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Sumit_B · 10-29-2011, 05:18 PM

Hi friends,

I was trying to mount a camera on my bike, after many experiments, finally I have done it.

First attempt: velcro strips on the tank/helmet and camera, unfortunately it failed because my camera is too heavy (2006 model bulky sansui handycam), the cam slipped on bumpy roads and sometimes at high speeds. ( Result: damaged screen

, but thank GOD the camera is still working and able to capture stuff)

Second attempt: tried to mount the small tripod on the tank, again was too shaky.

And some more unsuccessful attempts in the last 3 days (yes, this is what I did this festive season), prepared a successful camera mount.

Things required and cost:
Two bolts : Rs.15
Welding: Rs.5.
Camera, batteries.

A big bolt (whatever the size of your rvm socket is), a digicam, and one small bolt which fits into the camera (tripod socket). (pic 1)

Welded the two bolts head to head, as shown in pic 2.

Fitted the bolt in the cam (pic 5 and 6) and then the whole setup in the RVM slot on the handle (pic 7, 8, 9).

The whole setup can be removed and installed anytime. It can also be adjusted while riding to capture sideview or any other angle.

Here's the test video...
My successful camera mount - YouTube

Any feedback or suggestions??? Thanks.

Noor · 10-30-2011, 02:26 PM

DIY Approved

siddharth_ZMR · 10-30-2011, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sumit_B

Hi friends,

I was trying to mount a camera on my bike, after many experiments, finally I have done it.

First attempt: velcro strips on the tank/helmet and camera, unfortunately it failed because my camera is too heavy (2006 model bulky sansui handycam), the cam slipped on bumpy roads and sometimes at high speeds. ( Result: damaged screen

, but thank GOD the camera is still working and able to capture stuff)

Second attempt: tried to mount the small tripod on the tank, again was too shaky.

And some more unsuccessful attempts in the last 3 days (yes, this is what I did this festive season), prepared a successful camera mount.

Things required and cost:
Two bolts : Rs.15
Welding: Rs.5.
Camera, batteries.

A big bolt (whatever the size of your rvm socket is), a digicam, and one small bolt which fits into the camera (tripod socket). (pic 1)

Welded the two bolts head to head, as shown in pic 2.

Fitted the bolt in the cam (pic 5 and 6) and then the whole setup in the RVM slot on the handle (pic 7, 8, 9).

The whole setup can be removed and installed anytime. It can also be adjusted while riding to capture sideview or any other angle.

Here's the test video...
My successful camera mount - YouTube

Gr8 work... simple and effective.. but is removing RVM advisable?

amardeep2006 · 10-31-2011, 12:25 PM

Good attempt.
One query : will it be able to absorb shocks on bumpy roads ? I feel it can damage the tripod socket .
What are your observations ?

satyenpoojary · 10-31-2011, 05:43 PM

Throw in a ball and socket pivot somewhere and this can operate in weird angles as well!

PS: try this set up on a RTR

mitz · 10-31-2011, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noor

DIY Approved

Good one dude.. Coincidentally Even i own a fz, will try the same soon..

Sumit_B · 11-01-2011, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by siddharth_ZMR

Gr8 work... simple and effective.. but is removing RVM advisable?

Sid, yamaha fazer and ZMR both have RVMs on the fairing... so no issues at all.

Quote:

Originally Posted by amardeep2006

Good attempt.
One query : will it be able to absorb shocks on bumpy roads ? I feel it can damage the tripod socket .
What are your observations ?

I have tried it on bumpy roads as well just to check if it makes any difference to the cam or the mount, but thankfully...nothing happened as such.

tilak_soni73 · 11-02-2011, 06:11 PM

i have been using something very similar on my Bullet...
its very useful for shooting videos while riding...

Parry B · 11-02-2011, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amardeep2006

I feel it can damage the tripod socket .
What are your observations ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sumit_B

I have tried it on bumpy roads as well just to check if it makes any difference to the cam or the mount, but thankfully...nothing happened as such.

