I put it inside the cabin, on the rear windshield. i could see the interior well, which was good... let me see how well I look ahead on the track, shifting points etc. The problem is the view out the windshield was pretty whited out. Is there a way to fix that, or do i just need to move the camera?
best spot for the gopro?
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Check the manual. There is a setting for the exposure that you can adjust to either be a single-point sample or more of an average of the field of view. I would try experimenting with that setting. I think I set it to be a center-point exposure and made sure it was pointing outside the windshield. That should fix the exposure to the outside, though the interior will be a little bit under-exposed. Try it out, and see what works best. I was able to get pretty good exposure on my videos with the camera placed on the back window. You can check the videos on my youtube channel: sylvanc94. http://www.youtube.com/user/sylvanc94?feature=guide
As Sylvan states, change the exposure setting...
What you mentioned is exactly how I have mine.. on the rear glass in the cabin between the seats... about shoulder height. Seems to get a great view and you can still make out the Tach using the 720p setting.
What you mentioned is exactly how I have mine.. on the rear glass in the cabin between the seats... about shoulder height. Seems to get a great view and you can still make out the Tach using the 720p setting.
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InsideView, I always remove my rearview mirror, Ive often had problems with the footage looking blown out but I can typically fix it in a post editing software
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I've honeslty had so many issues with the Go Pro's not doing well on our rear glass, that i've switched to FLIP cameras that have quite a better ability to record in changing lighting. Otherwise our AZ sun / shadows always would white out certain spots and black out others!
side note: illwillem, that 3 wide pass was pure win.
On most sunny days I find the gopro to be worthless inside the car. You may be able to see driver inputs but at the expense of blown out exposure on the outside.
I always keep my gopro mounted in the front airdam and then if I want cockpit footage then I mount my 5d on my rollbar.
On most sunny days I find the gopro to be worthless inside the car. You may be able to see driver inputs but at the expense of blown out exposure on the outside.
I always keep my gopro mounted in the front airdam and then if I want cockpit footage then I mount my 5d on my rollbar.
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side note: illwillem, that 3 wide pass was pure win.
On most sunny days I find the gopro to be worthless inside the car. You may be able to see driver inputs but at the expense of blown out exposure on the outside.
I always keep my gopro mounted in the front airdam and then if I want cockpit footage then I mount my 5d on my rollbar.
Yup that is where I ran my Go Pro before switching to FLIP's. They work GREAT outside the car where they can adjust to light / shadow more effectively.
Inside with a flip: http://youtu.be/MklW10jy3Lo
What software are you using for editing? Loved watching that one. Was wondering the whole time till the end if you were going to make the final pass. :biggrin:
Did you guys try changing the Exposure settings to "Spot Meter"??
Note that the Default setting is "Cnt" which will produce images like you guys describe above.
GoPro Hero Instruction Manual said:
http://gopro.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/HD-HERO-UM-ENG-110110.pdf
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Does anyone know if they make a good go-pro type mount for an iPhone? I have a 4S and it takes great videos. I was thinking of trying to find a go-pro type mount before buying a go-pro.
I always liked bumper mount
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and just b/c I watched and remembered this, a hand held
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It comes with its own Cisco powered software which does a GREAT job at compressing without loosing the detail. In full uncompressed HD on my TV, it is glorious!
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Yes, I did, however it didn't totally clear up. I still use GoPro's for outside but the FLIP's just do better interior detail, are image stabilized, all around easier to use, and allow interface without a laptop.
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Keep in mind it's very difficult to overcome the 5-8 stops of light difference between interior and exterior.
As stated above, change the setting on your gopro to the narrow iris and you will get a good exterior exposure.
As led lights get more efficient you will be able to brighten up parts of your interior dash you want to see.Just add some black tape behind the lights so they dont bother you...
As stated above, change the setting on your gopro to the narrow iris and you will get a good exterior exposure.
As led lights get more efficient you will be able to brighten up parts of your interior dash you want to see.Just add some black tape behind the lights so they dont bother you...
Check out "Turtle back" iphone on google.
HD Hero 2's suction cup w/ spot meetering turned on. Make sure you take a test shot, and try to use the camera extensions to have the camera further so less of the interior (especially the roof) is in sight.
If you have multiple cameras to use, the best place for a gopro is where conventional cameras cant go, so outside like a few posts above seems like a great place.
Other creative ideas... wear the head mount and put to widest FOV ... or chest mount (situated high up)-- havent tried the later but the former gives a decent view of the outside.
If you have multiple cameras to use, the best place for a gopro is where conventional cameras cant go, so outside like a few posts above seems like a great place.
Other creative ideas... wear the head mount and put to widest FOV ... or chest mount (situated high up)-- havent tried the later but the former gives a decent view of the outside.
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