Dash mounting camera stand?

[smtk]

Hi

New to this part of pistonheads. Last time I was at the track i kicked my self for not getting any "from car shots/video"

Later i though it would be a good idea to get some double sided sticky foam and stick the camera to the dash with it.

But then I realised it would make a mess of the dash.

So what I’m after is something that sucks on the dash that lets me mount the camera. Is such a device available?

[matthew_h]

Trouble with this plan is that the suction devices need a smooth surface in order to get a seal and suck properly. I don't recall ever having seen a smooth dashboard that would work.

My advice would be to get a suction mount that will fit to the windscreen instead.

That should work fine

[GetCarter]

not only that but many circuits would pull you up and demand that the camera wasn't attached securely.

type in 'B hague' into Google and buy a window suction mount - that will get past every marshal in the UK... and give you some great pics.

Steve

[smtk]

thats what i was looking for

But is there anything around the 25 to 40 quid mark?

Its not just for track days, maybe few spirited drives....

[GetCarter]

Look elsewhere on the b hague site - there are cheaper options... but the last thing you want is a face full of camera around stow!

The other option is a bullet cam (provided your vid camera has analoge in) This can be mounted anywhere (inside or out) with a bit of gaffa - on some foam if on the bodywork)

... this lot was all taken with said bullet:

www.stevecarter.com/highlands2.wmv (6 mb wmv)

Steve

Edited by GetCarter on Thursday 8th June 14:52

[speedychrissie]

if you want a cheap camera suction mount then maplins seems to be the place to go. i got mine for £7 i think and it is great. even confidence inspiring enough to try it on the outside!

www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=45383&criteria=suction&doy=8m6

[smtk]

speedychrissie said:

if you want a cheap camera suction mount then maplins seems to be the place to go. i got mine for £7 i think and it is great. even confidence inspiring enough to try it on the outside!

www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=45383&criteria=suction&doy=8m6

ohh thats what i had in mind, i just ordered one

[SimonV8ster]

I've just bought one of these, it seems utterly crap !! I can't even make it stick to my desk so i'm sure not going to stick it on a car !!

Anybody else had problems with these ??

knew i should have bought something decent straight off.........

[GetCarter]

SimonV8ster said:

knew i should have bought something decent straight off.........

mmmmm correct. B Hague will work no prob.

Also... how old is this thread!!

[SimonV8ster]

GetCarter said:

Also... how old is this thread!!

As i'm slightly older as this thread I really shouldn't be buying sh*t like this....

and I thought it was only down the pub where I embarrass myself....