Mounting video camera on FJR?

[afterburn]

Does anyone here have a video camera mounted on their FJR? I thinking about getting a camera so I can shoot the passes on my upcoming trip to the Alps, but I don't know how and where to mount it. I have seen these tank mounts, but I am afraid they might get blocked by my GPS sitting between the bars.

Anyone have any ideas how to shoot video from the FJR?

Reward is some very kewl shooting of some of the most spectacular twistie roads the Alps have to offer when I get back.

 

[kaitsdad]

"Paging TwoWheelNut, your assistance is required..."

 

[zzkenoman]

Does anyone here have a video camera mounted on their FJR? I thinking about getting a camera so I can shoot the passes on my upcoming trip to the Alps, but I don't know how and where to mount it. I have seen these tank mounts, but I am afraid they might get blocked by my GPS sitting between the bars.
Anyone have any ideas how to shoot video from the FJR?

Reward is some very kewl shooting of some of the most spectacular twistie roads the Alps have to offer when I get back.

When I used my Sony HDV-HC1 on my rides, I had used a heavy duty tripod head (not the ball type) on my empty left mirror socket. There is a black plastic cap that you can lift with your fingernail, next to the clutch res, that you can bolt your choice of bracket and mount your tripod head. Unfortunately because my camera was over 10" in length, the windshield was hitting the wide angle lens. But this position is good because it is behind he windshield, stable, and also keeps the wind from blowing out your mic.

 

[SoCalMike]

Does anyone here have a video camera mounted on their FJR? I thinking about getting a camera so I can shoot the passes on my upcoming trip to the Alps, but I don't know how and where to mount it. I have seen these tank mounts, but I am afraid they might get blocked by my GPS sitting between the bars.
Anyone have any ideas how to shoot video from the FJR?

Reward is some very kewl shooting of some of the most spectacular twistie roads the Alps have to offer when I get back.

This might work out for you:
"...Coming in at a dry weight of 7oz. the Helmet Camera is the smallest and lightest powersports camera on the market. The camera mounts on your helmet and runs off of a single 9 volt battery..."

Don't know about the quality of the video but it looks interesting...

Link to Cyclegear

 

[mbottoms]

There are numerous mounts available for your video camera, brackets, ball mounts and the like. If you pull a search, I'm sure you will find several pictures of these mounts. This topic has been covered previously

I have used the Helmet Cam from Helmet Cam .com for recording footage during the Enduro's that I run.

The helmet cam will not have quite as good resolution as some of the better video cameras but you can't beat its versatility. It can be mounted anywhere on the bike or your helmet and is waterproof.

The only inconvience is that the Helmet cam must be connected to a video camera that will record from an external source. Check out Helmet Cam.com, they have plenty of accesories as well.

This Helmet Cam is very dependable and strong, I have knocked it off my helmet several times and it just keeps on working.

The video camera could be stored in your tank bag and then you could mount the camera anywhere.

Mark

 

[Iris]

We are also looking to do this and have looked at the Samsung Sport Cam. It's about $500 or $600. It has an external lens that can be mounted anywhere including your helmet. I am not sure what the quality is like, but it seems real versatil (sp?). I think I would mount it on the helmet.

These links may help

https://www.sportsbikecam.com/index.html

https://www.samsung.com/products/camcorder/...emory/index.asp

 

[twowheelnut]

Someone ring?

I also have a bullet cam set-up that I'll strap to the Moko or rear rack. I don't have piccies of that, tho.

 

[Fred H.]

I have a full review (with photos) of the Helmet Cam set up. You can read it here:

https://www.angelridevideos.com/reviews

 

[teerex51]

I use a Sony 480 bullet camera and an Archos 420 HD recorder. The camera can be Velcroed in various positions on the bike or on your helmet.

Video

Stef

 

[afterburn]

That looks pretty ideal TWN. Except for my GPS is mouted in that place.

I am thinking where your sirius thingie is could be an option, though a camera is a bit big for that location.

The sportsbikecam tank mount may be an option afterall, since they have a riser for the FJR and my GPS isn't higher than the dash. So if the camera looks over the dash, it also looks over the GPS.

A bullit cam is definately on the list of things to get, however I do not have the money right now to and buy a cam, and buy a bullitcam to go with it. However, I am looking at a decent priced cam that has av-in, so I can add a bullit cam later when finances are ready for it.