Re: OT - Cycle Mounts - Request
Can't believe a TV (that's television...) cameraperson didn't just pick up the roll of gaffer tape. I'm so shocked it's taken me two days to respond. On 28/10/2013, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: Throwing this open to the list as there are plenty of cycle-holics on here. Anyone know of any decent clamp-on specially-shaped mounts for GoPro (or similar) cameras for attaching to expensive and sensitive aerodynamically contoured carbon fibre cycle frames? GoPro mounts are ten-a-penny but when you come to try and attach them to high-end racing bikes, not only do their riders get very skittish about clamping onto irregular shaped carbon fiber, but actually it's impossible to do quickly and easily. If I had to design it and build it myself, I know exactly what I need, but perhaps someone knows of a good starting point? Any pointers to existing web pages or images gratefully appreciated. I recently filmed an Olympic cyclist but had very little time. With my existing kit I could have done it, but not in the few minutes I had available. Woulda taken me 15 or 20 to set up. I need it to be 1 or 2 minutes! Thanks. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production --www.seeingeye.tv _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT - Cycle Mounts - Request
On 29/10/13, Malcolm Smith, discombobulated, unleashed: No doubt you have other similar replies, but I've used a short length of inner tube (very useful old inner tubes). Wrap once around the tube and a second time, this time fitting in a pencil or biro piece or equivalent. You can then nip some cable ties up, and when it comes to removing it, you can slide out the sandwiched packing part to give you room to cut the cable ties, without any damage to whatever shape the tube is. I did this once with mine, no evidence of anything ever being fitted. Great idea - thanks! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production --www.seeingeye.tv _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT - Cycle Mounts - Request
On 29/10/13, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: Here's a pretty good cycle mount for a camera. Made for a motorcycle but perhaps could be adapted: https://scontent-b-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos- prn2/1393362_708721125822899_562094127_n.jpg LOL! Thanks mate ;-) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production --www.seeingeye.tv _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT - Cycle Mounts - Request
On 30/10/13, mike wilson, discombobulated, unleashed: Can't believe a TV (that's television...) cameraperson didn't just pick up the roll of gaffer tape. I'm so shocked it's taken me two days to respond. I take your humour but in reality, I do use gaffer tape (and the less sticky version 'camera tape') on many things - but these cyclists are prickly customers. They get a bit fickle when they see a roll of tape near their big-bucks bikes -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production --www.seeingeye.tv _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT - Cycle Mounts - Request
Steve Cottrell wrote: On 30/10/13, mike wilson, discombobulated, unleashed: Can't believe a TV (that's television...) cameraperson didn't just pick up the roll of gaffer tape. I'm so shocked it's taken me two days to respond. I take your humour but in reality, I do use gaffer tape (and the less sticky version 'camera tape') on many things - but these cyclists are prickly customers. They get a bit fickle when they see a roll of tape near their big-bucks bikes Who said anything about taping the camera to the bike? You tape it to the *cyclist*... ;-) -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT - Cycle Mounts - Request
On Oct 31, 2013, at 12:55 pm, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: I take your humour but in reality, I do use gaffer tape (and the less sticky version 'camera tape') on many things - but these cyclists are prickly customers. They get a bit fickle when they see a roll of tape near their big-bucks bikes The previous owner of my race wheels damaged one of the decals when they used some electrical tape when transporting them, and that stuff's not particularly sticky. The carbon itself wasn't damaged though. I could buy a new set of stickers but can't be bothered. I hope you get some stills of these bikes :) Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: OT - Cycle Mounts - Request
