What to use to mount camera?

MarkR171 · 07-09-2007

What do you guys use to mount the camera for in car videos?

**etyu** · 07-09-2007

Tslick (Tom) has the most practical mount I've seen. Here's the link: http://www.slkworld.com/general-disc...der-mount.html

**alroumi** · 07-09-2007

you can try to creat a bracket which could connect or support your camera between the two roll bars. I hope that helps.

V8SLK · 07-09-2007

Tslick's is perfect in the 170. as we know, the 171 has a POS cup holder and i don't think Tom's method would work well. i believe that Brian (easty) was using a suction cup mount on his fender.

VitaminT · 07-09-2007

Wow that was awsome. I was going to suggest using a stickypod hung from the back window, but then thought about the fact that the vid would be upsidedown.

You might be able to use that home made solution provided with a bungy cord to hold it into the cup holder good.

**DesignoSLK** · 08-01-2007

I've used a couple variations of Tom's (Tslick) mount, and it works great! But I have a heavier camera now and it bounces around a little too much.

I just ordered Panavise's suction-cup mount. The reviews were pretty impressive and the price was well within reach. Even if it doesn't work as advertised, it was only $16+s/h.

Amazon.com: Panavise 809 CCTV Camera Window Mount: Camera & Photo

My research found a couple of places that sell it in store fronts there in the States.

**Cold Shot** · 08-01-2007

Check out this site Mark:
http://www.stickypod.com/suction_cup_camera_mount.html

I just ordered the Sticky Cam Pro Pack - which can mount on the dash, the back deck or anywhere else smooth. I'll report back in a week or so how well it works.

**Woolly** · 08-01-2007

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Originally Posted by MarkR171

What do you guys use to mount the camera for in car videos?

Check out http://www.slkworld.com/slk-videos/3...e-ciggies.html

The vacuum mount will work anywhere that you have smooth, flattish, shiny paintwork.

Tslick · 08-01-2007

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Originally Posted by DesignoSLK

....But I have a heavier camera now and it bounces around a little too much.
.....

By the way Kevin, I probably forgot to tell you that I fold a piece of corrugated fiberboard and shove it into the opening under the cup holder. It stops the camera from bouncing and it acts as a damper.

Crude but good enough for me.

rb136 · 08-02-2007

After not being able to find a suitable commercial mount, I built this one out of plywood, a 1.5" dowel, and 2mm black construction foam. It works great. I push the seat all the way down and forward and tilt the back enough to slip the mount into place. I then tilt the seat back to pin into position.

**dsb** · 08-02-2007

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Originally Posted by rb136

After not being able to find a suitable commercial mount, I built this one out of plywood, a 1.5" dowel, and 2mm black construction foam. It works great. I push the seat all the way down and forward and tilt the back enough to slip the mount into place. I then tilt the seat back to pin into position.

I assume you have drilled a hole thru the bottom and screw into the camera? How is the angle? Is this the same image we've seen in your track video?

rb136 · 08-02-2007

Yep, the platform sticking out over the headrest has a hole for the attachment bolt. I would have shown it with the camera on it but I used it to take the pic. This is the mount I've used to take all the vids I've posted.

**dsb** · 08-03-2007

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Originally Posted by rb136

Yep, the platform sticking out over the headrest has a hole for the attachment bolt. I would have shown it with the camera on it but I used it to take the pic. This is the mount I've used to take all the vids I've posted.

Very nice work. I have a Bogen window mount $100 that I use. I attach it to the front windshield. I might give your design a try.

**DesignoSLK** · 08-05-2007

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Originally Posted by Tslick

By the way Kevin, I probably forgot to tell you that I fold a piece of corrugated fiberboard and shove it into the opening under the cup holder. It stops the camera from bouncing and it acts as a damper.

Crude but good enough for me.

It's a little scary we think the same Tom . . . I didn't mention it either, but I too have a folded piece of cardboard that I shove in the same place. . .

Quote:

Originally Posted by rb136

After not being able to find a suitable commercial mount, I built this one out of plywood, a 1.5" dowel, and 2mm black construction foam. It works great. I push the seat all the way down and forward and tilt the back enough to slip the mount into place. I then tilt the seat back to pin into position.

Excellent design rb!

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Cold Shot Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Vehicle: 2007 SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 ML 350 Posts: 615 Country: Thanks: 83 Thanked 67 Times in 33 Posts	Check out this site Mark: http://www.stickypod.com/suction_cup_camera_mount.html I just ordered the Sticky Cam Pro Pack - which can mount on the dash, the back deck or anywhere else smooth. I'll report back in a week or so how well it works. __________________ "Like a Cold Shot, baby" - Stevie Ray Vaughan To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2007 Black/Black SLK55 AMG (Green Filters, SmartTop V1, Eurolight Clear Side Markers, R170 Modded Antenna) 2007 Pewter/Black ML350 19xx White/Blonde Wife (Lmtd Edition Model) Last edited by Cold Shot; 08-01-2007 at 04:46 PM. Reason: Added purchase info.

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V8SLK Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Home of the brave Vehicle: 05 SLK55 AMG Posts: 1,071 Country: Thanks: 40 Thanked 48 Times in 26 Posts	Tslick's is perfect in the 170. as we know, the 171 has a POS cup holder and i don't think Tom's method would work well. i believe that Brian (easty) was using a suction cup mount on his fender.

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VitaminT Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alabama Vehicle: 2005 SLK55 Posts: 361 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wow that was awsome. I was going to suggest using a stickypod hung from the back window, but then thought about the fact that the vid would be upsidedown. You might be able to use that home made solution provided with a bungy cord to hold it into the cup holder good.

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rb136 SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Baytown, Texas Vehicle: SLK55 Other Toys: 05 G55 AMG Posts: 77 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 30 Times in 6 Posts	Yep, the platform sticking out over the headrest has a hole for the attachment bolt. I would have shown it with the camera on it but I used it to take the pic. This is the mount I've used to take all the vids I've posted.

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