GoPro positions

jksgoh · 07-31-2012, 12:53 AM

I just got a GoPro Hero2 for my bday. Pretty awesome. Just took it for a quick spin. Stuck it straight on my windscreen sticking straight upright, video quality is great, but the wind noise was terrible above about 40km/hr.
Anyone got any hints as to where are some good spots to mount the gopro to reduce wind noise??

RadiuM · 07-31-2012, 01:02 AM

wind noise on the gopro sucks. Ian's recommendation is great though

jksgoh · 07-31-2012, 01:02 AM

I suspect i may have some picture quality issues with that...

jksgoh · 07-31-2012, 01:02 AM

ok so will just have to deal with the wind noise/mount inside

1q2w3e4r · 07-31-2012, 01:03 AM

Kenny's got a mean setup on his car for 6-7 cameras so would know all the best angles. I've got a setup for 4 for mine.

I use roof rearward/roof forward/ interior cabin showing driver and through windshield and a lower one down near the front wheel or off the drivers/passanger window shooting forward on the outside of the car.

MrBlonde · 07-31-2012, 01:06 AM

Did you use the waterproof case? That cuts down on noise.

I hav mounted a lot of GoPRos on my 135 and made a quick video to show .. will try to find it and post it up.

woosh · 07-31-2012, 01:10 AM

I bought an extra waterproof casing, used a drill to make a hole just large enough for a 3.5mm extension cable (thus retaining its waterproof guise), then ran that cable inside the car through to the boot and plugged it into an external mic taped on the rear bumper.

External mic has some foam cable-tied around it to reduce wind noise. A pretty neat setup if I may say so myself

Oh and camera position I use is between the washer jets on the bonnet. The cable is taped down to avoid interference with the window wipers.

ps: happy birthday pal!

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 07-31-2012, 01:13 AM

This thread title is misleading.

Here I am expecting something else and we're talking about cameras

amk2912 · 07-31-2012, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by jksgoh

I just got a GoPro Hero2 for my bday. Pretty awesome. Just took it for a quick spin. Stuck it straight on my windscreen sticking straight upright, video quality is great, but the wind noise was terrible above about 40km/hr.
Anyone got any hints as to where are some good spots to mount the gopro to reduce wind noise??

I've mounted the GoPro just behind the drivers side wheel arch, bolted it to the front number plate (for a real low down perspective) - pretty much everywhere the suction cup mount will stick to. Wind noise is always going to be a bother so you'll just have to do some post-production work.

Absolutely love the Hero2. There are many awesome vids on their website!

Dackelone · 07-31-2012, 01:40 AM

The built in mic sucks on the GoPro. Try using an external mic. But you will need to cut up the water proof case to mount the mic on the side.

The ad on ebay.com where I bought mine from was titled: GOPRO HD HERO2 STEREO MICROPHONE AUDIO ACCESSORY

But at the moment they do not have any Sony mic's listed. I would keep searching. This Sony mic normally runs $60.

You can even use a cheap PC mic and try that. I saw some videos on Youtube showing decent sound even with a cheap $6 pc mic plugged into the GoPro!

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woosh · 07-31-2012, 01:53 AM

I'm using this $25 external mic from Jaycar Electronics. So far so good.

http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView...UBCATID=1025#4

rayz · 07-31-2012, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by bmroxm5

This thread title is misleading.

Here I am expecting something else and we're talking about cameras

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jksgoh · 07-31-2012, 02:40 AM

Thanks for the input guys.
I used the non waterproof case, i will give the waterproof case a shot - as the manufacturer says waterproof case is for >100km/hr.
Will be great to see the vid of the camera locations.
But it seems like a cheap small microphone may be the way to go?

MrBlonde · 07-31-2012, 03:32 AM

Roof

Left

Pedals

Rear

Cabin

Right

MrBlonde · 07-31-2012, 03:47 AM

Q&D pan of GoPro setup in a 135

MrBlonde · 07-31-2012, 04:07 AM

Some initial fiddling, have not edited it yet

int2str · 07-31-2012, 05:03 AM

Kenny,

How did you mount the GoPro for the pedal shots?

Thx

RadiuM · 07-31-2012, 10:00 AM

behind the front wheel

On the roof

I have some video of it mounted beneath my number plate at a track day but I have yet to upload it to youtube.

Dackelone · 07-31-2012, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBlonde

Q&D pan of GoPro setup in a 135

DAMM... thats a lot of GoPro's!!! How do you turn all of them on? Do you have the WiFi back(s) ?

PS: You need one of the front suspension to get that tire up/down shot.

JB4-335 · 07-31-2012, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBlonde

Some initial fiddling, have not edited it yet

Awesome vids Kenny! Must be nice to be sponsored by GoPro.

BMW86 · 07-31-2012, 08:03 PM

What's going on with your pedals there Kenny? Looks like you're driving an auto mate

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MrBlonde Colonel 122 Rep 2,695 Posts Drives: Audi TTRS, M Coupe, 1299 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Merewether iTrader: (0)	Roof Left Pedals Rear Cabin Right __________________ .-=[ Kenny ]=-. 1999 BMW M Coupe 10.775 @ 134.35 mph w/1.600 60' (Best 136.07 mph) 25th August 2004. +2010 X5 35D+ Check out the 1Addicts Drag Racing Standings and Drag Racing 101.
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MrBlonde Colonel 122 Rep 2,695 Posts Drives: Audi TTRS, M Coupe, 1299 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Merewether iTrader: (0)	Q&D pan of GoPro setup in a 135 __________________ .-=[ Kenny ]=-. 1999 BMW M Coupe 10.775 @ 134.35 mph w/1.600 60' (Best 136.07 mph) 25th August 2004. +2010 X5 35D+ Check out the 1Addicts Drag Racing Standings and Drag Racing 101.
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RadiuM Captain 38 Rep 839 Posts Drives: 135i, 97 GTR VSpec Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: perth iTrader: (1)	behind the front wheel On the roof I have some video of it mounted beneath my number plate at a track day but I have yet to upload it to youtube. __________________ '09 BMW 135i, Lemans Blue '97 Nissan Skyline R33 Series II GTR V-Spec
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