Best budget way to mount a camera to a car

Attaching $6k of camera equipment to my truck windshield just for one shot. Heres the whole process and what you'll need to achieve the same shot.

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[chrisbrockhurst]

Didn't even end up using the shot, BUT I learnt a ton, always be learning :)

[bc_views]

I'll give props to anyone willing to put their camera outside of the car they are driving just for us to watch. Great video and please don't do that too much. It wasn't even my camera and my anxiety was on 10/10

[TheMusicRecordingNetwork]

amazing look.... love the radio .... but most importantly the footage came out so cool 😎 peace and love always ✌️

[IanMacdonald]

Brave brave brave brave man. Looked CV like a great shot, can’t believe it hit the cutting room floor.

[robvezpro]

Following you is fascinating, your videos are getting better every upload!! You are unstoppable

[GroupIII]

That was complex but I can imagine the shot or what it could be. Very creative. The Peak Design strap was a great idea. Take care.

[Alijaber]

Good job. The light didn’t do much but I think you really made a smooth 9:19 minute video that I enjoyed. Like your style

[GregTardif]

Nice setup. Glad it worked. I have a cpl coming today but to get rid of glare on my glasses from my light.

[adamcox]

Amazing result for a budget set up. Well done.

[scottievee]

Nice. I have the TRI holder that I have yet to try. I'll mount it on the hood and zoom in a little. Thanks. This was a good start.

[leokeller]

That looks like a lot of fun. Great video, Chris!

[kenny]

Do you have examples for shooting at night? I'm making a short mostly in a car at night. This was super helpful though

[MarioSoMedia]

Thanks for sharing Chris! I was looking for a reliable mount like this one.

[shortstories]

Would you perhaps get a similar effect by using a white diffuser, sitting on the passenger seat to bounce light from outside into the cabin?

[jayulous]

One question I’ve always wondered is, is it legal to record while driving. As in can you get in trouble if your caught filming

[PhilEdwardsInc]

Another affiliate purchase as an act of tribute to you sir. Thanks for the review!

[nomad]

Hi Chris,

Test and learn! Thanks for the sacrifices.

Btw, I just got the Zeapon Micro 2 Plus slider yesterday and testing it with the Hyla Suction Cups on the windows indoor and they seem to hold well. I’m going to try and mount it on the car hood and see how it fairs. Will try it with my Gopro 9 and Insta360 1” first before having the guts to add my mirrorless cameras next. Check them out. It’s pretty strong.

[raymondmenard]

Well done Chris, that's exactly the type of problem solving situations i like to play with. I'll admit the 3 cup & gimbal idea might be even better, although that much more risky. Looking at your footage also got my mind going and i was imagining a night shot going through a well lit tunnel. It could make a very dynamic scene with the neon light reflection's rolling off the windshield (see what i mean ?). I was also wondering, was it hard for you to get use to driving on the right side of the road ? (just kidding)

[chrisprocter]

Good video I also use a fat gekko 3 but set it up for auto photography of other cars - i mount mine on the roof and tether it it to my roof very similar to your set up

[DrewMalarkey]

I gave this a go in one of my videos a month or two ago! Nervous was an understatement lmao