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m911gt · 01-21-2009, 11:03 PM

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/h...t=BackRoad.flv

KCALB SIRAY · 01-21-2009, 11:06 PM

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

m911gt · 01-21-2009, 11:08 PM

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 · 01-21-2009, 11:10 PM

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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 · 01-21-2009, 11:12 PM

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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 · 01-21-2009, 11:15 PM

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 · 01-21-2009, 11:16 PM

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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 · 01-21-2009, 11:17 PM

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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 · 01-21-2009, 11:17 PM

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

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

m911gt · 01-21-2009, 11:17 PM

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

sounds good, please keep me posted!

LtNoogie · 01-21-2009, 11:19 PM

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 · 01-21-2009, 11:19 PM

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

LtNoogie · 01-21-2009, 11:21 PM

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 · 01-21-2009, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Crandall

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 · 01-21-2009, 11:22 PM

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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 · 01-21-2009, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by KCALB SIRAY

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?

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Originally Posted by 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.

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 · 01-21-2009, 11:25 PM

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 · 01-21-2009, 11:26 PM

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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.

01-21-2009, 11:03 PM	#1
m911gt Carless in Chicago View User's Garage Drives: 08 Blk LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,479	Camera mount in action 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/h...t=BackRoad.flv Attached Images __________________ Wanted: Forced Induction Some say that he is the secret love child of Ferrari and Porsche, and others say that he would lap James May twice in a 1/4 mile drag race. All we know is that he is called The Stig.

01-21-2009, 11:06 PM	#2
KCALB SIRAY それを吸ってください View User's Garage Drives: black sand lb Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 8,894	One more radar lover gone....Nice vid Matt. __________________ http://lifesdailypimpslap.tumblr.com/#me My Build

01-21-2009, 11:08 PM	#3
m911gt Carless in Chicago View User's Garage Drives: 08 Blk LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,479	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! __________________ Wanted: Forced Induction Some say that he is the secret love child of Ferrari and Porsche, and others say that he would lap James May twice in a 1/4 mile drag race. All we know is that he is called The Stig.

01-21-2009, 11:15 PM	#6
KCALB SIRAY それを吸ってください View User's Garage Drives: black sand lb Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 8,894	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 __________________ http://lifesdailypimpslap.tumblr.com/#me My Build

01-21-2009, 11:17 PM	#9
Crandall H8R View User's Garage Drives: 08 White RS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: No Funswick Posts: 324	Nice mounting head ;) I rock Manfrotto gear as well. I'm actually looking at a couple different setups for external mounts atm myself. __________________ \|No\|one\|cares\|about\|your\|mods\|

01-21-2009, 11:19 PM	#11
LtNoogie View User's Garage Drives: '08 Bayou Blue LB AT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 2,517	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) __________________ aFe Intake \| Blitz Supercharger \| Megan Header \| TRD Exhaust \| NST Pulley Set TRD Shocks/Struts \| Tanabe NF210 Springs \| TRD Sway Bar \| Motegi TRAKLITE wheels \| Kuhmo Ecsta XS R1 Concepts slotted rotors \| Carbotech 1521 brake pads \| stainless steel brake lines \| Seibon vented carbon fiber hood

01-21-2009, 11:21 PM	#13
LtNoogie View User's Garage Drives: '08 Bayou Blue LB AT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 2,517	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. __________________ aFe Intake \| Blitz Supercharger \| Megan Header \| TRD Exhaust \| NST Pulley Set TRD Shocks/Struts \| Tanabe NF210 Springs \| TRD Sway Bar \| Motegi TRAKLITE wheels \| Kuhmo Ecsta XS R1 Concepts slotted rotors \| Carbotech 1521 brake pads \| stainless steel brake lines \| Seibon vented carbon fiber hood

01-21-2009, 11:25 PM	#17
KCALB SIRAY それを吸ってください View User's Garage Drives: black sand lb Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 8,894	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 __________________ http://lifesdailypimpslap.tumblr.com/#me My Build