where to mount a video camera?
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where to mount a video camera?
I'm going to be picking up a video camera soon (MiniDV or Digtal8, not sure yet) primarily for recording my auto adventures. I've seen a lot of discussion in prior threads and by searching through the forums, but found no good answers (maybe I'm no good at searching ).
I know I can pick up a Slik (or similar) tripod head, but I ultimately need something to attach that to. I don't have a roll cage, so that is out. I'd rather not use sticky tape or velcro for a dash mount.
Any good ideas?
Thanks!
I know I can pick up a Slik (or similar) tripod head, but I ultimately need something to attach that to. I don't have a roll cage, so that is out. I'd rather not use sticky tape or velcro for a dash mount.
Any good ideas?
Thanks!
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I've been looking for a similar set-up for fun-runs. I definitely can't drive and take pics and with a cab and no roll bar I was at a loss. I did a search on Yahoo and found www.stickypod.com. It looks like it would do the job, a bit large and ugly but fairly inexpensive. I've always wanted to get a shot forward and backward with the roadwheels in the shot, see how the suspensions doing! I'm a little afraid of what kind of damage it would do if it came loose though. All the other stuff I found was Hollywood-type with no prices and if you have to ask........ I like your set-up Bill, I'm going to have to scope out that possibility tomorrow.
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Originally posted by Bill S.
Camera mounted on B-Pillar...
Camera mounted on B-Pillar...
I've considered the sticky/suction mounts, but I'd have to use one on the interior (sometimes my get-togethers invovle high speeds). Don't think the sticky mount would pass tech for track day though.
Bill, has your bracket been good enough for track day?
Thanks all for the ideas.
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Dude, buy a Brey Krause Harness guide bar and mount a proper video camera mount on that. No offense, but I like to live too much to put that homemade mount next to my melon and then go drving 140 mph. I mean, what type of bolt is holding that camera anyway? Looks as spindley as some of my Saturday night competition at the dirt bull rings around here.
And as for having that sharp metal inches from my jugular, even ol' DTR cant come up with a witty comment on the Darwin Award possibilities.
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And as for having that sharp metal inches from my jugular, even ol' DTR cant come up with a witty comment on the Darwin Award possibilities.
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DTR,
You took the words right out of my mouth. My guess is a tank of 100 octane go-go juice would cost more than a real camera mount. I guess we have seen it all now....
You took the words right out of my mouth. My guess is a tank of 100 octane go-go juice would cost more than a real camera mount. I guess we have seen it all now....
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Good point. In a serious accident, I would be better-off having a 9.44 lb metal girder (i.e., harness) behind me (not including my fire extinguisher and camera equipment) than a 13.4 ounce camera mounted to the same B-Pillar screw used by my harness.
I'd modify the concept shown in the photo by having the camera body touch the L-bracket (i.e., no long screw) and mounting it at the passenger side with no passenger. I'd then cover the bracket in rubber.
If anyone comes up with an improvement using this simple concept, let me know. I'll buy it.
I'd modify the concept shown in the photo by having the camera body touch the L-bracket (i.e., no long screw) and mounting it at the passenger side with no passenger. I'd then cover the bracket in rubber.
If anyone comes up with an improvement using this simple concept, let me know. I'll buy it.
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Originally posted by Greg Fishman
DTR,
You took the words right out of my mouth. My guess is a tank of 100 octane go-go juice would cost more than a real camera mount. I guess we have seen it all now....
DTR,
You took the words right out of my mouth. My guess is a tank of 100 octane go-go juice would cost more than a real camera mount. I guess we have seen it all now....
In Europe standard gasoline is 98 octane, and economic is 95, but certainly really more expensive in Europe, price is about 0.95 € to 1€ per liter
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Originally posted by Bill S.
Good point. In a serious accident, I would be better-off having a 9.44 lb metal girder (i.e., harness) behind me (not including my fire extinguisher and camera equipment) than a 13.4 ounce camera mounted to the same B-Pillar screw used by my harness.
Good point. In a serious accident, I would be better-off having a 9.44 lb metal girder (i.e., harness) behind me (not including my fire extinguisher and camera equipment) than a 13.4 ounce camera mounted to the same B-Pillar screw used by my harness.
Originally posted by Bill S.
I'd modify the concept shown in the photo by having the camera body touch the L-bracket (i.e., no long screw) and mounting it at the passenger side with no passenger. I'd then cover the bracket in rubber.
I'd modify the concept shown in the photo by having the camera body touch the L-bracket (i.e., no long screw) and mounting it at the passenger side with no passenger. I'd then cover the bracket in rubber.
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doofus question: what is a harness guide bar for?
My english is not good so i am missing the point somewhat.
On the krause homepage there are pics of them.
Are they usefull to add rigidity to the chassis like a roll-bar would do?
If not is there something like a part of a roll-bar, i.e. not so much tubing?
I already attached a strut tower brace and the car feels much better when cornering in an extreme way. I would like to improve this feeling.
My english is not good so i am missing the point somewhat.
On the krause homepage there are pics of them.
Are they usefull to add rigidity to the chassis like a roll-bar would do?
If not is there something like a part of a roll-bar, i.e. not so much tubing?
I already attached a strut tower brace and the car feels much better when cornering in an extreme way. I would like to improve this feeling.
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Originally posted by Stummel
doofus question: what is a harness guide bar for?
doofus question: what is a harness guide bar for?
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http://www.bkauto.com/porsche/harnessguide.php
I believe some PCA regions allow the BK bar as the mounting point too, at least for some events (probably not for club racing.)
I believe some PCA regions allow the BK bar as the mounting point too, at least for some events (probably not for club racing.)