Onboard Cameras

[midnight]

its even easier if you have a removeable headrest. simply drill 2 holes in the square pipe, and put the headrest legs through it.

Edited July 12, 2006 by midnight

[Craved]

that is an option, though most seats i have ever seen that recline have play in them, and would end up shaking the camera

[Primordial]

You read my mind! I was thinking EXACTLY the same thing when I saw that..

I've got sparco's in my car and they would still wobble enough to make it really annoying to watch on video...

I might give it a go though... It's only $15 worth of aluminium and bolts. It may just work?

[Craved]

think of a way to cover the area effectively from welding splatter and i will weld up a couple for the shit bars in the back...

then can make up an adapter that attaches to that bar that can slide accross the m moujnt the camear where ever you want..

[midnight]

it doesnt wobble as much as u think, try it out..

[Primordial]

ok guys ive got half of my camera mounting system sorted. I've decided to stick with the bar across the "Holy cow" handles in the back seat.

I'm getting one fabricated out of 1in chome moly tube. For people who arent familiar with it, it's REALLY strong and rigid (good for stopping camera wobble), very light and fairly cheap.

As for mounting the camera to the bar, I've go some of these camera mounting gizmo's from http://www.gpsoz.com.au/ram.htm. They're a ball/mount type system that is adjustable through just about any direction you can think of and they are completely rigid when tightened up.. Like rigid to the point that I almost broke the camera before I could even move the joint when it's tightened up, and the joint still didnt move at all! They are seriously strong.. All up the bits cost me $60, but retail is $77 for what's pictured below. You can get them for heaps cheaper if you order from the US too..

The good thing about these is the amount of range of movement you can get. You can have it sitting further back looking forward at the road, or have the camera just peering over your shoulder so it can see the dash too.. Thats the only reason I went away from the static bar idea. no adjustment for the camera angles!

Pics..

Dissembled components:

Assembled components:

Attached to camera:

Range of movement:

Attach to your bar like this:

I'll post up some pics once I've gotten the chrome moly bar made up that you can mount the bracket to..

I expect the bar to cost about $100 to get fabricated, so total outlay for the camera mount will be about $160..

[Sinful]

We use to mount are in the middle of the parcel shelf and worked really well and made up our own bracket out of metal got wicked footage or cruises and doesnt seem to mind the bumps and bolt it on were the child restraint bolts are or make a new hole I can bring our design to the photo shoot primordial if you want to see

(I reckon I could find it we havent used it in awhile)

[Primordial]

Great! Yeah I would love to see it Jess. The more ideas the better. Ill be at the photo shoot!

I was only worried with the fact that I've got chunky sparco seats that might block the view a bit. But i guess you would have the same thing with the GTR seats, so if you think it's the way to go it sounds like a good idea! I'll flag you down at the shoot

[Sinful]

Great! Yeah I would love to see it Jess. The more ideas the better. Ill be at the photo shoot!

I was only worried with the fact that I've got chunky sparco seats that might block the view a bit. But i guess you would have the same thing with the GTR seats, so if you think it's the way to go it sounds like a good idea! I'll flag you down at the shoot

Yep not a problem its nothing flash just a bit of metal really with some holes in it but works well I will go and try to find it now for you

We always had a pretty good view out of the lense but its all about fine tuning

[Trust33]

The idea for the slivias is good.because the seats allow them to be mounted like that..

I found that you see to much of the dash at seat height,hence why mine is closer to the roof.Remove the rear veiw mirror if it is that high,cause it is virtually right in the centre of the picture.The seat really needs to be anchored to somthing,to stop shakeing occuring in the pic,whilst driving.

Another thing that could be done to my camera mount is slide for side adjustability..

headrest.bmp

[Rob_32_VSPEC]

Photo of my previous effort below. The trouble I found when seeking the best mounting location was ensuring I was capturing clear full vision over the shoulder (which dictated locating the camera high and rear....maybe why others have gone to the parcel shelf) I found the monopod was great for allowing me to not only easily adjust the camera height but also the camera pointed angle. I'd propose maybe some sort of combination of ideas with the headrest mount and a monopod?? The monopod could also extend to the floor to minimise any seat vibration or flex. Anyway .....just another idea.

[evil_weevil]

Jon - looks awesome matey!

Jess - I remember you talking about that set up at Mt colah for the meet. Need to see it !!

Craig - How did your footage go with that set up for the skid pan day?Craved was saying there could have been some movement, any?

I use a suction type mounted to the rear window - although my camera is mega old and big its on a 30degree angle

[satanic]

Dudes... for the amount of money you are all spending to get this done, a Manfrotto could be purchased!!!

[N1GTR]

Dudes... for the amount of money you are all spending to get this done, a Manfrotto could be purchased!!!

They're $180 right?

The best setup ive seen in this thread so far costs way less than $80

[Sinful]

Jon - looks awesome matey!

Jess - I remember you talking about that set up at Mt colah for the meet. Need to see it !!

Craig - How did your footage go with that set up for the skid pan day?Craved was saying there could have been some movement, any?

I use a suction type mounted to the rear window - although my camera is mega old and big its on a 30degree angle

Yeah but it doesnt work in the GTR only other cars but will bring it along getting it back this weekend