in car camera setups

1. e8_pqck Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2010 Midlands Posts: 2530 AX 16v Turbo

   #1 21st June 2012, 21:23

   As per title really, any good ones, well priced, easy to use, recommendations?
2. Alexp Central South Joined: Jun 2006 East Sussex Posts: 3105 VTS :)

   #2 21st June 2012, 21:47

   I've been thinking about getting the new GoPro Hero2.
   Can do 60fps at 720p so could get some good slow shots.
   
   I'll have a couple cams for sale soon.
3. K567 Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2012 Bradford/Leeds Posts: 775 03 R53 Mini Cooper S with a little extra going on

   #3 20th July 2012, 22:11

   Dogcamsports are pretty good they do a full series of cams from hd bullet type to go pro. They also do full multi cam systems for pip setups that can be controlled via a button or switch for say front with interior and reverse as pip flick the switch and it's rear with front and incar pip they are very easy to setup and the pip box is spot on.
   
   I've used them before on bikes. Good stuff and well priced
4. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

   #4 20th July 2012, 23:13

   an old ipod
   a piece of bracket from b&q
   2 cable ties
   
   works suprisingly well
   
   
   
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZ_Yi...ature=youtu.be
5. user_39461 Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.

   #5 21st July 2012, 08:59

   I had a thread on my setup before somewhere if you search. Gps on screen etc. very good. Made system myself.
   
   I also use gopro2 now (mostly for skydiving but also on the car). It's amazing quality. Battery life not amazing tho so you'd need USB power to use it in car for any length of time.
6. MuZiZZle Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2011 Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 7779 Phase 2 VTS , E61 M5

   #6 23rd July 2012, 08:15

   I use my iphone 4 & harrys laptimer, the app actually has most tracks on it so once you have finished recording you export it and it overlays the GPS data onto it.
   
   it's canny like
7. user_39461 Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.

   #7 23rd July 2012, 08:47

   Found my previous post:
   
   This:
   
   
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   equals this:
   
8. MuZiZZle Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2011 Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 7779 Phase 2 VTS , E61 M5

   #8 23rd July 2012, 09:01

   Eeeh, speeding!

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9. user_39461 Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.

   #9 23rd July 2012, 09:03

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by MuZiZZle Eeeh, speeding!

   Naughty Dagley...
10. MuZiZZle Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2011 Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 7779 Phase 2 VTS , E61 M5

    #10 23rd July 2012, 09:09

    
    
    I love that pic, it's like something from Police Camera Action!
11. user_39461 Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.

    #11 23rd July 2012, 09:48

    I got it for the wifes car also after she was hit by some daft bint on a country road - insurance went 50/50 as there was no proof. Now, it's pretty cast iron should it happen again. Exact time, gps position, speed, direction, even altitude. Game over.

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12. titchster Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2008 Down't road from Sheffield Posts: 4641 Was:16v 106 XS ..... Now: Import 1.8 MX5

    #12 23rd July 2012, 18:26

    I use an 'ultra clamp' from Dogcamsport, and an old digi cam. Doesn't record in HD, but it's fine for me...
13. jsdvtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 morecambe Posts: 4286 2003 vtr/s

    #13 24th August 2012, 09:22

    Any use proper cameras? Like the mini dslrs. I was just thinking of getting a suction cup with the screw on fitting.
14. titchster Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2008 Down't road from Sheffield Posts: 4641 Was:16v 106 XS ..... Now: Import 1.8 MX5

    #14 24th August 2012, 09:49

    If you're going to use it for track, most tracks i've been to won't let you use suction, need to be clamped. Just a heads up.
15. jsdvtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 morecambe Posts: 4286 2003 vtr/s

    #15 24th August 2012, 12:42

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by titchster If you're going to use it for track, most tracks i've been to won't let you use suction, need to be clamped. Just a heads up.

    What can you use if your not running a cage?
16. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

    #16 24th August 2012, 15:35

    ive never had a problem with javelin with my velcro lol

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17. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

    #17 25th August 2012, 09:37

    I use a contour roam with a goggle mount and strap it around the headrest.
    Stevevtsftw is my YouTube channel to check out the quality.
18. e8_pqck Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2010 Midlands Posts: 2530 AX 16v Turbo

    #18 30th August 2012, 08:17

    Got a gopro with clamp and a 32 gig sd card, just need lots of Batteries now!

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19. user_4681 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2004 Grimsby United Kingdom (England) Posts: 5489 SUPERCHARGED saxo vts

    #19 9th November 2012, 16:42

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by AlexB ive never had a problem with javelin with my velcro lol

    haha i have ducktaped camera to the headrest on several occasions.
    
    whats the deal on those racelogic camera setups?
    
    ive see them on a few vids on youtube. they give circuit map, current lap, pb, previous, G, mph... look great. are they affordable?
20. AzzAW93 Frequent Poster Joined: May 2010 worcester Posts: 703 peugeot 106 VTR

    #20 9th November 2012, 16:56

    i use a go pro copy which has vertually all the same features but costs half the price and for mounts i use this
    
    very strong, very sturdy
21. user_4681 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2004 Grimsby United Kingdom (England) Posts: 5489 SUPERCHARGED saxo vts

    #21 9th November 2012, 19:01

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by AzzAW93 i use a go pro copy which has vertually all the same features but costs half the price and for mounts i use this very strong, very sturdy

    does that do lap times etc?
22. AzzAW93 Frequent Poster Joined: May 2010 worcester Posts: 703 peugeot 106 VTR

    #22 9th November 2012, 19:06

    no, but i dont do laps so its no big deal
    but i mean it uses all the same mounts, same picture quality, same design, same clear case, has a remote, takes stills and other things
23. user_4681 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2004 Grimsby United Kingdom (England) Posts: 5489 SUPERCHARGED saxo vts

    #23 9th November 2012, 19:08

    id like one with all the gadgets
24. AzzAW93 Frequent Poster Joined: May 2010 worcester Posts: 703 peugeot 106 VTR

    #24 9th November 2012, 19:20

    so would i if i did trackdays and track racing but for hillclimbs id see no benefit
25. Jimmy-Boy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2006 Suffolk Posts: 7551 N/A 200bhp+ per ton 106 gti

    #25 18th November 2012, 22:04

    bit of a bump, looking to get a camera which tells you speeds and layout of the tracks that isn't going to break my bank.. any links please ?
26. MuZiZZle Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2011 Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 7779 Phase 2 VTS , E61 M5

    #26 19th November 2012, 09:38

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Jimmy-Boy bit of a bump, looking to get a camera which tells you speeds and layout of the tracks that isn't going to break my bank.. any links please ?

    Iphone + harrys lap timer
27. Jimmy-Boy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2006 Suffolk Posts: 7551 N/A 200bhp+ per ton 106 gti

    #27 20th November 2012, 22:32

    but they say it needs to be securely mounted mate ? :/
28. AdamH Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2004 South Posts: 3638

    #28 22nd November 2012, 19:08

    what does everyone think of the Astak ActionCam ?
    
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