Fitting a Go Pro Camera

[AndyC 4A]

Has anyone ever fitted a Go Pro camera to their car to look back at the driver and/or facing forward? My 4a is to be used by my son at his wedding for his transport from the church to the reception and he wants to capture the ride so I would like to know the best position for the camera and type of mount.

 

Many thanks

 

Andy C

[jojim65]

I've done quite a bit of this and use a Delkin fat Gecko mount, position is very subjective, and whilst you can put the mount on the camera with a tripod adapter and secure to the bonnet I find the view through the screen disappointing and the bonnet not rigid enough for vibration free recording. I tend to stick with mounting on the boot, far more stable plus you get a more atmospheric shot with a clear idea that the car is an old classic. I have also tried attaching it to a door which on wide angle gives a good shot across the dashboard and facial expressions, I would then use an external mike to record exhaust noise.

If you would like to see some examples then please PM me with an email address.

I hope this gives you some help.

Jim

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Delkin-Gecko-Camera-Mount-Suction/dp/B0023ZK2TY/ref=pd_bxgy_ph_img_y

Edited April 23, 2014 by jojim65

[ctc77965o]

Maybe not the best option/view, but just one option you might consider:

Kamui in Triumph:

 

This is a gopro on the rubber sucker mount on the front of the bonnet, just by the globe badge.

 

One issue in the TR is how the vibration of the car impacts the image. I had the same problem when it's mounted o top of the windscreen (the YouTube vid is stabilised, but you still see it). I don't think my TR is unusual in its shakiness!!

[johnny250]

Jim, the GoPro does not have a standard tripod thread fitted, so the Delkin mount would not be suitable.

The 'motorsport' GoPro suction mount would enable fitting inside the windscreen (you can reverse the image if mounted upside down)..... or just wedge it in the corner of the dash. The bonnet shot from CTC above, looks pretty good to me.... but I'd use a tether on the camera if outside.

[Rodbr]

This type works and has a lot of variations but I would suggest that you wire all the knobs and have a safety line back into the car to prevent total loss if it does cor loose!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suction-Cup-Tripod-Mount-Adapter-Screw-for-GoPro-HD-HERO-2-3-Camera-OS17-/161246661376?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item258b0ccb00

 

You could try fitting the mount at the top of the screen looking back and with one knob change to front view.

Edited April 24, 2014 by Rodbr

[Quicksilver]

The GoPro suction mount is ferry good to use, also on the bonnet. it is only onstabile when your car idle. on the road there is no problem.

 

Marcel

Edited May 2, 2014 by Quicksilver

[MilesA]

Jim

 

As an alternative, I have been experimenting with my iPhone mounted on a screen mount and using the video function (rather than the sat nav app).

 

Miles.

Edited April 24, 2014 by MilesA

[2long]

I have thought of this approach but I am not sure.

 

Dan

 

http://joby.com/action-series/gorillapod-action-tripod

[Deggers]

I would like to know the best position for the camera and type of mount.

 

I've used both the GoPro Motorsport and Delkin mounts on the TR . . . (attached to the inside of the windscreen, or on the exterior door panels looking in across the cockpit).

 

 

 

 

The GoPro Motorsport mount is compact and stable. The Delkin is a bit bigger, but the extension arm and ball joints make it extremely versatile, and it's easy to adjust the camera to the correct angle before filming. You'll need a "GoPro Tripod Adaptor" for the Delkin mount ... a quick search on Ebay should find them for just a few pounds.

(The tripod adaptors are a great accessory for your GoPro kit, and they'll act as the link between your GoPro and all other standard photographic camera mounts and equipment.)

 

Keeping an extra fully charged battery to hand is always a good idea too, just in case!

 

Cheers, Deggers

Edited April 26, 2014 by Deggers

[AndyC 4A]

Thanks all for your comments, very useful and food for thought.

 

Many thanks

 

Andy C

[beha9]

Jim

 

As an alternative, I have been experimenting with my iPhone mounted on a screen mount and using the video function (rather than the sat nav app).

 

Miles.

 

I don't think a smart phone is a very good solution, while that might work OK in a pinch it's not really a permanent solution. The phone would be so much trouble to turn on and start the app running each time you drive somewhere then have to stop it when you arrive that it would quickly get forgotten or put away in the glove box instead of being used. A real dash cam that's designed to be used in a car will turn on automatically and start recording when you start the car then turn of a few minutes after you stop the car unless it's set to record while you are away so it's no hassle to use every time you drive the car. A phone can't do that.

 

I have a Chinese dash-cam, you can get them from about $75: http://www.szswill.com/car-camera.html

Most keep recording in a loop, so you dont need to do anything until you want the Video. As most take audio, it is a good way to check if you have your Kids driving your car. You can hear conversations, and see where, how and how fast they drive. Most people forget about them, so you get a real idea.

I drive on dirt roads a bit, and there are often idiots coming around corners on the wrong side of the road. If I get hit, I can prove I was not at fault.

[MilesA]

Certainly for permanent use (or spying on one's chidren!!!), a dedicated dash-cam would be best. But Andy's original query related to a one off event, and using an iPhone is an easy solution which gives good quality results, particularly filming the driver / passenger.

Miles

[Chris Kemp]

I am about to embark in May in my TR8 to the North Cape and wish to record parts of the trip with a GoPro. I would appreciate any advice about mounting (inside or outside) remote control (is this possible) and power direct connection.? I am finding it very difficult to have and y meaningful discussion with GoPro direct hence my questions here; can anyone offer some advice?

[Hamish]

1 hour ago, Chris Kemp said:

I am about to embark in May in my TR8 to the North Cape and wish to record parts of the trip with a GoPro. I would appreciate any advice about mounting (inside or outside) remote control (is this possible) and power direct connection.? I am finding it very difficult to have and y meaningful discussion with GoPro direct hence my questions here; can anyone offer some advice?

What go pro model is it?

I mount mine on my roll bar for forward or rear views. 
I have attached to the grill too ( home made bracket)

I also rigged up a wired remote mic. 
I have to used fixed mounts as motorsport don’t allow the suction mounts but the proper ones are good.
what I haven’t done is a powered feed from the car .

you are better searching YouTube than seeking advice from GoPro themselves. 

just for ideas some of my amateur attempts.

grill mount view

Roll bar view remote mic near exhaust

With lapel mic for chat

With second camera rear view

 

 

Edited January 19, 2023 by Hamish

[Jase]

Suppose you could also try a drone?