A while back friend of mine has loaned me his Canon XL1 camera as collateral for a little loan I gave him. In the interim time, I bought my S2k.

So I'm looking at the camera mount on Ricks2k and thinking to myself, "Can that handle a 6.5 lb camera?" (See here for specs: http://www.canondv.com/xl1s/s.html )

Mind you, I will be doing some spirited driving down very curvy backroads. I keep having images flash in my head of a very expensive (and amazing camera) tumbing off the back of my S and smashing to bits, not to mention any damage that'd occur to my car in the process

If the camera mount on Rick's website is too flimsy for this camera-- and I really think the secret compartment's plastic is too weak to handle this much weight being thrown around-- does anybody else know of a good mount that I can attach in my car? It doesn't need to be in the same place as the Ricks' mount (altho that location is ideal). I just need to be able to look at the mount and any securing devices and say, "Yup, that camera ain't goin anywhere."

Do you guys who race your S ever use a camera that's this heavy, and if so, how do you secure it?

The camera does have a standard quick-release for tripods.

Your input is most appreciated!

 

tt

 

I use a mount of my own design that screws down where the wind deflector goes. The mount itself weighs at least 6 pounds, plus the weight of the camera, and I have never had a problem. My videos are rock steady and I have never had it come loose during spirited driving. PM me if you want more info or you want to see any any of the videos.

 

I created the Bracket in question and it was not designed for a camera of these Dimensions:
8 3/4 x 8 7/16 x 16 5/16 in.
(223mm x 214mm x 415mm) By today's standards that is a very large camera
The bracket comes with a head that can handle the weight but I believe with a camera of that size the only thing that might give out would be the 1/4-20 mount on the camera itself, I have not had one issue with the bracket failing or a compartment lid being removed from force - I am sure many users would stand behind me on this one, To date I have not had one complaint or issued one refund.

I understand your concern but have you ever held a bracket in your hand? It is a very solid piece of equipment and I am confident that the bracket itself can handle your camera but again, I believe it is not a good idea to use that camera because of the mass the camera has. You will have to forgive me but I feel a need to defend this bracket, It is by far the best bracket available for our cars and after reading the title to your thread I thought you had a failure and to this date I have not had one issue with it!
I will be more than happy to answer any questions.

Nick

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by nzaizar
[B]I created the Bracket in question and it was not designed for a camera of these Dimensions:
8 3/4 x 8 7/16 x 16 5/16 in.
(223mm x 214mm x 415mm) By today's standards that is a very large camera
The bracket comes with a head that can handle the weight but I believe with a camera of that size the only thing that might give out would be the 1/4-20 mount on the camera itself, I have not had one issue with the bracket failing or a compartment lid being removed from force - I am sure many users would stand behind me on this one, To date I have not had one complaint or issued one refund.

 

Make sure before you order the camera mount that they have it in stock and will tell you the right time frame for when you will ever get it..

- Andrew