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tracksterman1967@yahoo.co.uk

What options now exist for attaching standard digital cameras to
helmets via the tripod bushing? Do specific products exist, or is it
going to be a duck tape job?

Fancied trying it myself after seeing this: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=AxFBOQk7YMI

Pete
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MattB

On Nov 17, 2:39 am, tracksterman1...@yahoo.co.uk wrote:
> What options now exist for attaching standard digital cameras to
> helmets via the tripod bushing? Do specific products exist, or is it
> going to be a duck tape job?
>
> Fancied trying it myself after seeing this:http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=AxFBOQk7YMI
>
> Petehttp://tracksterman.tumblr.com/http://petejones.fotopic.net/list_collections.php

I don't know of any prefab solutions, but I have thought about this a
little.
One thing that might work is just the Ultrapod mini tripod. It has a
Velcro strap for attaching it to posts or trees. Maybe you could
thread that strap through some vents in your helmet and tighten it
down. It might work, but I think there would be a good chance it would
not hold tight enough.
The other idea I had would be to fabricate something like the helmet
mounts for lights. Make something with a wide foot with "grippy"
material on it with a tripod-sized bolt mounted on it. Then just
tighten down with straps.

I have never tried either, but one or the other might work or at least
give you an idea about what would. In either case your helmet would
need to be snug to hold things steady. Some cameras have shake
reduction for video. If you can use one of those the results may be a
lot more watchable than not using shake reduction.

tracksterman1967@yahoo.co.uk

On 19 Nov, 07:03, MattB <m...@mattb.net> wrote:
> On Nov 17, 2:39 am, tracksterman1...@yahoo.co.uk wrote:
>
> > What options now exist for attaching standard digital cameras to
> > helmets via the tripod bushing?

> I don't know of any prefab solutions, but I have thought about this a
> little.
> One thing that might work is just the Ultrapod mini tripod
> The other idea I had would be to fabricate something like the helmet
> mounts for lights.

The problem is the layout of my camera - I couldn't imagine being able
to attach it to my lid in a stable fashion. Something like this looks
interesting: http://www.bikemagic.com/news/artic...AN=5872&v=6&sp=

However, it's beyond the price I want to pay for what's essentially
just a toy for doing Youtube type stuff. I wonder how good there are:
http://www.goprocamera.com/index4.htm - given the way the dollar's
tanking that could be a viable option for me! Any comments from people
who shoot video?

Pete
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http://petejones.fotopic.net/list_collections.php

JD

On Nov 18, 7:21 pm, tracksterman1...@yahoo.co.uk wrote:
> On 19 Nov, 07:03, MattB <m...@mattb.net> wrote:
>
> > On Nov 17, 2:39 am, tracksterman1...@yahoo.co.uk wrote:
>
> > > What options now exist for attaching standard digital cameras to
> > > helmets via the tripod bushing?
> > I don't know of any prefab solutions, but I have thought about this a
> > little.
> > One thing that might work is just the Ultrapod mini tripod
> > The other idea I had would be to fabricate something like the helmet
> > mounts for lights.
>
> The problem is the layout of my camera - I couldn't imagine being able
> to attach it to my lid in a stable fashion. Something like this looks
> interesting:http://www.bikemagic.com/news/artic...AN=5872&v=6&sp=
>
> However, it's beyond the price I want to pay for what's essentially
> just a toy for doing Youtube type stuff. I wonder how good there are:http://www.goprocamera.com/index4.htm- given the way the dollar's
> tanking that could be a viable option for me! Any comments from people
> who shoot video?
>
> Petehttp://tracksterman.tumblr.com/http://petejones.fotopic.net/list_collections.php

JD

On Nov 18, 3:03 pm, MattB <m...@mattb.net> wrote:
> One thing that might work is just the Ultrapod mini tripod. It has a
> Velcro strap for attaching it to posts or trees. Maybe you could
> thread that strap through some vents in your helmet and tighten it
> down.


The Ultrapod II would not be stable enouigh with just the velcro
strap. If one was to duct tape it as well as use the velcro strap, it
may work. Even so, it'll sit really high and may be a bit wonky. I
use an Ultrapod II for stills and previously used it for 8mm video,
but never on a helmet.

JD

tracksterman1967@yahoo.co.uk

> The Ultrapod II would not be stable enouigh with just the velcro
> strap. If one was to duct tape it as well as use the velcro strap, it
> may work. Even so, it'll sit really high and may be a bit wonky. I
> use an Ultrapod II for stills and previously used it for 8mm video,
> but never on a helmet.

Aye, I have an Ultrapod but couldn't imagine it working with my
vintage 2000 Fuji due to the latter's 'tall' design. A Gorillapod
might be a better bet, but I guess it'll wait until the current
housebrick packs up and I buy a new one.

Kinda quiet round here now, ain't it...?

Pete
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JD

On Nov 19, 8:41 pm, tracksterman1...@yahoo.co.uk wrote:
> > The Ultrapod II would not be stable enouigh with just the velcro
> > strap. If one was to duct tape it as well as use the velcro strap, it
> > may work. Even so, it'll sit really high and may be a bit wonky. I
> > use an Ultrapod II for stills and previously used it for 8mm video,
> > but never on a helmet.
>
> Aye, I have an Ultrapod but couldn't imagine it working with my
> vintage 2000 Fuji due to the latter's 'tall' design. A Gorillapod
> might be a better bet, but I guess it'll wait until the current
> housebrick packs up and I buy a new one.
>
> Kinda quiet round here now, ain't it...?


It would seem that the posts have fallen off a bit, but some content
trickles in from time to time. Signal to noise is a lot better
actually, so it's not as much of a time drain for a quick look-see.

JD

Phil

On Nov 17, 4:39 am, tracksterman1...@yahoo.co.uk wrote:
> What options now exist for attaching standard digital cameras to
> helmets via the tripod bushing? Do specific products exist, or is it
> going to be a duck tape job?
>
> Fancied trying it myself after seeing this:http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=AxFBOQk7YMI
>
> Petehttp://tracksterman.tumblr.com/http://petejones.fotopic.net/list_collections.php

I use a viosport (now VIO) adventure cam II ($99), with their
universal mount and lanc remote on my arm. They used to offer a
package deal, I'm not sure they do now, as they seem to be
concentrating on their new digital setup. The AC II allows you to
stow the camera in a backpack or camebak, out of harms way, and get
video with sound from your helmet cam, with low weight on your head.
Works pretty well. http://www.vio-pov.com/ They have a variety of
lenses available, too.
There is a guy who uses a gopro hero cam on a Maui windsurf, surf,
padlle blog, he likes it, you can see his results at http://mauisurfreport.blogspot.com/
Scroll down for his vids.
Good luck!