motzartmerv Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Hey. I have found an exellent camera for those who want to do some inflight filming. Its called a gopro hero.. Tiny little thing, it comes with various mounts and is designed for sports, ie, racecars, motorbikes, surfboards etc. The suction cup mount is super strong and we have tested it up to about 120 kts. We made a little promo video for the club with it.. check it out.. ps, dont bust my chops over the beach takeoff.. we had a low oil pressure indication and thought it would be wise to put it down and investigate..:peepwall: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest burbles1 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Ya had to put the wing drop video in, didn't ya? Seriously, that seems like a pretty neat cam. Have you got plans to put it in the cockpit for training? Could be useful for a DVD of sorts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pudestcon Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Great stuff motzartmerv, I'm wondering how I can mount my stock standard video camera in the Thruster for similar shots but haven't given it a lot of thought; might have to now I've seen your video. Cheers, Pud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motzartmerv Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share Posted September 9, 2009 Haha. That one was barely a wingdrop. I purposfully left the next stall out of the video, it was a propper wingdrop and doesnt look too friendly from that angle. Yea, the next model camera up is the HD version and comes with mic in ability. Im thinking of getting that one.. By the way, the cam with all the mounts is only $230.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shags_j Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 They are awesome. I am seriously thinking bout picking one up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf jessup Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Merv, Where did you purchase this camera and mount from mate, is it available in the major retail stores or did you get it off ebay ?. Looks like a beaut little camera which could stick on the pod of the trike. Cheers Alf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Redair Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Merv,Where did you purchase this camera and mount from mate, is it available in the major retail stores or did you get it off ebay ?.Alf I second the question..... I want one! Redair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shags_j Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Just showed a surfing mate of mine, he said they sell them in most surf stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brett Campany Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I third that Merv!! Awesome video to mate, that's fantastic! Hope to catch up with you in November mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motzartmerv Posted September 10, 2009 Author Share Posted September 10, 2009 Ok, sorry. heres a link to thier website. GoPro Official Store: Wearable Digital Cameras for Sports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RKW Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Awesome video, loved the beach takeoff. Regards, Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brett Campany Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I'm doing this!! What a great product! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest drizzt1978 Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Oregon also have similar products which I thought were highlighted on the site a while backOutdoor : Oregon Scientific I have the ATC3K but haven't used it in the plane yet. Only downside of this one is it doesn't have good night vision (do any?) Have a mate that has tested both for race cars, and he swears buy the Hero cams! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 nice video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maj Millard Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I'm in Merv, got to do it.........you've started something here............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mike_perth Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Nice takeoff or should I say lack thereof at 3:00! I remember seeing that posted here before! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derby Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 s....hot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wags Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Hey Merv Is that the wide angle you did those fabulous shots with, or just the ordinary lens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motzartmerv Posted September 19, 2009 Author Share Posted September 19, 2009 Yea, its the wide angle. apparently its 170 deg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultralights Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 great vid, i like the idea of actually using tuffs in the stall, i might strt doing something similar. do the tuffs make any difference to performance? increase stall speed? create wing drop? oh, and is the mount you used the suction cup one? i will order the camera soon. thanks again.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al B Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Thanks for the heads up - I have a new toy in the mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motzartmerv Posted September 25, 2009 Author Share Posted September 25, 2009 Rob, the tuffs don't seem to do much at all to performance. The best thing to use is wool strands, but we didnt have any on the day. The mount was the suction cup. I was concerned at first that it wouldnt hold, so the first test was with the cam way out on the wing so it wouldnt hit anything if it came off, and some very close tight circuits flown. My mate had some very powerfull binoculars to see where it fell off, but alass, she stayed solid as a rock.. Slowly got braver and braver and moved the camera to more interesting positions. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangocharlie123 Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Hi Merv I have been looking at this camera for a while can you say if you brought it in Aus or did you import it. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al B Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Hi Tango, I just ordered one from the states, for 266AUD including freight. If I'd ordered it locally, I'd be up for 350AUD excluding freight. Hope that helps you with your decision Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultralights Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 has the camera arrived yet? how long did it take if it has arrived already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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