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Amber Lamps
03-31-2009, 02:16 AM
Okay this is a VERY boring video but I'm testing out how it works and how to post,etc so please bear with me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK8YaXDzB8g
t-homo
03-31-2009, 02:34 AM
It looks like someone took a dump in their hand and wiped it all over my screen.


Actually looks like decent quality. How much was the camera and what type is it?
Amber Lamps
03-31-2009, 02:52 AM
It looks like someone took a dump in their hand and wiped it all over my screen.


Actually looks like decent quality. How much was the camera and what type is it?


Why,it's a Go Pro Hero Wide. I'm not sure I like the wide angle aspect of it... My biggest problem right now is that Picassa won't load a video to YouTube over 100mb so that sucks but I'm working out the bugs. I want to have it down to a science for the rally!
Archren
03-31-2009, 06:37 AM
I did a test video with my Hero on Youtube too. I plan on doing more videos soon, a la vlogging, but for now all I have is a couple crappy vids, :lol:

http://www.youtube.com/sekhmet1098
Mr Lefty
03-31-2009, 07:39 AM
Tig looks awesome... but there was one bad glitch I noticed... it was playing some really shitty music :idk:

maybe you were blinded by the deal and actually got the tone deaf version...


:lol:

I've been thinking about one of these for a little bit... where did you have yours mounted?

I hear they don't like to be up and in the wind or you get LOTS of wind noise :idk:
Trip
03-31-2009, 09:01 AM
Tig, use vimeo instead of youtube. I am going to add that as an option to embed video's here.
Amber Lamps
03-31-2009, 09:13 AM
Tig, use vimeo instead of youtube. I am going to add that as an option to embed video's here.

:ty::ty::ty: YouTube was pissing me off big time!!!
Papa_Complex
03-31-2009, 09:15 AM
I believe that this was shot with the same camera. It was definitely a "Hero" unit. The quality is down somewhat because it was shot through the windscreen.

http://video.google.ca/videosearch?q=%22jody+greening%22&emb=0&aq=f#
Amber Lamps
03-31-2009, 09:22 AM
Tig looks awesome... but there was one bad glitch I noticed... it was playing some really shitty music :idk:

maybe you were blinded by the deal and actually got the tone deaf version...


:lol:

I've been thinking about one of these for a little bit... where did you have yours mounted?

I hear they don't like to be up and in the wind or you get LOTS of wind noise :idk:



http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll220/lontigger/kdk_0341.jpg
azoomm
03-31-2009, 09:23 AM
LOVE my hero cam.

I'm actually thinking about becoming a vendor for them - would y'all be interested??
Amber Lamps
03-31-2009, 09:25 AM
Tig, use vimeo instead of youtube. I am going to add that as an option to embed video's here.

Hey,what do you guys think about the "wide" angle though? I'm thinking about going back after the normal lens version... besides,it's a 5 meg camera too,so I could take quick shots off the bike too.:idk:
Amber Lamps
03-31-2009, 09:28 AM
LOVE my hero cam.

I'm actually thinking about becoming a vendor for them - would y'all be interested??


I don't know...would you be able to sell the wide version for less than $154 plus tax? Then heck yea! Btw do you have the wide or normal version?
Porkchop
03-31-2009, 10:42 AM
Video is good..... pavement quality sucked....
Amber Lamps
03-31-2009, 10:56 AM
Video is good..... pavement quality sucked....


Yea well my "pavement grip" was sick that day. :p Oh for the record,I picked rough roads on purpose to see what the "shake" situation was going to be...I had tried a Sony SD camcorder last summer and the results were disappointing to say the least.
zed
03-31-2009, 11:04 AM
I was wondering what the video on those looked like. the Parts Unlimited guy didn't know much about them when I talked to him about it. I ended up making my own setup. I took an old X10 wireless security cam and turned it into a remote wired cam that plugs into my recorder.

http://www.twowheelfix.com/showpost.php?p=172819&postcount=1
Amber Lamps
03-31-2009, 11:18 AM
I was wondering what the video on those looked like. the Parts Unlimited guy didn't know much about them when I talked to him about it. I ended up making my own setup. I took an old X10 wireless security cam and turned it into a remote wired cam that plugs into my recorder.

http://www.twowheelfix.com/showpost.php?p=172819&postcount=1


YEARS AGO,when we were trying to produce stunt videos,we used a Sony camcorder and a security camera. Not great quality because most of them don't auto focus very well and they are low meg. Although,I'm sure they're better now. Btw those Flip,Aptek,etc camcorders don't appreciate a lot of vibration. That's why I went this way,it's vibration proof,water proof to 100,has a protective case to repel rocks,etc and they cost around $150 with all the mounts you could ever need. To include a monster suction cup mount. The only negative I have is battery life! Go and buy NiMh batteries and a charger to go with this baby! About 1 hour of recording on a set of alkaline batteries.
ericr
03-31-2009, 11:20 AM
I think I like the wide angle Tigger. Here's the standard one I tested... suction cup to my speedo that's rubber mounted and through the windscreen so it's jumpy...

