Tank mounted camcorder

[hbr]

Tried to get some video at the Gap with a Sony HDD camcorder on a tank mount. Seemed to work fine for a few seconds till the Busa got a bit buzzy. Just normal vibrations. The camera would shut off and "reset" the hard drive and wouldn't record. Works fine any other time.

Any settings on an HDD camcorder I need to adjust, or just outta luck and have to use the mini DV tape unit?

TIA

 

[nitrousjunkie]

I had the same problems under hard acelleration.Dont know what to do about it.The "tape" type cam works good though.

 

[TheAtomicAss]

Internal HDD camera's can't stand the vibration, however minor. You'll need to switch to tape, solid-state memory, or a remote HDD that is well cushioned.

 

[GSXRFANN]

This is what I use. It works pretty good.

 

[ks-waterbug]

So..... Whats the skinny on this set-up? I see the Samsung bullet camera, but is the whole system a Samsung piece?

 

[GSXRFANN]

Yes. All of it is Samsung. It uses a memory card. I only use a 1 gig card cause I only use it to tape my runs at the track, but it is pretty weather tight, rubber coated, and the bullet cam un-plugs.
So far I havent had any problems with it. It isn't the "best" setup out there, but for the money (around 250 to 300) on ebay, it does well.
If I am using the bullet cam, I tape it to my mirror, and throw the other part in my jacket. The bullet cam has a button on the cord to turn on and off for recording.
It isnt much bigger than a wallet.

 

[dadofthree]

The harddrives can't stand vibration or g- forces. You have heads floating on platters and they can't take it. As stated tape or memory. I vote memory.

 

[GSXRFANN]

(dadofthree @ May 09 2007,17:58) The harddrives can't stand vibration or g- forces. You have heads floating on platters and they can't take it. As stated tape or memory. I vote memory.  

This one tapes directly to the card...kinda like an MP3 player, so there really isn't a hard drive.


We have even used it in our drag car and had very little vibration.

 

[NCpanther01]

Hey check with Gulc, I think how you spell it! This cat records some amazing runs through Turkey...2 cents! I'm currently at work or I would look him up!

 

[dadofthree]

(GSXRFANN @ May 09 2007,15:01)

(dadofthree @ May 09 2007,17:58) The harddrives can't stand vibration or g- forces. You have heads floating on platters and they can't take it. As stated tape or memory. I vote memory.

This one tapes directly to the card...kinda like an MP3 player, so there really isn't a hard drive.


We have even used it in our drag car and had very little vibration.

Referring to hbr

Looks like you got a great set up

 

[hbr]

I have 2 Sonys- sounds like the HDD won't work. I was a bit disappointed not to get any footage at the Gap. There was a MILLION Mini Coopers while I was there.

I guess I'll use the DV tape..................killer setup gsxrfann

BTW- thanks for the info fellas

 

[dadofthree]

You need to grab my hand at next years Bash

 

[Guclu]

HDD cameras can't stand the vibration , you have to use a dv recorder or directly a card recorder , here is my set-up

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[dadofthree]

 

[kennym4]

MAN GUCLU, you have the sweetest pictures I've ever seen !!!!!!

It should be board policy that you post pictures every day !!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love looking at them, and know everyone else does too !!!!!

 

[omslaw]

BusaWhipped needs to chime in here. He has a dual- camera setup. Solid-state.

Last year, I used tape - worked fine.

 

[Guclu]

(kennym4 @ May 09 2007,13:48) MAN GUCLU, you have the sweetest pictures I've ever seen !!!!!!

It should be board policy that you post pictures every day !!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love looking at them, and know everyone else does too !!!!!

thank you so much , you are embarrassing me

 

[dadofthree]

(omslaw @ May 09 2007,16:52) BusaWhipped needs to chime in here. He has a dual- camera setup. Solid-state.

Last year, I used tape - worked fine.

I don't know how he keeps the bugs off the one under the nose, but the windscreen is terrible to look through.

 

[Fate]

I have a sony hdd too and BusaWhipped warned me about the heads not being able to operate properly on the bike. It can actually scratch the internal disk. Pm Busa Whipped and I am sure he could give you the low down on his two camera system. It is really cool.

 

[BigBSBusa]

Don't have pics of mine, but I use a tape setup.