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Video camera on bike
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2006 4:42 pm
by floatsmyboat
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.
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2006 4:53 pm
by ZooTech
Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 5:48 pm
by floatsmyboat
Has anyone here had experience vidio taping while riding. What can you tell me about it.
Thanks
Greg O.
Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 9:14 pm
by Dragonhawk
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
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 1:42 am
by dr_bar
Zoo posted a great site for mounts...
This one is from
Ram Mounts
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 3:54 am
by CNF2002
Doesnt seem the handlebar would be the best place since it has alot of vibration there.
Re: Vidio camera on bike
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 10:54 am
by Relsek
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.
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 8:01 pm
by snwbrdr
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.
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 3:25 am
by 2wheel
Be sure to get a camera with an A/V input jack if you want to add an external mount!
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 1:01 pm
by Relsek
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