dimanche 28 septembre 2014

Know What Makes A Good Camera Mount For Motorcycle

By Elsa Noel


Everybody always gets nostalgic about their last memorable ride. There is no better way to relive the past than having it recorded using a suitable camera. Even then, without a good camera mount for motorcycle, you might not be able to capture the occasion, as you would wish to. That is why it is important to know about the different types of these tools available in market together with their benefits and disadvantages.

Helmet mounts usually have straps that can either be tied around the dome, or passed through holes of a headgear. They also have a universal mount on which the camera is attached. An advantage of these is that they allow hands free coverage since they change direction of focus with the deflection of the head. They also do not experience vibration problems hence scenes captured in this way are relatively stable.

Placing the cameras for example to focus at a particular point is hard especially since you cannot monitor them while they are recording on your head. Anyway, these tools are cheaper and more available and so learning to use them would be very beneficial. Handlebar mounts are usually good for situations where the user wants full control over what is being recorded.

The other option is handle bar mounts. Since they keep the camera at your arms reach, they enable you to view and take control over real time recording. You can easily access the camera control buttons, which for example enables you to easily switch between active and stand by modes. Very flexible mounts will also give you easy time in directing your lens to multiple points thereby avoiding the boredom of focusing at one place.

Since they are right ahead of you, you can monitor what is being recorded and easily switch your device to different modes. Depending on the flexibility of the mounts, you can move your lens to different positions hence you avoid coming up with a boring one-point shooting. Handle bar mounts however face problems with vibration.

Mounts that have numerous joints however experience increased vibration. Purchase only reputable and genuine brands to reduce too much vibration, which may cause camera fall or distorted images. People have complained of their cameras being damaged after their poorly manufactured cups lost their grip while in use.

Even when using a genuine one, double check to ensure that the camera and joint screws are tightened properly. Concisely, motorbike mounts just like other gadgets have their downsides. It is good to be aware of these before you purchase any so as to avoid disappointments. Before using them ascertain that the cameras and any other joints are well secured.

It is important you choose a mount that is just the right height for your motorcycle so as to balance the two effects. All types of mounts therefore have their pros and cons. When buying one, ensure you make these and any other considerations to avoid disappointments. Do not also forget to fix your cameras properly on the mounts before use.




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