Pic of where you mounted it?

 

I didnt take one. But I will tomorrow. I wanted to use the suction cup but the screw that connected the camera to the mount would not tighten down.

 

I mounted on the front of the bike right below the windscreen and mine is pretty crappy too. Picture is bouncing all over and the actual footage looks "flimsy". Same thing when I mounted on the tank where it looked through my windscreen.

I've tried filming with the camera on the TOP of the helmet but won't be doing that again because it caused too much buffeting. So now I'm going to try it again on the helmet but down lower toward the right front-side of the helmet.

The mac has stabilization ability...but it helped very little. So more trial and error for me.

 

well crap. I want to mount it on the front of the bike but I guess it will be bad as well. How the hell are some of these guys getting such smooth video?

 

That is the place I mount mine and it is not bad at all. You have to make sure it is on proper to prevent the movement.

 

I use the suction cup mount and put it on the side fairing. And I use the waterproof back, too much wind noise even below 100mph.

 

mounting it on your chest works great. that's what my instructor uses.

 

Let me share some of my mounting points:

 

 

 

I'm gonna have to try this mounting spot if I go ride twisties again! Awesome POV, too bad everything in FL is flat and straight.

 

 

 

Man I don't know how you folks are using that suction cup...mine rattled all over the dang place.

 

Because of that I rarely use the suction cup mount. Technic is to keep the camera as close to the mounting point as possible. It also helps to use the rubber stopper that came with your GoPro.

My fav is the helmet mount since your body naturally absorbs the vibrations.

 

Rubber stopper?

Here's footage of the camera on the nose of the bike...look how the footage literally looks "flimsy"

 

Rubber stopper?

Here's footage of the camera on the nose of the bike...look how the footage literally looks "flimsy"

337 9:26:2011.mov - YouTube

That looks like your mounting connection is loose and the camera is moving relative to the mounting. Its not just vibrating, the centre of the shot is moving a LONG way from side to side, like the camera is flopping around.

Were you using the suction cap mount without using the 'lever' part to lock the mount down hard on the suction cap?

To the guys using the stick on mounts: How difficult is it to remove the mount from the fairings.

Ive only used my camera once and used the suction cup mount on the tank. Both the mount and the plastic tank cover flexed too much.

 

That's very strange^^^
I've never had footage like that during motocross, riding the mountains on the 1krr, mountain biking or Dirt Jumping.

 

So does that mean my camera is not functioning correctly?!

 

Go Pro Hero

My camera arrives tomorrow I cant wait to test it out. Anyone have any more tips?

 

What is this mysterious rubber stopper I keep hearing about?

 

Its called the Quick-Release Lock Mount Attachment, aka the gopro doohickey.

While it’s purpose is not for dampening, it does dampen vibration as a side effect of its true purpose.

 

I use a techmount:
http://www.techmounts.com/products/index.php?page_function=detail&product_id=139

http://youtu.be/9An4m3ZvFhg

 

@outofmydepth I will tell you how hard it is to remove tomorrow because I am about to remove mine from the tank.

I am trying to upload my video to youtube now but it says its going to take 180mins!!! WTF is this typical?

@Paul thanks for showing us what the rubber thingy was for!

 

I've mounted mine using the helmet front mount included with the motorsports model.I'm going to mount a rear facing one also next month.No buffeting issues on my x-11 with the first one.

I use my pocket fingernail clipper handle to seperate it from the helmet,just push it in between mount and tape a few times to break bond.The double sided tape peels off easily.

I wondered what that doohicky was for and when I found out found it a lot of trouble pushing it in and pulling it out.I found the mount had play where it slides in to base,causing audible clunks as it rocks in the mount.I placed a layer of silver tape (shiny,reflective,metallic) on base and used rounded point of handle of pocket nail clippers to smooth it into the form.Actually all your trying to cover is the slot part in the center and the flat to each side of it so when the groove mates it's a tight fit.It's very thin and restores tight fit.

 

I wish GoPro release a remote for the Hero, it's pita to turn it on and off.

 

I've only used the included "high grip" suction mount placed just in front of the fuel cap so far...

 

Damn...I never locked it down last time! LOL. But that doesn't explain the front mounted one getting all crazy on me.

 

Here are a few pics of where I mounted mine...
http://s1124.photobucket.com/albums/l578/cbrcolin/2011-05-29-/

 

It could be a problem with the camera itself. Try contacting GoPro and show them the video and see if they will replace it under warranty. Mine was have a problem recording and they replaced it with a new one. Send them an email.