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Re: video camera installation?

To: "Dean Craft" <dcraft@neo.lrun.com>
Subject: Re: video camera installation?
From: <hottvr@birch.net>
Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2001 13:56:11 -0500 (CDT)
Using the threaded insert in the bottom of the camera is a
bad idea. Not only does it transmit any vibration directly
to the camera, it will crack the case(eventually). A box enclosure
lined with convoluted foam works very well. The mount on the website 
that mounts to the headrest bracket places the camera to far forward
in the car. The camera needs to be back as far as possible. This will
help you see what your hands are doing.

Mike B. 99cm TLS#1
www.boltmaker.com/ABasin.html

On Apr 3 , "Dean Craft" <dcraft@neo.lrun.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
>     I ran in my first autocross this past weekend, and had my wife 
video tape
> my runs.  Well after watching the tape I have decided that I would 
like to
> mount the camera inside the car, (because my wife is better at 
taking care of
> the kids than video taping) so my question is this.  What is the 
best method
> for mounting a camera in the car?  I can't easily put a bar between 
the
> B-pillars because my  shoulder belts attach to the doors instead of 
the
> B-pillars.  I have looked around and found this site and wanted to 
know if
> this would pass tech or not?  It seems like it may not be stable 
enough to get
> a good quality recording.
> http://hybrid.honda-perf.org/contrib/cameramount/mountintro.html   
Anyone have
> any suggestions?  Also should I buy a wide angle lens?  What is the 
best
> settings for filming?  Do you have to have image stabilization?  Any 
info
> would be appreciated.  Oh the car is a stock 1991 Sentra SE-R.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Dean

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