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seruzawa · 12-23-2004, 06:20 PM

A wonderful idea for those who want to post footage that reveals their riding skills and then face the gauntlet of derision from Sean, Martin, etc. etc......

SeanAlexander · 12-23-2004, 06:43 PM

MO Judgemental???? Aww you're such a cynic! -Sean

BMW4VWW · 12-23-2004, 07:39 PM

Think of the possibilities here seruzawa. You can rerecord your Sunday rides on fast forward using a second recorder taping at normal speed, and with a few remote control servos form your kids toys you could rig it so the camera tilts waaay over when you are cornering. When Sean sees the scenery whizzing by and your handle bar scraping cornering prowess on the tapes that you submit, he'll wet himself the next time you suggest coming along on a MO group ride.VWW

sportbike_pilot · 12-23-2004, 08:31 PM

What, us?

Hutchinator · 12-23-2004, 09:33 PM

Maybe I can use this to convince my family that riding really is a lot safer and more fun then they make it out to be... Now I just need another riding since I definitely won't be convincing... Maybe not.

Hawkster · 12-24-2004, 07:14 AM

Nice piece, and right before Christmas, too! I've been thinking about doing something like this. Hmmm, I wonder if I can fax Santa an updated wish list.

sfarson · 12-30-2004, 06:44 PM

I use both approaches to record rides.

The helmetcam has advantages and disadvantages.

+One can pause and look around, giving the viewer a look see at the surroundings. It can work with any bike. It is better for recording in adverse conditions... like rain or serious cold. It is also kinda cool seeing the bike move separate from the rider.

-One sees where the camera sees... like down at the tank, trying to fins switches, etc. A kinda fisheye look. Limited lens choices... UV, Pol, zoom, etc. Spaghetti network of cables.

Gas cap mounted options (bolt the camcorder directly to a mount connected to the gas cap ring) is a good option as well.

+Simple operation. Vid goes with the bike. Choice of lens, zoom, etc. Easy off/on switch.

-Sometimes have a wind screen to record through. Vid can be effected by a rough road. Camera is out in the elements.

I have a collection of vids. Since the article is the helmetcam approach, here's two helmetcam recorded dual sport rides...

http://www.farson.com/video/gsboreas.wmv

http://www.farson.com/video/gsplatte.wmv

sjriott · 01-06-2005, 10:39 AM

I've got the helmetcameras setup and I'd never even consider riding with this thing without the protective mount. One ride in the woods and that thing would get ripped right off your helmet. The other nice feature is that there is a cover over the lens of the camera to protect it from dust, bugs, etc.

Another option not mentioned in the article is the LANC input. If you camera has it, you can start and stop the recording with a remote. Very handy and useful out on the trail.

12-23-2004, 06:20 PM	#1
seruzawa The Toad Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 17,442	Re: Do-It-Yourself Helmet Cam A wonderful idea for those who want to post footage that reveals their riding skills and then face the gauntlet of derision from Sean, Martin, etc. etc...... __________________ "Make no mistake, Communism lost a big argument - one we know today as the 20th century."

12-23-2004, 06:43 PM	#2
SeanAlexander Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Newport Coast, CA Posts: 1,538	Re: Do-It-Yourself Helmet Cam MO Judgemental???? Aww you're such a cynic! -Sean __________________ I thought I'd found true happiness in my personal bath body bar.... Then I tried DOVE! with 1/4 moisturizing cream!!!

12-23-2004, 07:39 PM	#3
BMW4VWW Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,833	Re: Do-It-Yourself Helmet Cam Think of the possibilities here seruzawa. You can rerecord your Sunday rides on fast forward using a second recorder taping at normal speed, and with a few remote control servos form your kids toys you could rig it so the camera tilts waaay over when you are cornering. When Sean sees the scenery whizzing by and your handle bar scraping cornering prowess on the tapes that you submit, he'll wet himself the next time you suggest coming along on a MO group ride.VWW

12-23-2004, 08:31 PM	#4
sportbike_pilot Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 729	Re: Do-It-Yourself Helmet Cam What, us?

12-23-2004, 09:33 PM	#5
Hutchinator Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 243	Re: Do-It-Yourself Helmet Cam Maybe I can use this to convince my family that riding really is a lot safer and more fun then they make it out to be... Now I just need another riding since I definitely won't be convincing... Maybe not. __________________ \"We sleep safely in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm.\" George Orwell

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12-24-2004, 07:14 AM	#6
Hawkster Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 31	Re: Do-It-Yourself Helmet Cam Nice piece, and right before Christmas, too! I've been thinking about doing something like this. Hmmm, I wonder if I can fax Santa an updated wish list. __________________ Get on track with Club Desmo Track Days. All brands welcome... no Ducati required!

12-30-2004, 06:44 PM	#7
sfarson Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 16	Helmet Cam & Mounted Cam I use both approaches to record rides. The helmetcam has advantages and disadvantages. +One can pause and look around, giving the viewer a look see at the surroundings. It can work with any bike. It is better for recording in adverse conditions... like rain or serious cold. It is also kinda cool seeing the bike move separate from the rider. -One sees where the camera sees... like down at the tank, trying to fins switches, etc. A kinda fisheye look. Limited lens choices... UV, Pol, zoom, etc. Spaghetti network of cables. Gas cap mounted options (bolt the camcorder directly to a mount connected to the gas cap ring) is a good option as well. +Simple operation. Vid goes with the bike. Choice of lens, zoom, etc. Easy off/on switch. -Sometimes have a wind screen to record through. Vid can be effected by a rough road. Camera is out in the elements. I have a collection of vids. Since the article is the helmetcam approach, here's two helmetcam recorded dual sport rides... http://www.farson.com/video/gsboreas.wmv http://www.farson.com/video/gsplatte.wmv

01-06-2005, 10:39 AM	#8
sjriott Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 71	Re: Do-It-Yourself Helmet Cam I've got the helmetcameras setup and I'd never even consider riding with this thing without the protective mount. One ride in the woods and that thing would get ripped right off your helmet. The other nice feature is that there is a cover over the lens of the camera to protect it from dust, bugs, etc. Another option not mentioned in the article is the LANC input. If you camera has it, you can start and stop the recording with a remote. Very handy and useful out on the trail. __________________ CBR900RR, WR426, XR50 & PW50