Go pro mount under the mirror

[viper]

I mounted my go pro under the mirror base and got some great footage. To get the go pro in a level position I had to use the J mount but this caused quite a lot of camera shake, the mount is secure and the mirror is solid and I could see the movement in the various components of the J clip.
for you guys that are using this mirror  position how did you get the camera level with out using several screw parts ?? 

[Lonewolf]

I had mine mounted exactly as you have described but never had any shake in the footage. One option is to mount it straight onto the base plate and although the footage will be slanted that can be corrected in the editing stage.

[viper]

I had mine mounted exactly as you have described but never had any shake in the footage. One option is to mount it straight onto the base plate and although the footage will be slanted that can be corrected in the editing stage.

you used the J Clip?

[Lonewolf]

Viper, I knew it was on here somewhere........have a look at my photos on page 1 of this link.

http://www.gtr1400.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=1093.0

And here's a video from one of the original Go Pro's, they were never as sharp as the cameras Go Pro do today but nevertheless you get the idea.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dq2rKOZeOuk

[viper]

thanks wolf, you did indeed use the J clip and got some good stable footage, im going to reposition mine and try again, cheers

[Kwikasfuki]

Thanks from me as well. Will put the Jclip on mine as well

[Lonewolf]

You are both very welcome! 

[MGvalerio]

http://youtu.be/jSbfVdX5mlo


MGvalerio

[BigAlan]

What's a J clip?

Alan

[Charlie747]

What's a J clip?

Alan

 

[Lonewolf]

It's a clip in the shape of a J. 

[MGvalerio]

It's a clip in the shape of a J. 

:gun_bandana:JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ

http://youtu.be/ScYslKTv5pE

:tank:MG

[BigAlan]

OK dumb question of the week.

These hero go pro cameras in black run on batteries yes? Can you wire them into the bikes 12v system to save having to charge batteries all the time?

Or how long does a battery last if you simply kept it switched on?

Alan

[Ros]

I suspect that MG will have a solution for the power supply soon, but the battery life does depend on what you're doing. If you're taking snaps every second or so, it'll last for ages. If you record at 60fps 720p (on my original HD Hero) Then I get less than a couple of hours. If I film in 30fps, then the battery seems to last longer. (as does my SD card )

[Kwikasfuki]

OK dumb question of the week.

These hero go pro cameras in black run on batteries yes? Can you wire them into the bikes 12v system to save having to charge batteries all the time?

Or how long does a battery last if you simply kept it switched on?

Alan

Should be possible. Buy another enclosure, drill hole for USB power cable, wire in.

You'd have to step down the voltage I think