Best location for a small cam to video the ride. I know about helmet cams and handle bars but any success mounting it on the body front panel or a location that doesn't exhibit too much jerking.. I know fenders and windscreens don't work well either. Ideas / thoughts ???
Re: Camera placement
Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 8:19 pm
by PCX150Rider
I've seen where you can get chest mount type gear for "GoPro" cameras that will give you front view footage while riding. Also the rear foot peg is also a possible mounting point other than the ones you've already described.
Sorry that I don't have any experience doing bike or scooter videos to give you recommendations based on experience . . . but Mike B. does.
Re: Camera placement
Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 8:54 pm
by kiapolo1887
Helmet cam will be best. Mounting on the bike will result in lots of jerking and vibrations. Mounting on your helmet or using a headstrap are the way to go. Your head/body is a natural stabilizer, you'll have an elevated camera angle, and the camera will see what you see.
Simple put in jacket chest pocket is a good option. Nice first-person view like the chest mount. I don't recommend mounting on helmet because it makes me look odd and adds more burden to my neck.
Next level would be using a 360 camera so you can get multiple views and some can actually perform like a camera on a gimbal. I just ordered one myself mainly for photos, but will of course try video some rides.
