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GoPro "jello"

Posted by Pat on December 11, 2011 at 8:21pm

I mounted my GoPro Hero2 to the top of my 3DR frame using the standard mount and the resulting video was unusable- complete jello. So then I used tripod adapter with the camera and a 1/4-20 bolt to the top and still had unusable jello in the video.

Is anyone flying a hardmounted GoPro successfully on a 3DR frame? If so, how do you have it mounted and have you applied any tricks to create stable video.

Much thanks,

Pat

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  • Tomas Soedergren December 13, 2011 at 6:44am

    I would say you need to 

    1. Make your frame / setup as vibration free as possible (props, motors)

    2. Find a way to isolate the camera from the remaining vibrations. Maybe using gel pads, foam, rubberbands, O-rings. Whatever works...

    And to I have not tried myself yet on the 3DR, first I have to get it fly well without the GoPro :) And I am not there yet.

  • Haidar Abu Bakar December 12, 2011 at 4:34pm

    That is the weak point of GoPro, When we shoot on HD, the jello is really killing. We lost a job because of it.

    1. Have you tried shooting on normal (non HD)mode? It seems better with less jello.

    2. Make sure  you use the correct SD card for it. You have to use SD cards that is rated at 4 or higher.

     

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