In car camera mount

[Andy]

Where can I get a nice but relatively inexpensive mount. I went on I/O Port's site and it had one listed for 110 bucks. Screw that. I don't want to pay too much but I still want one that will hold up and not let go and destroy a much more expensive camcorder.

What do you guys use?

[Mike]

ioport. it is pricey for a reason.

[white_2kgt]

Where can I get a nice but relatively inexpensive mount. I went on I/O Port's site and it had one listed for 110 bucks. Screw that. I don't want to pay too much but I still want one that will hold up and not let go and destroy a much more expensive camcorder.

What do you guys use?

Get it. Don't skimp on the mount. You will pay for it once and reap the rewards for years to come with great video. That is the one I have and it has so much adjustablilty and shock resistance that makes it worth the price. Just do it.

[.RJ]

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[Mike]

hrmm this reminds me... i've had my mount for 2 years now and it still isn't in the car

[Andy]

What about this one?

http://www.chasecam.com/mounts-clamp.htm

[white_2kgt]

What about this one?

http://www.chasecam.com/mounts-clamp.htm

haha, that IS NOT for a camcorder that is for a 4oz bullett cam,


I'll have a few at hyperfest. We are going to put a few on my car for the AI race :lol:

[white_2kgt]

http://www.rivergate5speed.com/vs_camera_mount.html

Limited adjustability, little to no shock resistance and it doesn't include the required safety strap for $70? For 40 more you get the IO port one, doesn't make sense.

[white_2kgt]

hrmm this reminds me... i've had my mount for 2 years now and it still isn't in the car

You might as well sell it to Andy, not like you are every coming back out to the track.

[Andy]

hrmm this reminds me... i've had my mount for 2 years now and it still isn't in the car

You might as well sell it to Andy, not like you are every coming back out to the track.

Do it, Mike.

[Mike]

i can't hear you.

[Andy]

Hot stone massage?

[Another Drew]

Wohoo!! My very first post on MMSports.

I made my own camera mount that's very similar to IO Port's, all for $40.

First I bought a tripod head for $28:



And I bought two U-shaped muffler clamps for $4:



Then I got a little metal plate and screwed the tripod head to the metal plate. Then attached the two muffler clamps on the other side of the metal plate. Then clamped the muffler clamps to my rollcage. Voila!

[Andy]

How about a polyurethane pad to absorb the shock?

[Evan]

ioport mount blows

I made one for less than $30, that is much better than the ioport and has all the adjustability.

ask me later and Ill tell you how I made it, maybe even do a writeup

If I didnt want to build one, Id buy the Rivergate /VS mount