Cradle for Shooting In-Car Video with Harry\'s Laptimer for iPhone 4

syenisch · 01-28-2012, 08:43 AM

Anybody recommend a specific IPhone cradle to mount to the window and shoot video using Harry\'s Laptimer?

pixelblue · 01-28-2012, 08:50 AM

I use tomtom iphone charging adapter. I hear RAM suction cups are popular too. however, I use gopro to shoot my video.

Focusedintntions · 01-30-2012, 06:47 AM

I just got this...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...00_i00_details

Seems like it's gonna work great in terms of visibility. Also the great part is the base is open to attach a high refresh rate gps later

syenisch · 01-30-2012, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Focusedintntions

I just got this...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...00_i00_details

Seems like it's gonna work great in terms of visibility. Also the great part is the base is open to attach a high refresh rate gps later

I saw that exact mount recommend on Harry's forum. Have you gotten to try it yet? The 3 things I am concerned about are vibration, how well it attaches to the windshield, and visibility of the camera. You already touched on the visibility, so I am curious about the first two. Thanks!

Focusedintntions · 01-30-2012, 06:58 AM

I tried it on the bathroom mirror lol. I literally got it in the mail on friday so no on track use. From what i can tell it seems to be a sturdy mount. As far as movement goes, it'll really depend on how much the window vibrates and how bumpy the track is. Once you tighten into place it's not going to go anywhere and the suction was strong.

syenisch · 01-30-2012, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Focusedintntions

I tried it on the bathroom mirror lol. I literally got it in the mail on friday so no on track use. From what i can tell it seems to be a sturdy mount. As far as movement goes, it'll really depend on how much the window vibrates and how bumpy the track is. Once you tighten into place it's not going to go anywhere and the suction was strong.

Thanks. What I meant by vibration is how rigid are the hinges in the mount itself? I.e. even if the suction to the windshield is strong, if the hinges aren't rigid, the phone will still shake up and down.

Focusedintntions · 01-30-2012, 09:31 AM

The "hinges" can both be clamped down to ensure no movement

yandy · 01-30-2012, 10:12 AM

I got this exact mount on the mail this saturday, will be trying it out Feb 4th at the track.. looks sturdy enough, but we'll see.

syenisch · 02-05-2012, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by yandyr

I got this exact mount on the mail this saturday, will be trying it out Feb 4th at the track.. looks sturdy enough, but we'll see.

Any feedback on the mount?

yandy · 02-05-2012, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by syenisch

Any feedback on the mount?

Yup.. I'm retard and left it home.. sorry, couldn't get anything from it.

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pixelblue Colonel 140 Rep 2,234 Posts Drives: the silver bullet Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: northern virginia iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 135i [8.90]	I use tomtom iphone charging adapter. I hear RAM suction cups are popular too. however, I use gopro to shoot my video. __________________ "I would quote everything pixelblue said, but you've already read it. Take it from someone who's put the 1 through its paces"
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Focusedintntions Colonel 105 Rep 2,696 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M-Sport :D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NoVA iTrader: (1)	I just got this... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...00_i00_details Seems like it's gonna work great in terms of visibility. Also the great part is the base is open to attach a high refresh rate gps later __________________ Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death… – Hunter Thompson
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Focusedintntions Colonel 105 Rep 2,696 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M-Sport :D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NoVA iTrader: (1)	I tried it on the bathroom mirror lol. I literally got it in the mail on friday so no on track use. From what i can tell it seems to be a sturdy mount. As far as movement goes, it'll really depend on how much the window vibrates and how bumpy the track is. Once you tighten into place it's not going to go anywhere and the suction was strong. __________________ Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death… – Hunter Thompson
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