my current dirtbike camera setup, considered it worth sharing, might help someone, you never know find me on rapebook: / danm0t073 find me on twatter: / danmoto73
One button start : ) This is the best setup by far. Brings the viewer right into the experience. I love being able to look up at my recording light for verification. The Icon Variant is a very good helmet for this mounting technique as there's a ton of room under the visor. Nice work! PS: you can also very carefully fill the tiny space around the lens with clear silicone so water doesn't creep in : )
i use the ext mic so wind noise is removed, the idea is to unplug the external mic when stationary or slogging the bike off me, i might just annotate on the next video which mic is being used so that those that are interested get to see the differance
cheers man, i am working on one for my road lid, involves the chin bar looking slightly bigger but i think it will work as it's fairly inconspicuous when viewed face on
Very cool Dan, that's exactly where mine is mounted. I keep the waterproof case on mine though because I was too worried about water getting in the camera. I don't know why that have to make the case so you cant use the external mic jack with it, also don't know why they made it so dang bulky... You got a cool set-up, hope it works well for you on the d2d!
thanks man, one of the helmet manufacturers needs to team up with gopro and produce an integrated gopro helmet system rather like schuberth did with bluetooth systems
that's it, one button start (i always forget things when talking) yes i need to spend some time waterproofing it, feels slightly heavy to the front with the lights on as well but i'll put up with it, just need to grow some neck muscles i heard that you use magnets, i was worried about doing that in case it interfered with any of the camera internals, i used them on my vio but as it was only the lens magnets didn't worry me, i'd like to on this as velcro can be a real pain once you get muddy :)
i've seen a few people drill the case for the mic and add some silicon sealant to protect it, i'll probably sorry at some point when the lens gets destroyed from a roost, just got to remember to tilt my head when it happens
yeah it's not waterproof, but it's at eye height and protected by the visor so i figure unless i go headfirst into a puddle then i'll be ok, for rain i can just snatch it off and chuck it in my backpack, thanks :-)
nice setup! does the external mic turn off the internal mic? just wondering about wind noise? my go-pros the old one and doesn't have the led on the top but they do have usd mode. think i might have a go at copying this set up!
Well i always do try to keep from having a DIM outlook and keep my comments LIGHThearted. I just hope that new car isnt to FLASHy and altho i do like it sometimes it feels a bit BULBous but i think its cuz im still getting used to it. ;P
One button start : )
This is the best setup by far. Brings the viewer right into the experience. I love being able to look up at my recording light for verification. The Icon Variant is a very good helmet for this mounting technique as there's a ton of room under the visor. Nice work! PS: you can also very carefully fill the tiny space around the lens with clear silicone so water doesn't creep in : )
Dan, brilliant! So simple, but so cool.
i use the ext mic so wind noise is removed, the idea is to unplug the external mic when stationary or slogging the bike off me, i might just annotate on the next video which mic is being used so that those that are interested get to see the differance
That's a cool set-up Dan. You could get a screen protector for a cell phone and just cut it to fit over the lens.
cool, got it now - good idea to complete the cam with the torches!
Wicked setup. Amazing what a person can do with some foam, velcro, and some time!!
yes it does, ext mic when plugged in immediately takes over the audio, if you need any help just shout
I'm digging it. 8-) Really like how discrete and convenient that is.
cheers man, i am working on one for my road lid, involves the chin bar looking slightly bigger but i think it will work as it's fairly inconspicuous when viewed face on
Very cool Dan, that's exactly where mine is mounted. I keep the waterproof case on mine though because I was too worried about water getting in the camera. I don't know why that have to make the case so you cant use the external mic jack with it, also don't know why they made it so dang bulky... You got a cool set-up, hope it works well for you on the d2d!
Thats one helluva an idea Dan!! Think I will give it a try this summer! Think I will keep mine in the case though! LOL!!!
thanks man, one of the helmet manufacturers needs to team up with gopro and produce an integrated gopro helmet system rather like schuberth did with bluetooth systems
that's it, one button start (i always forget things when talking)
yes i need to spend some time waterproofing it, feels slightly heavy to the front with the lights on as well but i'll put up with it, just need to grow some neck muscles
i heard that you use magnets, i was worried about doing that in case it interfered with any of the camera internals, i used them on my vio but as it was only the lens magnets didn't worry me, i'd like to on this as velcro can be a real pain once you get muddy :)
Nice set up! Wind noise is gonna be nuts i think.. Or maybe not we will see it on the nect video though! Really cool camera setup!
Nice, great setup you have there dan
Nice set up. Good work.
i've seen a few people drill the case for the mic and add some silicon sealant to protect it, i'll probably sorry at some point when the lens gets destroyed from a roost, just got to remember to tilt my head when it happens
it depends on your visor size and position, it works on AB's icon varient but i can't get it to work with my shoei hornet unfortunately, thanks :-)
i'm going to need them anyway for the 24hr enduro, it's a bonus that they will help with recording the event :-)
I use very strong magnets and all is still well. I'll post sumn' to facebook perhaps : )
yeah it's not waterproof, but it's at eye height and protected by the visor so i figure unless i go headfirst into a puddle then i'll be ok, for rain i can just snatch it off and chuck it in my backpack, thanks :-)
Heehee..my GP on my Icon is in the same place...staying true to my saying "Yeah, Dan is the British version of me" =)
cool helmet nice setup
nice one dan
Nice setup! Probably could be applied to the dual sports helmets as well! :D
nice setup! does the external mic turn off the internal mic? just wondering about wind noise? my go-pros the old one and doesn't have the led on the top but they do have usd mode. think i might have a go at copying this set up!
awesome setup , but i get nervous seeing the camera without the protective shell, its damn expensive
I really like the lights haha!!
yes could be very useful for that ... kinda night vision gopro ...;-)
looks like its snowing inside your house the very last time you turn on the lights?!
Tis nice man! Was gonna try it with mine after i saw Kalani's set up... but i wouldn't be able to open visor on my lid :(
Nice setup Dan! When will "dawn to dusk, never give up [episode 2]" be up? If there is a number two that is :)
So am i right, without the clear case IT IS NOT WATERPROOF ? cheers good video !!
By new GoPro; do you mean the GoPro HD Hero 2? I just picked up one yesterday I can't wait to get some footage
Dan what lights are they and are they expensiv i want to get some for mine as my headlight is crap lol
Well i always do try to keep from having a DIM outlook and keep my comments LIGHThearted. I just hope that new car isnt to FLASHy and altho i do like it sometimes it feels a bit BULBous but i think its cuz im still getting used to it. ;P
i think that's dust, which is made to look much much worse due to how powerful the lights are, well either that or my wife doesn't clean ;-)
so do i, they are mega bright :-)
yeah it's always odd when strangers spot the camera, i usually just wave :-)
thanks man :-)
Does wearing that make u LIGHT headed? hahaha....cuz theres...lights on the....helmet *clears throat* alright then.....im done *runs* ;P
lumicycle
oh you are such a BRIGHT spark, now behave yourself or i'll TORCH your new car ;-P
:-)