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=40048829
zed
03-31-2009, 11:25 AM
YEARS AGO,when we were trying to produce stunt videos,we used a Sony camcorder and a security camera. Not great quality because most of them don't auto focus very well and they are low meg. Although,I'm sure they're better now. Btw those Flip,Aptek,etc camcorders don't appreciate a lot of vibration. That's why I went this way,it's vibration proof,water proof to 100,has a protective case to repel rocks,etc and they cost around $150 with all the mounts you could ever need. To include a monster suction cup mount. The only negative I have is battery life! Go and buy NiMh batteries and a charger to go with this baby! About 1 hour of recording on a set of alkaline batteries.

this didn't do too bad. I already had the x10, got the cam for about $100, don't remember right now. I've used it just on rides and at the track, no problems yet.

http://www.motionbox.com/videos/a791d1b71f1de02e
Cutty72
03-31-2009, 12:32 PM
Looks good Tigs, I like the wide. Will give you a better view in twisty roads if you aren't right on your buddies ass you won't loose them.

Where did you have it mounted?
Sixxxxer
03-31-2009, 01:03 PM
Looks good Tigs, I like the wide. Will give you a better view in twisty roads if you aren't right on your buddies ass you won't loose them.

Where did you have it mounted?

Did you miss the Huge Picture he posted with ti on the front Nose of the bike?? :idk:
Cutty72
03-31-2009, 01:50 PM
Did you miss the Huge Picture he posted with ti on the front Nose of the bike?? :idk:

yup... pics are blocked here, so all i saw what the first min or so of the vid.
Amber Lamps
03-31-2009, 03:08 PM
yup... pics are blocked here, so all i saw what the first min or so of the vid.


On the nose above and to the right of the headlight.
Archren
03-31-2009, 03:41 PM
Ok, so who's the one that commented on my Go Pro video.. :lol:
Amber Lamps
03-31-2009, 05:55 PM
Ok, so who's the one that commented on my Go Pro video.. :lol:


1....2....3....not it!
Rangerscott
03-31-2009, 07:32 PM
What file format does it save the vids to? Either change the vid format or compress it so its not so big.


I have cable and hate uploading any vid over 30mb.
Amber Lamps
03-31-2009, 08:13 PM
What file format does it save the vids to? Either change the vid format or compress it so its not so big.


I have cable and hate uploading any vid over 30mb.


Or somehow manage to get by without your input.....yeesh! Dude,I am loading these on Vimeo,per Trip's request,and I have no clue how to change the format,or whatever. Hahahaha!
Amber Lamps
03-31-2009, 08:15 PM
Testing Vimeo....this is only a test.

http://vimeo.com/3944569
Amber Lamps
03-31-2009, 08:20 PM
Okay,anyone know how I can eliminate all of that code above the video,or did I do something wrong?
Mr Lefty
03-31-2009, 08:43 PM
LOVE my hero cam.

I'm actually thinking about becoming a vendor for them - would y'all be interested??

HELL YES! any chance I can get it prior to the rally?

I don't know...would you be able to sell the wide version for less than $154 plus tax? Then heck yea! Btw do you have the wide or normal version?

yeah I'd want the Wide... where did you find it for that?
Amber Lamps
03-31-2009, 09:05 PM
HELL YES! any chance I can get it prior to the rally?



yeah I'd want the Wide... where did you find it for that?

Cycle Sector is having a sale,oh and it's $155...my bad! Type "HERO" in the coupon box for the discount.

http://www.cyclesector.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=ACCESSORIES-GO-PRO
Rangerscott
03-31-2009, 09:09 PM
Or somehow manage to get by without your input.....yeesh! Dude,I am loading these on Vimeo,per Trip's request,and I have no clue how to change the format,or whatever. Hahahaha!


OK.
Amber Lamps
03-31-2009, 09:13 PM
OK.


