I have wanted to start posting a few videos, but I haven't been ready to shell out the money for a GoPro system. Lucky for me, I had an old non-HD flip video sitting in a drawer. All I needed to do is craft some sort of mount for it.
I tried a couple of approaches using a reflector mount and bolt to screw into the treads of the camera. These didn't look solid or the camera looked too exposed. I then found an old camera case that was in need of a use. I cut down the front an inch or so and tarp-taped the wound closed.
The camera case had a heavy belt loop on the back, but how could this be used? I had an old tube that could be cut to make a stretchy strap. With a simple cross pattern, I can square knot the tube to hold the camera to the bar.
It certainly looks like a job on a budget, but it should hold me over until I'm ready to spend some money.
Here is the first action shot with the mount. It is a quick loop around my house and back into the garage. I might try a few different mount locations since the handlebar mount seems to induce a certain nauseous feeling upon review.
First ride with homemade video camera holder - YouTube
I tried a couple of approaches using a reflector mount and bolt to screw into the treads of the camera. These didn't look solid or the camera looked too exposed. I then found an old camera case that was in need of a use. I cut down the front an inch or so and tarp-taped the wound closed.
The camera case had a heavy belt loop on the back, but how could this be used? I had an old tube that could be cut to make a stretchy strap. With a simple cross pattern, I can square knot the tube to hold the camera to the bar.
It certainly looks like a job on a budget, but it should hold me over until I'm ready to spend some money.
Here is the first action shot with the mount. It is a quick loop around my house and back into the garage. I might try a few different mount locations since the handlebar mount seems to induce a certain nauseous feeling upon review.
First ride with homemade video camera holder - YouTube