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Silverback51 09-08-2009 06:01 PM
Camcorder Mounts
 
I spent a day and a half over the weekend milling out a nice billet camcorder mount that attached to the roll bar.

This afternoon was nice so I figured I would give it a try. No luck at all. Appearently the car vibrates to much and it shuts the camcorder off. My guess it's in the auto stabilzation of the camcorder.

Anyone else have a problem like this?

patrickt 09-08-2009 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Silverback51 (Post 981745)
Anyone else have a problem like this?
I put the cam corder against the padding on my passenger side roll bar and then used four or five zip ties to lock it down firmly. That worked great.;) Of course, you just cut the zip ties off when you're done and throw them away. It really does work well, and it costs next to nothing.

twin turbo 09-08-2009 09:21 PM
John, sounds like you have a hard drive camcorder, they are known for that problem.

bobcowan 09-09-2009 12:19 AM
I made one out of aluminum utbillit. But I only have basic tools, so it looks a little crude. But, I lined the inside of the clamp with weatherstripping, to provide a cushion. That along with image stabilization provides a pretty smooth picture.

STEPHEN BROHOLM 09-09-2009 01:45 AM
G'day John.

You could always try one of these. They utilise a suction cup system that helps eliminate vibrations.

http://www.stickypod.com/

Here's a self portrait I'd taken whilst driving at 60 kph with a 2.5 second exposure on a stills camera. I'm sure that you'd get great results with your video camera on the track.

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...oholm/13/4.jpg

Regards.

Steve.

Silverback51 09-09-2009 04:36 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by twin turbo (Post 981795)
John, sounds like you have a hard drive camcorder, they are known for that problem.

You are correct. In the owners manual it says to avoid vibration, shock, and loud noises. That pretty much eliminates the Cobra.

I added a 1/4 inch of velcro material between the camcorder and the mount to lessen the vibration. No luck. It still shut off on it's own.

Guess I will be buying another camcorder in the near future.

Thanks for the replies everyone.

csingletary01 09-09-2009 05:30 AM
Camcorder vs GoPro Video Camera
 
I had tried various mounts in past trying to film from racecar. I just purchased a GoPro camera and for under $200 it films with out showing any of the vibration problems we had with camcorders. They make it with standard and wide angle lens. They also have a selections of mounts for almost any application. Look at there website for info.

Silverback51 09-09-2009 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by csingletary01 (Post 981831)
I had tried various mounts in past trying to film from racecar. I just purchased a GoPro camera and for under $200 it films with out showing any of the vibration problems we had with camcorders. They make it with standard and wide angle lens. They also have a selections of mounts for almost any application. Look at there website for info.
Looks like the one they sell at Griots Garage. Think I will stop in and buy one this weekend.

Thanks

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...2gb+sd+card.do

SunDude 09-09-2009 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by STEPHEN BROHOLM (Post 981823)
You could always try one of these. They utilise a suction cup system that helps eliminate vibrations. http://www.stickypod.com/
Which model do you use? Is it the Sticky Pod Original?

Don 09-09-2009 07:48 AM
From I/O Port:

" This sturdy mount features a special polyurethane bushing to help eliminate the high-frequency vibrations found in the race environment "

http://www.ioportracing.com/Merchant...roduct_Code=CM

DougD 09-09-2009 08:12 AM
I second the GoPro camera suggestion. We have one we have used on race cars, motocross bikes, and even boating. Very stable and easy to use. I suggest buying the wide angle lens model.

csingletary01 09-09-2009 08:34 AM
GoPro Mounts
 
I use the roll Bar mount on Cobra for some filming. Stick on mounts in grille opening for different prospective. On my Ducati S4RS I use Handle Bar mount on Bars and various frame tubes.

Roush #1 09-09-2009 09:25 AM
I use the I/O Port mount with a Sony mini DV camcorder with a remote microphone under the passenger seat.
It works great to about 140 mph and then it quits.
My wife said the camera has more sense than I do as it knows when to quit.
BTW....it works much better if the automatic focus is turned off.

strictlypersonl 09-09-2009 09:30 AM
DougD,

How is the audio with your GoPro? My GoPro has lots of garbage added, so its audio track is basically useless.

csingletary01 09-09-2009 09:47 AM
GoPro Audio
 
I would agree that the audio leaves a lot to be desired, but the video more than makes up for it


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