Helmet cam set ups seem easy to accomplish with a standard motorcycle helmet- mount on side, top or chin guard.
My Shoei GT-Air is a different matter. Can't mount on top as that's where the face shield swings to.
Can't do a chinguard mount if a microphone is being used (as I want to do) as wiring would be an issue when the front is flipped.
Seems to pretty much leave only the side of the helmet - but due to mechanism for flipping up front of helmet the camera would face out at about 45 degree rather than to the front.
Anyoen come up with a workable solution?
Here's what worked for me - Mines a Schuberth flip and GoPro mount - get no vibration and with sound on can narrate as I film.
I have a new HJC Flip and works the same.
Cheers
Stan
Is HJC a good brand bud ? Are they quiet ? :whatever: :whatever:
@Globalrider thank you.
What cam do you use?
GT Air... you must mean Neotec?
I've got a Drift Ghost X mounted on the RHS of my Neotec. Needs to be RHS as the drop down visor lever is on the left.
The camera needs a bit of tweaking to get the angle right, it has a rotatable lens to get the horizon level and the mount adjusts to get the horizon at the right height.
I don't use a mic, but someone else I know uses a remote mic tucked into the helmet liner - which is a bit of a faff.
Quote from: VladTepes on Friday, 22 May 2020, 04:55 PM
@Globalrider thank you.
What cam do you use?
I have had a lot of HJCs and like them - when I bought the expensive Schuberth I was told they were the quietest - not so! And, that is the reason I went back to the HJC so happy now!
:cheers:
Stan
Quote from: VladTepes on Friday, 22 May 2020, 04:55 PM
@Globalrider thank you.
What cam do you use?
I have three on my bike - two GoPros - Hero & Hero 2 and a Sony AS15. The Hero2 is on my helmet - Hero on the front of the bike in various locations and Sony mounted on the left pannier. I can reach back easily to turn on and off - all work really well and have the GoPro remotes strapped to the left handle bar/Mirror. I've produced 20 videos of our rides with about another 20 to do!! I have to retire at the end of this year to get back at it!! I usually arrive home with about 15GB on data to sort!
This Virus thingy has really put a dent in our forays as we usually spend most rides in the States but as the border is closed to 'essential' travel only, that's a miss! I wonder if we arrived at the border and said riding was essential to our mental well being!!!!
Let me know how you get on with your helmet cam location!
:hat:
Stan
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I have had a lot of HJCs and like them - when I bought the expensive Schuberth I was told they were the quietest - not so! And, that is the reason I went back to the HJC so happy now!
:cheers:
Stan
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Ive heard a lot of good things about HJC helmets, i went for a Shoei GTAir II this time, seemed to fit my noggin better than the HJCs the store had in stock.
Stan have you got a pic of your gopro fitted to you r h4elmet please?
Eric - I got one too and I find it really noisy! You?
Might be of interest to some: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wJ5vtksVkc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wJ5vtksVkc)
Thanks Stan you've made my mind up I will be buying two HJC RPHA 90's this weekend, one for me and one for my pillion in a million. :salute: :salute:
I was converted to a flip up. Never thought id like but a different story now. Brilliant for glasses wearers.
Quote from: grog on Monday, 25 May 2020, 06:48 PM
I was converted to a flip up. Never thought id like but a different story now. Brilliant for glasses wearers.
Yes as they usually have a fighter pilot visor as well which helps if adjusted jut enough to take the sun out at the top of the helmet opening.
Quote from: VladTepes on Monday, 25 May 2020, 12:56 PM
Stan have you got a pic of your gopro fitted to you r h4elmet please?
Here you go~!
Ta mate :)
That would get you a fine in Queensland :whatever: :whatever:
GSX, dont use camera but why a fine? Would drive me crazy having that camera on side of helmet.
@grog Joe Public can't have anything protruding from the helmet. However Nazi's OOOPPPPSS Queensland Police Traffic branch are allowed them. WTF :doh: :doh: :rolleyes:
Thanks Mate, didnt know that. Sure see a lot breaking the law then.
No helmet manufacturer recommend gluing cameras to their helmets.
Not even any type of stickers here, i cheat and have GSX1400 on all mine. If i get booked for that, will take his photo to remind me he has a bloody sad life.
Quote from: VladTepes on Monday, 25 May 2020, 12:56 PM
Stan have you got a pic of your gopro fitted to you r h4elmet please?
Eric - I got one too and I find it really noisy! You?
Compated to the Shark its quiet as, i use earplugs all the time, so not too worried about noise, comfort for me is more important. The GT has the fighter pilot style visor too, i love it so i dont need to wear sunglasses anymore. Out of all that i tried (HJC, Arai, nolan, shark, etc), the Shoei had the best optical clarity in the visors and the mechanism seemed most robust. Best feature is the aerodynamics, i used to get a really sore neck from the buffetting side to side.
Quote from: mjgt on Tuesday, 26 May 2020, 06:51 PM
No helmet manufacturer recommend gluing cameras to their helmets.
I seem to recall the camera stuck on the ski helmet was blamed for Schumacher's brain injury as it acted as a hard point to cause penetration of the helmet shell.
Fark it just lost a huge post.
In summary I said:
I don't think there is ANY evidence that a camera will cause additional injury - a helmet is designed for impacts after all.
I don't know ANYONE in QLD who has been fined for wearing a helmet cam, and as grog says there are plenty of them.
Looks like the testing says 'maybe, but probably not', I hadn't kept up with the story.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/safety/resources/safetynews/whatsnew/helmet-cams
I've been going through my collection of gopro mounts and bits and pieces and haven't managed to come up with anything workable yet.... :(
Large nail & some 'no more nails'?
Vlad, what about a handlebar mount, do they do same job?