Aw come on,you really can't just click play on either the YouTube post or the Vimeo post?:idk:
Mr Lefty
03-31-2009, 09:14 PM
fuck'n nice... I'll have to order this in a couple weeks... got all my money tied up right now...

but my DITY move pay should be here in about two weeks... 6g's :D
Rangerscott
03-31-2009, 09:20 PM
I got some 720p ride vids I need to upload onto Vimeo.
Trip
03-31-2009, 09:26 PM
Okay,anyone know how I can eliminate all of that code above the video,or did I do something wrong?

you got to learn how to enter the link, edit your post and see what it's suppose to look like, i fixed it.

looks much better on vimeo
Mr Lefty
03-31-2009, 09:32 PM
looks much better on vimeo... I'm gonna definatly gonna have to pick me up one...


looks like we're gonna have a large supply of footage from the rally this year :lol:
t-homo
03-31-2009, 10:13 PM
Seems like there is a huge number of riders getting riding cameras both on here and locally this spring.
Amber Lamps
04-01-2009, 01:31 AM
Seems like there is a huge number of riders getting riding cameras both on here and locally this spring.

Well,they're so cheap and they work really well. A few years ago,you had to carry a recording device,like a camcorder,and use a bullet style camera. Plus,you had to route a battery pack,etc. Half the time the video was shit! Once I get the hang of editing this shit,I'll be ok! BTW video buffs,I'm using Picassa 3 now,any suggestions?
Amber Lamps
04-01-2009, 01:33 AM
looks much better on vimeo... I'm gonna definatly gonna have to pick me up one...


looks like we're gonna have a large supply of footage from the rally this year :lol:

Yea,we'll make a huge movie! I'm bringing my P&S Sony as well! BTW are you bringing your laptop,Ebbs or should I bring mine?
Mr Lefty
04-01-2009, 06:52 AM
I'm bring'n mine... that way I can empty out my camera's memory nightly.
Amber Lamps
04-01-2009, 01:24 PM
I'm bring'n mine... that way I can empty out my camera's memory nightly.


Cool,well I'll bring some blank discs and if you don't mind,we can compile our pics/footage and you can burn me some discs for storage,ok?
Mr Lefty
04-01-2009, 07:24 PM
ok... I'll try to remember... if not... we can pick some up before we head down to Suches...

after all this is a month away and i have alot to get sorted out with my bike and home first.



hey any chance you have a spare set of GSXR Mirrors with the signals? :D
Amber Lamps
04-01-2009, 10:43 PM
ok... I'll try to remember... if not... we can pick some up before we head down to Suches...

after all this is a month away and i have alot to get sorted out with my bike and home first.



hey any chance you have a spare set of GSXR Mirrors with the signals? :D


YOU ARE FUCKING KIDDING ME RIGHT? I literally threw away a set of scratched up mirrors a couple of weeks ago. Sorry,but on the bright side you can get aftermarket for about $40 a set.
Mr Lefty
04-02-2009, 07:59 AM
bastard... $40? I've looked on ebay and only found them for like $70+...

though I suck at ebay:lol:
Amber Lamps
04-02-2009, 02:28 PM
bastard... $40? I've looked on ebay and only found them for like $70+...

though I suck at ebay:lol:



I'll look and let you know asap.
Amber Lamps
04-02-2009, 02:40 PM
Here's a start...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/05-and-UP-GSXR-MIRRORS-WITH-TURN-SIGNALS_W0QQitemZ130296457346QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMo torcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item130296457346&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A1171|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=120398049832

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/08-suzuki-gsxr-600-750-right-side-mirror_W0QQitemZ180340787545QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMot orcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item180340787545&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A1171|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/05-06-GSXR-1000-Right-Signal-Mirror_W0QQitemZ180342069339QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMot orcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item180342069339&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A1171|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/05-08-suzuki-gsxr-left-mirror_W0QQitemZ160324748346QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMot orcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item160324748346&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A1171|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2006-suzuki-gsxr-600-leftside-mirror_W0QQitemZ160325004109QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMot orcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item160325004109&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A1171|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318
Amber Lamps
04-02-2009, 02:42 PM
Brand new $56 shipped...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/06-08-Suzuki-GSXR-600-750-Mirrors-Clear-Turn-Signals_W0QQitemZ200327083113QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMo torcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item200327083113&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A1171|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318#ebay photohosting
t-homo
04-02-2009, 02:45 PM
Lol at ebbs. How do you suck at ebay?
Amber Lamps
04-02-2009, 03:13 PM
The auction that ends in "M37" is over in about 6 hours. I have a message in to the guy asking what his reserve is. As of now the highest bid is $23 or something. Anyway,if you are standing by I can let you know asik.
Mr Lefty
04-02-2009, 10:06 PM
Sorry I was driving to san antonio.

Ill check those out when I can get wifi