Thinking more about the Contour camera, I really do like how simple it is to operate and the price was excellent. However, any changes to the recording settings such as volume or picture resolution must be done through computer software; not something that can easily be changed on the fly. And as mentioned previously, the .mov file output is not my favorite.
To get the most out of the camera, I decided to fabricate a mount using some scrap aluminum. I wanted the mount to be behind the driver and high enough to easily see the course. Some 1/8" x 1" angle was modified to mount to the passenger side hardtop bolt location which is standard on all NA and NB Miatas. It stands about 19" tall and gives a good view.
I was worried that it may vibrate or sway with all the weight up high, but a quick video test drive around the neighborhood delivers good results. Sound is not great, but at least it does not pick up a lot of wind noise. There is no remote on/off switch so I will have to deal with that too.
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