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tabasco
11-21-2009, 04:59 PM
So...I just installed a Kirk 4 Point into my E30...and figured I should get a camera mount set up so I can film the DE's and Autocross.



However, I was wary about spending a ton of money on one. So...after reading up a bit on the interwebs...I went off to Home Depot and Target.



Parts...

Targus Table Top Tripod - $8

1 big #5 Pipe Clamp - $2





1st...the tripod...

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g292/JasonLC/Camera%20Mount/DSC_1827.jpg



And the Clamp...

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g292/JasonLC/Camera%20Mount/DSC_1829.jpg



And the Camera...

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g292/JasonLC/Camera%20Mount/DSC_1830.jpg



Camera On Tripod...

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g292/JasonLC/Camera%20Mount/DSC_1831.jpg



So...I uncrew the legs off the tripod...

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g292/JasonLC/Camera%20Mount/DSC_1832.jpg



And mount the clamp to the tripod head...

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g292/JasonLC/Camera%20Mount/DSC_1833.jpg



Test fit in the car...

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g292/JasonLC/Camera%20Mount/DSC_1838.jpg



Dis-assemble and paint the clamp...the re-assemble...

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g292/JasonLC/Camera%20Mount/DSC_1840.jpg

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g292/JasonLC/Camera%20Mount/DSC_1841.jpg



Reinstall in car...

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g292/JasonLC/Camera%20Mount/DSC_1842.jpg

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g292/JasonLC/Camera%20Mount/DSC_1844.jpg



So...about $10 and a half our of work.



I am happy. The test video came out pretty clear with minimal vibrations. I will have to get a video posted at some point.



jason
Rickysbmw320i
11-21-2009, 05:04 PM
clean install

Vids are needed
bluffrides
11-21-2009, 05:12 PM
clean install

Vids are needed
this..^^
EThirtySicks
11-21-2009, 05:25 PM
Dude that looks official! Good example of "the simplest solution is usually the best one". Nice touch painting it black.
TH3 Shifty
11-21-2009, 06:23 PM
thats awesome man, good job.
slocar
11-21-2009, 08:12 PM
Very cool man!
PavelK313
11-21-2009, 09:22 PM
nice
veightkiller
11-21-2009, 09:46 PM
I like it nicely done!
savage217
11-21-2009, 11:51 PM
Nicely done. Looks good.
NbAmTwE
11-22-2009, 12:30 AM
Best Buy product also, that I can now tell customers how to modify to fit rollbars. I will probably never have the fortune of running into a track customer... :(
BimmerDawg
11-22-2009, 01:26 PM
I need to do this.
M3Alpine99
11-22-2009, 03:56 PM
Good work Jason.
BKarktic328i
11-22-2009, 04:10 PM
We must be living in parallel universes... I just built this yesterday. Cost? 15 bucks:

http://cdn.makezine.com/make/cameramount.pdf
tabasco
11-23-2009, 08:57 AM
clean install

Vids are needed


this..^^

Thanks...hopefully this week.


Dude that looks official! Good example of "the simplest solution is usually the best one". Nice touch painting it black.


thats awesome man, good job.


Very cool man!


I like it nicely done!


Nicely done. Looks good.

Thanks! you all!


Best Buy product also, that I can now tell customers how to modify to fit rollbars. I will probably never have the fortune of running into a track customer... :(

hahaha...not a bad idea.


I need to do this.

I know.


Good work Jason.

Thanks!


We must be living in parallel universes... I just built this yesterday. Cost? 15 bucks:

http://cdn.makezine.com/make/cameramount.pdf

Cool!
BKarktic328i
11-23-2009, 10:33 AM
Curious what your using to shoot.... This is my camera (bought 3 yrs ago, when the prices of HDD cameras were still absurd):

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-ZR600-MiniDV-Camcorder-Optical/dp/B000DZH4CE

Getting a slight rattle due to use of MiniDV tape (cerainly nothing that keeps from getting good footage/sound)...

Also noticing that its tough to get a wide angle shot to include wheel/shift action...camera doesn't have the capability.
tabasco
11-23-2009, 10:54 AM
Just using my Nikon S550 that you see in the photos above. It's small...shoots video...and has image stabilization.
Mauritius36
11-23-2009, 05:54 PM
very cool. turned out clean!
tabasco
11-24-2009, 06:27 PM
Drove the E30 to work. Since I drive to work in the dark...I shot this on the way home. I cut the length due to you all probably not wanting to see my entire 10 minute commute.

Camera Mount Test Video
n2bimmer
11-24-2009, 06:52 PM
very nice.
E30NEIN
11-24-2009, 07:28 PM
:luvlove
GumbysE34
11-24-2009, 07:54 PM
that is some great DIY!
sheefo2k
11-24-2009, 08:34 PM
Very well sir.
LiftWerkes
11-24-2009, 09:53 PM
very cool!
tabasco
11-25-2009, 07:25 AM
thanks!
DTMdan
11-25-2009, 07:47 AM
Awesome!
busterhax
11-25-2009, 03:20 PM
Genious. I get those tripods for about 2 dollars at my work.
T.Dot E30
11-25-2009, 03:33 PM
Sweet, now i just need to install a cage so i can mount my camera :D
twhlax3
11-25-2009, 08:50 PM
Sweet, now i just need to install a cage so i can mount my camera :D

aha same here.. cool project, the video is nice and clear.