Steve Cottrell wrote: Throwing this open to the list as there are plenty of cycle-holics on here. Anyone know of any decent clamp-on specially-shaped mounts for GoPro (or similar) cameras for attaching to expensive and sensitive aerodynamically contoured carbon fibre cycle frames? GoPro mounts are ten-a-penny but when you come to try and attach them to high-end racing bikes, not only do their riders get very skittish about clamping onto irregular shaped carbon fiber, but actually it's impossible to do quickly and easily. If I had to design it and build it myself, I know exactly what I need, but perhaps someone knows of a good starting point? Any pointers to existing web pages or images gratefully appreciated. I recently filmed an Olympic cyclist but had very little time. With my existing kit I could have done it, but not in the few minutes I had available. Woulda taken me 15 or 20 to set up. I need it to be 1 or 2 minutes! No doubt you have other similar replies, but I've used a short length of inner tube (very useful old inner tubes). Wrap once around the tube and a second time, this time fitting in a pencil or biro piece or equivalent. You can then nip some cable ties up, and when it comes to removing it, you can slide out the sandwiched packing part to give you room to cut the cable ties, without any damage to whatever shape the tube is. I did this once with mine, no evidence of anything ever being fitted. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT - Cycle Mounts - Request
Here's a pretty good cycle mount for a camera. Made for a motorcycle but perhaps could be adapted: https://scontent-b-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1393362_708721125822899_562094127_n.jpg -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT - Cycle Mounts - Request
No changes to the handling, I guess. Nice! ;-) You could put a lot of GoPros on that rig ... On Tue, Oct 29, 2013 at 6:50 AM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Here's a pretty good cycle mount for a camera. Made for a motorcycle but perhaps could be adapted: https://scontent-b-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1393362_708721125822899_562094127_n.jpg -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT - Cycle Mounts - Request
On Oct 29, 2013, at 8:47 am, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: Throwing this open to the list as there are plenty of cycle-holics on here. Anyone know of any decent clamp-on specially-shaped mounts for GoPro (or similar) cameras for attaching to expensive and sensitive aerodynamically contoured carbon fibre cycle frames? It depends on where you're intending to mount the camera as it's going to be a very exotic bike that doesn't have at least one round tube somewhere. You do need to be careful about how tight you clamp things on carbon, but that applies to aluminium as well. Non-round shapes are definitely going to be much more sensitive. I recently bought a couple of these for my tail light, which might give you some ideas. http://www.wiggle.co.uk/cateye-hp5-seat-stay-clamp/ Here's the whole category: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/light-spares/ My light came with the flex-tight bracket but it's sized for larger diameter tubes and the light doesn't fit well on the seat tube, hence the seat stay mount. Combined with some clever dremel work you might be able to use something like that if it's strong enough. Whatever you do, I'd strongly recommend cutting a piece from an old inner tube and wrapping it around the frame to protect it from scratches. You only need a small piece to fit under a clamp and the rubber grips pretty well. I think for irregular shapes your best bet might be zip-ties. It's very common to use them to mount bike computer accessories in places that aren't necessarily designed to be clamped (forks, chain stays, down tubes). I'd volunteer for testing but it's not entirely practical... unless you felt like some better weather right now! Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT - Cycle Mounts - Request
On 29/10/13, David Mann, discombobulated, unleashed: It depends on where you're intending to mount the camera as it's going to be a very exotic bike that doesn't have at least one round tube somewhere. Trust me - not *one* round tube. Anywhere!!! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production --www.seeingeye.tv _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT - Cycle Mounts - Request
On 29/10/13, David Mann, discombobulated, unleashed: I recently bought a couple of these for my tail light, which might give you some ideas. http://www.wiggle.co.uk/cateye-hp5-seat-stay-clamp/ Circular = n good! Here's the whole category: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/light-spares/ Hmm, cable-tie based. Better. Like this but with a much more oval grip area... http://dx.com/p/bike-bicycle-motorcycle-clamp-mount-base-holder-for-dv- digital-camera-black-206937 -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production --www.seeingeye.tv _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT - Cycle Mounts - Request
On Oct 29, 2013, at 11:41 am, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: On 29/10/13, David Mann, discombobulated, unleashed: It depends on where you're intending to mount the camera as it's going to be a very exotic bike that doesn't have at least one round tube somewhere. Trust me - not *one* round tube. Anywhere!!! This I have to see! I'll prepare a change of underwear. You might have to mount it to the rider instead of the bike :) Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
