Camera Mounts

[PeterT]

Hi all,

Have noticed that there is always a lot of people wanting to see videos/pics, yet there is nowhere for people to learn how to make such items, such as steadycams, and cantilevered jibs.


This simple sketch shows what parts are needed to build a mini-steadicam
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2435/3863353873_714318f031.jpg

and these pics show the finished product...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3527/3863354157_c9fe8c566a.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2062/3863354433_29927449f4.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2613/3863402065_75739ec202.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3101/3864187170_b93e0ca906.jpg

The small springs were added to just put tension on both sides of the mount.

[PeterT]

If you dont want to make a steadicam, you can always use a small beanbag, or wheatfilled bag as a cushion under the camera, and a strap to secure the cam to the vehicle.

If you find the wind getting into the camera's mic, then
a) cover the mic with a small piece of tape,
b) a small piece of high density foam,
c) or place the camera behind a clear plastic screen, or in a small water-proof plastic bag

[PeterT]

Another variant is described here

http://www.palmbeachbiketours.com/camera-mount-out-of-a-soft-drink-bottle/

PeterT

[ken will]

Another variant is described here

http://www.palmbeachbiketours.com/ca...-drink-bottle/

If you get one of those fat, spongy, foam handlebar grips, or a piece of foam pipe insulation and put it on under the bottle and hose clamp it adds another layer of vibration and shock absorbtion.

[graucho]

Peter awesome DIY prototype. Well thought out and executed! Its always a treat to me to see new-shared ideas. Thanks.

[SirJoey]

Its always a treat to me to see new-shared ideas. Thanks.
That's what SHE said...


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[PeterT]

Just to show you how well this camera mount works, this is the video that i shot today on the ride from Mt Lofty.

will post youtube link when it loads

PeterT

[PeterT]

This is the camera mount working at upto 49.1 km/h



PeterT

[fultondp]

The video link you attached is for the video owner, you need to post the public link instead.

Darren

[PeterT]

unfortunately, the video didn't load properly, too long!, so will have to try and find an editor to shorten video.

PeterT

[SirJoey]

The video link you attached is for the video owner, you need to post the public link instead.Not only that, it's MY page!
What's up with THAT? :confused:


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[PeterT]

My humblest apologies SJ, first time to use utube, and I stoofed it

PeterT