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Boatdriver · 05-05-2009, 08:36 PM

Anyone have any thoughts or opinions about bike mounted cameras?

tophyr · 05-06-2009, 08:25 PM

V-holdR is coming out with an HD (1280x720) camera called the ContourHD for $299. V-holdR's original offering, called simply the V-holdR, was perhaps the best camera on the market and they are using the same form factor for the new ContourHD. Durability and simplicity is the hallmark - I have literally used mine as a frame slider, and it still works. No other camera on the market can say that. Slow Eric, another rider on the PNWR Racing team, had his fall off at 120+mph (didn't mount it properly), and when he went back and found it, it was still running. Interesting footage

Corey Baum (Cjbaum) and I are vendors of it, and will be receiving the first ones on May 15th. PM or email me at chris@performance-source if you're interested.

tireg47 · 05-06-2009, 09:05 PM

got the gopro hero. it does ok, comes with a crapload of mounts including a suction cup that's surprisingly strong. it's basically a wideangle lens in a box though, no viewfinder or preview screen. i usually carry 2-3 2gb SD chips for it, each one holds about 50 mins. battery life can be tough... after 2 rides i need a new set of AAA's, of which it takes 2.

here are a couple of vids i shot with it (HQ is better):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kylsYji7iJo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8dOY-X6QcA

not too shabby, considering the $200 price point.

krautBurner · 05-07-2009, 01:36 AM

I have a Go-Pro Hero also,
pretty simple,
takes decent videos
sound is crappy (but it's inside a waterproof case)

and it was pretty cheap

came with lots of mounts too

good for the money

Motophotog · 05-07-2009, 07:25 AM

Does good, sound is bad, and also, eats batteries FAST.

koorbloh · 05-07-2009, 08:44 AM

I bought a canon zr830. it's a typical consumer type camera that records on a miniDV tape.

works great for me because I can mount it on the bike (but not with as many options as the go pro or vholdr) but I can also use it for other stuff too.

KenInSeattle · 05-07-2009, 12:50 PM

Originally Posted by tophyr

V-holdR is coming out with an HD (1280x720) camera called the ContourHD for $299. V-holdR's original offering, called simply the V-holdR, was perhaps the best camera on the market and they are using the same form factor for the new ContourHD. Durability and simplicity is the hallmark - I have literally used mine as a frame slider, and it still works. No other camera on the market can say that. Slow Eric, another rider on the PNWR Racing team, had his fall off at 120+mph (didn't mount it properly), and when he went back and found it, it was still running. Interesting footage

Corey Baum (Cjbaum) and I are vendors of it, and will be receiving the first ones on May 15th. PM or email me at chris@performance-source if you're interested.

, 000,000,000

I have 3 of the VholdR's already and 2 of the CountourHD's on pre-order. (come on 15th!!!!

) They are awesome cameras! Built like tanks, easy to mount, have a cool laser lighting system to set up your horizon so you know you're shooting level and super easy to operate. If you're out at PR next Wednesday (13th) for the track day, stop by SPF's pit. He's using 2 of mine that day.

DJ Nathan V · 05-07-2009, 02:04 PM

Originally Posted by tophyr

V-holdR is coming out with an HD (1280x720) camera called the ContourHD for $299. V-holdR's original offering, called simply the V-holdR, was perhaps the best camera on the market and they are using the same form factor for the new ContourHD. Durability and simplicity is the hallmark - I have literally used mine as a frame slider, and it still works. No other camera on the market can say that. Slow Eric, another rider on the PNWR Racing team, had his fall off at 120+mph (didn't mount it properly), and when he went back and found it, it was still running. Interesting footage

Corey Baum (Cjbaum) and I are vendors of it, and will be receiving the first ones on May 15th. PM or email me at chris@performance-source if you're interested.

ETA for the ContourHD? I was going to pre-order one but missed the window.

Eloc · 05-07-2009, 02:52 PM

I am looking for a camera that can be hidden so if I was speeding or passing in a no pass the camera wont be evidence for the cop if I stop. Is there a camera that you can plug a bullit cam in to, thats small enought to be put in a rear cowl?

CJBaum · 05-07-2009, 03:17 PM

Originally Posted by DJ Nathan V

ETA for the ContourHD? I was going to pre-order one but missed the window.

They will be shipping to us on 15th so we should have them within a day or two. Heres some more information about them for everyone. Shoot me or chris (tophyr) a PM if your interested.

vagrant · 05-07-2009, 04:44 PM

I think I already know the answer to this, but do you guys ever have any issues with the VHoldR shutting down due to excessive vibrations? This is what made my ATK2k unuseable at anything >~10,000rpm say, without significant vibration damping.

Boatdriver · 05-09-2009, 04:31 PM

Thanks All for the feedback. Tophyr do you have a video sample of the VholdR product?

lex87a · 05-09-2009, 05:47 PM

If you have a decent camera already and are looking for just a mounting system Ram mounts are sweet. There are so many different variations! Well check it out. http://www.ram-mount.com/Products/Mo...8/Default.aspx

KenInSeattle · 05-19-2009, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by vagrant

I think I already know the answer to this, but do you guys ever have any issues with the VHoldR shutting down due to excessive vibrations? This is what made my ATK2k unuseable at anything >~10,000rpm say, without significant vibration damping.

