GoPro track-day settings
Resolution, frame rate, field of view, stabilisation and exposure trade-offs.
Open guide03 / Setup & recording
Reliable sessions start before the car moves.
Choose settings and mounting positions deliberately, acquire GPS before recording, manage heat and power, and confirm the files before relying on them at the circuit.
Camera configuration
There is no universal best setting. Frame rate, resolution, stabilisation and exposure each trade image quality against heat, storage and post-session usefulness.
Mount a GoPro safely
Position, rigidity, visibility and vibration considerations.
Open guideCompare mounting positions
Windshield, dashboard, roll cage and other practical options.
Open guideGPS, power and storage
A correct camera angle is not enough. Poor satellite lock, overheating, electrical noise or an unsuitable memory card can compromise the entire session.
GPS troubleshooting
Acquire and verify a reliable fix before the session.
Open guideGoPro endurance
External power, temperature and long-session reliability.
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Plan capacity around resolution, bitrate and session length.
Open guidePhone mounting, heat and power
Keep the phone stable, visible and thermally manageable.
Open guideSmartphone track-day setup
A practical phone-only recording arrangement.
Open guideRecord video and telemetry
Plan the sources, files and synchronisation before recording.
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