Video Camera Mount
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The first thing that crossed my mind was a security camera setup. Have it triggered by motion sensors which would trigger a recording system. Completely feasible just nobody bothers to do it.
On a less paranoid note, a neat setup would be to mount 2 cameras in place of the rear view mirrors with LCD screens inside to take their place. Thus lowering the drag coefficient.
sorry to digress, just thinking out loud...
On a less paranoid note, a neat setup would be to mount 2 cameras in place of the rear view mirrors with LCD screens inside to take their place. Thus lowering the drag coefficient.
sorry to digress, just thinking out loud...
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From: MP Tuning, Atlanta
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I ended up making my own mount. If I can do it anyone can! Total cost, around $20. I use it at Auto-X so it works with shake-n-bake.
I took a length of angle-bracket aluminum (3" x 3" x 4' 90-degree 'shelf' from Home Depot for about $6) and hacked it into the right length to take the place of my windscreen. I measured the screw-to-screw distance of the windscreen and drilled two holes in the braket. I mounted a simple three-way tripod head (Bogen, I recall, from a local camera shop for about $12) with a 3/8" screw (fitted at Home Depot) and some washers.
I added some foam tape to the bottom of the bracket (like used to seal doors) to protect my plastic mount location and grip a bit better.
The only thing I don't like is the windscreen mounts are on a weak plastic cover (the secret compartment) and it just feels flimsy. But it works. I've used a Sony TRV-17 with anti-shake system on and the image is perfect.
I took a length of angle-bracket aluminum (3" x 3" x 4' 90-degree 'shelf' from Home Depot for about $6) and hacked it into the right length to take the place of my windscreen. I measured the screw-to-screw distance of the windscreen and drilled two holes in the braket. I mounted a simple three-way tripod head (Bogen, I recall, from a local camera shop for about $12) with a 3/8" screw (fitted at Home Depot) and some washers.
I added some foam tape to the bottom of the bracket (like used to seal doors) to protect my plastic mount location and grip a bit better.
The only thing I don't like is the windscreen mounts are on a weak plastic cover (the secret compartment) and it just feels flimsy. But it works. I've used a Sony TRV-17 with anti-shake system on and the image is perfect.
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From: Erock is da shizzle
This is mine, I havd one of my metal customers make it for me then Powder coat it.
It mounts under the wind deflector..Which remains, and works excellent. and it was dirt cheap.
It mounts under the wind deflector..Which remains, and works excellent. and it was dirt cheap.
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From: Sydney
And here's mine:
It uses the holes for the windscreen and has some extra washers so some of the strain is taken by the thicker part of the lid. It also has anti-vibration foam and some heavy mounting tape holding it to the lid.
Worked great with the Sony TR75, Sony PC9, and a JVC model.
Some vids are here.
It uses the holes for the windscreen and has some extra washers so some of the strain is taken by the thicker part of the lid. It also has anti-vibration foam and some heavy mounting tape holding it to the lid.
Worked great with the Sony TR75, Sony PC9, and a JVC model.
Some vids are here.
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