I just dug deep and bought the new Garmin Zumo 590 and a Garmin VIRB camera. I had the Zumo 660 before so I had to change the mount over but where the hell do I mount the camera, any ideas please? (no smart arse ones please)! LOL
Ant
What's the mount like for the Virb?
Hi
Its a sticky base with a screw on adaptor for the camera mount. I was going to stick it on the flat black part of the fairing just to the side of the right hand mirror but that slightly obscures the camera. I looked a sticking it on the side of the fairing just below the riht hand mirror but HMM!!
here is an image of the camera and mount
http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.nofrillscameras.com.au/media/catalog/product/cache/2/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/v/i/virb-4.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.nofrillscameras.com.au/garmin-virb-hd-action-camera&h=500&w=500&tbnid=PUIifjmqsnGV5M:&zoom=1&docid=LhFMw9z7gJc_vM&ei=DXWCVcfHAuqd7AaggYPoCw&tbm=isch&ved=0CDoQMyg2MDY4ZA
Ant
Cribby in the past I had a camera mounted (GoPro) to the underside of the left side rear view mirror.
The GoPro mounting sticky pads would fit there quite nicely, I'm guessing that your sticky pad mifgt be of similar dimensions
Just a thought.. good luck :yes:
I fitted mine to the underside of the left mirror and on selling the bike a few weeks ago, was able to remove the mount without causing any damage to either the mirror or the camera mount.
Thanks fellas
Are the sticky pads that good?
Ant
Quote from: cribby on June 18, 2015, 01:14:15 PM
Thanks fellas
Are the sticky pads that good?
Ant
Yes they are, just ensure that the surface is spotless first. I used some Auto Glym Intensive Tar Remover but only because I already had some in the garage, meths, vinegar, anything like that would probably do.
Quote from: cribby on June 18, 2015, 01:14:15 PM
Thanks fellas
Are the sticky pads that good?
Ant
Yep they are, as a belt and braces move you can also attach a lanyard in case it becomes unstuck, that way your new camera won't go bouncing down the road :yes:
If you want action shots mount the camera low. This gives the impression of speed.
If you want footage for insurance purposes mount high.
Thanks fellas.
I'm teaching on the bike tomorrow so will pop down the garage later and stick it on.
It looks like a fab piece of kit as you can control the recording function from the zumo 590.
I'll post some photos on as soon as I can
Ant
I have a VIRB Elite camera and I use a RAM suction mount that I fit to the windscreen, its very secure & with the RAM double socket arm plus a VIRB mount, it can be adjusted to any angle.
Vibration can be a bit of a problem as the windscreen does flex slightly, but a long as you use the "image stabilisation" feature of the camera, it works well...
I hope that helps, I may post a picture of it on my bike later, plus some sample videos if anyone likes!
http://www.ram-mount.co.uk/twist-lock-suction-cup-mount-with-garmin-virb™-camera-adapter-p-1947.html (http://www.ram-mount.co.uk/twist-lock-suction-cup-mount-with-garmin-virb%C3%82%E2%84%A2-camera-adapter-p-1947.html)
(http://www.ram-mount.co.uk/images/products/RAM-B-166-GA63%20BIG.jpg)
Quote from: catmik on March 25, 2016, 07:03:08 AM
I have a VIRB Elite camera and I use a RAM suction mount that I fit to the windscreen, its very secure & with the RAM double socket arm plus a VIRB mount, it can be adjusted to any angle.
Vibration can be a bit of a problem as the windscreen does flex slightly, but a long as you use the "image stabilisation" feature of the camera, it works well...
I hope that helps, I may post a picture of it on my bike later, plus some sample videos if anyone likes!
http://www.ram-mount.co.uk/twist-lock-suction-cup-mount-with-garmin-virb™-camera-adapter-p-1947.html (http://www.ram-mount.co.uk/twist-lock-suction-cup-mount-with-garmin-virb%C3%82%E2%84%A2-camera-adapter-p-1947.html)
(http://www.ram-mount.co.uk/images/products/RAM-B-166-GA63%20BIG.jpg)
Welcome along catmik, and thanks for the info regarding you camera/Ram mount
Pop into the intro section and tell us a bit more about yourself, maybe include some photos of your bike too :clap:
Welcome. Do you know anything about tumble dryers?
Quote from: PRD on March 25, 2016, 12:54:30 PM
Welcome. Do you know anything about tumble dryers?
:mfr_lol: now you just behave yourself :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
Quote from: catmik on March 25, 2016, 07:03:08 AM
I have a VIRB Elite camera and I use a RAM suction mount that I fit to the windscreen, its very secure & with the RAM double socket arm plus a VIRB mount, it can be adjusted to any angle.
Vibration can be a bit of a problem as the windscreen does flex slightly, but a long as you use the "image stabilisation" feature of the camera, it works well...
I hope that helps, I may post a picture of it on my bike later, plus some sample videos if anyone likes!
http://www.ram-mount.co.uk/twist-lock-suction-cup-mount-with-garmin-virb™-camera-adapter-p-1947.html (http://www.ram-mount.co.uk/twist-lock-suction-cup-mount-with-garmin-virb%C3%82%E2%84%A2-camera-adapter-p-1947.html)
(http://www.ram-mount.co.uk/images/products/RAM-B-166-GA63%20BIG.jpg)
If you attach a lanyard/ elastic band/ shock cord to the head of the mount and just tensioned to suitable point, it will take a lot of the shake out of any footage
Coman
What I did for mine is in here.......................
http://www.gtr1400.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=5301.0
Great idea! - thanks :smiley:, I had thought of putting some foam rubber between the fairing & windscreen too, maybe both together will work well!
Quote from: catmik on March 25, 2016, 07:03:08 AM
I have a VIRB Elite camera and I use a RAM suction mount that I fit to the windscreen, its very secure & with the RAM double socket arm plus a VIRB mount, it can be adjusted to any angle.
Vibration can be a bit of a problem as the windscreen does flex slightly, but a long as you use the "image stabilisation" feature of the camera, it works well...
I hope that helps, I have posted0 a picture of it on my bike, later I may post some sample videos if anyone likes!
http://www.ram-mount.co.uk/twist-lock-suction-cup-mount-with-garmin-virb™-camera-adapter-p-1947.html (http://www.ram-mount.co.uk/twist-lock-suction-cup-mount-with-garmin-virb%C3%82%E2%84%A2-camera-adapter-p-1947.html)
(http://www.ram-mount.co.uk/images/products/RAM-B-166-GA63%20BIG.jpg)
I had exactly the same dilemma with my VIRB.
I now have one of these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272041921254 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272041921254) on the crash bobbin.
Cheers
Paul B.
Any pictures of that please?
I will be fixing my GoPro under one of the rear view mirrors and have decided to use a swivel mount which should enable me to capture film in front and behind......but not at the same time :mfr_lol:
I'll report back :yes:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rollei-360-Swivel-Mount-Rotatable/dp/B00WR5PDK8?ie=UTF8&keywords=rollei%20360%20swivel%20mount&qid=1460057401&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1
Quote from: cribby on April 07, 2016, 06:21:04 PM
Any pictures of that please?
Here ya go. The yellow cover is a 'silicon skin', in case I do a butter-fingers whilst fitting or removing it.
The mount is surprisingly solid, despite the number of joints.
Cheers,
Paul B.
No one ever thought about an endoscopic camera?
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