Camera Mounting Locations

[theWolfTamer]

I've had a little time on my hands and have been looking at camera mounts and locations. I'm looking for a base to use with the self leveling gimbal I've almost completed. I came across this site that had examples of where their mount could work.

I didn't watch the videos so I don't know how stable it would be with a go pro or other small lightweight camera.

 

[Gamecock]

I don't like #1's location. I would be dragging that thing in a heartbeat. #2 looks better.

I'm looking into mounting my Contour on a extra radiator cover somehow. I've used the 3M sticky tape mounts in that location with good results. Only issue was that its so hot in the summer and with the engine heat the tape got too gooey and fell off sitting in the pits at a track day. Looking for a permanent mount to an extra rad cover.

 

[theWolfTamer]

I don't like that spot either but what was intriguing was using one of the cover bolts (probably replacing with a longer bolt) as a mounting location. Wouldn't any engine vibes get transferred into the camera?

Here's a video on an older vfr but not mounted to the engine: http://vimeo.com/27607749

 

[loosenut]

Here is mine.

What is your Favorite GoPro Mount? - FZ1OA Message Board

 

[theWolfTamer]

That helps a little. I'm looking for places to mount a gyrocam.

 

[Ssky0078]

I think either on the tail section or tank are good options for a gyroscopic mount. Off of a frame slider seems cool and off the rear spools works too

 

[Oldschool]

Mine

Here are a few of mine.

 

[Clyde]

I've used the fairing mounting bolt and it does transfer some vibration, but it's not too bad. I've also refitted one of my mirror block-off plates to hold my Contour Roam HD camera and it shows more vibration in the resulting video. The other spot I've placed a camera is on the pillion seat facing the rear. I like those videos, mostly because there is little vibration, and I'm often leading a group, so I can see them behind me.

Here are a couple of videos to show the results:
Left Fairing Mount: Wykoff Run 3 - YouTube
Rear-facing Mount: Motorcycle Rear Brake Lock - YouTube

It seems I don't have a block-off plate video uploaded to youtube. I'll have to remedy that soon.

 

[jared p]

i stick it to the side of my helmet. safety wired under the edge in case of adhesive failure (had it happen twice) and voila, good to go.

 

[Clyde]

It seems I don't have a block-off plate video uploaded to youtube. I'll have to remedy that soon.

Video uploaded.
Mirror block-off plate mount: Hines Drive - Fairing Mounted Camera Sample - YouTube

 

[Klurejr]

I run my GoPro Hero 3 on the top of My helmet. I use mine mostly for the peace of mind that I can prove via video that I was not at fault the next time some newb on their phone decides to run me off the road.

Example:
Lady reading phone instead of driving - YouTube

Low rez because I dropped the quality down for youtube as high rez is not really needed to get the point of this one.