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Mej
04-03-09, 05:56 PM
Here is a compilation of my ride earlier trying out my new ram mount with a camera recording. Qualitys not bad for what it is, might try it out with some other cameras. The quality should get better once You Tube have fully processed it as it is definetly better on the unedited videos.

Have a gander!

:)

fatneck
04-03-09, 08:03 PM
nice, enjoyed watching that. what camera is it?

Mej
04-03-09, 10:30 PM
nice, enjoyed watching that. what camera is it?

just a normal Fuji Finepix only cost about £100, gonna try a few different ones

Dan
04-03-09, 10:35 PM
Just be careful with beginnings and ends where your street is potentially identifiable. Has been known to get naughty riders into trouble.

Edit: You're definitely going to go to prison. You overtook on the hatchings somewhere around 4:40 ish.

DarrenSV650S
04-03-09, 10:37 PM
Was the footage better quality before you put it on youtube? Looks a bit camera phone on there.

Holdup
04-03-09, 11:15 PM
Looks good what finepix you got i go the s5700 7mp one, nifty lil cameras excellent for when i go to watch racing

L3nny
04-03-09, 11:48 PM
Looks good, what mounting have you got and howmuch did it cost?

Also what is it mounted to?

L3nny
05-03-09, 01:53 AM
Ignore that, just read the other thread.

Baph
05-03-09, 03:11 AM
Good video, a little poor quality, but YouTube is like that.

As mentioned above though, please be sensible with your editing of the video. The housing estate at the start looks like it's where you live.

Video's on YouTube are often difficult to judge speed, but again, as said above, overtaking on hashed lines is a bit of a no-no in the eyes of the law. This is complicated by the fact there's a sign on the left warning of side roads, and a "reduce speed now" sign, and a speed camera warning. The hashed area doesn't have a solid border, so it's a little less naughty, but still.

Also the overtakes help gauge how fast you were going. NB, that doesn't mean I wouldn't of done the same in your position, I probably would.

Other than that, another reason not to show video anywhere near your house is in case local scrotes find it on YouTube & decide they want a new bike.

injury_ian
05-03-09, 07:52 AM
Edit: You're definitely going to go to prison. You overtook on the hatchings somewhere around 4:40 ish.

Perfectly legal so long as there was a need to do so, Ie make progress passed slower vehicles, and there was nothing else using the same area.

:cool:

Cool Vid,

RichT
05-03-09, 08:18 AM
Nice one... as everyone else has said, just be careful with the editing side.

Mej
05-03-09, 08:44 AM
Just a test run, better make some changes

Mej
05-03-09, 09:11 AM
Good video, a little poor quality, but YouTube is like that.

As mentioned above though, please be sensible with your editing of the video. The housing estate at the start looks like it's where you live.

Video's on YouTube are often difficult to judge speed, but again, as said above, overtaking on hashed lines is a bit of a no-no in the eyes of the law. This is complicated by the fact there's a sign on the left warning of side roads, and a "reduce speed now" sign, and a speed camera warning. The hashed area doesn't have a solid border, so it's a little less naughty, but still.

Also the overtakes help gauge how fast you were going. NB, that doesn't mean I wouldn't of done the same in your position, I probably would.

Other than that, another reason not to show video anywhere near your house is in case local scrotes find it on YouTube & decide they want a new bike.

Thats not my house luckily:cheers:, but yeah i will take that into account. Just a practice run really, i think it would be good for rideouts if i got some rechargables.

Dave20046
05-03-09, 10:49 AM
Was the footage better quality before you put it on youtube? Looks a bit camera phone on there.
I thought the quality was fine. Good for a normal digi camera infact.

Dave20046
05-03-09, 10:50 AM
Just be careful with beginnings and ends where your street is potentially identifiable. Has been known to get naughty riders into trouble.

Edit: You're definitely going to go to prison. You overtook on the hatchings somewhere around 4:40 ish.
Didn't think that was illegal unless the outer line was solid.

Mej
05-03-09, 11:54 AM
Didn't think that was illegal unless the outer line was solid.

I didnt think it was illegal unless the line on your side was solid.

Dave20046
05-03-09, 12:23 PM
I didnt think it was illegal unless the line on your side was solid.
That's what I meant sorry, by outer I meant the line that isn't hatching.
My instructor always told me to use hatching to my advantage, especially when turning right so you get out of the vunerable position on the road.

injury_ian
05-03-09, 12:31 PM
Perfectly legal so long as there was a need to do so, Ie make progress passed slower vehicles, and there was nothing else using the same area.


:smt022 Some times I think my posts are invisible....

Mej
05-03-09, 12:34 PM
:smt022 Some times I think my posts are invisible....

