Bike mounted video camera...which ones

Panocha Rider · December 7th, 2008, 01:43 PM

Just thinking about getting one and was wondering what others are using and which ones people like.

HKr1 · December 7th, 2008, 02:00 PM

I bought a GoPro, seems pretty simple and easy to use. I had bought it used from a dude, it seemed to have a problem. GoPro replaced it with a bran new one, no questions asked. Thought that was pretty awesome service, for not even having a warranty(not buying it new)

kkim · December 7th, 2008, 04:34 PM

If you want an easy, cheap video of your rides, most digital still cameras now days have a movie or video mode on them That's what I used to shoot the vid of my ride.

HKr1 · December 7th, 2008, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

If you want an easy, cheap video of your rides, most digital still cameras now days have a movie or video mode on them That's what I used to shoot the vid of my ride.

What kinda camera you got? My fuji does pretty good on vids, the cannon... eats up memory quick.

This is what I thought about getting before the gopro.

http://www.cedigital.com/xcart/produ...&cat=77&page=1

kkim · December 7th, 2008, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKr1

What kinda camera you got? My fuji does pretty good on vids, the cannon... eats up memory quick.

This is what I thought about getting before the gopro.

http://www.cedigital.com/xcart/produ...&cat=77&page=1

I used some cheapy Kodak Digital camera my GF had and loaded it up with 1GB of memory. lol.. the vid capacity outlasts a full battery charge.

That link looks good... thanks.

I've been looking at this, but can't find enough info on it to commit...
http://www.amazon.com/Aiptek-1080P-D.../dp/B0019BPTMI

mrlmd · April 13th, 2011, 11:57 AM

I have a Drift Innovation X170 which is a pretty nice small camera with many different mounting options - Ram, helmet, handlebar, tripod mounts - less expensive than the Go Pros. It has a wider angled fisheye lens which takes in more of the surrounding view as you travel as opposed to the just straight ahead view of all the other cameras and takes real nice videos.

CynicalC · April 13th, 2011, 06:43 PM

I don't think you can beat the GoPro HD right now for the price.

http://vimeo.com/11350715

Link to original page on YouTube.

sowega · April 14th, 2011, 07:32 AM

Here are some vids I shot with my GoProHD:

http://youtu.be/jTDZUG-ZsO8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-r4ERNUp_k

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-Knoqvx76U

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flNwlO09aZw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rr6idD2x3Gk

SteveL · April 14th, 2011, 07:39 AM

GoPro amazing quality superb range of mounts does what it says on the box.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIGaC1Tu9R4
Steve

Scott1620 · April 14th, 2011, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrlmd

I have a Drift Innovation X170 which is a pretty nice small camera with many different mounting options - Ram, helmet, handlebar, tripod mounts - less expensive than the Go Pros. It has a wider angled fisheye lens which takes in more of the surrounding view as you travel as opposed to the just straight ahead view of all the other cameras and takes real nice videos.

They also have an HD one as well that is supposed to be pretty great. How are still photos on yours?

I just ordered the Drift Stealth HD170 from ebay for pretty cheap! Heres a review:

http://www.webbikeworld.com/r4/drift-hd-170/

Nemesis · April 14th, 2011, 08:22 AM

GoPro HD FTW!

Seriously...it powns all!

trex · April 14th, 2011, 08:28 AM

god...how they hell are they cutting down on vibration so much? i am trying to make a camera mount for my car and there is just sooo much vibration...

Fly'in Ninja · April 14th, 2011, 11:26 AM

GoPro HD has got my vote!

slolane · April 14th, 2011, 01:35 PM

GoPro HD

Here is the last one I took... On my 50" at home it's true HD, very nice quality, the upload cut it down a little but still looks good...

Link to original page on YouTube.

sowega · April 15th, 2011, 02:56 PM

There are several mounts that cut vibration; the RAM mounts are particularly forgiving.

patw · April 15th, 2011, 04:02 PM

$80 camera + $4 velcro with minimal vibration

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=22638

gogoKawi · April 15th, 2011, 04:15 PM

You have a lot of possibilities. You can either by an actioncam like the GoPro or Drift. You can MacGyver it with some velcro and a small cam like the MD80. Or you can buy a mount and use the digital cam you already have. Choices are good!

