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Sharif@Forged · 02-25-2010, 11:33 AM

I suggest running the "non water proof" back. It really helps with sound.

Here is another vid I made over the weekend at VIR, using just the suction cap mounted to my side window: You can bump it up to HD if you like. I filmed it in the 1080P highest resolution R5.

antbear · 02-25-2010, 11:33 AM

For windshield mounting the design for this camera is really bad. The attachment point for the case which holds the camera a too short. This design does not allow the camera to tilt so it can be aimed straight. This attachment point should be longer to allow the back camera case hinge to clear when tilting the camera. So adjustments to get the camera aimed straight must be made by adding several other adjusting parts. The camera mounts upside down with no problem but then the video has to be flipped. I'm really unhappy with a design that makes windshield mounting so difficult. Solving the problem would be an easy fix. Making the attachment point just 1/8 inch longer (see arrow) would correct this bad design.

Sharif@Forged · 02-25-2010, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by antbear

For windshield mounting the design for this camera is really bad. The attachment point for the case which holds the camera a too short. This design does not allow the camera to tilt so it can be aimed straight. This attachment point should be longer to allow the back camera case hinge to clear when tilting the camera. So adjustments to get the camera aimed straight must be made by adding several other adjusting parts. The camera mounts unside down with no problem but then the video has to be flipped. I'm really unhappy with a design that makes windshield mounting so difficult.

Just mount it on the outside of the windshield...probably solved. The suction cup has held up for me to 172mph.

sig11 · 02-25-2010, 12:20 PM

When they release the new firmware the upside down thing is a non-issue. The sad thing is that every place I have tried to mount the camera I end up with it upside down.

vipor · 02-25-2010, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by antbear

For windshield mounting the design for this camera is really bad. The attachment point for the case which holds the camera a too short. This design does not allow the camera to tilt so it can be aimed straight. This attachment point should be longer to allow the back camera case hinge to clear when tilting the camera. So adjustments to get the camera aimed straight must be made by adding several other adjusting parts. The camera mounts upside down with no problem but then the video has to be flipped. I'm really unhappy with a design that makes windshield mounting so difficult. Solving the problem would be an easy fix. Making the attachment point just 1/8 inch longer (see arrow) would correct this bad design.

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Originally Posted by vipor

Just gotta be creative ^

spearfish25 · 02-25-2010, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by vipor

There's 10 pages of those...

Yeah, not really.

I want the 'true' review. Someone to comment on build quality, durability, interface issues, etc etc.

After reading that, I'll buy it regardless of the review

vipor · 02-25-2010, 11:51 PM

think of it this way... most of what was not mentioned.. was not mentioned because it works fine.

- the bracket is weird and has some quirks
- the battery cover can rattle and eff up audio
- the HD version needs a new firmware to flip the video

otherwise it's great. exactly what's advertised. looks awesome on a 56" 1080p DILA

storage is actually better than advertised/expected. you can fit a lot of video on a 32gb card lol. i ended up throwing a lot of images from my camera on the same card and passing it around with a reader at my HPDE so people could get files. still walked away with only 60% usage or so.

the LCD viewfinder will be out soon and help with setup. an external mic is in the works as well and should help with any audio complaints. it will also allow a WP external mount with an interior mic thereby allowing different ways to set things up for your recordings.

it's really a good deal overall. if i'd seen what the camera was capable of before seeing the price i wouldn't have believed it cost that little.

Sharif@Forged · 02-26-2010, 08:47 AM

I havent had any issues with mine. The beautiful of this thing, i not just the featureset, but the ease and simplicity of use. I have a whole pile of video cams in my drawer that collect dust because they are hard to mount, hard to use, difficult to download files, difficult to edit...etc...etc. That is what really pisses me off.

The GoPro simply delivers.

Ryan@Forged · 02-27-2010, 11:03 AM

As always these things are flying off the shelf! Call us to order

XwChriswX · 02-27-2010, 12:57 PM

That vid is wicked, if I didn't know better I'd say I was watching Qualifying on ESPN for some race lol. Although sometimes it looks like its looking through an aquarium? Awesome quality though! You can really feel the speed when the wind kicks up.

Definately looking to get one of these after I pickup my Z.

Ryan@Forged · 03-01-2010, 04:53 PM

We still have these in stock ready to ship out!

Ryan@Forged · 03-02-2010, 03:29 PM

these are flying off the shelf as always!

Sharif@Forged · 03-02-2010, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

That vid is wicked, if I didn't know better I'd say I was watching Qualifying on ESPN for some race lol. Although sometimes it looks like its looking through an aquarium? Awesome quality though! You can really feel the speed when the wind kicks up.

