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**rixBhp** · 11-03-2011, 06:18 PM

Originally posted by Sumit_B View Post

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.

Hi Sumit,
What a thoughtful idea. Nice one. Thanks so much for this idea. Btw, The cam is always vibrating ryt? So will it cause any damage to the threads of tripod socket?
I saw some hidden cam listed in ebay. It's like a pen. I thought I can put it in my shirt's pocket while riding and it will work as a bike cam. But not sure about the quality and all. so hesitating to order.

**Sumit_B** · 11-05-2011, 12:04 AM

Originally posted by rixBhp View Post

I saw some hidden cam listed in ebay. It's like a pen. I thought I can put it in my shirt's pocket while riding and it will work as a bike cam. But not sure about the quality and all. so hesitating to order.

The pen cam shoots VGA quality videos (640x480 resolution) and the video quality is not good, I have seen the demo. It costs around Rs. 1800- 2300, not worth. My camera is 5MP

.

**harshadshankpal** · 11-08-2011, 12:39 AM

It's indeed a good DIY...Thanks to you man...

After seeing dis DIY.... I made one for my R15 and was testing it from last two days...

1. There were lots of Vibration...
2. Weird angles..

Changes Made:

1. Used 2 nuts on both the bolts() and
2. Used old tyres rubber tube for making washers (P.S. : U can use Rubber Washers) for reducing the Vibrations.

and it really works...

Details:
Two bolts and Four Nuts : Rs.12
Welding: Free .
Rubber Washers : Old Tyre rubber tubes(jugad)
Camera : Sony Cybershot W-120.

Had gone for da ride to lonavala today wid fellow xbhpians.. Clicked lot of Pics and Videos( of cornering and straight road)... But Unfortunately lost everything(due to memcard problem)...So couldn't upload da pics and da videos....

**rixBhp** · 11-10-2011, 10:05 AM

Originally posted by harshadshankpal View Post

It's indeed a good DIY...Thanks to you man...

After seeing dis DIY.... I made one for my R15 and was testing it from last two days...

1. There were lots of Vibration...
2. Weird angles..

Changes Made:

1. Used 2 nuts on both the bolts() and
2. Used old tyres rubber tube for making washers (P.S. : U can use Rubber Washers) for reducing the Vibrations.

and it really works...

Details:
Two bolts and Four Nuts : Rs.12
Welding: Free .
Rubber Washers : Old Tyre rubber tubes(jugad)
Camera : Sony Cybershot W-120.

Had gone for da ride to lonavala today wid fellow xbhpians.. Clicked lot of Pics and Videos( of cornering and straight road)... But Unfortunately lost everything(due to memcard problem)...So couldn't upload da pics and da videos....

harshadshankpal, can you post a few pics of the setup?

**Sumit_B** · 11-14-2011, 01:43 PM

Originally posted by harshadshankpal View Post

It's indeed a good DIY...Thanks to you man...

After seeing dis DIY.... I made one for my R15 and was testing it from last two days...

1. There were lots of Vibration...
2. Weird angles..

Changes Made:

1. Used 2 nuts on both the bolts() and
2. Used old tyres rubber tube for making washers (P.S. : U can use Rubber Washers) for reducing the Vibrations.

and it really works...

Thanks man... even I observed the vibration, so I used erasers (pencil rubber

) to make the washers. The best thing is that most of the cameras have the same size of tripod socket, so you can mount any camera. Tried n tested

.

P.S: Due to vibrations and bumps, the battery lid may open and might lose batteries n ongoing recordings (experienced it

), hence wrap a clear tape or any other tape around the battery lid.

**harshadshankpal** · 11-17-2011, 04:55 AM

Originally posted by rixBhp View Post

harshadshankpal, can you post a few pics of the setup?

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Z...11107-0943.jpg https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-W...11107-0905.jpg https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-v...11107-0908.jpg

This is all I have at dis moment.

**christo** · 12-04-2011, 05:36 PM

Camera mount

this is my camera mount. its easy to make but the engine vibration is effecting the video. I tried adding rubber washers(tire tube

) but it doesn't help, the video is unwatchable after i cross, say 40kmph. anybody have solution for this?
I use panasonic lumix S1 to record video.

**Sumit_B** · 12-08-2011, 01:38 PM

Originally posted by christo View Post

this is my camera mount. its easy to make but the engine vibration is effecting the video. I tried adding rubber washers(tire tube

) but it doesn't help, the video is unwatchable after i cross, say 40kmph. anybody have solution for this?
I use panasonic lumix S1 to record video.

If you have seen my videos shot from the cam, they are pretty decent with less vibrations. I used the cam in my Kanyakumari tour as well, the videos as also good. Please read all the comments in this log and try all the modifications/suggestions/improvements done by other riders. Some or the other way, the issue will be resolved. Most important thing, set the cam in "auto-focus" mode and record.

