I have searched the archives and haven't really seen anything I like. Can you guys post some pictures of what you use or what you have made? I am wanting to mount my digital camera and record video with it for track events. The camera is very light and small, so anything should work. I have heard of using the third brake light holes to bolt it up to, but I couldn't find any pictures. Can anyone help? Thanks

Here's one I built to film Run For The Hills. I've been using it for years, and it gives good result. Being located in the center of the car, vibration is minimal, when coupled with Electronic Image Stabilization.

I use a Sticky Pod. It was actually created to mount the camera outside the car but you could mount it inside as well. I think you could mount this above the center console on the rear window. All you need is a smooth surface, like a window, and it won't hurt paint either if you mount it outside. There is a pivot included that lets you turn the camera to different angles. Plus, they offer extra joints and arms if you need a unique mount. The original Sticky Pod is around $60. I have used mine mounted to different points on the outside of my car at high speed and on bumpy and curvy roads and it has never shaken loose. But there is a safety lanyard included just in case. Mounting the camera on the outside of your car on the track would be cool too..

http://www.stickypod.com/

They have several different versions but this is the one I have. They have videos of different uses on the website.

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thanks for the replies guys. anyone have any more ideas? i have looked at the sticky pod, but the price is holding me back right now. i would like something cheaper. fierofool, i might make a smaller version of the one you made since my camera is just a little digital camera instead of the full camcorder.

Finally a subject that I can help someone with. With many miles of rally experience and various cameras smashed, we have found a couple of methods that work the best. If you go to a good camera shop, they will be able to configure a gimbal setup which will secure the camera and still allow it to absorb g-forces without cameral shake. We, of course, attach it to a roll cage, but there are other attachments which allow it to mount to almost anything. If you are using it on the track, the last thing you want is the thing coming off and landing in your lap or worse, smacking you in the helmet. When you go to the cameral shop, they will not have one item which will work. Ours is three seperately purchased items. The camera mount, the gimbal mount and the securing clamp. We rolled our car at Tall Pines in November and stuffed it into a snow bank at neige both with no loss of footage or damage to the camera. I'll see if I can get a picture of the mount to give you a better idea.

pictures would help. i do not have a roll cage though. track events need the mounts to be secured so suction cups will not work. i might have to end up drilling into the ledge by the back window. hopefully i find a better idea before i do that.

Look at the Sticky Pod. You could do something like it out of parts without having the suction cups. The black square mount that is on the sticky pod could be riveted into the car. The pivots and bars could be taken out when not in use. You could probably make that from parts from a camera shop as mentioned above.

I have not yet built it as I have not had a need for it, however if you remove the passanger seat, You could build a pryamid mount 4 steel bars with a hole in each bar and then bent in an upward fashion to meet in the center and the camera would mount it to. You might even be able to use just 2 bars on one side, then slip the seat back into the car. The 2 bars would mount on the left side bolts of the passanger seat and snack up the wall.

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Good Camera stores sell what looks like a small tripod, but its really only one leg and a clamp that you can attach just about anywhere. Ive just clamped it on the top edge of the door glass. Id prefer outside where it wont have reflections off the glass and exposure would not be hindered by being inside the car.

anthony_86gt, if you look at the lower left of the diagram and photo of the bracket, you'll notice the flat section. In order to install the mount, you must remove the 2 screws behind the center glove box, tilt the console forward and insert the mount. Then reinstall the 2 screws. The right side or front flexes at the camera mounting surface in order for the rounded portion to fit into the lip of the glove box. This holds it securely and the glove box is operational. No modifications to the vehicle are needed. In the event of a roll-over or crash, you'd have to tear the console loose for the camera to come loose. I built this one from brushed stainless. If you want to use it, you're welcome to reproduce it for personal use, but not for resale.

thanks fierofool, now that i do look at it i think it will work for me. i didnt realize it was tucked behind the center console that good. how did you end up bending that?

Fierofool, +++ for you. That is a great design, and easily removed. Thanks,

Arn

quote Originally posted by anthony_86gt: thanks fierofool, now that i do look at it i think it will work for me. i didnt realize it was tucked behind the center console that good. how did you end up bending that?

I used a small tabletop bender. The rolled front was produced by multiple light bends at about 1/4 to 3/8 inch apart. The only die in the bender was a 90 degree, so I had to work with that.

I have no machinist skills and actually designed and made that by taking my console out of the car and trial fitting as I went. So, what I'm saying is that it's actually a relatively easy mount to build.

The angle gives you a full view out the windshield, down to about half of the manual shifter.

fierofool.....

quote Originally posted by rogergarrison: I'd prefer outside where it wont have reflections off the glass and exposure would not be hindered by being inside the car.

...., how does your camera do in light of this?

My brother picked up one of these for his 4 wheeler. It plugs into your camcorder via some rca jacks. The video quality is pretty good too. He mounted the camera up under the fender and has had it on his helmet too. You could mount this on any spot of the car.


http://www.hoyttech.com/ind...splay&Product_ID=291

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quote Originally posted by fierofool: I used a small tabletop bender. The rolled front was produced by multiple light bends at about 1/4 to 3/8 inch apart. The only die in the bender was a 90 degree, so I had to work with that. I have no machinist skills and actually designed and made that by taking my console out of the car and trial fitting as I went. So, what I'm saying is that it's actually a relatively easy mount to build. The angle gives you a full view out the windshield, down to about half of the manual shifter.

but that all depends on how your camera lens is setup. i have a wide angle lens for my camera.

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