Camera Mount
04-30-2006, 09:36 PM
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Camera Mount
05-01-2006, 06:59 AM
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Re: Camera Mount
http://www.sportbikecam.com/
I bought one 2 summers back and am pretty sure this is the one I got.
It is sturdy and nicely made. It does NOT work well with the VHS C camcorders. The engine vibration is just too much for the flying heads inside the camera.
I hear mini DVD and similar newer technologies work fine.
Since I don't have a mini DVD camera, mine rarely gets used.
My Kodak digital camera will record video, so I'm inclined to try it and see how that works.
If I were to revisit this, I'd buy lipstick (AKA Bullet Camera) and mount that and hook it into my camcorder placed in a tank bag or backpack.
IMO, That is the way to go. You have a LOT more flexibility for camera mounting.
Something like one of these: http://www.helmetcamera.com/
I bought one 2 summers back and am pretty sure this is the one I got.
It is sturdy and nicely made. It does NOT work well with the VHS C camcorders. The engine vibration is just too much for the flying heads inside the camera.
I hear mini DVD and similar newer technologies work fine.
Since I don't have a mini DVD camera, mine rarely gets used.
My Kodak digital camera will record video, so I'm inclined to try it and see how that works.
If I were to revisit this, I'd buy lipstick (AKA Bullet Camera) and mount that and hook it into my camcorder placed in a tank bag or backpack.
IMO, That is the way to go. You have a LOT more flexibility for camera mounting.
Something like one of these: http://www.helmetcamera.com/
05-01-2006, 07:28 AM
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Re: Camera Mount
I have the one from sportbikecam.com but it was for my old ZX9. I've tried mounting it to the SH but the holes on the mount and the tank don't line up. I thought about going with the homemade version but spent alot of time a few years back doing that with the ZX9 and could never get a good reduction in vibration. I'm kinda skiddish to try this one out.
05-01-2006, 08:16 AM
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I purchased the one listed on eBay. The seller originally shipped the wrong screws to me, but has sent me new ones since. I will be throwing it on my bike later today, and I'll let you know how that goes. The metal is fairly thick - more than I had thought it would be.
I also have the helmetcamera Brian mentioned. I use that one for trackdays and it works great. The only hard part is finding a place to mount the helmet camera (we use it on the bodywork, instead of the helmet).
I also have the helmetcamera Brian mentioned. I use that one for trackdays and it works great. The only hard part is finding a place to mount the helmet camera (we use it on the bodywork, instead of the helmet).
05-04-2006, 01:27 PM
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Re: Camera Mount
http://www.sportbikecam.com/
I bought one 2 summers back and am pretty sure this is the one I got.
It is sturdy and nicely made. It does NOT work well with the VHS C camcorders. The engine vibration is just too much for the flying heads inside the camera.
I hear mini DVD and similar newer technologies work fine.
Since I don't have a mini DVD camera, mine rarely gets used.
My Kodak digital camera will record video, so I'm inclined to try it and see how that works.
If I were to revisit this, I'd buy lipstick (AKA Bullet Camera) and mount that and hook it into my camcorder placed in a tank bag or backpack.
IMO, That is the way to go. You have a LOT more flexibility for camera mounting.
Something like one of these: http://www.helmetcamera.com/
I bought one 2 summers back and am pretty sure this is the one I got.
It is sturdy and nicely made. It does NOT work well with the VHS C camcorders. The engine vibration is just too much for the flying heads inside the camera.
I hear mini DVD and similar newer technologies work fine.
Since I don't have a mini DVD camera, mine rarely gets used.
My Kodak digital camera will record video, so I'm inclined to try it and see how that works.
If I were to revisit this, I'd buy lipstick (AKA Bullet Camera) and mount that and hook it into my camcorder placed in a tank bag or backpack.
IMO, That is the way to go. You have a LOT more flexibility for camera mounting.
Something like one of these: http://www.helmetcamera.com/
05-05-2006, 11:35 AM
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I'm assuming you're referring to mine.
The mount is fairly well made. It's definitely thick, but not obtrusively so. They also include rubber washers to help damp the vibrations. Even with the rubber pieces, the camcorder would vibrate a little bit, but that is probably due to our Superhawk's natural vibrations. I can't imagine what a Harley would do to my camcorder...
There are several holes to which a camera/camcorder could be mounted. I haven't experimented with all of them. I tried the most forward position and that one seems to work the best for me. Not sure what I would do with all the others.
For the money, I'm definitely satisfied. There are no problems opening up my gas cap to fill up. The only downside, as has been previously mentioned, is my tankbag can't be used at the same time.
I'm thinking about cutting apart my tankbag to cover the camcorder and mount for a more stealthy look, but in the meantime I'll just bring backpack.
I was going to hit up the local twisties to see how the mount does, but it should be fine. My only real concern now is there's only one screw holding my camcorder to the mount. Duct tape + zip ties to the rescue!
The mount is fairly well made. It's definitely thick, but not obtrusively so. They also include rubber washers to help damp the vibrations. Even with the rubber pieces, the camcorder would vibrate a little bit, but that is probably due to our Superhawk's natural vibrations. I can't imagine what a Harley would do to my camcorder...
There are several holes to which a camera/camcorder could be mounted. I haven't experimented with all of them. I tried the most forward position and that one seems to work the best for me. Not sure what I would do with all the others.
For the money, I'm definitely satisfied. There are no problems opening up my gas cap to fill up. The only downside, as has been previously mentioned, is my tankbag can't be used at the same time.
I'm thinking about cutting apart my tankbag to cover the camcorder and mount for a more stealthy look, but in the meantime I'll just bring backpack.
I was going to hit up the local twisties to see how the mount does, but it should be fine. My only real concern now is there's only one screw holding my camcorder to the mount. Duct tape + zip ties to the rescue!
05-05-2006, 02:40 PM
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05-05-2006, 03:05 PM
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05-05-2006, 03:31 PM
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worked pretty good on that video!
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