GoPro HD Hero Camera - Page 143

squiffynimrod · 12-30-2012, 08:29 AM

So I'm working with the new Hero2 I rec'd for Xmas. One mounting point will be Teletubby style on top of the lid. Problem is I wear a Nolan N90 flip up. The top edge of the visor goes waaaaaay back when the chinbar is raised.

I haven't tested the camera on the helmet yet. Anyone have any experience in mounting this far back?

Thanks.

nibby · 12-30-2012, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RideFreak

The H2s are about 2x better than the H3B battery-wise, my H3B won't work as I intended because of the battery. I'll be modding it to accept external power.

Cant understand why they or someone hasnt come up with an option for connecting external power, its an obvious addition for bikers.

atgatt · 12-30-2012, 02:52 PM

Anyone have any ideas on how one might hook up an iphone and a hero 3 black via wifi... then pair the iphone with a Sena SMH10 to get bluetooth microphone capability? Is it even possible? Maybe the microphone jack on the hero needs a bluetooth device on it? or maybe plug the hero mic cable into the iphone? No idea... just started thinking about this.

Otherwise... anyone have a simple 3.5 jack mic they can recommend that mounts inside a helmet?

Phat Ham · 12-30-2012, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by squiffynimrod

So I'm working with the new Hero2 I rec'd for Xmas. One mounting point will be Teletubby style on top of the lid. Problem is I wear a Nolan N90 flip up. The top edge of the visor goes waaaaaay back when the chinbar is raised.

I haven't tested the camera on the helmet yet. Anyone have any experience in mounting this far back?

Thanks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-H3e9XLiMJM

burmbuster · 12-30-2012, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by squiffynimrod

So I'm working with the new Hero2 I rec'd for Xmas. One mounting point will be Teletubby style on top of the lid. Problem is I wear a Nolan N90 flip up. The top edge of the visor goes waaaaaay back when the chinbar is raised.

I haven't tested the camera on the helmet yet. Anyone have any experience in mounting this far back?

Thanks.

I have a flip up Shoei and mine works fine mounted back a bit. There is enough height and pivot of the camera to be ok.

Tigeraif · 12-30-2012, 11:44 PM

I have mounted the gopro on the side of my matt black flip up helmet. I am about to head off on a long trip tomorrow. How secure are these mounts? Should I tether them?

Emmbeedee · 12-31-2012, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tigeraif

I have mounted the gopro on the side of my matt black flip up helmet. I am about to head off on a long trip tomorrow. How secure are these mounts? Should I tether them?

If the mount is glued on and has been on for at least 24 hours in a warm place, there is no need to tether. I have had to remove a couple of the mounts, and know just how strong the 3M adhesive is! You could probably hang off it and it wouldn't come off.

Took me a couple of hours of repeatedly soaking the adhesive with "Goo Gone" then prying with a spatula to get the mounts off. No joke.

RideFreak · 12-31-2012, 05:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emmbeedee

If the mount is glued on and has been on for at least 24 hours in a warm place, there is no need to tether. I have had to remove a couple of the mounts, and know just how strong the 3M adhesive is! You could probably hang off it and it wouldn't come off.

Took me a couple of hours of repeatedly soaking the adhesive with "Goo Gone" then prying with a spatula to get the mounts off. No joke.

Wondered how to do that

AUSSIEADV · 12-31-2012, 05:11 AM

The 3M tape used can be released by applying heat by a hair dryer etc.

BeachGuy · 12-31-2012, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tigeraif

I have mounted the gopro on the side of my matt black flip up helmet. I am about to head off on a long trip tomorrow. How secure are these mounts? Should I tether them?

I have had a mount on the top of my HJC modular helmet for over 3 years now. Believe me, once its installed on your helmet it's there until you buy a new helmet.

I'd tether the camera housing to the mount. On a get off the camera housing it more likely to break off before the black mount ever comes off that helmet. Use a fishing line with lead oval compression sleeve or go to a big box outlet like Lowe's or Home Depot to get some 1/32" or 1/16" cable w/oval compression sleeves.

squiffynimrod · 12-31-2012, 10:19 AM

thanks for the info guys.

burmbuster · 12-31-2012, 09:19 PM

Well, I just finished up my first vid from my Hero 2. Tried to use the GoPro CineStudio but it sucks. So I used the Microsoft Movie Maker. Super easy to edit once you get the hang of how things work. My only complaint is the amount of time to load for editing and uploading to YouTube. Damn, it takes a long time. Overall happy with the camera's performance. Great clarity and I recorded using 960 by mistake. 1080 will be next.

indypup · 01-01-2013, 12:10 AM

Shot at 120 FPS with my new Hero3.

