Hello,
Im looking to invest in a quality camera mount for this season to break down my crappy technique. Any help on pros/cons of the Wakeye (
https://www.wakeye.com/collections/water-ski) or the Ski-Doc Orbital mount (
http://www.theskidoc.com/ski-doc-camera-mount-orbit.htm) would be great. Also, iPhone vs GoPro use? I use both for different things. I like the idea of the Wakeye App and the auto on/off feature with speed. With Tech these days seems either is good option. Thank you....and my crappy technique with thank you later.
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I run a gopro, note the ski-orbit doesn’t come with the gopro adapter.
I love the Wakeye iPhone app speed control, I logged a request with Gopro to add the same auto on/off based on speed to their mobile app.
Benefits of this:
You can watch on a computer or on your big screen, at High Def, in Slow-Mo as it uses the Youtube player.
Your buddies can help you spot stuff from afar. My friend in TX who's a way better skier than I can provide remote coaching
It helps feed your obsession... as if that needed help...
What about Vibration ???
I have a Wake-Eye, but the Plastic pivot mount that holds the Camera, completely came apart, sending a $1200 camera to the floor. Not impressed and looking for options.
Cameras meant for drones are another option, given those have higher frequencies. However, the amplitude is often less than what comes through the pylons. Finally, many have had luck with JVC camcorders which use digital stabilization which works at higher frequencies.
https://www.ballofspray.com/forum#/discussion/comment/221741
Maybe I'm off base here, my specialty is more on the high amplitude, short duration side.
*P.S. I don't actually recommend doing this unless you have a mountain of time to burn on troubleshooting.
Very true. I was fortunate to have leftovers from a different project.
The zipties are a nice touch though
Never used a wakeye mount, but their phone app is fantastic.
The top plate is supported by rubber tubbing that is very low stiffness for lateral motion but still reasonably stiff for vertical loads to support the weight of the top plate and attached phone. The orange foam is just a snubber incase someone decides to push on it, it's not in contact with the top plate.
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