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can i make this work?
Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 8:30 am
by VermilionX
this is the camera i take w/ me whenever i ride...
Sony Cybershot 5 megapixel
it's small enough to fit in between my gauges and my windscreen. even w/ the carrying case, it still fits ok.
now my question is... what can i use to secure it? any ideas or is this a dumb idea?
the camera is around $400 so i really want it secured enough but at the same time, i can remove it easliy enough after the ride.
thoughts, suggestion?
Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 8:35 am
by OoJRod06oO
duct tape??
maybe buy some zip ties and fasten it to something sturdy?
Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 9:02 am
by kellanv
it should have some sort of tripod mount. Find the right screw size/type(DONT FORCE ANYTHING) and then you can make some sort of mounting bracket probably.
Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 9:07 am
by dieziege
Tripod screws are 1/4"-20 (20/inch thread pitch)...you can buy 1/4"-20 screws/bolts at any hardware store.
I'd bet that camera doesn't have a tripod mount though. Leme check... it's a DSC-T1... no tripod mount.
Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 9:07 am
by VermilionX
dieziege wrote:Tripod screws are 1/4"-20 (20/inch thread pitch)...you can buy 1/4"-20 screws/bolts at any hardware store.
I'd bet that camera doesn't have a tripod mount though. Leme check... it's a DSC-T1... no tripod mount.
dang! too bad, no tripod mount.
Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 9:09 am
by bok
i am assuming you mean for taking vid/pics while you ride. that camera should have a place you can attach a tripod head to the bottom with a little bolt (was looking at the DSCW1)..not sure how much room you have in there so not sure how useful that would be.
Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 9:18 am
by Sev
I ziptied mine to the brake resevior, but the pics will come out really fuzzy due to the vibrations.
Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 9:19 am
by dieziege
Velcro/ziptie it to your knee!
Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 9:23 am
by rapidblue
duct tape it to your helmet..
Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 9:25 am
by earwig
do a google search for motorcycle camera mount or something... if you want to build something yourself put a peice of rubber between the mount and your bike to cut down on the vibrations.