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swamos · Feb 6th, 2003, 08:37 PM

For anyone interested, I just thought I'd post some pictures of a cheap and quick DV camera mount I made up last night. It's just some light grade aluminium with some double sided tape!! The angles took a while to get right, though.

Initial results appear promising.

swamos · Feb 6th, 2003, 08:38 PM

Here's another shot from inside.....

MiniMan7 · Feb 6th, 2003, 08:52 PM

So whats it do?

swamos · Feb 6th, 2003, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MiniMan7
So whats it do?

You bolt your digital video camera to it, and then record footage on MINI runs of crazy poeple having lots of FUN

I might have some results for you all after Saturday

Unfortunately, I couldn't show a picture of the camera in place, as I needed the camera to take the photo

Rich-UK · Feb 6th, 2003, 09:18 PM

More to the point, when are you going to post some footage!

swamos · Feb 6th, 2003, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rich-UK
More to the point, when are you going to post some footage!

After Saturday I think!!

swamos · Feb 6th, 2003, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ianB
I assume you don't have the Head Airbags then

Yes I do, but they come out of the top of the window sill, not from that area of the car... What would be the point in stopping the tacho hitting it's head on the window

noahe · Feb 6th, 2003, 11:12 PM

Actually, the whole interior cover for the A-pillar blows off when the side sausage head airbag deploys, and is teathered by a couple of straps. The straps have been designed to hold just the cover.

There are warnings not to install guage pods in these locations, so I would imagine that your mount could potentially be dangerous in a collision.

I think the straps are probably pretty strong, but the interior trim would blow off at, say, a hundred miles an hour, and the double-sided tape won't exactly be enough to hold the camcorder.

Probably only a concern if you leave the mount in place all the time, and ride with passengers. But officially, it would be seen as dangerous.

swamos · Feb 7th, 2003, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by noahe
Actually, the whole interior cover for the A-pillar blows off when the side sausage head airbag deploys, and is teathered by a couple of straps. The straps have been designed to hold just the cover.

There are warnings not to install guage pods in these locations, so I would imagine that your mount could potentially be dangerous in a collision.

I think the straps are probably pretty strong, but the interior trim would blow off at, say, a hundred miles an hour, and the double-sided tape won't exactly be enough to hold the camcorder.

Probably only a concern if you leave the mount in place all the time, and ride with passengers. But officially, it would be seen as dangerous.

This is looking like a re-design is called for.....

JugMan · Feb 7th, 2003, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by swamos
This is looking like a re-design is called for.....

Of the mini interior
Of the airbag deployment zone
Of the stand?

Jug

GadgetGav · Feb 7th, 2003, 02:40 PM

I'm thinking of making one up that fits over the grille in the rear parcel shelf of the S. I think I can pass several bolts through the slats without cutting anything and make a raised up mount on top. That way the camera can look straight out over the driver's shoulder.
It's only an idea at the moment, but when the weather gets better and I start signing up for track days, that's going to be a priority.

chiph · Feb 7th, 2003, 03:00 PM

You may want to look at this product from Manfroto (known as Bogen in the US): http://www.manfrotto.com/products/me...ontatore=primo

It's a suction-cup mount. They have a similar model (that I can't find on their site today) that has an arm that braces against the floor to prevent vibration. Cost is about $99 USD for that one, and about $65 for the model in the link. The one with the floor brace comes with a camera mount.

Expensive, yes, but all their stuff works together as a system. You can buy some add-ons later, and they'll all tie together.

Chip H.

