Way to Mount camera inside so it's secure

[scouter4life]

Has anyone figured out a way to mount a camera (preferably an SLR) so it's secure, but quickly available? My biggest issue while on the trails is that my camera is either in the passenger seat with the strap around the center counsole to keep it in or it's down by the cup holds, neither works well and is either in the way or not easy to get for that quick shot. I've thought about something above on the B pillar using a QD plate from a tripod, but it's got to be really strong as I often have an 80-200 f2.8 or 300 f4 on my D200 while on the trails.

I'd love to have it on the dash somewhwere, but the plastic is just not strong enough. I also tried it on my tripod in the passenger seat, but I often have someone there and I coudn't get it stable enough especially when I have doors off, which is most of the time.

[Mark Doiron]

Don't have a good answer for you, but I've learned that I can fit two lenses in the front cupholders, making for ready access!

[CLACKEY(_!_)]

I mount my videa camera on the dash and I use small bungies and clip onto the defrost vents

[GreytSilly]

Let me preface this with the statement that I haven't tried this but it may be a suggestion you can so something with. I thought of this simply because I just put the camera away with this unit installed. We have a quick tripod connector here at the house, one part fastens to the tripod via the 1/4-20 stud and the other part fastens to the camera via the 1/4-20 tapped hole in the camera. You attach the camera to the tripod by just slipping the camera mounted half into the tripod mounted half. To get them apart you just push a lever to the side and slide them apart. If you could fasten the tripod half somewhere in the Jeep with a 1/4-20 screw your camera could stay securely mounted until you need it. Just push a lever and off it would come ready for use.

[drinkingmymilk]

I clean out the arm rest and stick it in there when I am driving. Just put the cover on the lens and you should be fine. If you really worried through a towel in there so it doesn't bounce around.

[scouter4life]

Let me preface this with the statement that I haven't tried this but it may be a suggestion you can so something with. I thought of this simply because I just put the camera away with this unit installed. We have a quick tripod connector here at the house, one part fastens to the tripod via the 1/4-20 stud and the other part fastens to the camera via the 1/4-20 tapped hole in the camera. You attach the camera to the tripod by just slipping the camera mounted half into the tripod mounted half. To get them apart you just push a lever to the side and slide them apart. If you could fasten the tripod half somewhere in the Jeep with a 1/4-20 screw your camera could stay securely mounted until you need it. Just push a lever and off it would come ready for use.
This is exactly what I want to do, just don't know where to put it. I might have to find a day I'm really bored and figure it out.
I clean out the arm rest and stick it in there when I am driving. Just put the cover on the lens and you should be fine. If you really worried through a towel in there so it doesn't bounce around.
I tried this one, but the camera is too big for in there.

[Freeman]

I have the Canon 20 D and I just leave the glove box open and set it on end with the lens facing the passenger door and the strap hanging out. When I need to use it the grip is on top so I can pull it in and out easily without looking. I also use a little padding in the glove box on the lens side. You might be looking for a little better solution than this but it works for me.

http://my.project-jk.com/data/1277/medium/CAMERA-2.jpg

http://my.project-jk.com/data/1277/medium/CAMERA-1.jpg

[scouter4life]

I have the Canon 20 D and I just leave the glove box open and set it on end with the lens facing the passenger door and the strap hanging out. When I need to use it the grip is on top so I can pull it in and out easily without looking. I also use a little padding in the glove box on the lens side. You might be looking for a little better solution than this but it works for me.

http://my.project-jk.com/data/1277/medium/CAMERA-2.jpg

http://my.project-jk.com/data/1277/medium/CAMERA-1.jpg
That's not a bad idea, don't know if mine will fit, but I'll have to try it, at least until I have a permanant solution.

[Freeman]

Hera's another easy option.

http://my.project-jk.com/data/1277/medium/CAMERA-3.jpg

http://my.project-jk.com/data/1277/medium/CAMERA-4.jpg

[drinkingmymilk]

Hera's another easy option.





I have that same bag.... no clue why I never thought about that.

[jtphoto JK]

You could use the lowepro toploader camera case and stand it inside the console. Leaving unzipped will give you a very secure holster, readily available for quick shots.. The top loader allows you to carry the camera around with large lenses attached. Its an awesome carry round as well.

[scouter4life]

I think I have an idea, a little hard to explain, but basically it will be putting a mount attached to the side of the center console and rising up along the console stack. I'm going to putz around on it this week and see what I come up with. Several trips to home depot, here I come.

[mcds99]

Take a look at the Ram Mounts website
http://www.ram-mount.com

They may not have exactly what you want.
You could come up with a quick release of some kind to put on the mount.

[Big D2]

The ram mounts are top quality. The key to any suction cup holder is to use alcohol to clean both surfaces to prior to mouting. If you don't any oil or residue will cook in the summer heat and it will eventually weaken the mount and loss of suction will occur.

I've had the GPS mount on the screen and it only fell of once in 3 years. Basically I was lazy and didn't clean both surfaces. Prior to that it stayed on for almost 2 yrs ( I changed vehicules).

[SCJK08]

I have a dig cam and asked how to mount and someone told me they use sticky backed velcro so u can stick it right to ur dash...I tried it and it works great!! my camera is not heavy, a canon powershot

[CAOKKIE]

I've used my window mount that I bought for my spotting scope.

[paramaniac]

I have one of these, i use the velcro strap and wrap it around the roll bar over the drivers door. http://www.rei.com/product/777250

check out http://www.youtube.com/user/paramaniac10 to see some video clips i made with my point and shoot canon....

[vans]

Have you tried RAM mounts. I know they have a camera mount that sticks to the windscreen. They are tough but not sure if it would be strong enough with a big lens on it though.

[Goldorak]

i just buy a gorilla pod , you can fix your cam on about any surfaces

http://www.joby.com/products/gorillapod/findmygpod/

[Altitude Adjustment]

I put everything in a Pelican case and strap it down on the passenger seat.