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My favorite view starts at about 8:44. I like the horizon at the center of the screen but where you can still see the trail and movement of the handlebars. Have you tried using the great free Gyroflow software which uses the gyro sensor telemetry info GoPro stores in the video file? I don't do MTB riding, but shoot urban riding videos around New Orleans, where the streets can be as bumpy as trails. You can completely turn off hyperview on the GoPro, set the widest lens the GoPro can do for the desired frame size, then use Gyroflow to do image stabilization and lens correction, which is completely configurable and does much less image cropping the Hyperview. It's incredible software considering it is completely free.
09:26 Sounds like pretty big crows over in Canada🫣 Thanks for this amazing comparison!! Have been looking for one for ages!! Hopefully I’ll be able to upgrade my RU-vid videos!!
I like to use chin cam as I don't have to take off a chest strap when ever I need to put on another or remove a jersey or jacket. But things that are a must for me are: 60fps, I can really tell when it's not 60fps, I notice it's ''missing'' frames, also not as much detail when moving of course, no distortion. So far all footage I saw looks horribly distorted, which is a No from me. As I want the terrain to look how it actually looks like. You sohuld test Max Mod 2.0, in linear, I saw a vid that said it was possible to use Linear mode, it actually removed lots of distortion, but it was not a MTB video, but I would like to see how it does, if the terrain bends. And how is Linear mode with the stock lens? I've not seen it yet. I want to use what ever gives decently wide view but zero distortion. Is this even possible? I've been told the newer cameras including Hero 12 has lens glued so well aftermarket lens can't be installed. Which is a shame. I use GnarTec Ultimate chin mount, it's It's alu with rubber, so sits securely, and fits any helmet.
All the big bike brands such as we the people, kink, cult and fit make amazing starter bikes! Go check out your local bike shop if you can and they should be able to help you!
Unfortunately the box of my truck is usually filled with all my tools for work . So I just installed the fork mount so it’s not clanging around in there. The box is usually almost full so hard to get a tailgate pad in there. I wish tho.
Thanks for all your time putting these angles into a video! I think i like the chin mount best. Helmet is too high, and side helmet is not as fun to watch. Its good to switch it up and use them occasionally though!
I appreciate the comment! I’m defiantly the biggest fan of the chin mount as well. The stabilizer of your head and the go pro is really good. What do you think of the hyperview?
@dpbikes hyperview looks good on the chin mount 👌 i just bought an osmo action 3 camera and plan on making bike videos with it. Since i dont wear a full-face, I'll opt to do the 4k 30 with a steady mode. It's a nice fov, i think the chest mount will work great from seeing how your gopro looks on chest mounts
I usually use the chest mount for my bmx riding as I don’t wear a full face, or a few of my earlier mtb videos where made with a chest mount. So I’d say it’s a good view still.
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Great video. Thanks for taking the time to compare all those options. Now I can make a better assessment for getting the max lense. That warping though. Have you tried mounting the GoPro vertically on the chin? I mount mine on the chin but sacrifice showing the bars to show more of the trail but it feels like is missing something. I also have the GoPro 8. Not sure if the 12 has a wider angle without the max lense. Cheers.
Thank you sir! I would say that without the max lens mod the hypersmooth is not good enough. It's not natural, it's like someone is forcing the view to turn or it's kind of "delayed". It's not gimbal style free floater. For sure the max lens mod is needed :-)
