Baller Mart Posted May 22 Baller Share Posted May 22 Hi, anyone can share video of their actual camera setup. Ideally, something that is still available as of today for the mount and camera.... I don't want to go down the guessing game since it can get pretty expensive and disappointing fast... Thanx Mart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ColeGiacopuzzi Posted May 22 Baller Share Posted May 22 IMG_3311.mov @Mart Do you mean camera setup from the boat? I just started using and love the Ski-doc orbital and just use my iPhone. If that's what you mean I can share some video for sure. Very much worth it! My wakeye was worn out and was never this steady to begin with. Radar Skis Follow Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Dano Posted May 22 Baller Share Posted May 22 Effective and low cost. takes about 15 minutes to make, if you buy a cheap camera holder from amazon instead of homebuild I did here. the PVC i just matched to the size of my pylon. the top cap has a bit of foam to stuffed in there to suck up some vibrations. and I used a few pieces of Tuck tape on the inside to tighten the clearance from the PVC to the pylon. It's easy on and off the pylon, which means shortening the rope is hassle free. Don't want it on the pylon? just pull it up and toss it to the side. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Slalom.Steve Posted May 22 Baller_ Share Posted May 22 (edited) @Mart Easiest and excellent solution is get a Ski-Doc Orbit, use your phone with a holder like this, and record using the PylonCam Pro app. @ColeGiacopuzzi - Are you using PylonCam Pro? What model iPhone? I ask just cause you're getting more shake than you should. Unless it's a 14 Pro or 15 Pro, I'm guessing that's the rear camera? You'll get much better stability using the selfie camera. Edited May 22 by Slalom.Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveSN Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 I made one several years ago when my phones camera got really good at taking videos. The shake made the videos unwatchable. Camera mount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ColeGiacopuzzi Posted May 22 Baller Share Posted May 22 @Slalom.Steve i literally downloaded it yesterday, haven’t used it yet, stoked to try it! it was a little windy so I think the shake is more from that. It’s a 14 pro, good to know I’ll use the selfie next time. Thank you! 1 Radar Skis Follow Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Slalom.Steve Posted May 22 Baller_ Share Posted May 22 (edited) @ColeGiacopuzzi Ah cool, I think you'll be quite happy with it! I've gotten several reports now that with the 14 Pro and 15 Pro, you actually can use the main rear camera (and possibly that it's now inverse and the selfie camera is the shaky one lol), so try both before deciding. Edited May 22 by Slalom.Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Mart Posted May 22 Author Baller Share Posted May 22 1 hour ago, ColeGiacopuzzi said: IMG_3311.mov 40.52 MB · 14 downloads @Mart Do you mean camera setup from the boat? I just started using and love the Ski-doc orbital and just use my iPhone. If that's what you mean I can share some video for sure. Very much worth it! My wakeye was worn out and was never this steady to begin with. Nice pass. I may be demanding but isnt it a bit shaky? 27 minutes ago, Slalom.Steve said: @Mart Easiest and excellent solution is get a Ski-Doc Orbit, use your phone with a holder like this, and record using the PylonCam Pro app. @ColeGiacopuzzi - Are you using PylonCam Pro? What model iPhone? I ask just cause you're getting more shake than you should. Unless it's a 14 Pro or 15 Pro, I'm guessing that's the rear camera? You'll get much better stability using the selfie camera. Android user here :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ColeGiacopuzzi Posted May 22 Baller Share Posted May 22 @Mart it was pretty dang good for being pretty windy, here is another example. IMG_1119.mov 1 Radar Skis Follow Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MichaelWiebe Posted May 23 Baller Share Posted May 23 Ski-Doc Orbit and GoPro Hero 9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Mart Posted May 23 Author Baller Share Posted May 23 18 hours ago, ColeGiacopuzzi said: @Mart it was pretty dang good for being pretty windy, here is another example. IMG_1119.mov 69.75 MB · 19 downloads ok less shaky now 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rayn Posted May 23 Baller Share Posted May 23 Anybody try insta360? Seems like you could mount to windshield and it would track you in software? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Mart Posted May 24 Author Baller Share Posted May 24 18 hours ago, rayn said: Anybody try insta360? Seems like you could mount to windshield and it would track you in software? Sound promising if it has good stabilization ummm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BlueSki Posted May 24 Baller Share Posted May 24 Can anyone comment on whether the Ski Doc smartphone mount is a tight fit? The Ski Doc site says it can accommodate a 3.15" max width phone, but with my case, I measure about 3.25"-3.3" (I guess I should have used my calipers). Any other suggestions if the Ski Doc option is too tight? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jsh809 Posted May 24 Baller Share Posted May 24 My iPhone 14 Pro Max with a thin leather case fits in the skidoc phone mount. If I had a thicker, otter box style case I don’t know if it would fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BlueSki Posted May 24 Baller Share Posted May 24 @Jsh809 Thanks. Mine is a pelican, similar to an otter box, and I think that it might have issues. I guess I'll just keep using an observer to record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jsh809 Posted May 25 Baller Share Posted May 25 +1 for the skidoc orbit with the phone mount. Also, @Slalom.Steve your app rocks! Super easy to set up and works perfectly. This is my wife’s warm up. Taken with the selfie cam, iPhone 14 Pro Max. output.mov 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Slalom.Steve Posted May 25 Baller_ Share Posted May 25 @Jsh809 - Thanks! Have you tried the Main Rear camera? For most phones, Selfie is better, but people with specifically the 14 Pro or 15 Pro have been reporting the Rear camera is actually really stable now (and maybe even more stable than the selfie camera). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jsh809 Posted May 25 Baller Share Posted May 25 @Slalom.Steve I’ll give it a try tomorrow morning! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ swbca Posted May 26 Baller_ Share Posted May 26 (edited) @Mart @ColeGiacopuzzi Nice Skiing . . . show us a pass with zoom 2.0 on iPhone 14 Pro main camera and Pylon Pro. You have answered the question for the best setup for pylon slalom videos. The GoPro options can't provide the realistic cinematic perspective your setup. Edited May 26 by swbca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ColeGiacopuzzi Posted May 26 Baller Share Posted May 26 @swbca I gotta take some so I’ll post some video tomorrow with 2.0 zoom 👌🏽 Radar Skis Follow Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller APB Posted May 27 Baller Share Posted May 27 On 5/24/2024 at 8:58 AM, BlueSki said: Can anyone comment on whether the Ski Doc smartphone mount is a tight fit? The Ski Doc site says it can accommodate a 3.15" max width phone, but with my case, I measure about 3.25"-3.3" (I guess I should have used my calipers). Any other suggestions if the Ski Doc option is too tight? Thanks. You can, you can order it with or without the camera mount. That way you can choose whatever tripod mounted cell phone holder you want. We use our ski doc orbit all the time…. it’s awesome. iPhone 15th, had a 12 pro previously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BlueSki Posted May 28 Baller Share Posted May 28 @APB thank you, I was also thinking of taking a file to the mount and fittting it to the phone, but to your point, there are other mounts available. I guess that I should do some digging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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