Mr_Joe Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Hi I tried search but couldn't find a suitable answer. I'm looking for a camera for filming my RC cars when I'm out bashing. What do people use or recommend for filming their cars? Looking for options under £200 either mounted to my head or the radio as I'm pants at driving with one hand. Go pro, which version? Any other suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4inbrain Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 The most obvious one, as you said, is going to be a GoPro. I'd personally go with a used 8 Hero Black though, not a 7 - stabilisation is much improved on the 8. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajadre Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 yep go pros tough as old boots mines been dropped smashed into so many times and still works a treat lol 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Joe Posted March 30, 2023 Author Share Posted March 30, 2023 51 minutes ago, Bajadre said: yep go pros tough as old boots mines been dropped smashed into so many times and still works a treat lol 😁 Where do you mount the go pro on your head? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Mr_Joe said: Where do you mount the go pro on your head? yes, i have always used my copy gopro mounted on my head. i found that easier than on my handset. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajadre Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Mr_Joe said: Where do you mount the go pro on your head? ive had mine mounted on my cars and drones for years brother fell from 400ft smashed it into the ground on car there amazing brother waterproof and bomb proof i use an old go pro hero 3+ had it for years still going strong etc 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4inbrain Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 2 hours ago, Mr_Joe said: Where do you mount the go pro on your head? Forehead, lol. I assume that's not exactly what you meant, but in general, with a GoPro you get an elastic strap to strap it to your forehead. Looks a bit daft, but works well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 12 minutes ago, m4inbrain said: Forehead, lol. I assume that's not exactly what you meant, but in general, with a GoPro you get an elastic strap to strap it to your forehead. Looks a bit daft, but works well. i did feel bit silly when i was walking around like that but i got used to it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Here is what i use, Akaso V50X camera with really good EIS on a sprung clip mount works for me, if i want low down trail footage i re jig it with a selfie stick to drop the camera low down 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4inbrain Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 2 minutes ago, froggy8 said: i did feel bit silly when i was walking around like that but i got used to it. Yeah, same here. In the end, where i bash, nobody knows me - so why'd i care if they think i look a bit dorky. Lone-wolfs setup certainly is better for crawling than strapping it to your noggin, i usually just put my GoPro down and drive past it when crawling at the beach - while i do have thumb steering on my radio, i don't like faffing about with a selfie stick. I prefer both hands on the radio. For bashing, i prefer head mount - it felt unnatural to constantly "point" my radio at the RC. Obviously, this is all subjective, you just gotta figure out which suits you best. You could chest mount it (GoPro accessory), you could shoulder mount it if you go out with a backpack - you could clip it to the shield of a cappie (although that's uncomfy, GoPros aren't the lightest action cam).. Loads of options, all depending on what's comfy/natural to you and what camera angles you want. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Joe Posted March 30, 2023 Author Share Posted March 30, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, m4inbrain said: Forehead, lol. I assume that's not exactly what you meant, but in general, with a GoPro you get an elastic strap to strap it to your forehead. Looks a bit daft, but works well. Hahaha yes sorry I meant forehead 😆 5 hours ago, Lone-wolf said: Here is what i use, Akaso V50X camera with really good EIS on a sprung clip mount works for me, if i want low down trail footage i re jig it with a selfie stick to drop the camera low down I actually went for the Akaso Brave 7, reviews on YouTube seem pretty good, and its way cheaper than a go pro Edited March 30, 2023 by Mr_Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Joe Posted March 30, 2023 Author Share Posted March 30, 2023 Gonna give this cap mount from Amazon a go 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4inbrain Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Looks tidy, fingers crossed it works. Sadly i look even dumber with a cap than with the garter belt around my head, so i'll stick with that lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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