Part I: Camcorder and Bike Setup -- What Do I need?
In preparation for the May 31st, 2008 101 Loop, I have decided to setup my bike for fore and aft cameras. I have an old 8mm Sony Handycam for the aft view and a MiniDV Canon Elura 100 for the forward view.
I still need decent mounts to attach the camcorders to the bike; a cigarette lighter to attach to the Bikes power. This will hopefully be used to power the Elura Directly. If not, I have ordered 2 spare batteries (3 total at about 1.5 hours each) and I will rotate them through the car charger. The Handycam, interestingly enough, has batteries that that will last up to 16 hours.
I am still on the fence about wide angle adapters recommended by http://www.pashnit.com.
The Other thing to figure out is water proofing the setup in case it rains. Oh, and extra blank tapes.
Hopefully, I will have enough stuff 5/15/2008 to do an initial run and correct any running issues before the loop. Stay tuned for the test run.
I still need decent mounts to attach the camcorders to the bike; a cigarette lighter to attach to the Bikes power. This will hopefully be used to power the Elura Directly. If not, I have ordered 2 spare batteries (3 total at about 1.5 hours each) and I will rotate them through the car charger. The Handycam, interestingly enough, has batteries that that will last up to 16 hours.
I am still on the fence about wide angle adapters recommended by http://www.pashnit.com.
The Other thing to figure out is water proofing the setup in case it rains. Oh, and extra blank tapes.
Hopefully, I will have enough stuff 5/15/2008 to do an initial run and correct any running issues before the loop. Stay tuned for the test run.
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I'd be interested in seeing pictures of your camera mounts installed. Post up some when you're done.Posted 05-14-2008 at 06:32 AM by Gamuru
- This is the mount I have, it's ok if you have some room on the tank. Most super srort bikes don't.
http://www.filmtools.com/cleatsuccamm.htmlPosted 05-14-2008 at 05:25 PM by SpinCycle - how do you plan on filming the event? on board footage or be out in front to park somewhere and capture footage when a series of bikes snake through the esses? With a group ride of this caliber, i'd just minimize the on board footage. The action and drama will be in the corners and at the rest stops.Posted 05-21-2008 at 07:27 AM by Dvus