Yeah that was the case, most of the time :rolleyes:

Dappa D
05-03-09, 12:39 PM
dude have you got the revised vid up yet? i didnt see the original

Mej
05-03-09, 12:48 PM
dude have you got the revised vid up yet? i didnt see the original

I'll put it up now mate, sound is a bit better, decreased music volume so you can hear the bike.

MCN_LiamM
05-03-09, 01:10 PM
I can't see the vid :(

Mej
05-03-09, 01:13 PM
I can't see the vid :(

took it off to make some changes,

have a look on my page within the next 10mins and it will be there.

http://www.youtube.com/user/J2uk

in the meantime look at this crazy dude.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-LAQY5ESc4&feature=channel_page

Dappa D
05-03-09, 01:29 PM
i like it!, what camera mount are you using jay?, think my casio 10mp thingy majig is similar size to the finpix ones id like a go at that record some ride outs....you bringing it on saturday?

Mej
05-03-09, 02:51 PM
i like it!, what camera mount are you using jay?, think my casio 10mp thingy majig is similar size to the finpix ones id like a go at that record some ride outs....you bringing it on saturday?

Cheers, this is the camera i used, its not exactly small but its easy to use especially when going along. I am gonna try a few different ones, like my bros and my old mans

http://www.trustedreviews.com/images/article/inline/6624-FujiA9203quart.jpg

Saturday???????

Dappa D
05-03-09, 02:56 PM
i ment what you using to actually mount the camera onto the bike,.....?

ah my bad mate, i thought you were going on the severn circuit ride on saturday http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=122092

but it was the plymouth night out thread list you were on! ignore me!

Mej
05-03-09, 03:00 PM
http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp169/J2UK/DSCF2187.jpg

http://www.gpsw.co.uk/details/prod1999.html

oh right, na not this weekend

Wideboy
05-03-09, 03:16 PM
nice, not been down those roads for yonks


need to get bike back on road lol

Mej
05-03-09, 03:22 PM
nice, not been down those roads for yonks


need to get bike back on road lol

i'll use the camera next time we are out


(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SetgRrdJiGs)

Dan
05-03-09, 04:02 PM
Perfectly legal so long as there was a need to do so, Ie make progress passed slower vehicles, and there was nothing else using the same area.

:cool:

Cool Vid,

Didn't think that was illegal unless the outer line was solid.

Highway code rule 130:
130


Areas of white diagonal stripes or chevrons painted on the road. These are to separate traffic lanes or to protect traffic turning right.

if the area is bordered by a broken white line, you should not enter the area unless it is necessary and you can see that it is safe to do so
I think you'd find it hard to convince a copper that it was a 'necessity' to overtake that vehicle. Making progress isn't a necessity. Using them when turning right, or when passing a stationary vehicle is fine.

Mej
05-03-09, 04:12 PM
Cheers for the tip, it wasnt a necessity but i wasnt breaking the speed limit and you can see a fair way down the road as there is a low hedge running alongside it, next time i will wait until im past it though :)

Dan
05-03-09, 04:30 PM
Cheers for the tip, it wasnt a necessity but i wasnt breaking the speed limit and you can see a fair way down the road as there is a low hedge running alongside it, next time i will wait until im past it though :)

No worries. We've all done it, the point I'm making is that you should be careful what you do on film - and you've admitted that it wasn't necessary to perform the overtake at that moment.

I think, although I stand to be corrected, that this could potentially lead to a DWDC charge, so just be careful what you put on YouTube.

If you're not filming, or being watched, do whatever you like as far as I'm concerned, because then the risk is only that you be caught by an actual policeman, and there aren't many of those around it seems.

Mej
05-03-09, 04:48 PM
No worries. We've all done it, the point I'm making is that you should be careful what you do on film - and you've admitted that it wasn't necessary to perform the overtake at that moment.

I think, although I stand to be corrected, that this could potentially lead to a DWDC charge, so just be careful what you put on YouTube.

If you're not filming, or being watched, do whatever you like as far as I'm concerned, because then the risk is only that you be caught by an actual policeman, and there aren't many of those around it seems.


First day on the camera, so i will be a bit more careful when filming from now on, I have updated the vid now as well.

Dave20046
05-03-09, 06:18 PM
Highway code rule 130:
130


Areas of white diagonal stripes or chevrons painted on the road. These are to separate traffic lanes or to protect traffic turning right.

if the area is bordered by a broken white line, you should not enter the area unless it is necessary and you can see that it is safe to do so

I think you'd find it hard to convince a copper that it was a 'necessity' to overtake that vehicle. Making progress isn't a necessity. Using them when turning right, or when passing a stationary vehicle is fine.

