Camera mounting position for track day

[artongdou]

All I want is to capture at least my steering input and the track through windshield or side window with only one camera, most likely GoPro. I am gonna use Harry's lap timer for timing stuff. And the nice thing about it is that it allows video overlap.

So my question is where should I mount the camera? I am really looking someone with a snapshot and where the camera is mounted so that I can get a feel of it.

Thanks!

[spike021]

Maybe the driver-side quarter window?

[tacos]

if i were to do it, i'd use a go pro somehow mounted to the headrest post, so it extends to the center of the car on your right

i'm sure someone makes a jig

[mav1178]

Rear windshield suction mount is fine for 99% of the cameras out on the market.

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[OND]

Passenger quarter window, suction mount, 1080p, medium FOV:

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Good for driver inputs, not so good for seeing the track. You probably also want to turn on spot metering. I left it off and got away with it due to overcast weather. Need the windows closed to hear the engine.

The other option is driver side quarter window on the outside. That shows more of the track while including all driver inputs, but the A pillar in the middle of view kinda bothers me. Wind noise is also pretty terrible.

[mav1178]

Originally Posted by OND

The other option is driver side quarter window on the outside. That shows more of the track while including all driver inputs, but the A pillar in the middle of view kinda bothers me. Wind noise is also pretty terrible.

I disagree, the problem with this view is you cannot see your gear shifting if you have manual.

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[navanodd]

Originally Posted by tacos

if i were to do it, i'd use a go pro somehow mounted to the headrest post, so it extends to the center of the car on your right

i'm sure someone makes a jig

This sounds like the best bet to me.

[OND]

Originally Posted by mav1178

I disagree, the problem with this view is you cannot see your gear shifting if you have manual.

Yeah, just checked and the shift knob area is mostly blocked by the helmet in my vids too. I mount the Gopro a little differently and use wide FOV for that position, but still...

Also, COTA in the BRZ

[trippinbillies40]

+1 for upside down hanging from the rear window for track days:

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE7uy-tvOxA"]Putnam Park 5/4/14 With 10/10ths Motorsports - YouTube[/ame]

For autocross, I tend to put it on the outside quarter window so I can see how close to cones I'm getting, at least on the left side.

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If you're going to mount it inside, be sure to turn on spot metering. Otherwise you'll get a beautiful shot of your dash and a completely blown out exterior.

[thomasmryan]

speak softly and carry a big stick.




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[Joon525]

I have this.

I don't use it for track purposes, it's more for a photography project and I'm a little concerned that it may not be sturdy enough with my camera on it but for a GoPro? Probably no problem.
It's cheap enough that if it doesn't work out it's not a huge loss.

[Jyn]

Rear windshield, hanging upside down.

Or create a headrest mount easily - tube, two u-clamps, drill some bolts into it, use a washer and nut to secure the u-clamps, put a go-pro plastic receiver mount on the other end of the tube.

You will want some sort of damping for vibrations on this set up. My footage gets a little shaky at faster run groups.

[Yanbags]

I just use the gopro suction cup mount at the top of the rear windshield, works great.

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[OND]

Originally Posted by Yanbags

I just use the gopro suction cup mount at the top of the rear windshield, works great.

That sounds pretty awesome, where did you put the mic? I'd also consider a narrower FOV to see more track and less interior.