Camera mounting

[Chris71]

I've just got my hands on a self-contained bullet cam type video camera. It's only a little bigger than an AA battery and about the same weight, complete with onboard memory, battery etc.

I think it's actually designed at a helmet cam. It has a clip-on base unit and a self-adhesive pad for solid mounting. So now I'm wondering what the minimum requirements are for mounting cameras on cars (or indeed drivers!) for track days?

First application will probably be on the TVR, so I'm a bit reluctant to start sticking self adhesive strips to the leather dash or anything; could I get away with cable-tie'ing the base mount onto the hood struts or something?

[Kiwi XTR2]

These are generally fine for trackdays depending on the mass of the camera and where you are mounting it.

http://www.cameramounts.co.nz/

Some trackday companies have more strict rules about externally mounted cameras

[Mrs Muttleysnoop]

Before you go out on track the camera mount will be inspected by a marshall. Suction caps are not normally allowed.

[Collaudatore]

Chris71 said:

I've just got my hands on a self-contained bullet cam type video camera. It's only a little bigger than an AA battery and about the same weight, complete with onboard memory, battery etc.

I think it's actually designed at a helmet cam. It has a clip-on base unit and a self-adhesive pad for solid mounting. So now I'm wondering what the minimum requirements are for mounting cameras on cars (or indeed drivers!) for track days?

First application will probably be on the TVR, so I'm a bit reluctant to start sticking self adhesive strips to the leather dash or anything; could I get away with cable-tie'ing the base mount onto the hood struts or something?

I've got something similar. Did you get a clip that is meant to be used for attaching to bicycle handlebars? Depending on your rear view mirror, with that clipped there, otherwise sticky pad at the top of the windscreen in front of the rear view mirror?

[Chris71]

Collaudatore said:

I've got something similar. Did you get a clip that is meant to be used for attaching to bicycle handlebars? Depending on your rear view mirror, with that clipped there, otherwise sticky pad at the top of the windscreen in front of the rear view mirror?

I only got a flat mount (with a self adhesive strip) and a helmet mount. The latter is probably a good option for track day stuff, but I'm considering filming parts of a road trip with it too.

[VeeFour]

I've had success using the helmet strap to attach it to the passenger seat headrest.

[Guillotine]

Needs to be bolted type fix.

no tape / suckers etc.
Think you can now get away with a decent velcro strap sometimes if it can't be pulled off, but the rules state bolted.

andy

[Shaun_E]

I have been using one of Dog Cam Sport's velcro mounts for a bullet camera for the last couple of years.
http://www.dogcamsport.co.uk/roll-bar-cage-mounts....

[e21Mark]

Excuse the bumping of an old thread but am looking for advice on mounting a bullet cam & microphone prior to going to Brands on the 10th. Are MSV strict about cameras and their mounts?

Where is the best spot to actually mount the camera for a good shot? Where should I mount the mic for minimal wind noise and maximum engine and/or exhaust sounds?

[LooneyTunes]

MSV at Oulton were very clear a couple of weeks ago: fixed mounts only, no suckers etc.

[barty9]

Chris71 said:

I've just got my hands on a self-contained bullet cam type video camera. It's only a little bigger than an AA battery and about the same weight, complete with onboard memory, battery etc.

I think it's actually designed at a helmet cam. It has a clip-on base unit and a self-adhesive pad for solid mounting. So now I'm wondering what the minimum requirements are for mounting cameras on cars (or indeed drivers!) for track days?

First application will probably be on the TVR, so I'm a bit reluctant to start sticking self adhesive strips to the leather dash or anything; could I get away with cable-tie'ing the base mount onto the hood struts or something?

How much was the camera Chris if you don't mind me asking?

[e21Mark]

I bought a kit that contained a bullet camera, mic and hard drive from eBay. Considering the price I was really pleased with it and it arrived within 8 days of paying for it.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3rd-Generation-Mini-DVR-...

[HoHoHo]

e21Mark said:

I bought a kit that contained a bullet camera, mic and hard drive from eBay. Considering the price I was really pleased with it and it arrived within 8 days of paying for it.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3rd-Generation-Mini-DVR-...

That looks quite good - is the quality of video good, or for the price simply acceptable?

If you were to have such a camera, how would you secure it in say a 997 that has no roll cage?

[e21Mark]

It's not quite HD but it's certainly good enough for filming track day events etc. It comes with a clip mount that you can stick somewhere inside the car or maybe mount it near / on the number plate? You'll just have to do the same as I and play around with different mounting points.

[V8mate]

Mrs Muttleysnoop said:

Before you go out on track the camera mount will be inspected by a marshall. Suction caps are not normally allowed.

I wonder to what extent they show any kind of discretion though?

I can undersdtand that they don't want herberts popping down to Halfords to get a suction holder for their iphone to record stuff; the slightest odd move and bits will b flying round the car.

But the GoPro Hero, for example (other race cameras are available), also uses a suction cup which is in a different league to the 'domestic' ones. Has anyone ever had a marshall tell them to remove a GoPro-type device when mounted on a suction cup?

[UKAutospark]

I think it is clear "Suction mounts are not allowed"