Thinking about buying one for my bike. Anyone have .02 they would like to share?

Not to hijack your thread, but im interested in getting one too.

Anyone know of places that rent them?

All I can help with is ....... dont get the cheap ones that are under $150, the quality isnt very good. (reminds me of 1980's video)

I have been looking at the Go Pro cameras. Anyone hear good or bad things about them? What are the crawlers using?

I have been looking at the Go Pro cameras. Anyone hear good or bad things about them? What are the crawlers using?

I saw these at SEMA. They look like a bitchen deal. The quality of video that they had on display was top notch. 140 bucks I think.

From what I saw I would recomend it.

Unless you are talking about streetbike use, i would never consider a handlebar mount.
i have been using a set up from www.archos.com. i use the 80 gig hard drive and the batteries last 4 hours. Impossible to run out of storage on any ride weekend. i like it. Setting camera on helmet is a chore but once in the right spot (i duct tape it) it stays.

Go here for lots of choices: www.pointofviewcameras.com
i know someone that use the 'twenty20' set up. He likes it.
:smokin:

Here is an example of mine:
35% language at 4:11 to 4:15.
i was in 3rd and messed up:laughing:

http://www.vholdr.com/node/6649

I have the VIO pov.1 camera system and am pretty happy with it. I have used it on my helmet while motorcycle riding, on the side of a Jeep while on the trail, in a helicopter (only because I didnt have my other vid cam) and directly attached to my sandrail chassis.

The camera mfg website is www.vio-pov.com/

you can see footage on youtube that I uploaded here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vTM7qMZ9C0 but keep in mind that the youtube quality is no where what the actual quality is when burned to DVD format and played on a tv. When looking at the youtube link, select the "other videos by sonicdonkey" and you will see a few different applications I used it on.

Another good and seemingly unbiased website is http://helmetcameracentral.com/ they do reviews on many cams from low to high end. Video samples as well that are better resolution than my youtube link too.

Good luck

Sonicdonkey,
i too notice a huge letdown in quality when uploading helmet cam videos. The actual quality is GREAT but youtube sucks. Is there a better way or format to upload our video?

but youtube sucks. Is there a better way or format to upload our video?

Not true anymore. Previously, the best way to get quality on YouTube was to pre-convert the video to FLV format for YouTube, instead of letting them convert it.

Well...not long ago, they changed their uploading restrictions. Instead of a 100MB limit, there is now a 1GB limit. If you upload your hi-res video in your preferred format, like WMV or MOV...YouTube will display low-res FLV initially, but there will be a link...WATCH IN HIGH-RESOLUTION. Obviously, the link is only available if you upload a high-res copy. If you pre-convert to FLV, then that's all you'll get.

There is a settings in your account, where you can prefer to watch in Hi-Res...unfortunately, it seems to only last for the session you're in. If you log out and watch again later with another connection, it reverts to low-res. GRRR....I wish it would just do what I say!

Not true anymore. Previously, the best way to get quality on YouTube was to pre-convert the video to FLV format for YouTube, instead of letting them convert it.

Well...not long ago, they changed their uploading restrictions. Instead of a 100MB limit, there is now a 1GB limit. If you upload your hi-res video in your preferred format, like WMV or MOV...YouTube will display low-res FLV initially, but there will be a link...WATCH IN HIGH-RESOLUTION. Obviously, the link is only available if you upload a high-res copy. If you pre-convert to FLV, then that's all you'll get.

There is a settings in your account, where you can prefer to watch in Hi-Res...unfortunately, it seems to only last for the session you're in. If you log out and watch again later with another connection, it reverts to low-res. GRRR....I wish it would just do what I say!

Thank you!:smokin: