Camera mount in action

[m911gt]

I recently built my own dual-headrest camera mount and LtNoogie was nice enough to help me improve the design by sending me a pivoting base for my camera. I'm only using a 7mp point and shoot camera now but I plan on building a sub-bracket off of the one I am using and mounting an actual camcorder in addition to the point and shoot...you will see why. :)

Here are a couple pictures of the mount and a video I made today using the new pivotal base. Thanks Lt!

Here is the video, please enjoy!

http://s259.photobucket.com/albums/hh286/m911gt/?action=view&current=BackRoad.flv

[KCALB SIRAY]

One more radar lover gone....Nice vid Matt.

[m911gt]

Thanks Mike! It's not the most exciting video, but I wanted to see if the camera mount was stable and it seemed to do a great job!

[KCALB SIRAY]

Thanks Mike! It's not the most exciting video, but I wanted to see if the camera mount was stable and it seemed to do a great job!

really I thought it would be too close to the front, but after seeing it work, I was wrong, nice deal

[m911gt]

really I thought it would be too close to the front, but after seeing it work, I was wrong, nice deal

yeah, it came out better than i anticipated...still, i want to modify it further to make it more convenient to have in or take out of the car.

[KCALB SIRAY]

I'm working on something as well, but using a tensioned curtain rod from floor to ceiling. Should work pretty good and a snap to take in and out in seconds

[m911gt]

I'm working on something as well, but using a tensioned curtain rod from floor to ceiling. Should work pretty good and a snap to take in and out in seconds

very interesting, when do you plan on having it close to completed?

[KCALB SIRAY]

very interesting, when do you plan on having it close to completed?

I have two birthdays this weekend with the kid so maybe next weekend hopefully

[Crandall]

Nice mounting head ;) I rock Manfrotto gear as well.

I'm actually looking at a couple different setups for external mounts atm myself.

[m911gt]

I have two birthdays this weekend with the kid so maybe next weekend hopefully

sounds good, please keep me posted!

[LtNoogie]

Very stable video! Much more stable than my mount which cantilevers off of one headrest. (I used the word cantilever because Matt's a mechanical engineer, I think)

[KCALB SIRAY]

basically two rods, vertical, about 6 inches apart, camera in between

[LtNoogie]

Next you need to figure out a way to remote control the camera. I find it very difficult to drive and reach at an awkward angle to start and stop the recording.

[m911gt]

Nice mounting head ;) I rock Manfrotto gear as well.

I'm actually looking at a couple different setups for external mounts atm myself.

sweet! I was thinking about getting a small security style camera and mount it into my lower grill.

[m911gt]

Very stable video! Much more stable than my mount which cantilevers off of one headrest. (I used the word cantilever because Matt's a mechanical engineer, I think)

yes sir, i used a fixed-fixed beam :) thanks to you, the video turned out nicely!

[m911gt]

basically two rods, vertical, about 6 inches apart, camera in between

and it mounts to your floor board on either side of the e-brake assembly?

Next you need to figure out a way to remote control the camera. I find it very difficult to drive and reach at an awkward angle to start and stop the recording.

definitely, that's another reason why i want a true camcorder; it'd be nice to have a rotating screen with external controls.

[KCALB SIRAY]

I'll have to snap some pictures of the rods so you can get an idea as to what I'm talking about. It uses tension just like a curtain ron from one end of the wall to the other. Never a fixed hard mount, but a secure mount due to the tension on both ends of the rods, floor to ceiling

[LtNoogie]

yes sir, i used a fixed-fixed beam

You are a mechanical engineering dork. Don't you know that systems engineers rule?

Come to think of it, that sounded pretty dorky too. Good thing the ladies don't look at these threads.:smile:

[KCALB SIRAY]

I'll refrain from my engineering pickup lines, lol

[m911gt]

You are a mechanical engineering dork. Don't you know that systems engineers rule?

Come to think of it, that sounded pretty dorky too. Good thing the ladies don't look at these threads.:smile:

uh oh, i sent them PM's too! lol, that's ok, real women love dorks too.

