on dash camera

[kbekl]

is their any one that uses an on dash/windscreen camera or mount?

i am thinking of adding a camera for the days out etc and was thinking is it best use a normal digital camera or better to use a dv camera the only thing would be the shake when going over rough ground

any ideas ? or preference ?

i suppose i could use my phone utilizing its windscreen mount but wouldnt be able to use sat nav at the same time

 

[extreme-4x4]

you can get a special mount for filming while driving. takes out the bumps etc.
i did look into it. if you want to spend big bucks you can have anything

anyway the bounce thing works with a mount a bar and a counter weight.

chat with rick he might have a cheeper idea or ask a friendly policeman to ask how they mount that kind of stuff in there cars

 

[Deleted account DD]

dozens on ebay :thumb2

 

[clivvy]

this is something i want to do too in both my cars, never actually looked into it though!

 

[Muckypup]

I made my own out of a conduit clamp and some threaded bar...

It clamps around the passenger grab handle and the camera screws onto the top. I borrowed a tripod fitting and turned a replica piece to fit to the top of my clamp on mount. I got some thin runbber and cut a piece to fit on the indise of the clamp to absorb some shock. Most modern digi cams have an anti-shake function built oin and althouth the car was bouncing a bit the picture remained perfect. Was very simple and quick to make...

Heres my result

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekVYvHx6NWY&feature=related

 

[dinky]

I use a suction mount off e bay ,cost about £10 fits digi camera and works a treat just get large sd card and spare battery.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Car-Dashboard...cessories_TripodsSupports&hash=item2a0ad41ce2

 

[jims-terrano]

Don't know it it's of any use but whilst being dragged around Huddersfield shopping this morning I noticed the Pound Shops seem to have tiny mini tripod things. They have the correct screw attachment to the camera so I wondered if they could be modified to do the job in some way.

Jim

 

[kbekl]

Don't know it it's of any use but whilst being dragged around Huddersfield shopping this morning I noticed the Pound Shops seem to have tiny mini tripod things. They have the correct screw attachment to the camera so I wondered if they could be modified to do the job in some way.

Jim

well i have hashed a unit up lol used a tripod i have and used the grab handle on the passengerside now just got to see if it will be ok tomorrow

 

[clivvy]

well i have hashed a unit up lol used a tripod i have and used the grab handle on the passengerside now just got to see if it will be ok tomorrow

great idea

 

[kbekl]

have a vid uploading so i will see how it works

 

[kbekl]

here we go a test vid lol

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[elty001]

i used a piece of foam rubber i scavved from work and fastened it to the bottom of my sat nav mount.cut a slot into it and wedged my phone in it.
got some pretty good vids with it.this is quite a rough bottomed ford and it held solid in the mount i made.

 

[Muckypup]

have a vid uploading so i will see how it works

LOVE THE ENGINEERS APPROACH TO FITTING... big metal hammer on floor

 

[Adz]

I have 1 of these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MD80-Mini-DV-...0669?pt=Camcorders_Professional_Video_Cameras


:thumbs


Do like your DIY job :lol