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I hear ya...thanks for the reply.
so for one ride one pass, what size memory card we talking?
will a camera run continuously for say 5hours on one set of batteries?
From what I see most Vloggers trust the camera mounts on the bikes to hold onto the cam, its the side of the road shots that always puzzled me....especially when there is 'supposedly' only one person riding and shooting the clip.
They'd have to set the cam up....ride back down the road, turn around, back up the road into shot....and then double back again to pick their equipment up (if its still there). Can see me having the patience when I just wanna ride into the sun all day.
2hours straight! wow. agan, how much storage memory?
one day I'll put Yosemite on my places I've ridden map
I've dabbled with iMovie and mastered a few editing skills to make some fun clips.... so I think I could cobble something together, just don't really want to be the next Spielberg or spend hours doing computer things with drives and drives of data.
totally agree with you on the spend more time living it than recording it.
I've had a digital camera since 2001 (Canon IXUS) in fact I still have it and like to use it from time to time. But phones take such a better picture these days.
but same logic applies, I like to experience the day rather than snap photos all the time
cheers
so for one ride one pass, what size memory card we talking?
will a camera run continuously for say 5hours on one set of batteries?
From what I see most Vloggers trust the camera mounts on the bikes to hold onto the cam, its the side of the road shots that always puzzled me....especially when there is 'supposedly' only one person riding and shooting the clip.
They'd have to set the cam up....ride back down the road, turn around, back up the road into shot....and then double back again to pick their equipment up (if its still there). Can see me having the patience when I just wanna ride into the sun all day.
2hours straight! wow. agan, how much storage memory?
one day I'll put Yosemite on my places I've ridden map
I've dabbled with iMovie and mastered a few editing skills to make some fun clips.... so I think I could cobble something together, just don't really want to be the next Spielberg or spend hours doing computer things with drives and drives of data.
totally agree with you on the spend more time living it than recording it.
I've had a digital camera since 2001 (Canon IXUS) in fact I still have it and like to use it from time to time. But phones take such a better picture these days.
but same logic applies, I like to experience the day rather than snap photos all the time
cheers
I'm far from a professional, nor am I very talented in the movies I make... strict amateur, but I'll share my experience..
I mount my GoPro on the bike for the view I want for that ride... one ride, one view, one pass.... I'm trying to capture moments & experiences for me and a select few others... I'm never trying to make a movie for all to see..
I turn it on and off, but I usually leave it on for a good amount of time... say a minimum of 30 minutes or so... When I rode through Yosemite solo one time, it was on for the entire trip through the park... from the West entrance through Tioga Pass... That was a couple hours I believe...
As far as security goes, I DO have a safety cable attaching my GoPro camera housing to the bike, in case the mount should fail...
I used to use GoPro Studio software from GoPro... it was pretty easy to use and I got pretty good at editing, combining, and saving snippets of movies I had taken... Then they stopped supporting that software... I have shot only a few short movies since, and just saved them as is, I haven't found another editing software I want to use.. I mostly have my wife, on the back, shoot stills now... far less complex and time consuming... especially now that I would need to learn a new software.. I'm not against tech, just not super savvy with it, or have the motivation to dive into another editing software...
Bottom line for me is that the movies/pics can be really cool to share and look back on, but they are, in my opinion, a far second the the experience of riding my bike to, and through, various places of my interest .....
I did a lot of riding before digital cameras and movie cameras.... those experiences and sights are forever saved in my mind... as are all my rides...
I mount my GoPro on the bike for the view I want for that ride... one ride, one view, one pass.... I'm trying to capture moments & experiences for me and a select few others... I'm never trying to make a movie for all to see..
I turn it on and off, but I usually leave it on for a good amount of time... say a minimum of 30 minutes or so... When I rode through Yosemite solo one time, it was on for the entire trip through the park... from the West entrance through Tioga Pass... That was a couple hours I believe...
As far as security goes, I DO have a safety cable attaching my GoPro camera housing to the bike, in case the mount should fail...
I used to use GoPro Studio software from GoPro... it was pretty easy to use and I got pretty good at editing, combining, and saving snippets of movies I had taken... Then they stopped supporting that software... I have shot only a few short movies since, and just saved them as is, I haven't found another editing software I want to use.. I mostly have my wife, on the back, shoot stills now... far less complex and time consuming... especially now that I would need to learn a new software.. I'm not against tech, just not super savvy with it, or have the motivation to dive into another editing software...
Bottom line for me is that the movies/pics can be really cool to share and look back on, but they are, in my opinion, a far second the the experience of riding my bike to, and through, various places of my interest .....
I did a lot of riding before digital cameras and movie cameras.... those experiences and sights are forever saved in my mind... as are all my rides...
