What about these video camera with either optical or other forms of image
stabilization?
----- Original Message -----
From: <hottvr@birch.net>
To: "Dean Craft" <dcraft@neo.lrun.com>
Cc: <autox@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2001 2:56 PM
Subject: Re: video camera installation?
> 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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