Feb 6th, 2003, 08:37 PM	#1
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 11:46 AM Posts: 4,985 Offline	DV Camera Mount For anyone interested, I just thought I'd post some pictures of a cheap and quick DV camera mount I made up last night. It's just some light grade aluminium with some double sided tape!! The angles took a while to get right, though. Initial results appear promising. Attached Thumbnails

Feb 6th, 2003, 08:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 11:46 AM Posts: 4,985 Offline	Another interior shot Here's another shot from inside..... Attached Thumbnails

Feb 6th, 2003, 08:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 10:46 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	So whats it do? http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Feb 6th, 2003, 08:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 11:46 AM Posts: 4,985 Offline	Gentlemen, mount you camera Quote: Originally posted by MiniMan7 So whats it do? You bolt your digital video camera to it, and then record footage on MINI runs of crazy poeple having lots of FUN I might have some results for you all after Saturday Unfortunately, I couldn't show a picture of the camera in place, as I needed the camera to take the photo

Feb 6th, 2003, 11:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
noahe MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Local Time: 08:46 PM Posts: 1,638 Offline	Actually, the whole interior cover for the A-pillar blows off when the side sausage head airbag deploys, and is teathered by a couple of straps. The straps have been designed to hold just the cover. There are warnings not to install guage pods in these locations, so I would imagine that your mount could potentially be dangerous in a collision. I think the straps are probably pretty strong, but the interior trim would blow off at, say, a hundred miles an hour, and the double-sided tape won't exactly be enough to hold the camcorder. Probably only a concern if you leave the mount in place all the time, and ride with passengers. But officially, it would be seen as dangerous. Chilli Red/White Cooper S, Sport Pack & Sunroof. Delivered June 12th, 2002! Now with MCS Winter Tire Package.

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Feb 6th, 2003, 09:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rich-UK MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Bucks, UK Local Time: 02:46 AM Posts: 252 Offline	More to the point, when are you going to post some footage!

Feb 6th, 2003, 09:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 11:46 AM Posts: 4,985 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Rich-UK More to the point, when are you going to post some footage! After Saturday I think!!

Feb 6th, 2003, 10:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 11:46 AM Posts: 4,985 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by ianB I assume you don't have the Head Airbags then Yes I do, but they come out of the top of the window sill, not from that area of the car... What would be the point in stopping the tacho hitting it's head on the window

Feb 7th, 2003, 02:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 11:46 AM Posts: 4,985 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by noahe Actually, the whole interior cover for the A-pillar blows off when the side sausage head airbag deploys, and is teathered by a couple of straps. The straps have been designed to hold just the cover. There are warnings not to install guage pods in these locations, so I would imagine that your mount could potentially be dangerous in a collision. I think the straps are probably pretty strong, but the interior trim would blow off at, say, a hundred miles an hour, and the double-sided tape won't exactly be enough to hold the camcorder. Probably only a concern if you leave the mount in place all the time, and ride with passengers. But officially, it would be seen as dangerous. This is looking like a re-design is called for.....

Feb 7th, 2003, 04:59 AM	#10 (permalink)
JugMan MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Brisbane - North Side Local Time: 11:46 AM Posts: 503 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by swamos This is looking like a re-design is called for..... Of the mini interior Of the airbag deployment zone Of the stand? Jug

Feb 7th, 2003, 02:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
GadgetGav gadgetmeister Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: This Old House Local Time: 08:46 PM Posts: 6,125 Offline	I'm thinking of making one up that fits over the grille in the rear parcel shelf of the S. I think I can pass several bolts through the slats without cutting anything and make a raised up mount on top. That way the camera can look straight out over the driver's shoulder. It's only an idea at the moment, but when the weather gets better and I start signing up for track days, that's going to be a priority.

Feb 7th, 2003, 03:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
chiph Spectator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Local Time: 09:46 PM Posts: 1,563 Offline	You may want to look at this product from Manfroto (known as Bogen in the US): http://www.manfrotto.com/products/me...ontatore=primo It's a suction-cup mount. They have a similar model (that I can't find on their site today) that has an arm that braces against the floor to prevent vibration. Cost is about $99 USD for that one, and about $65 for the model in the link. The one with the floor brace comes with a camera mount. Expensive, yes, but all their stuff works together as a system. You can buy some add-ons later, and they'll all tie together. Chip H. ex-MINI Cooper S owner and all around good-guy

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