Ah cheers

Mej
05-03-09, 06:23 PM
i have actuall come to the conclusion that it is windows movie maker that dictates the quality of the video, you need to save it in a higher quality so i will post up the better one which is more like the raw footage of the camera.

Dave20046
05-03-09, 06:24 PM
Aye, you soon get used to WMM though it's not bad for a free piece of software.

Rai86
05-03-09, 06:25 PM
J....is it wrong that i have no idea where that is ?????

Mej
05-03-09, 06:27 PM
Aye, you soon get used to WMM though it's not bad for a free piece of software.

Not at all mate, im well impressed with it :)

Dave20046
05-03-09, 06:28 PM
J....is it wrong that i have no idea where that is ?????
It's near Bournemouth, dorset.

Mej
05-03-09, 06:29 PM
J....is it wrong that i have no idea where that is ?????

Lol, and you call yourself a Local!!!

I'll show you one day.

Mej
05-03-09, 06:30 PM
It's near Bournemouth, dorset.

Lol, think my location may have gave that away. I'll post the other one up in a bit looks a little better

Rai86
05-03-09, 06:34 PM
Lol, and you call yourself a Local!!!

I'll show you one day.

I know...i feel bad cus i really should know lol ! I was watching it thinkin urmmmmmmmmmm :confused:


:(

TazDaz
05-03-09, 06:35 PM
Highway code rule 130:
130



Areas of white diagonal stripes or chevrons painted on the road. These are to separate traffic lanes or to protect traffic turning right.

if the area is bordered by a broken white line, you should not enter the area unless it is necessary and you can see that it is safe to do so
I think you'd find it hard to convince a copper that it was a 'necessity' to overtake that vehicle. Making progress isn't a necessity. Using them when turning right, or when passing a stationary vehicle is fine.

Are the fuzz that strict on this type of hatching???

Everyday people queue in this type of hatching when trying to enter Blackdam roundabout in Basingstoke. It's seen locally as an unofficial second lane, yet the hatching gets renewed every so often! Never heard of anyone being done for it either.

Dave20046
05-03-09, 06:38 PM
Are the fuzz that strict on this type of hatching???

Everyday people queue in this type of hatching when trying to enter Blackdam roundabout in Basingstoke. It's seen locally as an unofficial second lane, yet the hatching gets renewed every so often! Never heard of anyone being done for it either.

I once got pulled by the fuzz......



.....it ****ing killed

fraser01
05-03-09, 07:18 PM
J2UK

Nice vid bud, I love riding those roads, specifically North West Dorset, there are some cracking roads! (Zigzag hill, Cranborne etc)

Regards

Fraser01

fraser01
05-03-09, 07:25 PM
Highway code rule 130:
130


Areas of white diagonal stripes or chevrons painted on the road. These are to separate traffic lanes or to protect traffic turning right.

if the area is bordered by a broken white line, you should not enter the area unless it is necessary and you can see that it is safe to do so

I think you'd find it hard to convince a copper that it was a 'necessity' to overtake that vehicle. Making progress isn't a necessity. Using them when turning right, or when passing a stationary vehicle is fine.

I think I must be too soft as a copper, maybe I should chose a different rule from the highway code every day and go enforce it! :D:D:D:D:D

Fraser01 ;);)

Mej
05-03-09, 07:30 PM
J2UK

Nice vid bud, I love riding those roads, specifically North West Dorset, there are some cracking roads! (Zigzag hill, Cranborne etc)

Regards

Fraser01

thanks, yeah i rode up to Cranbourne the other day it was a good ride until it went down to one lane.

From a coppers view, what was your take on the Vid, dont want to loose my licence so i would like to know?

Mej
05-03-09, 07:40 PM
The new vid will be up very soon as i have just uploaded, quality is a bit better

SV650S (Higher Res) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAXwb5KNN3w)

fraser01
05-03-09, 07:49 PM
From a coppers view, what was your take on the Vid, dont want to loose my licence so i would like to know?

From the video that is up currently I don't think you have anything to worry about bud. Not as if you're doing 122 with a 14 year clinging to the back ;)

Rule 130 is aimed at boxed areas at junctions... Double white lines in the center of the road with a broken white line closest you means that you can overtake if safe to do so and get back in before the line on your side goes solid again (rule 107).

Hope that helps.. :cool:

DarrenSV650S
05-03-09, 07:52 PM
Quality looks better in that one. Did you put a bit of tape over the mic to drown out the wind noise?

Mej
05-03-09, 08:26 PM
Quality looks better in that one. Did you put a bit of tape over the mic to drown out the wind noise?

No the camera is fitted so the windsheild protects it

Mej
05-03-09, 08:27 PM
From the video that is up currently I don't think you have anything to worry about bud. Not as if you're doing 122 with a 14 year clinging to the back ;)

Rule 130 is aimed at boxed areas at junctions... Double white lines in the center of the road with a broken white line closest you means that you can overtake if safe to do so and get back in before the line on your side goes solid again (rule 107).

