_Outside_ of the Car Mounting

McKebapp · Jan 24, 2012

Hi Gals and Guys,

I'm planning a car tour through the Alps this year.
Beside a GoPro HD Cam, I'd like to try to film some of the driving with my Evo3D in 3D.

Filming from within the windshield does not make sense as the reflections of the windshield would mess the result up.

Do you have any idea how to mount the Evo3D very safe outside of the car?
I'm thinking about some kind of magnetic tripods or something like that.

My problem is the holder itself.

Actually my planned solution is to take a Haicom Bike Mount and modify it a little to take place on a professional magnetic mount. But I'm not sure about the reliability.
I don't like to see my Evo3D flying, while taking a corner on a pass a little to sharp

Second Problem: I'm driving a Nissan 350z Roadster. The hood and trunk are made of alloy. So magnetic mounts could be a problem, too...

What would be your solution?

eXplicit815 · Jan 27, 2012

Best case scenario: Go with a GoPro 3D rig. I'm almost certain they don't make a mount, and you'll end up building one that may not work out with best results.

http://gopro.com/hd-hero-accessories/3d-hero-system/

oohaylima · Jan 27, 2012

Don't forget to put tape over the mic. It was hurtful on my ears for the first time playing it in the beginning.

Nathanation · Jan 28, 2012

The go pro is awesone, although you need 2 cameras and the 3d housing to shoot 3d. As for using the EVO, all the holders I've seen cover the camera lenses

osrix · Jan 29, 2012

I would use a ballistic case, then mod the holster to take some kind of mount.

One of those suction handles that glaziers use would give you something really solid without marking the paintwork. Like Here

Or for a cheaper option something like this would probably do the job, wouldn't look quite as cool though!

Take the belt clip off the holster and bolt it straight on to the handle.
The holster holds the phone screen inwards so wouldn't cover the lenses. You might need to use some duck tape or better yet a velcro strap just make sure phone doesn't come out, the added dust and bug protection wouldnt hurt either! Just a thought..

Sent from my HTC EVO 3D X515m using xda premium

PatrickHuey · Feb 6, 2012

well im not sure if you had heard about the trident AMS case for the 3d, but you could check it out.

its a heavy duty case but has some pretty cool features behind it. there is a kickstand on the case but that kickstand can be interchangeable with some attachments like a bike raile clip and a tripod mount. now i was thinking that those two features combined with the duarability of the case you could def whip something up better than ducktape haha. here is the link to the site for the mods and the actual case website.

http://www.tridenteer.com/products/Kraken-AMS-Attachment:-Bike-Rail-Clip.html

osrix · Feb 6, 2012

PatrickHuey said:
well im not sure if you had heard about the trident AMS case for the 3d, but you could check it out.

its a heavy duty case but has some pretty cool features behind it. there is a kickstand on the case but that kickstand can be interchangeable with some attachments like a bike raile clip and a tripod mount. now i was thinking that those two features combined with the duarability of the case you could def whip something up better than ducktape haha. here is the link to the site for the mods and the actual case website.

http://www.tridenteer.com/products/Kraken-AMS-Attachment:-Bike-Rail-Clip.html

Nice dig Have you even used one of those trident cases? lol

PatrickHuey · Feb 7, 2012

osrix said:
Nice dig Have you even used one of those trident cases? lol

I haven't, but I literally just ordered that case today Haha. We'll see. Its cool because you can custom make it with the colors. The case has two levels to it which are both a case stand alone so you put them together. You can mix and match colors. check out the kraken thread in the accessories thread

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bitslizer · Feb 8, 2012

something like these, then add one of those Grip mount to hold the phone

http://www.adorama.com/AGSGJR.html
http://www.adorama.com/BG241S.html
http://www.adorama.com/BG3500.html

I've seen people attaching $6K DSLR camera on the outside of the car with something like this, a light weight phone won't be a problem, assuming you can figure out how to attach the Grip mount to the suction base via a socket or thread.

photo from a friend
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hpho...0098801322715_555342714_7444371_1404272_n.jpg

McKebapp · Feb 26, 2012

Hey Guys, sorry for answering that late.
I've been busy :/

eXplicit815 said:
Best case scenario: Go with a GoPro 3D rig. I'm almost certain they don't make a mount, and you'll end up building one that may not work out with best results.

http://gopro.com/hd-hero-accessories/3d-hero-system/

Well, I guess that would bring up the best quality.
But, to be honest: I get one GoPro borrowed and I don't think I'll need one on my own that often.
So I don't think it would make sense to buy a second one

oohaylima said:
Don't forget to put tape over the mic. It was hurtful on my ears for the first time playing it in the beginning.

Good point, thanks

bitslizer said:
something like these, then add one of those Grip mount to hold the phone

http://www.adorama.com/AGSGJR.html
http://www.adorama.com/BG241S.html
http://www.adorama.com/BG3500.html

I've seen people attaching $6K DSLR camera on the outside of the car with something like this, a light weight phone won't be a problem, assuming you can figure out how to attach the Grip mount to the suction base via a socket or thread.

photo from a friend
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hpho...0098801322715_555342714_7444371_1404272_n.jpg

That's exactly what I was thinking about. My Problem: Idk how to attach the phone to such a mount

osrix said:
I would use a ballistic case, then mod the holster to take some kind of mount.

One of those suction handles that glaziers use would give you something really solid without marking the paintwork. Like Here

Or for a cheaper option something like this would probably do the job, wouldn't look quite as cool though!

Take the belt clip off the holster and bolt it straight on to the handle.
The holster holds the phone screen inwards so wouldn't cover the lenses. You might need to use some duck tape or better yet a velcro strap just make sure phone doesn't come out, the added dust and bug protection wouldnt hurt either! Just a thought..

Sent from my HTC EVO 3D X515m using xda premium

Japp, that's what I think I'm going to make use of. I'll try to find a small version of these and attach a bike holder to that.
But I'll try to add some kind of rope or something, in case the suction gets loose while drifting or so.

maek_it_happen · Feb 27, 2012

Duct tape ? Lol

Sent from my HTC EVO 3D using XDA App

osrix · Feb 27, 2012

maek_it_happen said:
Duct tape ? Lol

Sent from my HTC EVO 3D using XDA App

Why not read the whole post and understand it before trolling.
Anything constructive to say? I doubt it.

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