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Marshy
31-01-2016, 05:43 PM
I've always struggled with getting a front-facing camera in a good position on the Aprilia (either it's in the way of the dash, or I hit my helmet on it when I tuck in). If I stick it on the front of the fairing instead, it looks totally shit in external photos.

So, what to do. I've always likes Mstevo's setup, with the bullet-cam in the nose, but I didn't want to spend $2k on a VBox or an AiM SmartyCam GP. I found a 4k Panasonic bullet cam on Amazon for US$229 (with three different mounts), which I thought might do the trick. I installed it a couple days ago, and it worked great on track yesterday!

First, I installed a USB port, for charging the camera (annoyingly it won't record and charge at the same time, so I need to just plug it in between sessions). There's a 'how-to' for installing a usb port here: http://tarmactalk.com/forum/showthread.php?520-How-to-wire-up-a-permanent-power-supply-for-a-GPX-Zed-lap-timer

http://tarmactalk.com/images/camera-1.jpg





Next up, I re-purposed an offcut of aluminium bracket I found lying around, and mounted it to the dash stay.

http://tarmactalk.com/images/camera-2.jpg




Velcro on the camera and the bracket take care of mounting. It's easy to reach to turn on, even sitting on the bike.

http://tarmactalk.com/images/camera-3.jpg





Mounting in the nosecone was slightly more tricky, but it's very secure as the bracket is 3M double-sided taped on, plus has two cable ties going through the fairing. If I could do it over again, I'd drill the view hole a teeny fraction higher, but it's all good.

http://tarmactalk.com/images/camera-4.jpg





All done!!

http://tarmactalk.com/images/camera-5.jpg
Turbo
31-01-2016, 05:47 PM
This is sooo flippin legitness!!
Nice work on the install, matey! :thumb:
Little Mick
31-01-2016, 05:54 PM
Anyone explored the 360 degree cams popping up?

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Turbo
31-01-2016, 05:56 PM
Anyone explored the 360 degree cams popping up?

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YES!! I saw Mark McVeigh's one from The Island Classic the other day. Amazing action!!
Any idea how it works??
Little Mick
31-01-2016, 06:00 PM
I thinks its like the google street view camera in essence

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Little Mick
31-01-2016, 06:01 PM
Marshy, as the designated test it man it is your duty to source a sample and test with a full report back to the crew

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chubb
31-01-2016, 06:10 PM
Is it just the photo or the camera is pointed fairly towards the ground
Ruckos87
31-01-2016, 06:15 PM
Fancy!!![emoji106]🏻[emoji108]🏻


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zooker
31-01-2016, 06:53 PM
Nice! Any footage?
Turbo
31-01-2016, 07:40 PM
Nice! Any footage?
There are a couple of seconds of pretty interesting footage.. think that's from your rear camera tho, innit Marshy?
Marshy
31-01-2016, 09:59 PM
Is it just the photo or the camera is pointed fairly towards the ground

Hence why I would've drilled the hole a touch higher.... But it's still ok.

Here's a vid with the view: http://tarmactalk.com/forum/showthread.php?1309-Hit-from-behind-at-the-Creek-yesterday&p=24361#post24361
Binksy
01-02-2016, 09:09 AM
Nice one Marshy, this is something I've been looking at trying to do for a while. Have just been working on getting a similar set up with the Drift Stealth in DVR mode so I can have it power up and run on ignition start however it looks like it won't quite be feasible. But that looks like quite an elegant system!

Thought about fixing a "bubble" of clear plastic or something over the top of it? I'd imagine it'll cop a lot of stones based on how many my go pro takes mounted much higher on the fairing
Marshy
01-02-2016, 11:27 PM
Thought about fixing a "bubble" of clear plastic or something over the top of it? I'd imagine it'll cop a lot of stones based on how many my go pro takes mounted much higher on the fairing

Good idea!! I could hack a gopro casing.... anyone got any old/broken ones lying around?
Carl-52
02-02-2016, 09:50 AM
Just go buy the replacement go pro lens cover, the arent expensive. Comes with the entire screw on section
Marshy
02-02-2016, 10:41 AM
Just go buy the replacement go pro lens cover, the arent expensive. Comes with the entire screw on section

Ta mate! :thumb: Good tip. :cool:
Little Mick
14-02-2016, 01:24 PM
http://360flyau.myshopify.com/

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Turbo
14-02-2016, 01:41 PM
http://360flyau.myshopify.com/


I saw one of these in Surf Dive Ski the other day, really impressive bit of engineering!!
My cameras have had a few knocks recently, may well be time for an upgrade!
Mr.Ed
15-02-2016, 09:25 AM
Problem with those 360's is where/how to mount them to get the best action... top of the helmet would prob be a cool POV but not allowed anymore
Metal-Man
15-02-2016, 10:07 AM
Anyone explored the 360 degree cams popping up?

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my best mate is the sole distributor in Aust, NZ for all the latest in 360 deg cameras, dashcams, home security, etc etc.

www.dvrsafety.com.au