Hope that helps.. :cool:

Cheers matey :)

pencil shavings
06-03-09, 12:54 AM
No the camera is fitted so the windsheild protects it

is that all shot through the screen? can you take a picture of it on the bike please. looks like a good investment!! :cool:

Mej
06-03-09, 10:24 AM
is that all shot through the screen? can you take a picture of it on the bike please. looks like a good investment!! :cool:

Yeah all through the screen,

http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp169/J2UK/DSCF2187.jpg

pencil shavings
06-03-09, 11:21 AM
hmm, ok. My screen is so dark I can hardly see out of it!

I guess ill need another way of doing it!

cheers

Mej
06-03-09, 11:23 AM
hmm, ok. My screen is so dark I can hardly see out of it!

I guess ill need another way of doing it!

cheers

The mount is fully adjustable so i could easily film round the screen i reckon.

pencil shavings
06-03-09, 11:32 AM
oh nice, cheers, when you have a chance could you take a picture of the bike in profile with the cam attached? cheers! sorry to be a pain!

Mej
06-03-09, 11:36 AM
oh nice, cheers, when you have a chance could you take a picture of the bike in profile with the cam attached? cheers! sorry to be a pain!

No worries i'll do it at the weekend if i remeber mate. :)

Magnum
06-03-09, 11:39 AM
Why did you remove the first video? I never got a chance to see it.

SoulKiss
06-03-09, 11:42 AM
hmm, ok. My screen is so dark I can hardly see out of it!

I guess ill need another way of doing it!

cheers

Dont worry about it - I cant find the vid, but I filmed through a dark smoked and it came out fine - the camera WILL adjust for light conditions.

Dont rule it out before you try it.

pencil shavings
06-03-09, 11:54 AM
Dont worry about it - I cant find the vid, but I filmed through a dark smoked and it came out fine - the camera WILL adjust for light conditions.

Dont rule it out before you try it.

Its an iridium screen, so you literally can hardly see through it, and not becasue of the darkness.

OK, I just had a look outside, its really bright but its actaully impossible to see through the screen :(

Mej
06-03-09, 11:55 AM
Why did you remove the first video? I never got a chance to see it.
Just needed changing, the newer one aint that much different

Mej
06-04-09, 04:45 PM
Recorded some vids with a 10 mega pixel Panasonice Lumix cam that records in HD and the quality was amazing, put it up on the 55inch TV and picture was very good.

Vibrations are a bit of a problem with this cam though so gotta sort that out.

http://dpinterface.com/reviews/panasonic-lumix-fx38/panasonic-fx38-intro.jpg

Magnum
07-04-09, 09:28 AM
I cant find the video :( What page is it on now?

Mej
07-04-09, 09:31 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAXwb5KNN3w the old one is here, the new one isnt up, wont let me edit HD video files in Windows Movie Maker for some reason, might try and get a little clip on you tube if i can.

Magnum
07-04-09, 09:38 AM
Corr that qualitys excellent. So thats with the lumix shown above?

Mej
07-04-09, 10:03 AM
Corr that qualitys excellent. So thats with the lumix shown above?

No the lumix is much better than that, but vibrations are a problem at the minute, i think i may be able to sort it though. :eek:

Mej
07-04-09, 10:08 AM
That vid on there at the moment is this cam

http://www.trustedreviews.com/images/article/inline/6624-FujiA9203quart.jpg

Mej
07-04-09, 11:20 AM
Pics from quality of the Lumix cam.

http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp169/J2UK/vidpic1.jpg

http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp169/J2UK/VidPic.jpg

Magnum
07-04-09, 12:03 PM
I might have to invest in that camera and mount. I can imagine there being problems though if i go for a naked bike...
Shame about the mentioned vibrations for the lumix because those pics look really decent quality.

Mej
07-04-09, 12:08 PM
I might have to invest in that camera and mount. I can imagine there being problems though if i go for a naked bike...
Shame about the mentioned vibrations for the lumix because those pics look really decent quality.


I reckon it was because of the way i screwed it in so im gonna try again, puting the vid on youtube now, so you will be able to see it later.

pencil shavings
07-04-09, 12:09 PM
very nice :)

Mej
07-04-09, 03:23 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NYn0Sbet-o New Vid

You tube meeses with the quality for sure, maybe it will change when its full processed.

You can see what i mean by the vibrations, not sure how to get round it yet.

Warthog
07-04-09, 04:05 PM
That could almost be good, the HD is really nice but there are still too many vibrations :(

Mej
07-04-09, 04:09 PM
Im gonna have to find a solution!!:scratch: