Video Camera mounts

[CL65 Captain]

What are you using to mount your video camera?

I am looking for a non-permanent mounting solution.

Here is what I have tried so far.

1. Suction cup on the rear window. Tends to bounce over bumps
2. Bracket bolted on to the center speaker cover. Also bounces because even though it was stiff the center bulhead cover would flex just a bit longitudinally on bumps.

It seems to me that a harness bar is the best option. However, at $750 that's an expensive camera mount unless you are going to run harness belts (I wear a 5 pt at work so I don't want to in my car).

I was thinking a metal loop that goes from L seat and R seat inside mounting points (think upside down U). I wonder if this might run into problems with bumps causing this mount to sway back and forth in the longitudinal plane though even if it was stiff and solid. I guess I will have to try to find out.

I guess I can take the rear bulkhead cover off and mount it to the firewall -
found this old video post... http://www.jayspec7.com/videos/limerock110604a.mov
This seems to give good results but a PITA to remove and reinstall for track days.

 

[docjohn]

I use an ioport mount on my harness bar but there are plenty of guys using the higher end suction devices,just do a search there have been recent discussions.

 

[Acura NsX Pilot]

It depends on how much you want to spend. I found that filmtools.com has the best mounting solutions but some of there set ups get pretty expensive so for me a cheaper solution and a few parts of the video being shaky I will compromise.

This is a good thread where I chimed in on and had some comments and suggestions.

http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22157&highlight=cam+mounts

Link to site
http://www.filmtools.com/carmounts.html

This is one of there more serious set ups while not going over board

http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/cinemasupplies_2027_434486742

$378

This is new and looks promising and I am thinking about ordering it but switching the 4.5" vacuumm cup for a 6". I have used the mount that I will show you next with the 6" cup and its solid as a rock but limited in its mounting possibilities. I want to get this one because I prefer the front view as opposed to the rear seat view which shows the cabin.

http://www.filmtools.com/filmtools-in-car-windshield-camera-mount.html

$84.95 with standard cup + $10 with 6" cup

This is what I like to use but like I said you can only mount this on the back inside window of the nsx but its solid as a rock

http://www.filmtools.com/gripper-3025-suction-cup-camera-mount.html

$89.95

Here is a shot of my custom mount that I built ..... its great but I wanted something that would pan left n right as well so I am working on something new.

 

[demigod]

It depends on how much you want to spend. I found that filmtools.com has the best mounting solutions but some of there set ups get pretty expensive so for me a cheaper solution and a few parts of the video being shaky I will compromise.

This is a good thread where I chimed in on and had some comments and suggestions.

http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22157&highlight=cam+mounts

Link to site
http://www.filmtools.com/carmounts.html

This is one of there more serious set ups while not going over board

http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/cinemasupplies_2027_434486742

$378

This is new and looks promising and I am thinking about ordering it but switching the 4.5" vacuumm cup for a 6". I have used the mount that I will show you next with the 6" cup and its solid as a rock but limited in its mounting possibilities. I want to get this one because I prefer the front view as opposed to the rear seat view which shows the cabin.

http://www.filmtools.com/filmtools-in-car-windshield-camera-mount.html

$84.95 with standard cup + $10 with 6" cup

This is what I like to use but like I said you can only mount this on the back inside window of the nsx but its solid as a rock

http://www.filmtools.com/gripper-3025-suction-cup-camera-mount.html

$89.95

Here is a shot of my custom mount that I built ..... its great but I wanted something that would pan left n right as well so I am working on something new.

Nice mounts.. Do you know how they hold up when they're mounted outside of the car at high speeds?

 

[ChopsJazz]

I use this one from Dali.

 

[baynsac]

I use this one from Dali.

Where do you mount it? Looks nice though..

 

[demigod]

Where do you mount it? Looks nice though..

That one mounts to a harness bar.

 

[ChopsJazz]

Where do you mount it? Looks nice though..

As mentioned, it mounts to my harness bar behind and between the seats.

 

[MAJOR STONER]

chasecam.com
http://chasecam.com/catalog/10/camera_mounts

 

[baynsac]

That one mounts to a harness bar.

As mentioned, it mounts to my harness bar behind and between the seats.

Where do I buy the harness bar? Does Dali carry those as well? I want a harnesss bar that does stand out too much.

 

[Acura NsX Pilot]

Nice mounts.. Do you know how they hold up when they're mounted outside of the car at high speeds?

The 6" vacuum mount is rock solid on any non porus clean smooth surface. We had one mounted on a Gallardo at over 120 MPH and there were no problems. These vacuum cups are the industrial standard in many trades as well as in film production work. They are also great for pulling out dents ! :biggrin:

 

[CL65 Captain]

Where did you get this mount (the one on the left)? Cost? That looks like it would work pretty well on the rear glass. I have one of those video cameras that is vertical so the lens is 3-4" higher than the mount so I need to drop it down lower than the rear glass - ie that looks like it would work.

 

[Acura NsX Pilot]

Where did you get this mount (the one on the left)? Cost? That looks like it would work pretty well on the rear glass. I have one of those video cameras that is vertical so the lens is 3-4" higher than the mount so I need to drop it down lower than the rear glass - ie that looks like it would work.

That is a the Hama mount which I customized by switching the supplied suction cup with a vacuum suction cup. The stock version used to always loose its grip and fall off the glass.

This mount works on front windshield glass or rear and allows partial panning to the sides about ten degrees left n right. My only complaint is that the platform sometimes sags down from the weight of the cam because the tightening adjustment is not so great.

http://www.ioportracing.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=CMHama&Category_Code=CM

You can get the vacuum suction cups at Film Tools

 

[ChopsJazz]

Where do I buy the harness bar? Does Dali carry those as well? I want a harnesss bar that does stand out too much.

Here's mine:

But I honestly can't remember where I got it. :redface:

 

[baynsac]

Here's mine:

But I honestly can't remember where I got it. :redface:

I like it, I wonder if I can powdercoat it or if it come in black.

Anyone else know where to buy that harness above??