Andy W

www.b-hague.co.uk
look at the suction mount stuff it works a treat.

Andy

[Edited by Andy W - 5/2/2003 10:08:07 PM]

greg.g

I am taking my scooby on the track for the first time at japfest.
I already possess a fairly sturdy tripod. I was just wondering
if it would be allowed for me to video my first tentative steps
on the track using my video camera mounted on the tripod in front
of the rear seats if it was possible to secure the tripod
I realise that if the tripod was to work loose it would be a hazard
I know you can buy purpose made video mounts, but i do not think
its worth the outlay for 15 minutes.
Any thoughts?

Greg

bob gray

iTrader: (1)

did castle combe last week, had brother in law trying to hold video camera, but he kept hitting himself in the face under braking. many others had tripods strapped in and this did not seem to be a problem. you will definetley not regret it , it was great..

P20SPD

iTrader: (1)

Would have thought you could.

Believe Trout used a tripod in his car, just secured it really well. Tie it to the door handles or something?

greg.g

Two weeks to go and im already getting butterflies

Thanks. I will have to give it a dry run this weekend

Greg

XT

You just need a well trained passenger to hold the video camera.

Ask the SN that were present at the Supra convoy to the Boxhill meeting

greg.g

I think my misses will be pretty pre-occupied holding herself still,
nevermind a camera
I will have a go at securing my tripod and if its no go, then i will consider a suction mount. Thanks andy

Greg

ZAZ

I have a suction mount from that website and got some excellent results when I was at Bedford. My brother went out with a mate holding the camera and was black flagged! Definately go for the suction mount if you want good results but they aren't cheap, the one I've got is £75!

Puff The Magic Wagon!

iTrader: (2)

I would advocate NOT hand-carrying a video on track - besides which you will probably get black-flagged & removed from track. It is very dangerous in case of an accident

I have a wagon & a rear-strutbrace which with nylon cable-ties makes a vey secure mount. If you mount a tripod, do it so that it cannot move at all - ie cableties & not bungie cord.

Enjoy

Trout

iTrader: (1)

OK

Two tripod legs on the floor in front of rear seat. One leg short on back seat. Centre seat belt through tripod in case of accident and then used two bungees secured at one end to the seat fasteners hold down the rear squab and then wound very tightly around the tripod so it did not move!

Those who have seen the video (P20SPD) will support the fact that the quality was very acceptable!

Rannoch

3times

Agree with Rannoch, have used this method myself and it works a treat.

Might be worth checking with Castle Combe as I seem to recall that no video cameras will be allowed. I am not 100% on this but may be best to check.

DreXeL

They say no video cameras allowed but at the CCC action day last weekend people were taking them on the track and the nobody was told to remove them, so I don't think they really mind.

greg.g

Thanks for all the advice
I bought a couple of those ratchet tie down straps.
I will try to secure tripod round the back seats with one
and use the other one underneath the the front seats.
If it works, lets hope they will turn a blind eye at japfest
Is it best to set the camera on manual focus so that it will ignore
the front windscreen and any squashed bugs.

Greg

greg.g

Success
Thanks rannoch Just tried the one leg on the back seat technique
I fastened it down with the straps and it worked a treat

Thanks all
Greg

cryptwalk

They do a suction one there on that site for under £40.

I'll be getting one of those.

CAMCORDER SUCTION PAD
SM2 £34.00 exc.vat £39.95 inc.vat

The Camcorder Suction Pad can be attached to any non-porous surface such as glass, marble, metal, plastic. It can be fixed either vertically or horizontally, a crank lever creates the vacuum which holds the mount in place. An adjustable ball-socket head enables the camcorder to be mounted in the required position.
It's ideal for all types of handheld Camcorders up to 1kg.
( Not recommended for mounting on the inside of a car windscreen.)

Suitable for Mini DV cams & all types of handheld Camcorders up to 1kg.
Suction pad diameter 100mm. (crank lever vacuum)



Thats gotta be worth the money.