Camera mount

[cribby]

I just dug deep and bought the new Garmin Zumo 590 and a Garmin VIRB camera. I had the Zumo 660 before so I had to change the mount over but where the hell do I mount the camera, any ideas please? (no smart arse ones please)! LOL

Ant

[Lonewolf]

What's the mount like for the Virb?

[cribby]

Hi

Its a sticky base with a screw on adaptor for the camera mount. I was going to stick it on the flat black part of the fairing just to the side of the right hand mirror but that slightly obscures the camera. I looked a sticking it on the side of the fairing just below the riht hand mirror but HMM!!

here is an image of the camera and mount

http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.nofrillscameras.com.au/media/catalog/product/cache/2/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/v/i/virb-4.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.nofrillscameras.com.au/garmin-virb-hd-action-camera&h=500&w=500&tbnid=PUIifjmqsnGV5M:&zoom=1&docid=LhFMw9z7gJc_vM&ei=DXWCVcfHAuqd7AaggYPoCw&tbm=isch&ved=0CDoQMyg2MDY4ZA

Ant

[O.C.]

Cribby in the past I had a camera mounted (GoPro) to the underside of  the left side rear view mirror.

The GoPro mounting sticky pads would fit there quite nicely, I'm guessing that your sticky pad mifgt be of similar dimensions

Just a thought.. good luck     

[flatfour]

I fitted mine to the underside of the left mirror and on selling the bike a few weeks ago, was able to remove the mount without causing any damage to either the mirror or the camera mount.

[cribby]

Thanks fellas

Are the sticky pads that good?

Ant

[Lonewolf]

Thanks fellas

Are the sticky pads that good?

Ant

Yes they are, just ensure that the surface is spotless first. I used some Auto Glym Intensive Tar Remover but only because I already had some in the garage, meths, vinegar, anything like that would probably do.

[O.C.]

Thanks fellas

Are the sticky pads that good?

Ant

Yep they are, as a belt and braces move you can also attach a lanyard in case it becomes unstuck, that way your new camera won't go bouncing down the road     

[dokterdave]

If you want action shots mount the camera low. This gives the impression of speed.
If you want footage for insurance purposes mount high.

[cribby]

Thanks fellas.

I'm teaching on the bike tomorrow so will pop down the garage later and stick it on.

It looks like a fab piece of kit as you can control the recording function from the zumo 590.

I'll post some photos on as soon as I can

Ant

[catmik]

I have a VIRB Elite camera and I use a RAM suction mount that I fit to the windscreen, its very secure & with the RAM double socket arm plus a VIRB mount, it can be adjusted to any angle.
Vibration can be a bit of a problem as the windscreen does flex slightly, but a long as you use the "image stabilisation" feature of the camera, it works well...
I hope that helps, I may post a picture of it on my bike later, plus some sample videos if anyone likes!

http://www.ram-mount.co.uk/twist-lock-suction-cup-mount-with-garmin-virb™-camera-adapter-p-1947.html

[O.C.]

I have a VIRB Elite camera and I use a RAM suction mount that I fit to the windscreen, its very secure & with the RAM double socket arm plus a VIRB mount, it can be adjusted to any angle.
Vibration can be a bit of a problem as the windscreen does flex slightly, but a long as you use the "image stabilisation" feature of the camera, it works well...
I hope that helps, I may post a picture of it on my bike later, plus some sample videos if anyone likes!

http://www.ram-mount.co.uk/twist-lock-suction-cup-mount-with-garmin-virb™-camera-adapter-p-1947.html

Welcome along catmik, and thanks for the info regarding you camera/Ram mount

Pop into the intro section and tell us a bit more about yourself, maybe include some photos of your bike too    

[PRD]

Welcome. Do you know anything about tumble dryers?

[O.C.]

Welcome. Do you know anything about tumble dryers?

  now you just behave yourself     

[coman37]

I have a VIRB Elite camera and I use a RAM suction mount that I fit to the windscreen, its very secure & with the RAM double socket arm plus a VIRB mount, it can be adjusted to any angle.
Vibration can be a bit of a problem as the windscreen does flex slightly, but a long as you use the "image stabilisation" feature of the camera, it works well...
I hope that helps, I may post a picture of it on my bike later, plus some sample videos if anyone likes!

http://www.ram-mount.co.uk/twist-lock-suction-cup-mount-with-garmin-virb™-camera-adapter-p-1947.html

If you attach a lanyard/ elastic band/ shock cord to the head of the mount and just tensioned to suitable point, it will take a lot of the shake out of any footage

Coman