My setup is:
Camera Mount
Kodak Playsport

Works beautifully.

December 7th, 2008, 01:43 PM	#1
Panocha Rider Da Rider Name: Chris Location: SoCal Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 20	Bike mounted video camera...which ones Just thinking about getting one and was wondering what others are using and which ones people like. __________________________________________________ ~Black 2008 Ninja 250~ Keep The Dirty Side Down!

April 14th, 2011, 07:39 AM	#9
SteveL old git Name: Steve Location: Geneve Switzerland Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): BMW K1300S Posts: 479	GoPro amazing quality superb range of mounts does what it says on the box. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIGaC1Tu9R4 Steve __________________________________________________ Some mistakes are too much fun to make only once.

April 15th, 2011, 04:02 PM	#16
patw ninjette.org guru Name: Pat Location: Barrie, Ontario Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 SE Posts: 338	$80 camera + $4 velcro with minimal vibration http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=22638 __________________________________________________ 2013 CRF250L 1985 GL1200 Interstate

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December 7th, 2008, 02:00 PM	#2
HKr1 IC2(SW) Name: Kerry Location: Pensacola Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot.	I bought a GoPro, seems pretty simple and easy to use. I had bought it used from a dude, it seemed to have a problem. GoPro replaced it with a bran new one, no questions asked. Thought that was pretty awesome service, for not even having a warranty(not buying it new)

December 7th, 2008, 04:34 PM	#3
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	If you want an easy, cheap video of your rides, most digital still cameras now days have a movie or video mode on them That's what I used to shoot the vid of my ride.

April 13th, 2011, 11:57 AM	#6
mrlmd ninjette.org sage Name: Marc Location: Crawfordville, Florida Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Suzuki S50, 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250F, 1990 Honda PC800, 2000 Yamaha TW200 Posts: 848	I have a Drift Innovation X170 which is a pretty nice small camera with many different mounting options - Ram, helmet, handlebar, tripod mounts - less expensive than the Go Pros. It has a wider angled fisheye lens which takes in more of the surrounding view as you travel as opposed to the just straight ahead view of all the other cameras and takes real nice videos.

April 13th, 2011, 06:43 PM	#7
CynicalC ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Colin Location: Bay Area Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '96 EX250 Posts: A lot.	I don't think you can beat the GoPro HD right now for the price. http://vimeo.com/11350715 Link to original page on YouTube.

April 14th, 2011, 07:32 AM	#8
sowega ninjette.org guru Name: Ed Location: Atlanta, GA Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 899, 748, 250, 250, 70 Posts: 348	Here are some vids I shot with my GoProHD: http://youtu.be/jTDZUG-ZsO8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-r4ERNUp_k http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-Knoqvx76U http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flNwlO09aZw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rr6idD2x3Gk

April 14th, 2011, 08:22 AM	#11
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	GoPro HD FTW! Seriously...it powns all!

April 14th, 2011, 08:28 AM	#12
trex ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: St. Louis Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250r '08 Candy Plasma (best) Blue Posts: 80	god...how they hell are they cutting down on vibration so much? i am trying to make a camera mount for my car and there is just sooo much vibration...

April 14th, 2011, 11:26 AM	#13
Fly'in Ninja ninjette.org guru Name: Al Location: Bay Area Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): C-250R-ST Posts: 287	GoPro HD has got my vote!

April 14th, 2011, 01:35 PM	#14
slolane Motorcyclist Name: James Location: Maryland Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 ABS Posts: A lot.	GoPro HD Here is the last one I took... On my 50" at home it's true HD, very nice quality, the upload cut it down a little but still looks good... Link to original page on YouTube.

April 15th, 2011, 02:56 PM	#15
sowega ninjette.org guru Name: Ed Location: Atlanta, GA Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 899, 748, 250, 250, 70 Posts: 348	There are several mounts that cut vibration; the RAM mounts are particularly forgiving.

April 15th, 2011, 04:15 PM	#17
gogoKawi ninjette.org sage Name: Dre Location: DMV Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300, 2008 ZX6, 2011 Ninja 1000 Posts: 622	You have a lot of possibilities. You can either by an actioncam like the GoPro or Drift. You can MacGyver it with some velcro and a small cam like the MD80. Or you can buy a mount and use the digital cam you already have. Choices are good! My setup is: Camera Mount Kodak Playsport Works beautifully.