Tigeraif · 01-01-2013, 02:59 AM

Thx for the information. Will start using it tomorrow.

burmbuster · 01-02-2013, 06:24 PM

Well, I received the wifi kit in the mail. The directions really suck, as usual. Once I got everything updated and paired it worked like a charm, for the most part. When using the remote you have to navigate through the menu settings slowly due to the lag. Once you get the hang of it there is nothing to it. The iPhone app is really impressive. There is a 3-4 second video lag for real time but making changes in the camera with the app is much easier than with the remote. I am going to have a blast with this setup this weekend!

12-30-2012, 08:29 AM	#2131
squiffynimrod maximum shrinkage Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Flatskatchewan Oddometer: 713	Mounting on helmet? So I'm working with the new Hero2 I rec'd for Xmas. One mounting point will be Teletubby style on top of the lid. Problem is I wear a Nolan N90 flip up. The top edge of the visor goes waaaaaay back when the chinbar is raised. I haven't tested the camera on the helmet yet. Anyone have any experience in mounting this far back? Thanks. __________________ Happily consuming fermented beverages since 1974. "We are of two groups: 1, beer drinking, mechanically inclined, semi-normal airhead riders, and 2. the others."- Mista Vern

12-30-2012, 02:52 PM	#2133
atgatt Adventurer Joined: Jul 2012 Oddometer: 66	bluetooth?? Anyone have any ideas on how one might hook up an iphone and a hero 3 black via wifi... then pair the iphone with a Sena SMH10 to get bluetooth microphone capability? Is it even possible? Maybe the microphone jack on the hero needs a bluetooth device on it? or maybe plug the hero mic cable into the iphone? No idea... just started thinking about this. Otherwise... anyone have a simple 3.5 jack mic they can recommend that mounts inside a helmet?

12-31-2012, 10:19 AM	#2141
squiffynimrod maximum shrinkage Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Flatskatchewan Oddometer: 713	thanks for the info guys. __________________ Happily consuming fermented beverages since 1974. "We are of two groups: 1, beer drinking, mechanically inclined, semi-normal airhead riders, and 2. the others."- Mista Vern

12-31-2012, 09:19 PM	#2142
burmbuster Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: South East USA Oddometer: 886	Well, I just finished up my first vid from my Hero 2. Tried to use the GoPro CineStudio but it sucks. So I used the Microsoft Movie Maker. Super easy to edit once you get the hang of how things work. My only complaint is the amount of time to load for editing and uploading to YouTube. Damn, it takes a long time. Overall happy with the camera's performance. Great clarity and I recorded using 960 by mistake. 1080 will be next. __________________ _______________ 2012 Tiger 800 XC

01-01-2013, 12:10 AM	#2143
indypup ╭∩╮( º.º )╭∩╮ Joined: Apr 2010 Location: Troy, OHIO Oddometer: 2,190	A snowy WR250R winter ride Shot at 120 FPS with my new Hero3. __________________ If there's no video...it didn't happen 2007 ST1300, 2008 KLR650, 2008 WR250R, 1995 Ninja 250R Only a dog knows why a motorcyclist hangs his head out the window! Be real, be whole, be innovative.

12-30-2012, 11:44 PM	#2136
Tigeraif n00b Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Queanbeyan, NSW, Australia Oddometer: 6	I have mounted the gopro on the side of my matt black flip up helmet. I am about to head off on a long trip tomorrow. How secure are these mounts? Should I tether them?

12-31-2012, 05:11 AM	#2139
AUSSIEADV Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Beechworth Nth. East Vic. Aust. Oddometer: 264	The 3M tape used can be released by applying heat by a hair dryer etc.

01-01-2013, 02:59 AM	#2144
Tigeraif n00b Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Queanbeyan, NSW, Australia Oddometer: 6	Thx for the information. Will start using it tomorrow.

01-02-2013, 06:24 PM	#2145
burmbuster Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: South East USA Oddometer: 886	Wifi Bac Pac Well, I received the wifi kit in the mail. The directions really suck, as usual. Once I got everything updated and paired it worked like a charm, for the most part. When using the remote you have to navigate through the menu settings slowly due to the lag. Once you get the hang of it there is nothing to it. The iPhone app is really impressive. There is a 3-4 second video lag for real time but making changes in the camera with the app is much easier than with the remote. I am going to have a blast with this setup this weekend! __________________ _______________ 2012 Tiger 800 XC

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