Enjoy.

**mechzombie** · 10-13-2012, 01:41 PM

Crappy camera and phone mount

August 2012, when I bought my first bike, also the same time I joined xbhp, but got a hell lot busy since then, so this my first post.
Soon after taking bike, got an invitation to go on Skandagiri Trek (Near Nandi Hills, Bangalore). The plan was to meet near NCBS, Yelahanka. Since I was new to Bangalore, I decided to follow GPS. It took me 2.5 hrs to travel 30 mins distance. Check the map for direction, ride, stop, check again... oh crap, wrong way. So by the time I reached there phone's battery was half exhausted.

Above incident inspired me to do some Jugaad for a camera/ phone mount and also put a charging station.

I bought the following items from ebay.
1. Mobile mount for car
2. Spider podium
3. Charging system

Made the following fixture for using the car mount.

Hope the pic is clear enough, taken from phone.

The default car mount fixed on the bike. Made that ACDC keychain too

.

I din't find the plastic clamps with plastic gear reliable enough, got rid of them, replaced them with the spider thingy.

Used the same mount to fix it on helmet (never tried though, needed bigger grips) and on the leg guard (tried, mounted a cam, recorded during the Yelagiri descent)

Had no problems since then. Planning to make a special fixture, anti vibration kind

.
Let me know your view/ comments/ ideas, anything.
Also please let me know how to upload pictures here, its not allowing me to upload any image more than some 90kb.
Thanks

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**antz.bin** · 10-16-2012, 02:07 AM

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**ganesh_bbr** · 10-16-2012, 08:51 PM

Originally posted by mechzombie View Post

August 2012, when I bought my first bike, also the same time I joined xbhp, but got a hell lot busy since then, so this my first post.
Soon after taking bike, got an invitation to go on Skandagiri Trek (Near Nandi Hills, Bangalore). The plan was to meet near NCBS, Yelahanka. Since I was new to Bangalore, I decided to follow GPS. It took me 2.5 hrs to travel 30 mins distance. Check the map for direction, ride, stop, check again... oh crap, wrong way. So by the time I reached there phone's battery was half exhausted.

Above incident inspired me to do some Jugaad for a camera/ phone mount and also put a charging station.

I bought the following items from ebay.
1. Mobile mount for car
2. Spider podium
3. Charging system

Made the following fixture for using the car mount.

Hope the pic is clear enough, taken from phone.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]83227[/ATTACH]

The default car mount fixed on the bike. Made that ACDC keychain too

.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]83229[/ATTACH]

I din't find the plastic clamps with plastic gear reliable enough, got rid of them, replaced them with the spider thingy.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]83231[/ATTACH]

Used the same mount to fix it on helmet (never tried though, needed bigger grips) and on the leg guard (tried, mounted a cam, recorded during the Yelagiri descent)
[ATTACH=CONFIG]83233[/ATTACH]

Had no problems since then. Planning to make a special fixture, anti vibration kind

.
Let me know your view/ comments/ ideas, anything.
Also please let me know how to upload pictures here, its not allowing me to upload any image more than some 90kb.
Thanks

Good One, How strong the spider podium in holding things on vibrations and potholes ?
Just wanted to know if it can hold a P&S camera while driving.

**princesirohi** · 10-17-2012, 01:33 AM

plz include other details like cost involved etc.make and model of car mount and mobile charger, and purchased from...?? will help others.

**brad_desouza** · 10-17-2012, 08:44 AM

That's a nice set up you've got there. It's something I've been working towards too, for the same reasons. GPS and charging while riding.

As of now I have a car cellphone holder fixed on my FZ which seems to be quite secure. But I still have to figure out a more permanent solution. How much did you get that spider thingy for?

And could you post pics of the charging kit too. How have you connected it?

Sent from my GT-S7500 using Tapatalk

**mechzombie** · 10-21-2012, 07:40 PM

Originally posted by princesirohi View Post

plz include other details like cost involved etc.make and model of car mount and mobile charger, and purchased from...?? will help others.

Thanks for dropping by. All the parts used are hyper-linked, all from ebay. The arrangement to use the use the car mount on bike was made by me using aluminium. Made it on CNC.
Charging kit pic I need to upload. Don't have my by with me for a few days, one I get it, I will upload the connection pics and charging kit manual pics.

**mechzombie** · 10-21-2012, 07:44 PM

Originally posted by ganesh_bbr View Post

Good One, How strong the spider podium in holding things on vibrations and potholes ?
Just wanted to know if it can hold a P&S camera while driving.

Thanks. Quite strong, and yes it can perfectly handle a P&S camera. Have traveled more than 1000 Kms with that setup, never faced any problems with vibrations/ potholes or anything. I fixed it on the way back from Yelagiri Trip on the leg guard. Will try to upload a small clip to show the efficiency of it.

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