On board Camera

[BlakeSullivan]

I have noticed many video's that were mounted with On-Board video cameras and was wondering where and what type to buy, I wanted to get one for my father for christmas . Thanks

[inlander]

Look into GoPro Hero HD. Operation of the camera could be a little more user friendly, but the videos are amazing. My entire kit ran about $299.00, which includes camera, mounting hardware, and waterproof case. Here's a great example of GoPro video on youtube:

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnmzSgnZVeI[/media]I've also got a couple of GoPro videos posted on the D. Registry. Check out these:

Donzi Dayz & Texas/Arkansas/California Donzi

[Last Tango]

+1 on the GoPro Hero.

I have one and use it for boating and track events.

[zelatore]

+2 on the GoPro. There are cheaper cameras, and there are easier to use cameras, but nothing I've seen touches it for quality at the price.

Heck, I've noticed them showing up on TV a lot lately. Watch the background of shows like Mythbusters and you'll see GoPro's mounted to a helmet our outside of a car. Good quality HD video and (at least from their point of view) a disposable price.

[Selenium]

Any of you tried the FLIP HD with their tripod mount? I'm thinking this may work with the cleat and some duct tape?
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003N7NPF4/...SIN=B003N7NPF4

[IpanemaSports]

+3 GoPro all the way!

Great video too "inlander", thanks.

[inlander]

In my videos GoPro is mounted with a suction cup and the mounting system works great! Just for a little added safety, I'll tie something onto the mount... just in case. It's a very solid mount and is adjustable. Haven't had any problems with it getting loose. Seen these mounted on all sorts of things; surf boards, cars, model airplanes... The only problem I've had is a rattling noise from vibration. Haven't experimented with it that much, but I think some foam should fix the problem.

[hardcrab]

I didn't realize I needed another toy .. Thanks a lot , guys .....Thanks a lot .

[axelkloehn]

also with the GoPro HD on Michis Shelby- nice screaming whipple!!

[Tony]

also with the GoPro HD on Michis Shelby- nice screaming whipple!!

Great Shelby video, Axel. I love the shot of the two sh!t-eating grins, and the guys cheeks fluttering around at speed...

[HallJ]

also with the GoPro HD on Michis Shelby- nice screaming whipple!!

How's the Glühwein over there?

Jeff

[BlakeSullivan]

Well I guess Go Pro it is thanks for all the help

[pipnit]

+1 on the GoPro HD. I use a GoPro for dirt biking a lot, haven't done a run on the donzi with it yet. You might also look at the contour cams, they have a really nice image as well.

[VetteLT193]

one of the things that the GoPro has that other cameras do not is wide angle. The limited angle view of normal cameras don't give the same result.

[pipnit]

one of the things that the GoPro has that other cameras do not is wide angle. The limited angle view of normal cameras don't give the same result.

True but its a fixed focal length lens. If you want wire, you're stuck with it. I'm not complaining just sayin'. FYI, I have the super wide one and really like it. If it wasn't wide you get too busy of an image for motocross and you want to puke after watching it for a coup,e minutes.