Helmet cameras
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2009
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I'm a Photographer and have tons of cameras that I rig up for both still and video but mostly I use a GoPro on the bike. The biggest problem on a Harley is the vibration and the rolling shutter effect you'll get with something like a GoPro. There are ways to combat it either by getting a Neutral Density filter to go over the lens to force a slower shutter speed or the Quad Copter people have a bunch of different "Jelly Killer" solutions. A google search will show you lots of ways to combat it. If you're truly serious about making videos the mounts that GoPro offer aren't the best solution, they are very cheap and flimsy. I have the Tripod mount adapter so I use regular professional rigging equipment. Here's a shot of one of my mounts off the side of my old Road King.
I agree if using a bunch of adapters things get the vibration, but they make a "roll bar mount", and the camera fits directly to it, without using a bunch of their multi angle pieces and u get no vibration at all.
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2009
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Anyways, I'm done
The GoPro rocks
I suggest not taking video if on a bike, it gets boring to watch. Put it on time lapse every 5 seconds if wanting to record a long ride, and video for short rides around town or down the strip type scenarios
Peace!
The GoPro rocks
I suggest not taking video if on a bike, it gets boring to watch. Put it on time lapse every 5 seconds if wanting to record a long ride, and video for short rides around town or down the strip type scenarios
Peace!
Former Sponsor
Joined: Sep 2005
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A handlebar camera mount that's not shaky
Several people mentioned this on this thread, about the camera being shaky. Admittedly, that's always going to be a factor in shooting while riding. I mean, the roads are not in good shape in a lot of places (ours included) and you can't control that. But I think the helmet cams are shaky too - in that, wherever you're looking, like to check for traffic behind you, to look right/left at a stop, even just checking your speed - that's where your camera goes.
Here's a mount that looks nice, available in different heights, has a LOT of options for mounting and angling - and also includes anti-vibration features. There are tips and tricks for shooting video here as well: http://www.leadermotorcycle.com/camera.html
Here's a mount that looks nice, available in different heights, has a LOT of options for mounting and angling - and also includes anti-vibration features. There are tips and tricks for shooting video here as well: http://www.leadermotorcycle.com/camera.html
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: New York
I'm glad to hear about these things. Was going to buy a camera and the go-pro is supposed to be all that. But I keep wondering why there isn't a camera with a small lens and a wire connecting it to the guts, battery, etc. It looks like a lot of windage to carry on the top of your helmet or on the side like Jay Leno has it mounted. I wouldn't even mind if no one knew it was there although one rider with a helmet cam said cagers treated you better when they see you have one.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: New York
Or if you're looking at the licence plate of the cage that just hit you and is high-tailing it out of there. Which is one reason I want a camera in the first place.
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Saskatoon SK Canada!!
Well u have to be a dumb *** not to be able to aim iit in ur direction needed, especially being that it records in wide screen. Use it once if needed. She might have been able to turn it on and off but u continually whr transmitting ur recording to the phone, which obviously uses battery that u don't need to. U don't need to worry if it's recording if you push bottom once and go. It actually has a LED light in 4 places to let u know it's recording, not rocket science.
But hey, to each there own
But hey, to each there own
well first off, yea sure point it at the direction you want, i wanted a certain angle ya moron. I didn't feel like having the headlight of my bike in the entire video shot. Just because you point it in a direction, doesn't mean you will get the video/angle you wanted in the first place
if you're going to be a condescending douche, find another place to do it.
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2009
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well first off, yea sure point it at the direction you want, i wanted a certain angle ya moron. I didn't feel like having the headlight of my bike in the entire video shot. Just because you point it in a direction, doesn't mean you will get the video/angle you wanted in the first place if you're going to be a condescending douche, find another place to do it.
Again, sorry
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Tourer
Joined: Jan 2014
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From: Plainview, NY
We may have a different definition of overkill! If I'm going to go through the motions of putting a camera on the bike, I'm going to rig it solidly and properly... Granted, I own a ton of rigging equipment, it's what I do... Those GoPro mounts are absolute garbage and if you're trying to get a particular angle you're going to need to add a few of the flimsy extensions which is just going to amplify the engine vibrations. Not saying my way is for everyone but it works for me.