Official GO PRO HD 370Z Owners Thread:Mounting Tips, tricks, Pictures, Videos Inside

[djpathfinder]

AK, i haen't looked at them lately so I forget the shape, but perhaps one can use an adhesive mount in the crossbar. And if you don't want it stuck to the bar permanently perhaps it could be secired with cable ties?

I even tried using a Manfrotto Super Clamp, which is used in photographic gear, but it doesn't open wide enough around that crossbar.

[AK370Z]

just added the helmet mount style and video. Big thanks to ilive2win for this awesome mount technique for karting. It works perfectly. The sound quality with open backing is awesome! NO wind noise. Take a look

Helmet Mount






Location: Right side of a helmet.
Video setting: 1280x720p
Frames: 60 frames per second.
Backlid: Open
Impression: Beautiful videos EVERY single time. If you're Kart, this is the BEST possible helmet mount in my opinion. The sound is perfect with the open backlid. Thanks to ilive2win for this mount technique

YouTube Video embed:
Outside:


Indoor:

PS: In the first video, I HAD to go off course in turn 1. This kart came up very fast to my right. I did feel bad for hitting the guy . Also, if you look closely, you'll see that alignment on my kart in REALLY off during left turn. Every time I try to make a left turn the whole Kart vibrates like crazy!!! When it starts vibrating, I must hit brake to minimize it .

[whoady4shoady]

What Resolution and framerate do you guys like to use most, or find works the best for our applications? What 16 gig card do you recommend for the best quality?

[Red__Zed]

did you guys buy the motorsports version of the regular HD version?

[XwChriswX]

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

did you guys buy the motorsports version of the regular HD version?

Motorsports HD version here. Love it.

[Red__Zed]

What's the difference?

[RCZ]

unbelivable. Makes me really want to get one

[flashburn]

So has anyone found a mount to use on the interior support bar? I think that would be the best location for recording during track events.

[ChrisSlicks]

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

What's the difference?

There is no difference in the camera, it is just the package of mounts that come with it that vary slightly between packages.

FYI there is a new firmware out that allows for flipped video recording which is useful in situations where you had to mount the camera upside down.

There is also a new LCD back accessory that lets you preview and read the cryptic settings menu. Battery pack accessory is also out to double your recording time.

For the 3D fans - it's not out yet but coming soon!

[ChrisSlicks]

Originally Posted by flashburn

So has anyone found a mount to use on the interior support bar? I think that would be the best location for recording during track events.

It's not a very good mount location for this camera as it is such wide angle. You would mostly end up with a view of the seats.

[flashburn]

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

It's not a very good mount location for this camera as it is such wide angle. You would mostly end up with a view of the seats.

Really? I thought this video was from that spot:

[ChrisSlicks]

Looks like a customized mount off the seat headrest or the rear glass. Even at that the view of the windshield is less than 25% of your frame. The idea is to get as much view of the track as possible while still including the drivers hands somehow.

I haven't found the ideal spot yet. Dash works well for view but then you can't see your hands. Side of the car gets the hands and a decent view of the track but then you pick up a lot of noise and can't hear conversation from inside the car.

Originally Posted by flashburn

Really? I thought this video was from that spot:

[christian370z]

Originally Posted by flashburn

Really? I thought this video was from that spot:

They probably used the suction cup to mount it hanging from the hatch glass, that is much higher up that the rear bar.

[Jon@AAMComp]

I actually like that angle you have Chris, I'm going to do this the next time we finish a build here.


We shot this video from the windshield. I wanted to get just a tiny bit of the hood in the frame, but I didn't screw down one of the joints properly. You'll see what I mean. Video quality is top drawer though:

Twin Turbo 370Z Acceleration : AAM Competition on Vimeo

[flashburn]

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Looks like a customized mount off the seat headrest or the rear glass. Even at that the view of the windshield is less than 25% of your frame. The idea is to get as much view of the track as possible while still including the drivers hands somehow.

I haven't found the ideal spot yet. Dash works well for view but then you can't see your hands. Side of the car gets the hands and a decent view of the track but then you pick up a lot of noise and can't hear conversation from inside the car.

Yeah, after looking at it again, I think it is off of the rear hatch. I haven't looked at the camera's features yet, but is there any lense zoom? If so, I think that spot + zooming in a little would work pretty good.

Like you said, looking to get a position where you can see the road and the drivers hands, as well as hearing any conversation in the car.

Regardless, I need to buy one of these!