I bought it and all I'm getting is shaky footage. Tried it on the hood and then on the bumper, on gopro and DSLR. Same shaky footage. Suggestions?
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Well, it's not a dampener, it's a camera mount. Any vibrations emanating from the mounting surface will also affect the mount. You need to put some sort of dampener between the mount and your gear or drive on a smoother road.
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If you are using the extension you probably want to remove it. Also, since your unit came with two suction cups, you might want to have them in line with the direction of travel. You could also place the mount on the windshield rather than the hood. Since that is a long piece of flat metal, it may actually be flexing. Just some thoughts.
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Hi there! If you have a camera lens that has stabilization, this will help. Any of the Canon IS lenses. I can't speak to Nikkor, Tamron, or any other brands of lenses unfortunately. In addition, you can stabilize in your editing software too. Hope that helps!
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I've had good use if it. In fact, I just finished using it just last week. Have you tried the steady cam option on your dslr? have you tried it on another vehicle? when my footage started getting shaky, my vehicle obviously had suspension issues.
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More information is needed. What kind of camera are you using, how fast are you going, what kind of surface are you driving on, how are you configuring the mount?
1030974
I've got the opposite problem. I placed mine in the rear, but the image is NOT reversed. Wish I could trade cameras. I didn't notice this until it was installed in my rear bumper.
717584
Same deal for me. No response from Flip yet . Love the camera, wish it would work. Got it for the Inaugural on the mall next Tuesday. Oh well.
2257972
I'm having the same problem I think these cameras are faulty. I am clearly not impressed with mine.
857428
I am also facing the same issue, I have just purchased it. Was worried if it can damage my camera or I will return its a problem
1319232
Unfortunately I'm having the same issue. It continually records but it breaks as a 2 minutes video clips. I just got this cam not too long ago so I will have to figure out how to fix this problem and I'll let you know.
49732
Thank you for the tip.I like the camera very much, great zoom, it also has facial recognition.If you get it, one little note, make sure the rec, is on when your recording.I believe I hit it too quick when I put the camera on, and it did not register.Yes I did not record a whole chunk that I thought I did.Wish you the best with your camera stuff.
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Hi. I have been playing with this camera a good deal the last couple of weeks but mostly on how well it does bracketing and comparing the exposure control settings vs a true representation of the scene at low light. I will keep a hold of the question and test out the GPS this weekend and let you know. Hope that helps. (Great little camera by the way).
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I am having the same problem...in fact, I just went back and reread some of the reviews, because I can't believe I am the only one who is experiencing this. Everyone raves about this camera! I, too, would like to know what I am doing wrong.
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Sorry, I can't offer any feedback, but I found it funny that someone else is having the same dilemna with the same 2 cameras. So I will also be intersted in hearing any input as well. Is the video capability really worth it?
1408431
I was kinda wondring the same thing. Im looking for a rear camera for car when driving or when sitting still at red light. Hope someone can send me to the right product.
741422
Hi, I don't have advice- but have the same problem! I'm frustrated that I purchased this camera and now can probably not return it!!! Good luck!! let me know if you find any tricks to get better pictures.
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I hear a hammering sound when I record video as well...that's a real drag because the video itself looks great. What have people done about this?
874857
I had the same issue (well... and still have it)... the thing is the volumen is so, so low, that you have to almost speek directly to the camera and not farther than a few centimiters... 2 o 3 cms., then you will hear the sound on the App. In few words, its useless for baby monitoring. My cameras are now "safe" in a drawer... :S
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I'm having this issue, too. Camera seems to get confused and the whole frame becomes blurry rather than focusing on the one object. It takes several attempts to register what I'm trying to do, and then it's too late - opportunity has passed and subject has moved. Time to really study my manual I guess or maybe this is a shortcoming with this camera.
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I have only used mine from cabin to tailgate on my crew cab pick up which is less than 20 feet. The video is sometimes a little grainy but good enough to see my hitch and ball. There are better ones out there for more money. I would first make sure you have a fresh battery in the camera. If that doesn't help, contact the company. My first one was terrible. I contacted the company and they were very cooperative. Sent me a new one that worked much better and I sent the first one back.
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Hello friend ... Until moment my camera not present any problem ... Send back for waranty !!! Good luck