear you got and how about a vidio shot:niceone:

Heres one (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9S30fZW8bk)off the back of my bike. A video that is.

[CHOPPA]

These are the easiest cam to use and waterproof with good sound and great picture! cheap!

http://www.goprocamera.com/index4.htm

I loaded up a lap of puke when i was running in my bike, i made the video really low quality so it would load up onto youtube fast but you get the idea and my copy is crystal clear with great sound. If you want one pm me $250 new

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtEr6TycAZM

[CHOPPA]

Hey man, I don't think you have to do put a lot of money into it at all if you really want something basic.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAxbIQrEGHg I strapped my cell phone to the windscreen to test what kind of results i could get... the phone is 180 bucks.. if you got something for 250 you could get a WAY better camera quality.

All I needed to do was to make some muffling material to put onto the microphone and that wind noise went away and you could hear the engine...

the real advantage though is that it's a good shpe for mounting anywhere you like..

Did the trick...

surprisingly well actually!

[Pumba]

just picked up a DSR-100 Helmet/Bike Camera & Digital Recorder (https://www.rflimited.com/Site.asp?CID=3) seems to be pretty good so far but need to play a little more to get the best out of it.

scott411 (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=5027) from Mr Motorcycles in Pukekoe is importing them I beleave

[racefactory]

These are the easiest cam to use and waterproof with good sound and great picture! cheap!

http://www.goprocamera.com/index4.htm

I loaded up a lap of puke when i was running in my bike, i made the video really low quality so it would load up onto youtube fast but you get the idea and my copy is crystal clear with great sound. If you want one pm me $250 new

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtEr6TycAZM

Please upload the video with the bike sound and not that horrible music, we want the bike noise please!!! Really wanted to see that! I've been waiting so long for a decent pukekohe video and that looked like mean riding!! why oh why!!!!

[CHOPPA]

Please upload the video with the bike sound and not that horrible music, we want the bike noise please!!! Really wanted to see that! I've been waiting so long for a decent pukekohe video and that looked like mean riding!! why oh why!!!!

Cause i was only borrowing the cam i didnt have the software to get the sound ;( Im going back up i think next week, ill get some better footage and much faster!

[madboy]

If any of you guys do any decent ghostrider impersonations, let me know. Need some entertainment.

[racefactory]

Cause i was only borrowing the cam i didnt have the software to get the sound ;( Im going back up i think next week, ill get some better footage and much faster!

Looking forward to it! Thanks!

[Buddha#81]

I've found the ATC2K camera robust ansd easy to use......every now and then it "errors". But the quality is ok, sound is crap.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgCbhf_dvXM

[NordieBoy]

I've found the ATC2K camera robust ansd easy to use......every now and then it "errors". But the quality is ok, sound is crap.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgCbhf_dvXM

The ATC3K has a wider angle and takes 4Gb cards.
Been thinking of modifying my 2K for wider angle but I need it to be waterproof.

[Shaun]

Heya. Looks good. How are they mounted and how does the mount deal with vibration? What price are you after? Or is the price you quote, 'the' price?

But, if you say they will be brilliant, that's good enough for me. Put my name down on one, please.




Do I now take your name of the one you wanted from me?

[dpex]

Do I now take your name of the one you wanted from me?

Sorry mate. Bought another one.

[wbks]

If any of you guys do any decent ghostrider impersonations, let me know. Need some entertainment.Ask the Shiny Red Bike rider. He can be the New Zealand equivalent. "Shiny Red Bike rider-SRBR Goes to Napier":scooter:

[Shaun]

Sorry mate. Bought another one.


Best be bringing your OWN tool box next time then mate. I will help many as i did you! but will not be mucked around with any more by orders being placed, and then plans changing, not enough time in a day to deal with this way of doing things anymore.

See ya

[NordieBoy]

I will tell ya what the 10 I have coming this week are like, only about 90mm long and once I have used them myself, but believe they are going to be brilliant, with a HUGE memory and retail @ $285-00

Got any specs on them?

[dpex]

Best be bringing your OWN tool box next time then mate. I will help many as i did you! but will not be mucked around with any more by orders being placed, and then plans changing, not enough time in a day to deal with this way of doing things anymore.

See ya

Whoa! Slow down buddy. You said your cameras were 'coming' as opposed to here, and I needed something in the now.

Shaun, I sell stuff. Daily I have folk making promises which don't come through. It's a part of being in sales. You suck it up or find another way to make a living.

As regards using your tools...May I say I was extremely embarrassed at that. I prefer self-sufficiency but got 'talked' into not worrying about bring my own tools by someone else.

It will never happen again.

An arsehole I can be on occasion, but a beggar I am not.

[madboy]

Ask the Shiny Red Bike rider. He can be the New Zealand equivalent. "Shiny Red Bike rider-SRBR Goes to Napier":scooter:Nah, that pussy didn't do any wheelies as he f***ed off from the fuzz.

[TexasDog]

im looking at importing the next model up from the orogen one that you buy from noel leaming and i will be selling them at about the 220 mark if any one is interested. trying to gauge interest before i go ahead and buy 10 or 20 of them. PM me if you would be interested

[McJim]

I've been kind of shocked at the price of camera mounts so I got 4 bits of metal and did this:

I've never sen my camera for sale in NZ - it's a Vivtar and is readily available for not a lot of coin in the UK.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brand-New-Vivitar-DVR565HD-5MP-Digital-Video-Camcorder_W0QQitemZ180320829449QQcmdZViewItemQQptZ UK_CamerasPhoto_DigitalCameras_DigitalCameras_JN?h ash=item180320829449&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A13 18

Here tis for sale on ebayUK for 60 quid.

[wickle]

REviews on this site:http://helmetcameracentral.com/reviews .. I have a ATC-2k two things I donot like are turning on while riding with winter gloves is arkward and it eats batteries, so are looking at other models

[skidMark]

I will tell ya what the 10 I have coming this week are like, only about 90mm long and once I have used them myself, but believe they are going to be brilliant, with a HUGE memory and retail @ $285-00


What do these record to? i assume it plugs into a seperate box with a memory stick or something? is this seperate to buy or all included?

Cheers.

[NordieBoy]

REviews on this site:http://helmetcameracentral.com/reviews .. I have a ATC-2k two things I donot like are turning on while riding with winter gloves is arkward and it eats batteries, so are looking at other models

Eats batteries?

How long do they last?

[Headbanger]

My ATC camera is still on its first set of batteries.

Mainly because the quality is so shithouse its not worth using.

[RentaTriumph]

Check out my post here and scroll down to my $15 solution to mounting video cameras. http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=89199&highlight=Rentatriumph