Great!!! Just when I've decided to go with the Contour camera, this comes along....It's a 360 degree lens that will attach to GoPro's HD camera and allow full 360 degree, interactive (yes, you'll be able to control the camera's view on playback) video!!It's still in the prototype phase (I've volunteered to test one when done) and price hasn't been set, but the one they are selling for the iPhone (that's it in pink on the right) is only $79 and the video quality isn't bad. I've seen some video done from inside a racecar at Daytona with the company's high end device and there's still some vibration issues that need to be addressed, but it they could work with GoPro to make it happen it would be way cool.....again, stay tuned...........
I'm beginning work on a couple of forward facing mounts, using a combination of old GoPro stuff and Contour mounts. Stay tuned...........
Ok, after many hours of researching the small spy cameras on eBay . I decided to jump on this deal. I got a Contour RoamHD camera from Amazon for $89 delivered to my door.
Following is how I made a mount for the rear of the bike:
I dug out all my misc. camera stuff and found an old Sportbike Camera Mount that was designed to bolt to the fuel filler ring on my Ducati 748. Playing around with it, I found a place for it on the right side of the subframe- there just happened to be a couple of holes (more like odd shaped openings) between the vertical supports between the two tubes.
The photo below shows how the bracket mounts to the inside of the sub-frame once I cut away some material to clear the tube. I also tapped the holes in the bracket to accept 6mm bolts.
The photo below left shows a temp bracket across the front between the bolts.
Following is how I made a mount for the rear of the bike:
I dug out all my misc. camera stuff and found an old Sportbike Camera Mount that was designed to bolt to the fuel filler ring on my Ducati 748. Playing around with it, I found a place for it on the right side of the subframe- there just happened to be a couple of holes (more like odd shaped openings) between the vertical supports between the two tubes.
The photo below shows how the bracket mounts to the inside of the sub-frame once I cut away some material to clear the tube. I also tapped the holes in the bracket to accept 6mm bolts.
The photo below left shows a temp bracket across the front between the bolts.
Above right: The bottom of the billet aluminum bracket took some "machining" with a Dremel tool. Note the nice quality of the piece. I'll be using all of it.
I ended up finding a nice scrap piece of ground strap that fit the bill for the outside bracket. I drilled and chamfered a few holes for lightness, and attached it with 2 stainless bolts--safety-wired, natch.
Above right- I used the swivel mount that came with the camera. The knob on the right is for moving the place up or down on the arm. I've drilled it out for safety wire and attached the Contour safety lanyard. Below: The camera in position. I've sat on the bike and I think the top of my boot should just clear the camera. I think I'll do away with the big plastic knob and install a bolt and cut the bottom two holes off of the vertical bar beause I'm afraid it will hit the rear fender--plus I doubt if I'll have to move the camera lower!!
I'm happy with the way it turned out. Let me know what you think.....
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