Camera mounts for vehicles (etc)

[robo git]

http://store.outlaw.net.nz/index.php?route=product/category&path=47

A mate of mine runs Outlaw Imports down here in the great 04 and is getting an array of camera-mounts in. Only got the CZ1 Uber-kit and basic suction-mounts in-stock at the moment, but take a look at the above link for other bits he's getting in.

[smurff]

this chap was selling a few of his mounts on clubsub, look pretty good!

-smurff

[fokker]

Tempting to grab one of those suction cup mounts, but to be honest I don't know if they look strong enough to handle a decnt sized DSLR and lens while boucing around during driving. Do they provide any sort of guarentee for the cost of damage to the camera if the mount should fail?

[smurff]

have seen pictures of it holding a break disk. but dont think i would get one for my dslr, but for the digi i would

-smurff

[alphaein]

I've used a suction cup design (german brand) attachment for a canon powershot, mounted on a jetboat, it shot beautiful videos, way better results when compared to hand held.
I would say if the surface it is mounted on is good like glass or a flat piece of metal with good even finish, its probably safe. but if you worry about expensive equipment going to waste if it were to fall out... try just use a cheaper recording device.
I think I will want to try having a camera permenently mounted on my motorbike when i go traveling in Asia... have it capture timelaps shots of 3-10mins inbetween shots. for canon users, go download the firmware hack that will unlock all sorts of fuctions not found on ur standard factory installed firmware. http://chdk.wikia.com/wiki/CHDK