Phatboy Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Hi, does anyone have a decent non-rollcage mounting system in their car to take clips when cruising orracing on tracks? I am looking at getting one for the cruises, but not sure what is good. I found a cheap and nasty made in china one on ebay that looks like it will do the job http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Suction-Mount-Tripo...A1%7C240%3A1318 Anyone have something similar? I am kinda worried that the continuous suction and violent G-forces will damage my dashboard. Cheers. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/260272-in-car-videocamera-mounts/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuppas Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 helmet cam ftw! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/260272-in-car-videocamera-mounts/#findComment-4467745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
typevu Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Build one that mounts onto the passenger seat clamping onto the metal rods between the headrest and the seat and sticks out in the middle between the driver and passenger where you mount the camera there. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/260272-in-car-videocamera-mounts/#findComment-4467876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaTBoY Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Search for a GO Pro camera. they're only about $200 and do a good enough job. comes with a special mount that you can adjust. i used one on the weekend and it was easy. you can stick it anywhere........ Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/260272-in-car-videocamera-mounts/#findComment-4468562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTR-N1 Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Powerplay Imports sells one made by "HERO" But I've got a simple set-up where my Sony Handicam is supported from 3 angles... i) Suction cup with mobile phone holder from windscreen pointing down ii) Suction cup from passenger window attached to a stem that reaches out horizontally and screws into the base of the Cam iii) Tripod sitting on the passenger's seat supporting the horizontal bar and the Cam (from the bottom) Cute damping effect because of the seat springs! ...just called resourcefulness The HERO would be better because you can set it up near your splitter and the vid would include the dramatic effect of speed as the tarmac passes under. Perhaps in 'Photography' someone can take advantage of sound with such a set-up Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/260272-in-car-videocamera-mounts/#findComment-4470266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NISMO Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I've got the GoPro Hero which I'm thinking of selling as might be upgrading. It's the complete kit including camera and all mounts. There's a suction style mount as well as several stick on mounts which none have been used. Have only used it twice. Both times only with the suction mount. Let me know if you're interested. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/260272-in-car-videocamera-mounts/#findComment-4471117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scathing Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 (edited) I used to own a Manfrotto 241v. Manfrotto is one of the most famous camera mount producers, and the 241v was a nice piece of kit. My issues is that suction cups don't sit on curved glass very well, which ruled out my side mirrors. I eventually went and got a set of Oregon Scientific ATC2K cameras, which I race tape on to the exterior or use their straps etc for the interior. Video quality, I've been told, is better than the GoPro's. Video (with links to others) can be found . Edited March 15, 2009 by scathing Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/260272-in-car-videocamera-mounts/#findComment-4479552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTR-N1 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I used to own a Manfrotto 241v. Manfrotto is one of the most famous camera mount producers, and the 241v was a nice piece of kit.My issues is that suction cups don't sit on curved glass very well, which ruled out my side mirrors. I eventually went and got a set of Oregon Scientific ATC2K cameras, which I race tape on to the exterior or use their straps etc for the interior. Video quality, I've been told, is better than the GoPro's. Video (with links to others) can be found . How do you find sound quality Alan? And where's the best pos'n to optimise the sound quality? Is vid dynamics best for impact if the cam is placed low to the front splitter? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/260272-in-car-videocamera-mounts/#findComment-4484135 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangles Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Ive got a unit called StickyPod mounts cameras, recorders etc, suction cups or screw frame used it on my motorbike rides a number of times would be fine mounted on the roof/bonnet or inside of course Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/260272-in-car-videocamera-mounts/#findComment-4485111 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scathing Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 How do you find sound quality Alan? Shit. All I get is wind noise. That's why I uploaded those videos sans sound. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/260272-in-car-videocamera-mounts/#findComment-4485797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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