Affordable Budget Car Mounted Camera Rig with Suction Cups and a Gimbal Mount

Today we unbox and test out the Camtree G-51 suction mounting system that we purchased from Amazon, and use it to mount our DJI RS-2 onto a car for some rolling video shots. This setup will allow us to do some really nice videography on the road, without having to hang outside the window. The basic setup is only $175, but it does get a bit more pricey once you factor in the gimbal, and the camera and lenses. But I'm pretty excited for this setup, and we'll be using it a lot more in the future. It made my Nissan Skyline look so good, and mounted up nicely to the Volvo 240 Wagon.

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[JaaksFilm]

Thanks for making this. I'm the guy who hangs out the window or from the side of the sliding doors on the wife's car!! Will be looking into this. Any further update or usage?

[TheDailyDriver]

Wonder how well this would work with an isolation shock absorber

[VacFink]

Nice setup. Thanks for showing how it comes together. Maybe you can share a shot comparison with a low buck gopro/suction mount. I think it would be helpful for your demographic since most are probably at point b and may not yet see how much difference point A can be. It may not stack up against the GoHarder's low to mid 5 digit stack of gear but is pretty good with some elbow grease.

[clkbmoto]

I use the G51 with the RS and DJI's Expansion Base Kit. Great combo. Likely adding a vibration isolator though. Have to test my in-body stabilization first.

[MIMCKMedia]

Really enjoyed the video. Greetings from z nation Germany

[PotoFEU-vxdq]

Thanks for sharing.
I'm starting as amateur video maker for motorsports and I was looking for a setup that could match with the DJI RS3.
Looks perfect and cheap compare to Tilta Hydra mount.

[INDICAFILMS]

5:42 "I dont really have anything to film right now" *reveals whole ass R32* look. if the guy with the R32 says this set up works. IT WORKS!

[doom]

For cheap shooting, use a trunk bike carrier.

[hyun]

I bought the same thing to use on my R32 skyline as well

[ShotByToweh]

with tthat lens and camera combo id expect a much higher quality shot.

[Endorion_YTC]

Can you drive at highway speeds with this on the back of the vehicle? Like 50-60mph?

[jstdrv]

Great video. What camera settings and lenses do you use for on car video, say following another car on a winding road. I have s Sony A7 iii

[markstrickland]

Rob, has the G-51 held up after a few months? I've got a LUMIX G85 that is dying to be used for something like this.

[JeremyAirLift]

Excellent video! I would be scared to death to have my camera hanging off the back of a vehicle.

[ElevationStudiostt]

Gonna get the camtree, thank you for this. By the way, get a nice set of Enkeis for that R32! :)

[kyra]

Could you do a simpler roof mount for the gimbal with some ratchet straps?

[KameTrick]

Nice vid, I just watched your 360 One X for car guys vid, too. How do you think the cam tree setup compares to the fat gecko? Would your thoughts change if you were using a gopro one the one x instead of a bigger mirror less? 👍🏻

[scott_the_dreamer]

rad vid. how is it holding up after more uses?

[jazzyjohal]

Hello, how did you connect live view without Wi-Fi? I have RS3 and Raveneye, but, if I turn off Wi-Fi the Raveneye get disconnected from my phone :(

[blacktopmods]

Did you feel you really needed the Gecko mount back up?