easy home made camera mount for Zx1, Zi6, binoculars, scopes, laser levels, etc.

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This outfit works really well to clip on the handrail of a shopping cart at stores, supermarkets, etc. and then you have a tracking dolly to make some smooth rolling videos. i've clipped this on my bicycle and used the bike as a tracking dolly also. Actually anything that rolls smoothly is good to use (wheelchairs work very well too).

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[Mr151josh]

Very informative. I needed that on one of my video shoots. It will work much better than the bucket or folding chair I was using as a stabilizer. Thanks for the ideas.

[catinnahat]

It makes my day to read comments such as yours. I have several microphone stands with boom arms and all are equipped with the little spring clamps on the ends. I use one just to hold documents, "to-do" lists, notes, etc. in just the right spot above my computer screen. New uses seem to pop up all the time around here.

If you don't already know it, you can make a nice video tracking dolly by using that mount system with a wheelchair. Find a used wheelchair cheap at Goodwill store, etc.

[Connellphotos]

Cool ideas!

[catinnahat]

thanks for your comment. I posted a couple of other idea videos this past week, and am working on another one right now.

[openairpreacher]

do you have any Idea how long the Kodac would keep recording,,, its prob a longer time VGA than HD because its less MB's

a couple hours,,?

[catinnahat]

I've never really timed it. According to the Kodak website a Zx1 with 32MB SD card will record about 10 hrs. in VGA but I'm guessing the batteries would have to be changed every hour or so. A Zi6 with 8MB card, my guess is about 2 hrs. ( with a battery change). I'm just estimatiing. It would be interesting to know for sure. I have never run mine that long as my youtube videos are all under 10 min.

[arralszemben]

Very good ideas! Some very useful tips. Thanks. Best regards from Hungary!

[Gutsman1986]

Such marvelous senior citizen you are, sir. I loved the video, God Bless you till eternity.

Best regards from Kuwait.

[VideoGuyNC]

That's a great idea. Also makes it easy to quickly release the camera after filming.

[NB5BHVL]

I must say I like this idea you have here, For something that looks so minor you can make so many uses out of it ....And go to think I was looking for a home made tripod to mount to make for my bike handlebars, Great video and thanks for having it here

[wolfy40oz]

Thankyou for the wonderful idea. I have a Kodak Playsport zx3 and this will work perfectly for mounting in my car.

[earthbowl]

creative ideas! 

[earthbowl]

great ideas

[DIYfilmaker]

@Connellphotos try to view my stabilzer.. DIY glidecam type.. tnx