Onboard camera

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The term onboard camera usually refers to that of a camera placed upon an object, for instance a car or an aircraft.

In motor racing, onboard cameras are usually used to give a better perspective from the driver's point of view, whilst in films, these cameras are designed to increase the intensity and action of a specific scene. Onboard cameras were used widely during both The Fast and the Furious and 2 Fast 2 Furious, to convey this message.

The first time an onboard camera was used in a Formula One race was at the 1985 German Grand Prix, where one was attached to François Hesnault's Renault. Previously, cameras had only been mounted to F1 cars during testing, but since then, more and more cameras have been fitted. Since 1998, all Formula One cars have been fitted with at least two onboard cameras (usually more) and they form an integral part of the television coverage.