Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Let's Discuss: Onboard Cameras

With F100 implementing video review for the 2016 F100 SoCal season, Level 1 racers are encouraged to utilize onboard cameras during all heats and main events. For some, the wide range of action sports cameras by Go Pro will be used to capture on board footage, but for those looking to save some money or who just want something different there are alternatives.

DISCLAIMER: F100 does not profit in any way from the cameras listed. F100 does not sell the cameras listed. F100 does not mandate or even encourage the use of the cameras listed. The cameras listed are examples of cameras on the market that may be useful for F100 racers. There are many other cameras as well that are not listed in this discussion and racers should take care to thoroughly research their options before making a purchase. The cameras listed are used by an F100 racer on his personal kart.

Now that the disclaimer is out of the way we can discuss two cameras that may be useful for F100 racers. For the front of the kart the SJCam SJ4000 is a great Go Pro like camera. It will attach to front of the kart, either on the fairing or otherwise, using mounts similar to a Go Pro. On board video quality is good, but maybe not as crisp as a top-of-the-line Go Pro. Still, at only around $80 on Amazon for the camera and a ton of mounts, the SJCam SJ4000 is a good option. At only around $80 if you happen to lose your SJ4000 at the track it won't hurt as much as if you lost your Go Pro. Check out the on-board video below shot with the SJCam SJ4000: