Camcorder Mounts

[Silverback51]

I spent a day and a half over the weekend milling out a nice billet camcorder mount that attached to the roll bar.

This afternoon was nice so I figured I would give it a try. No luck at all. Appearently the car vibrates to much and it shuts the camcorder off. My guess it's in the auto stabilzation of the camcorder.

Anyone else have a problem like this?

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by Silverback51

Anyone else have a problem like this?

I put the cam corder against the padding on my passenger side roll bar and then used four or five zip ties to lock it down firmly. That worked great. Of course, you just cut the zip ties off when you're done and throw them away. It really does work well, and it costs next to nothing.

[twin turbo]

John, sounds like you have a hard drive camcorder, they are known for that problem.

[bobcowan]

I made one out of aluminum utbillit. But I only have basic tools, so it looks a little crude. But, I lined the inside of the clamp with weatherstripping, to provide a cushion. That along with image stabilization provides a pretty smooth picture.

[STEPHEN BROHOLM]

G'day John.

You could always try one of these. They utilise a suction cup system that helps eliminate vibrations.

http://www.stickypod.com/

Here's a self portrait I'd taken whilst driving at 60 kph with a 2.5 second exposure on a stills camera. I'm sure that you'd get great results with your video camera on the track.



Regards.

Steve.

[Silverback51]

Originally Posted by twin turbo

John, sounds like you have a hard drive camcorder, they are known for that problem.

You are correct. In the owners manual it says to avoid vibration, shock, and loud noises. That pretty much eliminates the Cobra.

I added a 1/4 inch of velcro material between the camcorder and the mount to lessen the vibration. No luck. It still shut off on it's own.

Guess I will be buying another camcorder in the near future.

Thanks for the replies everyone.

[csingletary01]

I had tried various mounts in past trying to film from racecar. I just purchased a GoPro camera and for under $200 it films with out showing any of the vibration problems we had with camcorders. They make it with standard and wide angle lens. They also have a selections of mounts for almost any application. Look at there website for info.

[Silverback51]

Originally Posted by csingletary01

I had tried various mounts in past trying to film from racecar. I just purchased a GoPro camera and for under $200 it films with out showing any of the vibration problems we had with camcorders. They make it with standard and wide angle lens. They also have a selections of mounts for almost any application. Look at there website for info.

Looks like the one they sell at Griots Garage. Think I will stop in and buy one this weekend.

Thanks

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...2gb+sd+card.do

[SunDude]

Originally Posted by STEPHEN BROHOLM

You could always try one of these. They utilise a suction cup system that helps eliminate vibrations. http://www.stickypod.com/

Which model do you use? Is it the Sticky Pod Original?

[Don]

From I/O Port:

" This sturdy mount features a special polyurethane bushing to help eliminate the high-frequency vibrations found in the race environment "

http://www.ioportracing.com/Merchant...roduct_Code=CM

[DougD]

I second the GoPro camera suggestion. We have one we have used on race cars, motocross bikes, and even boating. Very stable and easy to use. I suggest buying the wide angle lens model.

[csingletary01]

I use the roll Bar mount on Cobra for some filming. Stick on mounts in grille opening for different prospective. On my Ducati S4RS I use Handle Bar mount on Bars and various frame tubes.

[Roush #1]

I use the I/O Port mount with a Sony mini DV camcorder with a remote microphone under the passenger seat.
It works great to about 140 mph and then it quits.
My wife said the camera has more sense than I do as it knows when to quit.
BTW....it works much better if the automatic focus is turned off.

[strictlypersonl]

DougD,

How is the audio with your GoPro? My GoPro has lots of garbage added, so its audio track is basically useless.

[csingletary01]

I would agree that the audio leaves a lot to be desired, but the video more than makes up for it