For 2011 I'm looking to pick a new camera system for the bike so before I do I'm asking what you guys have and see how you like them. Please tell me what you thoughts are on your systems. Right now I looking at Moto Cam 360.

WWW.MotoCam360.com

Thanks

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* Last updated by: bgordon on 2/11/2011 @ 9:47 AM *

I'll be using the GoPro HD this new season.From my "house" snippets,it looks like this new cam is gonna be really nice.Full HD...very smooth video.60 frames per second.

I got the the gopro hd this christmas,played with it on the weekend,in a snow storm,the suction mount worked well on the windshield, a little worried about mounting on the bike,no confidence in suction mounts or 3-m mounts especially at high speeds.My garmin zumo suction mount was un reliable in the car,the 3m mount came unglued on the dash.My ram mount is fine on the bike

http://goprouser.freeforums.org/ a link to the gopro forum

I can tell you the 3m mounts arevery strong.I had my gopro hd to 175+ and it was still perfect.

Where did you mount the 3-M,what was your picture quality like at 175?

I have the GoPro HD and the suction cup sticks just fine to the tail. Never had a problem with it on the lower either (just don't stick it too low that you drag it in a corner.---even though that would make a really cool clip, it would be the end of the camera. I always used a string as a safety wire but never had the mount let go.

I have a mac with iMovie and that seems to work great for editing and uploading to YouTube.

For the same $300, you might just get yourself a better all around camera:

1. with a view finder (GoPro was supposed to come out with an attachable backpack module that would allow real time viewing. You don't use a view finder during motorsports anyway but it would be nice to see the view angle of the cam when you attach it to the bike and also if you want to ever use the camera to shoot more conventional footage.

2. with nightshot. GoPro sucks at night.

3. with zoom. Not that you'd use it while riding but wouldn't it be nice for other stuff?

4. Maybe other stuff. Haven't looked at video cams since 1999. There are some special features that the GoPro is capable of too--such as slowmo, singlr frame photo /3seconds, couple other settings. Haven't really played with it yet.

Small as some of the new video cams are, I doubt if you will find a camera that is more compact than the GoPro. Also, the GoPro is waterproof (inside it's plastic shell with rubber gasket sealed door. The GoPro comes ready to stick on your car or bike and get going, IMO, the best video I shot was my first. Other cams are going to require that you rig up some kind of mount to your bike. I think the GoPro is probably going to be your best dedicated bike camera. No hassels, it's all set for you.

* Last updated by: Rook on 1/18/2011 @ 8:56 PM *

Hey Darryl...there's an example of Standard Definition GoPro camera performance on this site..."bluzxable"(YouTube).High speed run.

I've done plenty of filming with the suction mount on my midfairing...never a peep of coming loose.The 3 M mounts...same deal.No prob at any speed.I always tie a piece of flossing string to the mount arm and the mirror when using the side fairing/suction mount just to be on the safe side.Never needed it though.

The "trick" to using that 3m mount(s)...apply it when the ambient temps are 60 degrees F. on up.And hold it in place with firm pressure for a minute.

* Last updated by: blue07 on 1/19/2011 @ 1:02 AM *

I'm running the GoPro HD and love it. Both sticky and suction cup mounts have been speed rated to 160 on my bike (closed course of course)

Uploading video, will post later

http://www.streetfire.net/video/zx14_2191079.htm
http://www.streetfire.net/video/go-prd-hd_2191694.htm
http://www.streetfire.net/video/go-pro-on-ice_2191695.htm

* Last updated by: JBird on 1/21/2011 @ 12:21 PM *

OK everybody with the Gopro HD? Where do you guys mount the camera on the bike?

Jlewis02,

Would love to see the video at 175.

* Last updated by: Black1 on 1/19/2011 @ 5:05 PM *

Rook all the videos you put on here were from the Gopro HD?

The very first part was like 160mph but that where it was mounted.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZnUVExyAYs&hd=1

* Last updated by: jlewis02 on 1/19/2011 @ 7:28 PM *

Jlewis02,

Very nice and it was very clean. Did you have the camera on your head was it heavy at all?

Just came from the Gopro website and I like the fact that it shoots in HD but I feel the camera is not very safe just hanging from the side like that I do like the set up that they use in the TV show "Cafe Racer" but again it you get into some high speeds and tuck down you will see the tank.

Now the Moto Cam 360 is not shoot in HD but has pen cameras and show you your speed, braking, rpms and you can hook up to 4 cameras on this system. Oh and it has a throttle remote. I don't know!!

Hey has anyone hooked up external camera up to the Gopro?

It got heavy when I went over 120 but at normal speeds its not bad at all.

Rook all the videos you put on here were from the Gopro HD?

yes.

* Last updated by: Rook on 1/19/2011 @ 10:19 PM *

I personnally would use the ContourHD by far the best camera for what you want to do, they also have the contourGPS which was just released and it rocks definatly getting one when I get the coin

http://store.contour.com/contourgps-p5.aspx?gclid=CJ3brYKG16YCFcIKKgodlEuRGw

Yes I saw that one as well I will check it out too. My biggest thing is where and how to mount it and that goes for all systems.

* Last updated by: Black1 on 1/26/2011 @ 3:29 PM *

I'm looking at the contour gps also and I'm sure that the suction cup from the gopro could work with the contour. I've used the suction cup before and it was solid. the contour also has an APP that you can use your phone as a veiw finder for aiming.

the app is not available as of yet from what I have read

I use this mount, works really good.

http://www.sportbikecam.com/home.php

My biggest thing is where and how to mount it and that goes for all system

I can't say anything about other systems but the GoPro has those sticky mounts and you can put them anywhere--even on your helmet. Maybe you could even reuse them a second time if you use a hair drier to soften the glue if you wanted to reposition(safety wire would be a must) . The stick on mounts can be purchased in multi packs. They come in flat and curved surface.

You can go as fast as you want and the only thing that will be affected is the sound. A bump is a bump , of course but if the road is smooth I'll bet you could easily film at 175 the same as 35. Don't speed. If you get pulled over and the cop sees the cam he is probably not going to let you get away with a warning.

* Last updated by: Rook on 1/29/2011 @ 12:29 AM *

Rook,

Thanks man I think it's going to be either the Gopro or the MotoCam360. Still not shore yet..

* Last updated by: Black1 on 1/31/2011 @ 5:21 PM *

OK Dose anyone have the Countour? I was on there website and it is real nice...

GoPrp BacPac

The GP now has an accessory mini screen attachment that can be used as both a veiwfinder (These are the only cams you ever used that you cant see exactly what you are shooting---until now) and a playback viewer.

The only other thing I could ask for is interchangeable lenses.---although I understand there is some control over the amount of wide angle the GP HD offers. Haven't tinkered around with that yet.

BTW, I have been chopping up all my old footage and editing together. Going to try to put to music and I'll post.

Let us know what you decide to go with Black. I remember looking at the Contour, too. I don't recall why I didn't go with it. Probably the GoPro was simply recommended more often. The Contour--does it have it's own power supply or do you hook up to bike power?

* Last updated by: Rook on 2/2/2011 @ 9:36 AM *