I'm looking for a mount that is stiff with no shaking so that I can use it to record video of the drive. Is this mount too shakey? Thanks in advance.
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I bought it about 3 weeks ago, and I used it for the same reason as yours!It is perfect and steady, no shaking, but you have to make sure that it's locked from its three keys :)
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I have mounted the base on my windshield and it is firm. I am guessing if you base it on your dash board using the accessories provided it will remain firm.
593748
It is quite shaky, but as others have said--you can use many work arounds to get a steady image. This from an old shaky guy! In my particular case, I use a walking stick or my cane to steady it and that works for me.
2096662
The hole is to mount the Lens over the Tripod....So it wont shake when taking the picture... Hope this may help to your question...
1834632
I can further confirm others' comments about the shock mount. The elastics in mine broke and I've had to hack something together with rubber bands!Can anyone suggest a good replacement shock mount--or just a regular mount as, in my situation, the "shock" aspect is overkill.
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I get virtually no shaking. The unit is very solid, and the desktop piece is well supported. Also, a brace is included that you can put under the desktop, and that adds even more support.
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It does not shake at all for me. In my opinion, it is very well made and, provided you set it up right, which is actually very simple like 1,2,3; it will stay put in place. Remember to fasten the locking base to "anchor" the suction cup to the surface where you are setting it up. This is very good quality and you should not have any problems with it. Besides, it comes with a 90 day warranty inside. -Good luck!
1330127
I don't understand the issue people have with this mount. Its very sturdy, and rigid, compared to other mounts in the same price range. I had NO issue mounting my Epson 2030.
147727
I have had no problems with mine. Sounds like you have a vibration problem. Excess vibration can destroy anything. A rubber mount might help or a different mounting location where there is less vibration. Hope this helps.
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The suction cup mount is very solid and should perform very well on a smooth surface. So far, I've used it for inside windshield applications and it is excellent. The RAM arm does elevate the camera higher than the GoPro suction cup mount, which might provide some vibration in extreme cases. With that said, the RAM connections are very rigid so I don't anticipate an issue with outside applications.
2279649
Only the very highest position might not be as rattle-free as you would perhaps want. It does not make any difference though ... Quite honestly, I have never heard a rattle. My trailers rattle more! This is by far the best ball-mount I have ever used.
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Nope. I agree with jimi. I returned the unit the mount that holds it isn't strong enough. It kept falling of when I was riding on relatively smooth roads.
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Hi - I do not think this is "normal" - mine didn't rattle - that sounds to me like the camera has something broken inside. I would return and get a replacement. It may work great now....but what about the future? However, I am no expert. Best of luck
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I did not notice much degradation of the video. However, I have 600tvl cameras so they aren't great to begin with. Also, if you are not running it along a way, make sure you support the cable, mine sagged and finally snapped under the weight of it spanning a 75ft gap from my house to our chicken coop.
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It's actually not too bad. If you're going to be recording movies though I recommend using a different head for it. The ball head is great for photography but not-so-great for video as it doesn't provide the fluid movement. I personally have a different head on mine and it works well! The only complaint I have towards this tripod is that when it's fully extended, it can become a little wobbly and flimsy feeling. You can easily combat this problem by weighting it down with the provided weigh hook.
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did not get that a far with it before it broke.. sorry... try someone else.. I sent mine back it stopped loading on to my laptop as a mass storage devise. So outside of the initial 10 or so recordings i transferred to it no more could be placed on it.
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I do not notice any shaking while driving. I use this primarily for my iPhone so that I may use my GPS and I am always referring to it while my car is in motion. I love this mount, and so yes, I think it would be suitable for something such as a dash cam.
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I agree! It rattles really bad because the ball mount don't fit snugg. Really weird! Let me know if you find one!