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From: Durham, NC
I use a Gopro 4 silver for all my videos, You can download the gopro app to control the camera or get a gopro remote to turn the camera off and on or change any settings. Battery life i dont know, but on stand by and filming it last 2 to 6 hours or longer. I also carry extra batteries with me. I also have mounts on the bike. But the claw is pretty cool for the gopro.
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Long Ride Shields (LRS) Flat top recurve...
I haven't purchased form them in awhile.. The switched ownership a few years ago and I heard rumors of higher prices, lower quality, and that their customer service has gone downhill.... but no recent experience with them..
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I hear ya...thanks for the reply.
so for one ride one pass, what size memory card we talking?
will a camera run continuously for say 5hours on one set of batteries?
2hours straight! wow. agan, how much storage memory?
one day I'll put Yosemite on my places I've ridden map
I've dabbled with iMovie and mastered a few editing skills to make some fun clips.... so I think I could cobble something together, just don't really want to be the next Spielberg or spend hours doing computer things with drives and drives of data.
totally agree with you on the spend more time living it than recording it.
I've had a digital camera since 2001 (Canon IXUS) in fact I still have it and like to use it from time to time. But phones take such a better picture these days.
but same logic applies, I like to experience the day rather than snap photos all the time
cheers
so for one ride one pass, what size memory card we talking?
will a camera run continuously for say 5hours on one set of batteries?
2hours straight! wow. agan, how much storage memory?
one day I'll put Yosemite on my places I've ridden map
I've dabbled with iMovie and mastered a few editing skills to make some fun clips.... so I think I could cobble something together, just don't really want to be the next Spielberg or spend hours doing computer things with drives and drives of data.
totally agree with you on the spend more time living it than recording it.
I've had a digital camera since 2001 (Canon IXUS) in fact I still have it and like to use it from time to time. But phones take such a better picture these days.
but same logic applies, I like to experience the day rather than snap photos all the time
cheers
I have a 64GB card in my GoPro Hero4 Silver...
I have done 3 hrs, don't think I've tried to go longer.... don't remember how full the card was...
I remember I selected a less memory intensive resolution and the medium, instead of wide view...
As for battery power.... I can't say.. I know I have the ability to hook my goPro to a USB charger that goes to my cigarette ighter.. I believe I plugged into that any time I just let it run on its own..
When my wife holds it, she gets a bunch of video, but I can't say how long for sure... She turns it on... then off... then on again... total battery power..
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From: Long Island NY
Thanks everyone, I'll do some research into the Go Pro line and various mounts. I'm mainly interested in stills, that quick shot of a lake, a mountain or something interesting. Not sure if it's possible but I'd like to set up some kind of button somewhere near my hands so I can shoot on the fly. And I'm guessing to do that a helmet mount might be my best option, look and shoot. Thanks again...
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From: San Diego, CA
Thanks everyone, I'll do some research into the Go Pro line and various mounts. I'm mainly interested in stills, that quick shot of a lake, a mountain or something interesting. Not sure if it's possible but I'd like to set up some kind of button somewhere near my hands so I can shoot on the fly. And I'm guessing to do that a helmet mount might be my best option, look and shoot. Thanks again...
FWIW... I bought a remote for my GoPro... I used it to start and stop the camera when I was riding, filming solo..
You could set up your a GoPro for still shots, mount it, then use the remote to take the pics... that way you don't have to handle the actual camera and possibly move/loosen it in the mount....
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From: Kansas
I just installed the INNOVV K2 on my 2020 RGL. INNOV K2 is made for motorcycle environment, stays on the bike permanently, no worries about theft like a gopro. Went on an 11 hour ride Tuesday and captured all kinds of interesting video on both front and rear cameras. They sell on Amazon for less than $350 plus the cost of a 256GB card (holds 19 hours). Easy install, I am happy.
Last edited by wmprof; Mar 13, 2021 at 09:22 PM.
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From: North Carolina
Im still running a GoPro Hero 5 Black. Been using it about three years now and very happy with it.
Have handle bar mount, helmet mounts and mic adapter for helmet. Only complaint is battery life. Three batteries usually gets me through the average riding day.
Have handle bar mount, helmet mounts and mic adapter for helmet. Only complaint is battery life. Three batteries usually gets me through the average riding day.
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Joined: Nov 2019
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From: Kentucky
Insta 360 modular camera
I have a Insta modular camera in 4k and 360. Very universal and cost effective. Comes with its own easy to use software editor. I have it attached to my helmet as I don't want to be sticking attachments on windshield or painted surfaces.
I also have a DJI pocket that is super convenient.
I also have a DJI pocket that is super convenient.
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