Help needed!! Looking for a good car camera (for track use etc)

[AJG]

Hi All

I was wondering if anyone could recommend any good car cam's which are good for recording track races etc. And where i can get it from?

Thanks!

 

[hitmee]

Re: Help needed!! Looking for a good car camera (for track use etc)

U wanna record ur speedometer or your tracking lines? Toto ask one

 

[AJG]

Re: Help needed!! Looking for a good car camera (for track use etc)

tracking lines maninly.

don mind havin 2 cameras for both the job

 

[Mockngbrd]

Re: Help needed!! Looking for a good car camera (for track use etc)

GoPros .

 

[Baby1M]

Re: Help needed!! Looking for a good car camera (for track use etc)

Hi All

I was wondering if anyone could recommend any good car cam's which are good for recording track races etc. And where i can get it from?

Thanks!

U wana try this video cam I use? It is 2.6cmx1.4cmx0.82cm HD 720P action video cam . If this video cam meets your requirements, cool and since it is not available in our region, can only buy online for now*, ... if it does not then e other brands maybe a better option.

For more input, u can go to e trend posted @ http://www.bmw-sg.com/forums/lounge/66319-car-camera-recorders.html

For a better perspective of the video quality, below r 2 video samples used in racing but mounted on different location/spot.

VIR Gold Cup S2 Race 2011 (Time stamp enabled):
VIR Gold Cup S2 Race 2011.wmv - YouTube

Mike-Leaty Heat race Spencer Speedway (Time stamp disabled)
Mike-Leaty Heat race Spencer Speedway 8/5/11.MOV - YouTube

*Note: I am not a dealer of e product at e moment but am in discussion with e US firm for dealership.

 

[hitmee]

Re: Help needed!! Looking for a good car camera (for track use etc)

can show how it is mounted?

 

[Baby1M]

Re: Help needed!! Looking for a good car camera (for track use etc)

can show how it is mounted?

Below r some mounting and mount samples so u have a better idea of mounting* options, some mounting accessories has to be purchased separately.

Mounting Samples
1) http://ped-products.com/Acam-bikeHelmet1.gif
2) http://ped-products.com/images/magi...b300x300/f3a58bc1f45f34544e7c5a146fdf0c5b.jpg
3) http://ped-products.com/images/magi...b300x300/652fe48a71991d1d48c4bdd001fe0397.jpg
4) http://ped-products.com/images/magi...b300x300/2cd0e3f93bd9de32d1b5051798b176d0.jpg
5) http://ped-products.com/images/magi...b300x300/6568259fb083a3cbd082d02dd5b9ca53.jpg
6) http://ped-products.com/images/magi...b300x300/6232fb7cf286f88c60ffef8feaa37c22.jpg

Mounts
Action Mount = http://ped-products.com/images/thumbnails/0/120/Acam-Mt.jpg
Tip/Tilt Mount = http://ped-products.com/images/thumbnails/0/120/Mt-1b-sm.jpg
Universal Mount = http://ped-products.com/images/thumbnails/0/120/IMG_7720a.jpg
Crossbar "V" Mount = http://ped-products.com/images/thumbnails/0/120/Horz-V-mt.jpg
Triped Magnet Mount = http://ped-products.com/images/thumbnails/0/120/Mag-Mount.jpg
GoPro Mount Adapter = http://ped-products.com/images/thumbnails/0/120/GoPro-Mt-Adapt-1.jpg
Suction Cup, Threaded 8-32 = http://ped-products.com/images/thumbnails/0/120/SuctionCups.jpg
Mini Windshield SuctionCup Swivel Mount = http://ped-products.com/images/thumbnails/0/120/41NMPPrAgyL.jpg
Right Angle Mount = Currently no pix

Btw, link to a brief online media on 25 Apr'12 by yahoo.com on e product = PED Products Introduces Ultra Small HD Action Video Camera, The ActionCam - Yahoo! News


* Some basic mountings provided, others are optional

 

[Mockngbrd]

Re: Help needed!! Looking for a good car camera (for track use etc)

this was me driving up Mt Faber using GoPro
GoPro HD: Monster Tajima's Record Breaking Run Pikes Peak 2011 - YouTube

 

[davidtch]

Re: Help needed!! Looking for a good car camera (for track use etc)

this was me driving up Mt Faber using GoPro
GoPro HD: Monster Tajima's Record Breaking Run Pikes Peak 2011 - YouTube

That's why i like GoPro a lot. The view is even wider than human eye.

 

[Baby1M]

Re: Help needed!! Looking for a good car camera (for track use etc)

That's why i like GoPro a lot. The view is even wider than human eye.

Although I do not use GoPro but I agree it is good especially the current gen

With regard to angle of view greater/wider than human eye, experts reviewers of car DVR has stated it is something good to have but not must have, specific for usage as vehicle 'black box' (not as Action Video Cam)... not I say hor so spare me

If GoPro is 75% smaller its a GO for mebut current size irk me since not possible me to hide e DVR during a 100% vehicle inspection for recording device :nutkick: thus was removed from my shortlist of 4 potential car DVR to buy

 

[Baby1M]

Re: Help needed!! Looking for a good car camera (for track use etc)

this was me driving up Mt Faber using GoPro
GoPro HD: Monster Tajima's Record Breaking Run Pikes Peak 2011 - YouTube

OMG, you are e ugly Jap guy? :yikess:
Skills not considered :nutkick:

 

[AJG]

Re: Help needed!! Looking for a good car camera (for track use etc)

thanks everyone for ur help.
Just got myself a set of gopro hero2. just what i needed!

 

[Baby1M]

Re: Help needed!! Looking for a good car camera (for track use etc)

thanks everyone for ur help.
Just got myself a set of gopro hero2. just what i needed!

It is a good action video camera, enjoy.

 

[Elite]

Re: Help needed!! Looking for a good car camera (for track use etc)

Apart from video, should also get a data logger so you can get lines, speed, acceleration, braking points etc - -> - PerformanceBox - Datalogger and Performance Meter

Or even better -- integrate data with video --> -- Video VBOX - Video VBOX - State of the art in-car video & data

 

[TripleM]

Re: Help needed!! Looking for a good car camera (for track use etc)

Harvey Norman sells GoPro nowadays

 

[Tanzy]

Re: Help needed!! Looking for a good car camera (for track use etc)

Harvey Norman sells GoPro nowadays

My camera too lousy to catch a moonstone sedan go zooming past Newton Circus just now!

 

[TripleM]

Re: Help needed!! Looking for a good car camera (for track use etc)

confirmed wasn't me