Definately looking to get one of these after I pickup my Z.

Thanks man!

The lense is very wide angle, which is the preference type of angle for motorsports.

Ryan@Forged · 03-03-2010, 05:19 PM

we have these in stock and ready to go!

Ryan@Forged · 03-04-2010, 05:15 PM

who else wants one of these?

02-25-2010, 11:33 AM	#151 (permalink)
Sharif@Forged The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 840 Drives: 2009 GT-R, 2010 370Z Rep Power: 18	I suggest running the "non water proof" back. It really helps with sound. Here is another vid I made over the weekend at VIR, using just the suction cap mounted to my side window: You can bump it up to HD if you like. I filmed it in the 1080P highest resolution R5. __________________ Sharif@Forgedperformance.com General Manager/Certified Tuner/NASA-PCA-BMWCAA Instructor JRZ RS1's Available NOW...PM me Cobb ProTuner, Uprev ECU Flash, FCON Vpro, Haltech, Motec Certified Last edited by Sharif@Forged; 02-25-2010 at 11:35 AM.

02-25-2010, 11:51 PM	#157 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	think of it this way... most of what was not mentioned.. was not mentioned because it works fine. - the bracket is weird and has some quirks - the battery cover can rattle and eff up audio - the HD version needs a new firmware to flip the video otherwise it's great. exactly what's advertised. looks awesome on a 56" 1080p DILA storage is actually better than advertised/expected. you can fit a lot of video on a 32gb card lol. i ended up throwing a lot of images from my camera on the same card and passing it around with a reader at my HPDE so people could get files. still walked away with only 60% usage or so. the LCD viewfinder will be out soon and help with setup. an external mic is in the works as well and should help with any audio complaints. it will also allow a WP external mount with an interior mic thereby allowing different ways to set things up for your recordings. it's really a good deal overall. if i'd seen what the camera was capable of before seeing the price i wouldn't have believed it cost that little. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers Last edited by vipor; 02-25-2010 at 11:53 PM.

02-26-2010, 08:47 AM	#158 (permalink)
Sharif@Forged The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 840 Drives: 2009 GT-R, 2010 370Z Rep Power: 18	I havent had any issues with mine. The beautiful of this thing, i not just the featureset, but the ease and simplicity of use. I have a whole pile of video cams in my drawer that collect dust because they are hard to mount, hard to use, difficult to download files, difficult to edit...etc...etc. That is what really pisses me off. The GoPro simply delivers. __________________ Sharif@Forgedperformance.com General Manager/Certified Tuner/NASA-PCA-BMWCAA Instructor JRZ RS1's Available NOW...PM me Cobb ProTuner, Uprev ECU Flash, FCON Vpro, Haltech, Motec Certified

02-27-2010, 12:57 PM	#160 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 452	That vid is wicked, if I didn't know better I'd say I was watching Qualifying on ESPN for some race lol. Although sometimes it looks like its looking through an aquarium? Awesome quality though! You can really feel the speed when the wind kicks up. Definately looking to get one of these after I pickup my Z. __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

02-25-2010, 12:20 PM	#154 (permalink)
sig11 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,294 Drives: 09 370Z Red Sport-MT Rep Power: 18	When they release the new firmware the upside down thing is a non-issue. The sad thing is that every place I have tried to mount the camera I end up with it upside down.

02-27-2010, 11:03 AM	#159 (permalink)
Ryan@Forged The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Marietta/Kennesaw, GA Posts: 1,527 Drives: Evo 8/Evo 9 MR/GTR Rep Power: 0	As always these things are flying off the shelf! Call us to order

03-01-2010, 04:53 PM	#161 (permalink)
Ryan@Forged The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Marietta/Kennesaw, GA Posts: 1,527 Drives: Evo 8/Evo 9 MR/GTR Rep Power: 0	We still have these in stock ready to ship out!

03-02-2010, 03:29 PM	#162 (permalink)
Ryan@Forged The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Marietta/Kennesaw, GA Posts: 1,527 Drives: Evo 8/Evo 9 MR/GTR Rep Power: 0	these are flying off the shelf as always!

03-03-2010, 05:19 PM	#164 (permalink)
Ryan@Forged The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Marietta/Kennesaw, GA Posts: 1,527 Drives: Evo 8/Evo 9 MR/GTR Rep Power: 0	we have these in stock and ready to go!

03-04-2010, 05:15 PM	#165 (permalink)
Ryan@Forged The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Marietta/Kennesaw, GA Posts: 1,527 Drives: Evo 8/Evo 9 MR/GTR Rep Power: 0	who else wants one of these?