An E-Z Mount For A New Pocket Video Camera

I just recieved a new Kodak Zx1 camera. During my initial trials, I wanted to alternate between tripod shots and hand-held shots. It is a little tricky to mount and dismount the camera on a tripod each time which is just the nature of the beast, I guess. So I thought about it for a while, and decided to make a mount where I could just slide the camera in and out, and save that little bit of time and effort. By changing dimensions of the mount, it can be adaptable for most cameras.

Step 1 Draw Out A Plan to Follow

By laying the camera on a piece of cardboard, I could judge the dimensions of my mount. I measured the thickness of the camera with a ruler, so that I could include these dimensions in my plan.

Comments

[iectyx3c]

Good stuff C-Man.
I have some weird cameras without tripod mounts.
Going to try your idea, but use corrugated plastic board - just like cardboard but much stronger. Also free after election day when the roadside signs come down.

[Creativeman]

Thanks Bruce: How will you glue it together? Cman

[iectyx3c]

I don't glue. I use a soldering iron and punch right through both layers to spot weld it. Works great. Just like your I'ble!

[Sew Crafty]

Stopping by to give you a vote, this is a good one

[Sew Crafty]

Very nice and resourceful.

[l8nite]

Thats a pretty cool idea. The next step would be making it out of an old milk jug or soda can... hmmmm got the ideas rolling...