Oregon Camera (Bike Cam)

**Transalper** · 23rd December 2006, 09:29

Looks pretty good for $200, i noticed it's only 15 frames per second instead of normal TV 25 fps, that might be where the wobble effect is coming from, but still looks good for internet at least (haven't seen it on real TV so can't comment there)

NOTE: For SD cards, I go here... They have a Kingston 2GB 16x Secure Digital (SD) Card for only $65 NEW at the moment.
They do other types of memory card and some other related stuff too.
Cheers
TA.

**Shadows** · 23rd December 2006, 10:54

Originally Posted by Transalper

Looks pretty good for $200, i noticed it's only 15 frames per second instead of normal TV 25 fps, that might be where the wobble effect is coming from, but still looks good for internet at least (haven't seen it on real TV so can't comment there)

Maybe the 15fps is a YouTube thing. It was recorded at 30fps, which is the camera's highest setting. The wobbly bollox looked pretty much the same on the telly, but overall the picture quality was a bit better, even on a 42" screen.

Man, if this thing works like this on my VibraGlide, I reckon it'll work on anything.

**Transalper** · 23rd December 2006, 12:12

Um ok, i don't know how many frames per second Youtube uses, I just quoted the 15fps from first post by Gunner where he listed the specs, but you're right, i see the link provided by kendog says it's 30fps in the second generation version of the camera.
I don't know where the wobbly flag effect is arrising, i don't have it in any of my YouTube content.

**Skunk** · 23rd December 2006, 14:33

I've just got one. Going to fit it to the bucket and will (hopefully) have some footage from the racing at Taupo. Still got to get a SD card for it.
Anyone tested a 4gig card yet?

**Shadows** · 23rd December 2006, 16:14

Originally Posted by Transalper

I don't know where the wobbly flag effect is arrising, i don't have it in any of my YouTube content.

I do..... I could see the camera shaking like a leaf on the bars, and I know from hanging on to them that it can feel like you're trying to hold back a supercharged washing machine on spin cycle at certain revs.

**Shadows** · 23rd December 2006, 16:16

Originally Posted by Skunk

I've just got one. Going to fit it to the bucket and will (hopefully) have some footage from the racing at Taupo. Still got to get a SD card for it.
Anyone tested a 4gig card yet?

I think they will only take a maximum card size of 2Gb.

**TonyB** · 23rd December 2006, 18:36

Hope Santa brings me one of these! It would be an excellent tool for analysing your racing. Plus you could get a pretty accurate idea of lap times. I want one!

**Idubbs** · 2nd January 2007, 17:09

Hey,Guys. On the back of this thread, I went out and bought one too!. Not easy to find mind you -not all Noel Lemings have them. Pics below... check out how I've mounted the cam. Great product from www.ramsolutions.co.nz. I can also use it to fix my radar detector on as well - just need to buy the mounting plate.

**Skunk** · 4th January 2007, 10:34

I took mine racing at Taupo but the vibration proved to be too much... It would turn off a soon as I reached half revs. I'll try a different mounting position.

**vifferman** · 4th January 2007, 10:55

Originally Posted by Shadmeister

I got impatient waiting for the memory upgrade, and tried the camera out on the handlebar the other day. ....Weird.

I'll say! I just about pissed myself laughing - that's about the weirdest video I've seen in a long while.

Not only were the visual effects amusing, but the sound effects - oh dear!

Sorry... I've just about recovered now.
It must be the drugs...

**Shadows** · 4th January 2007, 11:21

Originally Posted by vifferman

I'll say! I just about pissed myself laughing - that's about the weirdest video I've seen in a long while.

Not only were the visual effects amusing, but the sound effects - oh dear!

Sorry... I've just about recovered now.
It must be the drugs...

LOL yeah it was pretty bad. Need a better mounting situation methinks. And to turn off the microphone.

**vagrant** · 28th January 2007, 00:26

I got one of these for xmas. So far I have only used it strapped to the helmet for mountain biking, but have just finished up the mockup for a mount to fit it above the mirror mount on the Blade.
They take great video if the light is right, and constant. It seems to take a few seconds to catch up when you go from from light to dark to light.
I will post again when I have tested the bike mount out.

Vagrant

**Skunk** · 28th January 2007, 09:59

This was my second mount attempt. Too bouncy. I'll have a go at a third one. Link is 1.5mb and a Quicktime movie.

**rustys** · 29th January 2007, 12:32

skunk, keep working on it , took mine to taupo track yesterday, had the same problem, turning its self off, did get some footage about half a lap. It actually takes a good picture and sound. Thought the sd card had come loose popped some tape on the back to hold it in more possitive, still did'nt make any differrence. It must be the noise or vibration, cause it works real well on my road bike, mounted solid on the tank. Going to go out hold next to the muffler with the bike running to see if it switches off, that will elliminate if its noise ? I think i will have to look for a better mounting point on the race bike. A bit more experimenting i think!

**Skunk** · 29th January 2007, 12:51

I think it's just vibration (4 stroke single in an alloy frame) - with a solid mount to the frame it switched off real quick. Second attempt was rubber mounted on the tank with foam underneath. Stayed switched on but wobbled.
My latest attempt is rubber mount to the frame.
I also found that it didn't like being close to the high tension electrics...

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