DIY portable camera mount

[Maggie Kahman]

Since i dont have the money to actually buy one (i also think building one myself would be kinda fun) how would i go about building one from scratch?

*Mods, feel free to move this if it isnt in the right spot*

 

[Chris Nuttall]

A lot of it depends on whether or not you're willing to drill holes in your car. There are several mounts that have been made that will work in a variety of vehicles. Generally, it will depend on whether you have a front console and how your dash is shaped. There have been tons of threads on this topic. Try doing a search and see what you come up with.

I have built two mounts that I've used. The first was using PVC pipes and constructing a plexiglass platform that I just but a suction cup mount on. It worked fine, but kinda got in my way, comfort-wise.

The second one is also made out of PVC and very loosely secures against my dash and front console. I used a Bogen super clamp on it to provide the base for the tripod head. It's not incredibly stable, but gets the job done. I'd like to make something else before I start chasing this season.

Both of these setups cost less than $20 to make.

 

[fplowman]

Not for DIY but...

For smaller cameras this is awesome. I have one I recently bought and I must say I am unsure how I have got by without it for so many years. Highly recommended.


http://www.filmtools.com/filmtools-in-car-windshield-camera-mount.html

 

[David Schuttler]

Stuff a fluffy towel on the dash

 

[Jason Foster]

Another recommendation for StickyPod

Start with ordering some Stickypod suction cups, there only $9 each, just be sure to use a min. of three (per manufacturer's recommendation). From there, simple sheet metal, plastic, or other base and some threaded hardware should do it.

 

[Andy Elliott]

I bought one of these and it works great! Fully adjustable, the suction cup sticks like no other, and it has standard threads to mount any camera. You won't be disappointed!

http://www.amazon.com/Panavise-809-...3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1207597518&sr=8-3

 

[Chris Nuttall]

Not for DIY but...

For smaller cameras this is awesome. I have one I recently bought and I must say I am unsure how I have got by without it for so many years. Highly recommended.


http://www.filmtools.com/filmtools-in-car-windshield-camera-mount.html

I'm going to assume that you can't really pan a camera with that. I'd be sold on this thing if I can just pan the camera. 95% of my video is shot in the car, so I need to be able to move the view.

I already own the suction cup from a previous mount I made, so I need is the Bogen double ball joint.