On-ride camera

An unusual camera configuration can be found on the hydraulically launched roller coasters Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point and Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure.

Hydra the Revenge is, along with Mine Blower at Fun Spot America Kissimme, one of the few roller coasters to take a picture while the rider is upside down.

Using the alternate system, videos are recorded by cameras mounted inside the ride vehicles, usually on the back of the seat in front of the subject.

Some coasters that use this system are Thunderhawk at Michigan's Adventure, Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios Florida, Bluefire: Megacoaster at Europa-park, and Verbolten at Busch Gardens Williamsburg.

FireWhip at Beto Carrero World utilizes this style; a method also previously used by Saw: The Ride and The Swarm at Thorpe Park which no longer offer the service, with the camera mounted to the seat backs.