In-car / on-board camera

[Bill Bagley]

Anybody had experience or able to offer a recommendation for an on-board video camera to capture a pass down the track .. one that mounts in a car's interior and/or attaches to the roll bar? Thought I'd check with you guys before making an uninformed decision. A brand, model number, website, etc .. thanks in advance for any purchasing tips you have to offer.

[STOCK1278]

Go-pro Motor sports Hero - wide angle

My Video -

Website - http://www.goprocamera.com/index.php?area=2&productid=2

I bought mine on E-bay 200.00 with mounts, memory card, AAA lithium batteries and lanyard

Bought rollbar mount from Behrent's
http://behrents.com/mm5/merchant.mvc...ory_Code=GoPro

and rechargeable batteries with 15minute charger from Home depot.

You can play via - usb, rca, or removable sd card

[Alan Roehrich]

I have a customer who has one of those. That thing is killer. I'm going to pick one up soon.

[Steve Williams]

Check out Jim Schaecter's deal on here. It's the best deal on short funds that can be had. Jim's deal was not perfect, but with a little effort after the first run you will be surprised.

Steve

I do know what I am talking about unlike some of these guys.

[Joe Schaechter]

Jim and I tested the Go Pro camera and it worked really well. I posted a direct link to where I got mine on the You Tube video below or you can PM me for the website. By using the different mounts you can put in the car, outside the car, under the car or where ever you want to record video on the track.

Here is an in car shot



Here is the description from carshopinc.com

CAMERA MOTORSPORTS HERO
GO-PRO GMHW5170

Price: $155.95
Description of GO-PRO GMHW5170
GMHW5170-CAMERA MOTORSPORTS HEROWIDE 5MP 170 DEG LENSE

The world's smallest, wireless on-board video camera.


The Motorsports HERO Wide quick-release attaches to helmets, cars, motorcycles, boats, planes, etc. Features the industry's widest 170 wide angle lens and 5 megapixel sensor for the most immersive point of view video and photos possible from a wearable sports camera, period.


Sets up in seconds and is easily moved between different mount locations. Shoot 56 minutes of high-resolution video and 5 megapixel photos automatically in "Photo every 2 seconds" mode. Use as a hand held camera, too. Shockproof and waterproof to 100 feet/30 meters.


Based on the best selling original Motorsports HERO camera, the Motorsports HERO Wide features improved video, photo, audio, and low light performance. Reliability in ultra-high vibration environments has been improved with an entirely new internal circuit design. Battery life is improved to 3 hours of video record time when using Lithium batteries and 2 hours when using NiMH rechargeable batteries.


Five quick-release adhesive mounts and industrial strength suction cup are included. Suction cup is GoPro-approved for external high speed driving and riding, and is strong enough to pull dents out of a car door (unfortunately tested by GoPro). Adhesive mounts are removable but require purposeful removal by user. Safe on painted surface.


Additional expansion mounts available separately, including roll bar, handlebar/seatpost, chest harness, and surfboard mounts.



What's Included:

5 Megapixel Camera with 170 Wide Angle Lens
1 Shockproof/Waterproof Quick-Release Housing--100 feet/30 meters
3 Flat Adhesive Mounts
2 Curved Adhesive Mounts
2 Horizontal Surface Quick-release Buckle
1 Vertical Surface "J-Hook" Buckle
1 Suction Cup Mount
1 Three-way Pivoting Side Arm Assembly
1 USB/RCA Combo Cable
Warranty: 1 Year

[Bill Bagley]

Outstanding feedback, guys. Seems to be a concensus here, really appreciate the links to the demo and purchase sources.

[Rick Blake]

Love mine, best bang for the buck if you ask me....!!!!!!!

[dond409]

Link to the camera

http://gopro.carshopinc.com/product_...05966/GMHW5170