[m911gt]

I'll have to snap some pictures of the rods so you can get an idea as to what I'm talking about. It uses tension just like a curtain ron from one end of the wall to the other. Never a fixed hard mount, but a secure mount due to the tension on both ends of the rods, floor to ceiling

yeah i hear ya, two rods that probably telescope out to obtain tension on the floor and ceiling a fixed distance apart, just enough to fit a small horizontal base to set a camera on...and the camera would actually be "fixed" to the base.

[KCALB SIRAY]

yeah i hear ya, two rods that probably telescope out to obtain tension on the floor and ceiling a fixed distance apart, just enough to fit a small horizontal base to set a camera on...and the camera would actually be "fixed" to the base.

correct sir, you nailed it, I didn't want to get tech on ya and make it complicated:thumbsup:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Cool. I like it. How much was the bar and the paint?

[PETERPOOP]

cool vid. however i prefer youtube because you have the option of "view in high quality". anyways, nice snow. i want to play in it.

[m911gt]

Cool. I like it. How much was the bar and the paint?

Thanks Lazandro, all together the mount cost about $30, that includes the paint, primer, 36" of unistrut and some miscellaneous hardware. much better than the ~$100+shipping companies want for one online.

[m911gt]

cool vid. however i prefer youtube because you have the option of "view in high quality". anyways, nice snow. i want to play in it.

thank you, haha, youtube...yeah I'm an ubernoob when it comes to making/editing/uploading videos :redface:

[m911gt]

great vid matt, love the before last song. the one from gone in 60 seconds. btw you like to live dangerously with that ebrake action next to parked cars lol

thanks PK! and ssshhhh about the ebrake...don't tell the neighbors. really though, 7 years of driving cars in the snow and a guy gets used to pulling the ebrake...i'm sure you have!

[m911gt]

I'm proud of you for being a law abiding (bs) citizen! Even if you're a citizen of Canada ;)

[m911gt]

lol , i abide to laws that suit me lol. no but in all seriousness the only illegal thing i might be doing is pulling U turns whenever i need:redface:.

nice, U turns are legal in most states except Wisconsin :( So I ALWAYS wait until the appropriate time to turn around. ;)

[cm07yaris]

Nice vid man, let me know if you want me to put it on youtube with your other one!

[m911gt]

Nice vid man, let me know if you want me to put it on youtube with your other one!

Thanks bud! See what you're missing down here? lol

[Yaris Palme]

wow, man, great idea. i am gona to make the same.

[m911gt]

wow, man, great idea. i am gona to make the same.

thank you! good luck making one, pm me if you have any ideas or questions you want to bounce off me.

[SIPNGAS]

You are a mechanical engineering dork. Don't you know that systems engineers rule?

Come to think of it, that sounded pretty dorky too. Good thing the ladies don't look at these threads.:smile:

Some of us look at these threads! And some of us happen to like dorks. lol

Loved the new video, nice editing! My only complaint is that I LOVE the sound of that car and I can't hear it in this one!! :rolleyes:

[Rain]

I agree with Lisa... some of us do like dorks and I happen to <3 one. hahaha

[m911gt]

Loved the new video, nice editing! My only complaint is that I LOVE the sound of that car and I can't hear it in this one!! :rolleyes:

Thank you Lisa! To your complaint, my answer is simple: always leave them wanting more :biggrin:

[SIPNGAS]

Thank you Lisa! To your complaint, my answer is simple: always leave them wanting more :biggrin:

You are on a roll tonight, Dork! :bellyroll:

[staypuft]

nice mirror, where can i get one of those? lol too bad i cant do that in my car with the camera

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Thanks Lazandro, all together the mount cost about $30, that includes the paint, primer, 36" of unistrut and some miscellaneous hardware. much better than the ~$100+shipping companies want for one online.

Helluvalot better!

[eTiMaGo]

cool stuff, now get off that boring road and onto a racetrack :biggrin:

[m911gt]

Helluvalot better!

definitely

cool stuff, now get off that boring road and onto a racetrack :biggrin:

thanks Thomas...once the weather clears up, i'll have much more exciting videos :biggrin:

[TheRealEnth]

Where did u get that megamix in the beginning? can i have =D?

[kuyachris84]

omg matt thats tight! LOL

[m911gt]

Where did u get that megamix in the beginning? can i have =D?

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omg matt thats tight! LOL

Thanks Chris!