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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 01:51 AM
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Hey..

I have been looking into buying a mount for my camera .. what do you guys use to mount your cameras? Ideas? Preferably something that mounts outside of the car

Im looking for ideas before i go ahead and order hero Go Pro camera
And if anyone uses the Go Pro .. how do you like it ? and hows the image quality when uploaded on the net

thanks in advance
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 05:07 AM
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Originally Posted by q8z
Hey..

I have been looking into buying a mount for my camera .. what do you guys use to mount your cameras? Ideas? Preferably something that mounts outside of the car

Im looking for ideas before i go ahead and order hero Go Pro camera
And if anyone uses the Go Pro .. how do you like it ? and hows the image quality when uploaded on the net

thanks in advance
I have an Aiptek AHD that I used all of last season mated to a headrest mount. The Aiptek base shattered at Pocono last fall so I have taken the guts of the camera out and am putting them in a plastic box.

I also just got a Go Pro Motorsport Wide that I am in the process of mounting in my front grill.
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 05:21 AM
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PM member Z1NONLY...he has a great camera setup.
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 07:22 AM
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Well i found this




http://www.filmtools.com
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 07:25 AM
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RIGHT HERE BUDDY:

https://my350z.com/forum/audio-video...r-footage.html

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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 07:28 AM
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I bought one of JasonZ's mounts and they work and fit perfect.
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by JasonZ-YA

thats one sweet mount setup... thing is i drive an evo, so yea recaros
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 09:32 AM
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They make some decent ones at: www.Chasecam.com
Not at a bad price, I got two and I used them at ZdayZ 2007. Never fell OFF!

Here is the one I got 99$, (Of coarse they have cheaper ones) this is just an idea what they have at that website. They have ones that go on windows, onto the panels of the car, inside the car mounted: etc...

Goodluck.
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 06:00 PM
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Thanks imonlykidden, Im gonna give chasecam a try
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 06:17 PM
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if it's for trackdays check the safety rules - many don't allow the suction cup mounts

they want them 'hard mounted' - bolts / screws etc. plus safety cords so that you don't make projectiles bouncing inside you ride (or cluttering up the track!)
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Originally Posted by burntZ
if it's for trackdays check the safety rules - many don't allow the suction cup mounts

they want them 'hard mounted' - bolts / screws etc. plus safety cords so that you don't make projectiles bouncing inside you ride (or cluttering up the track!)
if this is the case with your track, I've found the CruiseCam headrest mount to work really well, and since it's screwed on and has a camera tether, it will likely meet most safety reqs.
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I have a manfrotto mount... Its badass

http://www.flickr.com/photos/evinsj/3252450104/
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 10:29 PM
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just got back from track.. i used the go pro cam wide.. pretty good for the price imo





http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrvakU41ovQ

just wanted to share incase anyone is interested
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 10:49 AM
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Agreed. The camera is up to you. But, the suction mount give your the most flexability.
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 11:37 AM
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I run the I/O Port setup. mainly because I got it for a great price.
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www.gpscity.com and contact Jordan (canadian) on here, they sell Ram mounts , have many options for any of your needs, and YES he runs his products in his G when at the track.

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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 03:14 PM
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That new camera is going to be nice...
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 04:30 PM
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wth.. go pro is going HD

'New Release! Estimated ship date: October 28, 2009.'
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you want a mount - this is it

Filmtools Gripper 115

http://www.filmtools.com/filmtools-i...era-mount.html

it's like a rock- very solid. . . unlike the multiple suction cup ones
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i use the chase bullet cam. The camera and mount are very light weight and the recording device is seperate from the camera. Its very easy to set up and use. The entire set up isn't very cheap, but it works well especialy with the wide angle lense.
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