My VHoldR's have never shut down due to vibrations. I did have issues with the first version that came out V1.0 as it's metal clip that holds the battery down was not strong enough. So it would shut off after the bike got rolling. But it wasn't due to vibrations but due to the weak metal clip. They replaced it no questions asked with the V1.2 that has a Orange slider clip that holds the battery nice and snug. Brandon down at Twenty20 (makers of VholdR) (on Dexter in Seattle) totally rocks and did the replacement on the spot!! They back their product up big time!!

MadManx · 05-19-2009, 10:29 AM

Bought a cam for 68$. Same dimensions as the vholder, same frame rate, resolution. Worked out great on the bike yesterday, to bad the camera was pointed all wrong.

KenInSeattle · 05-19-2009, 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by MadManx

Bought a cam for 68$. Same dimensions as the vholder, same frame rate, resolution. Worked out great on the bike yesterday, to bad the camera was pointed all wrong.

Link to above mentioned cam? I'd really like to see the build quality.

CJBaum · 06-02-2009, 04:58 PM

Originally Posted by keninseattle

link to above mentioned cam? I'd really like to see the build quality.


05-05-2009, 08:36 PM	#1
Boatdriver Endorsed Joined: Dec 2008 From: Ferntucky, WA I Ride: 07' Triumph Tiger, 08' Daytona 675, 07' Aprilia RSV1KR	Cameras Anyone have any thoughts or opinions about bike mounted cameras? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-06-2009, 08:25 PM	#2
tophyr Forum Cripple Joined: Dec 2005 From: Seattle, WA Blog Entries: 13 I Ride: Monsters by Fuzzy	V-holdR is coming out with an HD (1280x720) camera called the ContourHD for $299. V-holdR's original offering, called simply the V-holdR, was perhaps the best camera on the market and they are using the same form factor for the new ContourHD. Durability and simplicity is the hallmark - I have literally used mine as a frame slider, and it still works. No other camera on the market can say that. Slow Eric, another rider on the PNWR Racing team, had his fall off at 120+mph (didn't mount it properly), and when he went back and found it, it was still running. Interesting footage Corey Baum (Cjbaum) and I are vendors of it, and will be receiving the first ones on May 15th. PM or email me at chris@performance-source if you're interested. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-07-2009, 01:36 AM	#4
krautBurner Superbiker Joined: Oct 2007 From: Bremerton, Wa I Ride: Slower than you on my Kawasaki GTR 1400	I have a Go-Pro Hero also, pretty simple, takes decent videos sound is crappy (but it's inside a waterproof case) and it was pretty cheap came with lots of mounts too good for the money __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-07-2009, 07:25 AM	#5
Motophotog Retired Joined: Jun 2006 From: Federal Way I Ride: KTM Supermoto, Plated YZ426 Supermoto, 74 Suzuki GT250 Hustler, Yamaha GT80	Does good, sound is bad, and also, eats batteries FAST. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-07-2009, 08:44 AM	#6
koorbloh Je Fa Fa Joined: Mar 2007 From: Lynnwood, WA I Ride: 08 naked SV650	I bought a canon zr830. it's a typical consumer type camera that records on a miniDV tape. works great for me because I can mount it on the bike (but not with as many options as the go pro or vholdr) but I can also use it for other stuff too. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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05-07-2009, 02:52 PM	#9
Eloc Streetfighter Joined: Dec 2005 From: Vancouver, WA I Ride: 06 Suzuki GSX-R 1000	I am looking for a camera that can be hidden so if I was speeding or passing in a no pass the camera wont be evidence for the cop if I stop. Is there a camera that you can plug a bullit cam in to, thats small enought to be put in a rear cowl? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-07-2009, 04:44 PM	#11
vagrant Superbiker Joined: Mar 2008 From: Seattle, WA	I think I already know the answer to this, but do you guys ever have any issues with the VHoldR shutting down due to excessive vibrations? This is what made my ATK2k unuseable at anything >~10,000rpm say, without significant vibration damping. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-09-2009, 04:31 PM	#12
Boatdriver Endorsed Joined: Dec 2008 From: Ferntucky, WA I Ride: 07' Triumph Tiger, 08' Daytona 675, 07' Aprilia RSV1KR	Thanks All for the feedback. Tophyr do you have a video sample of the VholdR product? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-09-2009, 05:47 PM	#13
lex87a Training Wheels Joined: May 2009 From: Ellensburg, WA & Puyallup, WA I Ride: Red Sv650s K6	If you have a decent camera already and are looking for just a mounting system Ram mounts are sweet. There are so many different variations! Well check it out. http://www.ram-mount.com/Products/Mo...8/Default.aspx __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-19-2009, 10:29 AM	#15
MadManx Superbiker Joined: Dec 2006 From: Kirkland, Washington USA I Ride: for my Sponsors & Supporters	Bought a cam for 68$. Same dimensions as the vholder, same frame rate, resolution. Worked out great on the bike yesterday, to bad the camera was pointed all wrong. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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