In-car Video - Which mount for Sagaris

[mclark]

Just looking at buying a Video Camera for Xmas and while looking I thought it might be an idea to get a mount forit.

Has anyone with a Sagaris bought a mount that goes on the roll cage?

If not which one does everyone else use?

On a plus side I want to record my trip to the Le Mans Classic next year as a keep sake for my son.

Michael

[theaxe]

Hi Mike,

You need something like this. It mounts to the screen rather than the rollcage but this has the advantage that you can mount it anywhere in/on the car.

Alex

>> Edited by theaxe on Tuesday 10th January 19:32

[mclark]

Hi Alex,

That's just the job............

How many days and counting till you get your car?

Michael

[nightdriver]

I'd happily act as a camera mount...

[Colin L]

Have that very mount and its perfect. Great job and even works on the wing with out marking the paint.
Colin L

[PinkPanther]

That piece of kit looks spot on! Now I know what I want for my birthday at the end of the month

PP

[mclark]

PP, that was my plan too!

Now have to see if the wife takes the hint and actually gets one for me.

Michael

[PinkPanther]

mclark said:

PP, that was my plan too! Now have to see if the wife takes the hint and actually gets one for me. Michael

Tis a good plan Michael! Only problem I've got is that I'll need to get a camcorder to go with it . Might have to treat myself to that one - well you only turn 30 once

PP

>> Edited by PinkPanther on Wednesday 11th January 12:27

[mclark]

LOL, I don't have a camera either so the wife is going to suss what's coming next!!

[dvpeace]

Suction mounted things scare the cr*p out of me. I know they will hold quite a weight, but when things go wrong (and it is bulling 5G's) the last thing you need is a heavy camera flying about.

Same goes for bod holding it!

[PinkPanther]

mclark said:

LOL, I don't have a camera either so the wife is going to suss what's coming next!!

Like it!!

[PinkPanther]

BTW Michael, what camera are you going for? I'm not very clued up on the things meself - I've broached the subject on the photography and video forum in the hope of some feedback.

Cheers, Dan

[mclark]

I'm looking at the new JVC Evario GZ-MG70, it uses a 30gb hard drive to store the films. It's the next step up from the DVD cameras.

Seen it for £547 inc delivery.

Spec below:
• 3-Dimension Noise Reduction
• User-Friendly GUI for Easy Operation and Setting
• Thumbnail Picture for Easy & Quick Viewing
• Programme AE with Special Effects
• Multi-Language On-Screen Menu
• Data Battery
• USB2.0 High-Speed Transfer
• Easy Printing with PictBridge and DPOF Support
• High-Value Software for Windows® and Macintosh (Data Management, Editing [Win/Mac],and DVD Creation [Win])
• Up to 37 Hours of Recording with 30GB Internal Hard Disk Drive
• 7 Hours of High-Quality MPEG-2 Video Recording (Constant 8.5Mbps, 720x576/50i in ULTRA mode) with Dolby Digital Audio (MOD file)
• 2.12 Megapixel CCD for high-quality digital stills of up to UXGA (1600x1200) image size
• Megabrid Engine for separate video and photo processing
• INFO button for one-touch confirmation of hard disk free space and remaining battery
• Auto Flash
• 2.5" Clear LCD Monitor
• SD Memory Card Slot for extra data storage
• Power-Linked Operation
• 10x Optical Zoom/200x Digital Zoom
• 16:9 Wide Mode
• Remote Control provided
• Weight 450 grams*, volume under 542 cubic centimetres
*Including battery and lens cap

Michael

[Colin L]

Don;t forget to get a Mic lead as you will not want the wind noise. They are cheap about £10 and get one with about 2 Metres of cable, that way you can get it down near the exhaust for those pops and bangs.

I use a Hitachi DVD Cam, good quality and only about £350. Light as well so will not come of and do much damage to car, but if it does come of will bugger the cam.

Also you will need a clear lens cover to protect the lens from flying stones or insects.

If you place it on the wing use some straps to the inside of the car to hold the cam and mount, saves it from being broken under the wheels if all goes wrong.

As you can see no research done at all.
Cheers
Colin L

[PinkPanther]

mclark said:

I'm looking at the new JVC Evario GZ-MG70, it uses a 30gb hard drive to store the films. It's the next step up from the DVD cameras. Seen it for £547 inc delivery.

www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=234237&f=109&h=0

Great minds think alike

Looks like I'll end up going for the cheaper 20GB version, the JVC Everio GZ-MG20EK. Seen that knocking around for £350.

PP

[mclark]

Spooky...........

And my son has just told me he knows how to edit and spruce up the films as he spends quite alot of time round his mates doing that sort of stuff.

Now I just need to tell the wife, I bought a car, ipod, tracker and now a camcorder

Michael