He probably mean't the tripod socket on the camera. Over the period the threading of the socket may wear off. One can find that out only after many trials and tests. But this is one brilliant idea. Hats off mate!

It would be hard to find a small bush (waaysar in hindi?) to actually fit in the tripod socket but if that can be done then this is almost a fool-proof DIY.

abhijitkn · 11-02-2011, 06:37 PM

Nice one Sumit. Try reducing the length of the bolt, it will help in reducing the vibrations.
I tried one with the PVC T Joint. Posted the link somewhere in the other thread for mounts.
PVC T Joint Camera Mount
I still have the unfinished setup, let me know if anybody needs it.
Since, now I settled for RAM mounts, cheap & sturdy.

10-29-2011, 05:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sumit_B Biker to heart, mind, body and soul. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 214	Handlebar camera mount Hi friends, I was trying to mount a camera on my bike, after many experiments, finally I have done it. First attempt: velcro strips on the tank/helmet and camera, unfortunately it failed because my camera is too heavy (2006 model bulky sansui handycam), the cam slipped on bumpy roads and sometimes at high speeds. ( Result: damaged screen , but thank GOD the camera is still working and able to capture stuff) Second attempt: tried to mount the small tripod on the tank, again was too shaky. And some more unsuccessful attempts in the last 3 days (yes, this is what I did this festive season), prepared a successful camera mount. Things required and cost: Two bolts : Rs.15 Welding: Rs.5. Camera, batteries. A big bolt (whatever the size of your rvm socket is), a digicam, and one small bolt which fits into the camera (tripod socket). (pic 1) Welded the two bolts head to head, as shown in pic 2. Fitted the bolt in the cam (pic 5 and 6) and then the whole setup in the RVM slot on the handle (pic 7, 8, 9). The whole setup can be removed and installed anytime. It can also be adjusted while riding to capture sideview or any other angle. Here's the test video... My successful camera mount - YouTube Any feedback or suggestions??? Thanks. Attached Thumbnails __________________ *If I die doing what I love to do, I won't have any regrets afterlife.* Last edited by Sumit_B; 10-31-2011 at 06:52 PM.

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10-31-2011, 12:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
amardeep2006 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: HR-26 (Gurgaon) Posts: 115	query Good attempt. One query : will it be able to absorb shocks on bumpy roads ? I feel it can damage the tripod socket . What are your observations ?

10-31-2011, 05:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
satyenpoojary Sports CommuTOURer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: On road Posts: 6,468	Throw in a ball and socket pivot somewhere and this can operate in weird angles as well! PS: try this set up on a RTR __________________ Super CommuTOURer™ - Talk less, Ride more *.: Facebook :.\|.: iTweet :.\|Do Not Click!\|I* follow PowerToTheRider:. #Give thy opinion, write em, dont throw em #Everyone errs, accept it, defending/cribbing about it only makes it worse #Dont defend a manufacturer as if you work for them #Write. Think. If relevant hit submit. If not hit yourself #Be kind in your choice of words, you never know who would make you gulp em ™ Satyen Poojary

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11-02-2011, 06:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
abhijitkn Tour, Hike & Wander Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pune, Mumbai Posts: 493	Nice one Sumit. Try reducing the length of the bolt, it will help in reducing the vibrations. I tried one with the PVC T Joint. Posted the link somewhere in the other thread for mounts. PVC T Joint Camera Mount I still have the unfinished setup, let me know if anybody needs it. Since, now I settled for RAM mounts, cheap & sturdy. __________________ "When 1.2 Bhp was not enough to quench my thirst for travel, I decided to add another 14Bhp to it, Propelling myself from 10 Kmph to 100 Kmph, Just enough to travel to the places I want & Wander where I won't!" Abhijit Nerurkar Pune XBhp Contacts Motorcycle Physics Last edited by abhijitkn; 11-23-2011 at 08:09 PM.

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