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#51 Unread post by Mintbread »

These are from my last track day and hopefully I will have some good video from the next one planned for 2nd of December.

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#52 Unread post by Mintbread »

With another trackday looming (2nd Dec) and a bunch of mates attending I decided that I would try and get some video of the days events.
My regular camera set-up inside my tankbag is no longer feasable due to the new clip-ons and added to the fact that at 200+kph I tend to lie pretty snuggly on the tank I needed a new camera mount.

I decided to take one of my headlights off and use the bracket for that to mount the camera. I then canibalised a tripod for a few essentials and it fitted beautifully. I now have a fully adjustable set-up mounted right at the front of the bike.

I only unbolted the headlight tp fit the camera but obviously I am going to unhook it completely on the day.

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#53 Unread post by Sev »

Put something protective over your camera lens ;) And post the video when you're done.
Of course I'm generalizing from a single example here, but everyone does that. At least I do.

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#54 Unread post by Mintbread »

Of course.

Although I have no idea what I would do to protect the lens from damage. Anything in front of it can only reduce the quality of the image.
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#55 Unread post by Wrider »

Go to the local office supply store and get a protective cover for the screens of palm pilots and such... Those tend to work well as protective covers for anything clear. They stick well, and don't leave any residue...
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#56 Unread post by Mintbread »

After a bit of research I have decided to go with a simple UV filter which screws straight on over the lens. Simple, cheap and unlikely to fly off at high speeds.
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#57 Unread post by BlueBomber »

In the last pic, of the bike head on with the camera...your bike looks like a Cyborg. That is totally freaking awesome.

It's like your bike is The Terminator or something.

So sweet.

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