Go Pro Camera Install
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From: was Vegas now CT
Hopefully you got a Hero 2 and not a first generation Hero.
If you got a first generation one, you will need to mount it on your body. Mounting anywhere on the bike will give too much vibration and result in 'jello cam'. Which to correct you then have to spend a few more hundred dollars for good rolling shutter stabilization software.
If you got a Hero 2 or are willing to get the stabilization software, then it's simple. Mount it on the engine guard.
If you got a first generation one, you will need to mount it on your body. Mounting anywhere on the bike will give too much vibration and result in 'jello cam'. Which to correct you then have to spend a few more hundred dollars for good rolling shutter stabilization software.
If you got a Hero 2 or are willing to get the stabilization software, then it's simple. Mount it on the engine guard.
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From: Too close, Pa
I tried it a couple ways and the best I have found so far is on the helmet, anything else the vibration is too much. If you have an iPad check out the iMovie app it works pretty good for editing your go pro video.
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From: sonoma county
Hopefully you got a Hero 2 and not a first generation Hero.
If you got a first generation one, you will need to mount it on your body. Mounting anywhere on the bike will give too much vibration and result in 'jello cam'. Which to correct you then have to spend a few more hundred dollars for good rolling shutter stabilization software.
If you got a Hero 2 or are willing to get the stabilization software, then it's simple. Mount it on the engine guard.
If you got a first generation one, you will need to mount it on your body. Mounting anywhere on the bike will give too much vibration and result in 'jello cam'. Which to correct you then have to spend a few more hundred dollars for good rolling shutter stabilization software.
If you got a Hero 2 or are willing to get the stabilization software, then it's simple. Mount it on the engine guard.
the hero 2 does have more of that bubble look than the origional hero though
Tourer
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From: Michi-Gun
I mounted my GoPro on the left side of the fairing, using the curved helmet mount. Works well.
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Get all the mounts and try them out. Each gives you a different perspective. I use a safety line (fishline) on the ws suction cup mount but I've never needed it. Amazing that it sticks that well. Same thing with the stickon surface mount. No problems.
Experiment with the camera settings until you get the view you want. If the angle is too wide you get the fisheye effect.
I don't have the latest generation gopro but the one that came out just before it. I don't recall reading about any stabilizing software or features but the video is fine.
Hardest part about using the gopro is is getting used to the settings and buttons. Especially if you use it infrequently.
Experiment with the camera settings until you get the view you want. If the angle is too wide you get the fisheye effect.
I don't have the latest generation gopro but the one that came out just before it. I don't recall reading about any stabilizing software or features but the video is fine.
Hardest part about using the gopro is is getting used to the settings and buttons. Especially if you use it infrequently.
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From: Michigan
Still experimenting with my GoPro 2. So far, suction cup on fairing just above the headlight is giving the best results. (seems like more vibration the higher up you go)
At a stop there is a lot of vibration but it smoothes out as you start moving.
I have an iMac and use iMovie to import and edit the clips. iMovie has an option to analyze for stabilization. It takes a while on longer clips but the results have been satisfactory.
At a stop there is a lot of vibration but it smoothes out as you start moving.
I have an iMac and use iMovie to import and edit the clips. iMovie has an option to analyze for stabilization. It takes a while on longer clips but the results have been satisfactory.
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FYI, we have a camera mount guide with tips for choosing, mounting, shooting video: http://www.leadermotorcycle.com/camera.html It does address the vibration issue mentioned here, sometimes it's just a BAD road! :-)
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