My first GoPro helmet mount test
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07-02-2011, 03:47 PM
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It's a little over 3 minutes after chooping a lot of it just so I could upload it. As it is it took over 3 hrs...for a very amateur and **** poor video but I like the definition of the video. There's wind noise so I masked it with music.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Z1biKtxcO8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Z1biKtxcO8
#13
07-15-2011, 01:05 PM
Awesome. I'm seriously thinking about getting one of these. A couple of questions for you guys.
1). Can you turn the audio recording off completely while filming? So, you don't get the wind noise at all.
2). I don't want any kind of permanent mount on my helmet. Can I use the head-lamp style strap over my helmet? Or any other suggestions or advice.
Thanks!
1). Can you turn the audio recording off completely while filming? So, you don't get the wind noise at all.
2). I don't want any kind of permanent mount on my helmet. Can I use the head-lamp style strap over my helmet? Or any other suggestions or advice.
Thanks!
The go pro comes with two backs - a vented back (which I suggest using so you don't have the condensation problem) and a watertight back. The effect on external sound is obvious.
The permanent mount is very small - the rig slides in and out. On a black helmet you wouldn't even see it.
There are all kinds of frame mounts and even a super strong suction cup mount, plus there are a bunch of ram mount options you can mess with.
Helmet works best because you can pan around really easily. We run two and it's a hoot. Kits are $239 at BB.
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07-16-2011, 10:47 AM
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Word of warning to you GoPro users. Keep an close look at the mounting arms.
This is what happend to mine and a friend in Tenn.
Sheared off at the two peices that fit into the nest arm.
Buddy watched his drop off of handlebars, I didn;t see mine go, was mounted to crash bars. This is what i found in the road.
GoPro did stand behind it and sent me a new camera. They have a great product, just not sure of the nylon mounting arms.
Dan B,
Central Ks.
This is what happend to mine and a friend in Tenn.
Sheared off at the two peices that fit into the nest arm.
Buddy watched his drop off of handlebars, I didn;t see mine go, was mounted to crash bars. This is what i found in the road.
GoPro did stand behind it and sent me a new camera. They have a great product, just not sure of the nylon mounting arms.
Dan B,
Central Ks.
my son rigged up a safety strap for me. have not used it yet... i think i will.
#15
07-17-2011, 07:48 PM
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I also learned from my friend in Tenn. Ran a flat shoelace through the open backing, and tied it off so IF the mount gives way camera will only drop a few inches.
GoPro is a great camera, they replaced my 960 with a new 1080 and a new handlebar mount.
I have lost all faith in their mounts, but it is a great camera.
P.S. Bud in Tenn is building alum mount arms. Anybody interested? You will be when you lose a camera on the road.
Dan B.
Central Ks.
GoPro is a great camera, they replaced my 960 with a new 1080 and a new handlebar mount.
I have lost all faith in their mounts, but it is a great camera.
P.S. Bud in Tenn is building alum mount arms. Anybody interested? You will be when you lose a camera on the road.
Dan B.
Central Ks.
#16
07-20-2011, 08:29 PM
I too don't really have a lot of faith in their mounts so I rig my own using whatever resource is available I can find. I won't use the helmet mount so I use the head strap over the helmet. I made a chest mount using an old belt and a couple bungie cords. Working on other ways as well. The aluminum mount idea sounds like a great idea.
It's a good company that has made people full again after losing the camera or mounts,etc.
It's a good company that has made people full again after losing the camera or mounts,etc.
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07-21-2011, 07:31 PM
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09-08-2011, 07:51 PM
Word of warning to you GoPro users. Keep an close look at the mounting arms.
This is what happend to mine and a friend in Tenn.
Sheared off at the two peices that fit into the nest arm.
Buddy watched his drop off of handlebars, I didn;t see mine go, was mounted to crash bars. This is what i found in the road.
GoPro did stand behind it and sent me a new camera. They have a great product, just not sure of the nylon mounting arms.
Dan B,
Central Ks.
This is what happend to mine and a friend in Tenn.
Sheared off at the two peices that fit into the nest arm.
Buddy watched his drop off of handlebars, I didn;t see mine go, was mounted to crash bars. This is what i found in the road.
GoPro did stand behind it and sent me a new camera. They have a great product, just not sure of the nylon mounting arms.
Dan B,
Central Ks.
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