Video camera on bike

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floatsmyboat · Tue Feb 21, 2006 4:42 pm

My first grandchild will arrive in May, so I am purchasing a new camcorder for that event. I also wanted one with an external mic jack so I can set a microphone next to the engine, and mount the camera somewhere on the bike, probably the handlebars. Has anyone here done something like this before? Does anyone make a bracket, or will I have to build one? Any suggestions will be appreciated. I am hoping to get the Panasonic PV- GS250. It is a little larger than some cameras, but I like the way it fits my hand better than many of the more compact cameras, and it has most of the features I like.

Greg O.

ZooTech · #2 Unread post by **ZooTech** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 4:53 pm

http://www.cyclegadgets.com/Products/?cat=MOUNT

http://www.tech-mount.com/

floatsmyboat · Wed Feb 22, 2006 5:48 pm

Has anyone here had experience vidio taping while riding. What can you tell me about it.

Thanks

Greg O.

Dragonhawk · Wed Feb 22, 2006 9:14 pm

I started a VERY long thread on this topic over on the SV forums. I suggest you go over there and read this. It gives a LOT of info if you want a camera on your bike:
http://www.socalsvriders.org/forums/sho ... adid=18363

#5 Unread post by **dr_bar** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 1:42 am

Zoo posted a great site for mounts...

This one is from Ram Mounts

CNF2002 · #6 Unread post by **CNF2002** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 3:54 am

Doesnt seem the handlebar would be the best place since it has alot of vibration there.

Relsek · #7 Unread post by **Relsek** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 10:54 am

floatsmyboat wrote:My first grandchild will arrive in May, so I am purchasing a new camcorder for that event. I also wanted one with an external mic jack so I can set a microphone next to the engine, and mount the camera somewhere on the bike, probably the handlebars. Has anyone here done something like this before? Does anyone make a bracket, or will I have to build one? Any suggestions will be appreciated. I am hoping to get the Panasonic PV- GS250. It is a little larger than some cameras, but I like the way it fits my hand better than many of the more compact cameras, and it has most of the features I like.

Greg O.

I made a little home made mount for my digital camera, (which also takes videos) They are not the greatest quality.

Here is one I took last weekend with my son and daughter-in-law. http://www.home.earthlink.net/~keslermu ... 0_4999.MOV

Here are some photos.

snwbrdr · #8 Unread post by **snwbrdr** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 8:01 pm

Relsek,
that really isnt to bad of quality, what camera are you using? my gf just got a new one that takes videos too, and im wondering if itll work or not.

2wheel · #9 Unread post by **2wheel** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 3:25 am

Be sure to get a camera with an A/V input jack if you want to add an external mount!

Relsek · #10 Unread post by **Relsek** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 1:01 pm

snwbrdr wrote:Relsek,
that really isnt to bad of quality, what camera are you using? my gf just got a new one that takes videos too, and im wondering if itll work or not.

I know why you liked it, your bike (actually one just like it) is in the video.

My camera is a Kodak cx7430

Kevin

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