Author Topic: drift camera (Read 34927 times)

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #25 on:** 21 September 2013, 10:13:50 am »

Hmmm, puzzled as to how I'm going to mount this ActionCam...ideas?
It comes with a plastic clamp that would fit the handlebar (but wouldn't give a clear view from there), and a stack of Velcro on an elasticated strap. I'd prefer to use the clamp, but there doesn't appear to be anywhere suitable to fit it.

CRH · « **Reply #26 on:** 21 September 2013, 10:17:23 am »

Quote from: nick crisp on 21 September 2013, 10:13:50 am

Hmmm, puzzled as to how I'm going to mount this ActionCam...ideas?
It comes with a plastic clamp that would fit the handlebar (but wouldn't give a clear view from there), and a stack of Velcro on an elasticated strap. I'd prefer to use the clamp, but there doesn't appear to be anywhere suitable to fit it.

...saw one the other day nick mounted under nose of fairing?

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #27 on:** 21 September 2013, 10:26:17 am »

Yeah, that would be a good place, but the only way I can see to do that is to use sticky-back Velcro, but I don't want to use any adhesives straight onto the bike, especially not to the plastics.
$:\$

CRH · « **Reply #28 on:** 21 September 2013, 10:30:07 am »

Quote from: nick crisp on 21 September 2013, 10:26:17 am

Yeah, that would be a good place, but the only way I can see to do that is to use sticky-back Velcro, but I don't want to use any adhesives straight onto the bike, especially not to the plastics.
$:\$

..what i saw was on a blackbird and it looked like he,d made a bracket coming off the forks keeping it tucked up under fairing!!

Punkstig · « **Reply #29 on:** 21 September 2013, 11:33:02 am »

If mounting anything under the nose fairing just be aware of limited space from nose dive under heavy braking!

Possible off the mirror stems but there will be a lot of vibration.

Could bend some flat steel and attach that behind crash bungs if you have them, then attach mountings on top the bent flat steel.

There's numerous places all with pros and cons, just sit in front of the bike with the camera offering it up!

simonm · « **Reply #30 on:** 21 September 2013, 11:58:53 am »

I believe the fitu screwed it to the underside of the fairing.

Why don't you go for the helmet mount and the sticky velcro one?

slimwilly · « **Reply #31 on:** 21 September 2013, 07:25:12 pm »

Nick, did you see where i put mine? the front that is, and for the rear the pillion footrest works very well.If you need help ask,

, i being a plumber used a plastic pipe elbow, the handlebar clamp fits on that, i heated the one side of it and pressed it flat, don't burn your pinkies though.
then i drilled a hole throug it and found a bolt, the one on the side of the rad.

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #32 on:** 21 September 2013, 07:40:20 pm »

I do have one idea brewing.
Looking at one of Luke's bikes with the top cowl off, I noticed there seems to be a straight run down to below the cowl, directly under the centre cowl-bracket tube. As I was also thinking of trying to mount a couple of small, bright lights under there, I'm wondering if I can get a bracket made up that will mount off of that brace tube, the camera in the centre, a light on either side. I need to find someone locally who can do a bit of fabrication, but it would mean all 3 items would mount without getting too close to the front fender when under hard braking (I think).

noggythenog · « **Reply #33 on:** 22 September 2013, 10:31:57 am »

Its all me me me & want want want on this forum!

I'm sick of it!!!

Now i want a Drift camera!!!!!

My Cristo wallet says

noggythenog · « **Reply #34 on:** 22 September 2013, 10:51:56 am »

Quote from: nick crisp on 21 September 2013, 07:40:20 pm

I do have one idea brewing.
Looking at one of Luke's bikes with the top cowl off, I noticed there seems to be a straight run down to below the cowl, directly under the centre cowl-bracket tube. As I was also thinking of trying to mount a couple of small, bright lights under there, I'm wondering if I can get a bracket made up that will mount off of that brace tube, the camera in the centre, a light on either side. I need to find someone locally who can do a bit of fabrication, but it would mean all 3 items would mount without getting too close to the front fender when under hard braking (I think).

This is my plan for some spotlights, or spotlight lookalikes anyway plus a camera if i get one....my front fairing sub frame is totally exposed & looks ugly as foc but it does look ideal for clamping stuff to

paulkemp · « **Reply #35 on:** 22 September 2013, 11:13:17 am »

Record my rides for insurance. .
ARE YOU FCUKING INSANE.
They have one look at speed an throw out any claim.
Also police have access to sny recorded material in event of accident.
Less evidence the better.
:-X

noggythenog · « **Reply #36 on:** 22 September 2013, 11:21:53 am »

I cant be accused of hanging around.

Just got a drift hd stealth off ebay for £90 inc p&p

Oh yeah!!!!!!!

Silly question - can you take standard pictures on them or just video????

Lez72 · « **Reply #37 on:** 22 September 2013, 11:49:31 am »

The Drift Stealth can take still images aswell

noggythenog · « **Reply #38 on:** 22 September 2013, 11:56:20 am »

Quote from: Lez72 on 22 September 2013, 11:49:31 am

The Drift Stealth can take still images aswell

Cheers lez, thats ideal, will save me taking a stills camera too.

Ill hopefully get it in the post on tuesday & get some vids up by wednesday

slimwilly · « **Reply #39 on:** 22 September 2013, 12:11:42 pm »

Pictures up! you? what you gonna do, tie the camera on your lawn mower or bicycle?

noggythenog · « **Reply #40 on:** 22 September 2013, 12:57:07 pm »

Quote from: slimwilly on 22 September 2013, 12:11:42 pm

Pictures up! you? what you gonna do, tie the camera on your lawn mower or bicycle?

Aha

red98 · « **Reply #41 on:** 22 September 2013, 02:29:47 pm »

oi noggy this is my thread

....iam the one buying a camera,not you...........thats not fair you getting yours before i get mine $:\$

stealth hd for £90 inc p&p.....more details please

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #42 on:** 22 September 2013, 02:45:31 pm »

Quote from: red98 on 22 September 2013, 02:29:47 pm

oi noggy this is my post ....iam the one buying a camera,not you...........thats not fair you getting yours before i get mine $:\$

stealth hd for £90 inc p&p.....more details please

Everyone n 'is dog's gonna have one before you Paul

I bet I'm the last to actually use one though!

red98 · « **Reply #43 on:** 22 September 2013, 03:12:07 pm »

been thinking about for a long time,long before they became popular

......i`ll get one just in time for winter

CRH · « **Reply #44 on:** 22 September 2013, 03:42:15 pm »

Quote from: red98 on 22 September 2013, 03:12:07 pm

been thinking about for a long time,long before they became popular ......i`ll get one just in time for winter

....offer still stands matey?

......p.s...morris n baabs says ..HI"

red98 · « **Reply #45 on:** 22 September 2013, 03:47:48 pm »

Quote from: CRH on 22 September 2013, 03:42:15 pm

Quote from: red98 on 22 September 2013, 03:12:07 pm
been thinking about for a long time,long before they became popular ......i`ll get one just in time for winter
....offer still stands matey? ......p.s...morris n baabs says ..HI"

dont forgat to post the vids

noggythenog · « **Reply #46 on:** 22 September 2013, 03:52:54 pm »

He he red...sorry...if yur not fast yur last

..

"Riding along on my automobile!!!

Plink plink,...plink plink plink plink plink plink!"

"Ma HD camera beside me it's such a steal!!!

Plink plink,...plink plink plink plink plink plink!"

noggythenog · « **Reply #47 on:** 24 September 2013, 07:12:00 pm »

Got my drift camera today

Bought a 32gb memory card & went for a spin to try it out...i hadnt foccin realised that the Green light was not recording, Red light was

, so i got foc all footage coz i had actually been switching the thing off

Plus i had it on the wring side of the handlebars & it was showing my speedo....not a good idea

Oh well theres always tomorrow.

redthunder · « **Reply #48 on:** 24 September 2013, 07:24:27 pm »

This one looks pretty neat for £100:


Time-lapse and Action with the DXG DVS-5K8 - Action Camera Review

Bit of a go pro wannabe but the remote control would swing it for me and the video quality is good too. May be investing in this when I get back from my holliers.. that is unless I pick something up over in the states instead.

slimwilly · « **Reply #49 on:** 24 September 2013, 08:06:40 pm »

Quote from: noggythenog on 24 September 2013, 07:12:00 pm

Got my drift camera today

Bought a 32gb memory card & went for a spin to try it out...i hadnt foccin realised that the Green light was not recording, Red light was , so i got foc all footage coz i had actually been switching the thing off

Plus i had it on the wring side of the handlebars & it was showing my speedo....not a good idea

Thats why i put the crap video up the other day to show that a good idea does not always work,well first time.

You will have fun learning how to use windows movie maker to edit the film. and the hour upload time onto youtube,,keep em short boyo