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RockvilleBob · 07-16-2016, 05:29 AM

nice set up for your car. Does it accommodate a BetterBeamer?

Ducatigaz · 07-16-2016, 05:32 AM

Originally posted by RockvilleBob

nice set up for your car. Does it accommodate a BetterBeamer?

the mount can be turned round so that it's on the outside of the door then a flash braket can be used.
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**Weevil** · 07-16-2016, 07:16 AM

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

Here are some pics with the 600mm mounted. The Kirk window mount sits on top of the door trim so with a ballhead fitted it is much higher. The platform on the Eckla mount can be lowered so the ballhead is below the top of the door trim. In one of the pictures you can see that I have riveted a piece of aluminium to the bracket that should slide down past the window and into the door, the bracket supplied was not long enough to be safe, I didn't want the whole lot falling off the door when I'm driving up a track. With the platform fully lowered I think a gimbal could be used and I will give this a try at some point.
The measurment of the window opening at the back of the door on the peugeot 308SW is about seventeen inches, on the new car that is coming, a Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer the window measures about fourteen inches.

Nice! Thanks for sharing... you have convinced me that this mount is better and more flexible than the Kirk window mount...

another question, when you drive, don't you have the lens/camera/mount in your way for driving ?

Ducatigaz · 07-16-2016, 08:12 AM

Originally posted by Weevil

Nice! Thanks for sharing... you have convinced me that this mount is better and more flexible than the Kirk window mount...

another question, when you drive, don't you have the lens/camera/mount in your way for driving ?

The lens/camera/mount is not really in the way I only use up tracks not main roads. Also because the ballhead is mounted on a slotted hole the camera/lens can be moved into the car

Just out of interest what is the measurement of the back edge of door glass on your car?

RockvilleBob · 07-16-2016, 09:06 AM - **1 Like**

Thanks for your responses - another addition to my wish list Eckla

**Weevil** · 07-16-2016, 09:22 AM

Thanks for your comment..

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

what is the measurement of the back edge of door glass on your car?

Sorry, I dont understand what to measure , You mean the height of the window opening ?
(may be a translation issue on my side)

derekkite · 07-16-2016, 09:46 AM - **2 Likes**

You have to remember Gary isn't interested in driving with it mounted. The most important is if it gets into the way of the cup holder with a glass of nice whiskey. I can see no other way he gets the stunning shots other than the calm and patience inducing effects of an amber elixir.

:}

Ducatigaz · 07-16-2016, 11:22 AM

Originally posted by Weevil

Thanks for your comment..

Sorry, I dont understand what to measure , You mean the height of the window opening ?
(may be a translation issue on my side)

Yes measure the height of the glass on the back edge of the door [highest part]

---------- Post added 07-16-2016 at 07:27 PM ----------

Originally posted by derekkite

You have to remember Gary isn't interested in driving with it mounted. The most important is if it gets into the way of the cup holder with a glass of nice whiskey. I can see no other way he gets the stunning shots other than the calm and patience inducing effects of an amber elixir.

:}

What, drunk in charge of a long lens

**Weevil** · 07-16-2016, 01:52 PM

Originally posted by derekkite

You have to remember Gary isn't interested in driving with it mounted. The most important is if it gets into the way of the cup holder with a glass of nice whiskey. I can see no other way he gets the stunning shots other than the calm and patience inducing effects of an amber elixir.

:}

---------- Post added 2016-07-16 at 17:26 ----------

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

Yes measure the height of the glass on the back edge of the door [highest part]

The highest height of the window is 15½ in. and the length is 34 in...

rondoudou87 · 07-16-2016, 03:06 PM - **11 Likes**

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Ducatigaz · 07-16-2016, 04:04 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Weevil

---------- Post added 2016-07-16 at 17:26 ----------

The highest height of the window is 15½ in. and the length is 34 in...

I think you should be OK with an Eckla mount, It seems like most new cars have smaller door windows probably due to wind tunnel testing/design
http://www.naturesuniverse.com/eckla.php

**pepperberry farm** · 07-16-2016, 08:06 PM - **3 Likes**

noelpolar · 07-16-2016, 09:22 PM - **6 Likes**

A couple more "Intimate Ape" shots....DFA 150-450 on K-1

kengoh · 07-17-2016, 02:53 AM - **7 Likes**

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RockvilleBob · 07-17-2016, 04:11 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by noelpolar

A couple more "Intimate Ape" shots....DFA 150-450 on K-1

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Nice shots, I especially like the first one

---------- Post added 07-17-16 at 07:12 AM ----------

Originally posted by kengoh

K3 + Sigma 500 F4.5

White Capped Redstart

Giant Nuthatch

Superb shooting again Ken. How large is a Giant Nuthatch versus the Nuthatches we see in the Eastern US?

07-16-2016, 04:04 PM - 1 Like	#22541
Ducatigaz Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Blunsdon,Wiltshire, UK Posts: 1,505	Originally posted by Weevil ---------- Post added 2016-07-16 at 17:26 ---------- The highest height of the window is 15½ in. and the length is 34 in... I think you should be OK with an Eckla mount, It seems like most new cars have smaller door windows probably due to wind tunnel testing/design http://www.naturesuniverse.com/eckla.php Last edited by Ducatigaz; 07-16-2016 at 05:24 PM.

07-16-2016, 08:06 PM - 3 Likes	#22542
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RockvilleBob Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lewes DE USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,780	nice set up for your car. Does it accommodate a BetterBeamer?

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Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,446	Originally posted by Ducatigaz Here are some pics with the 600mm mounted. The Kirk window mount sits on top of the door trim so with a ballhead fitted it is much higher. The platform on the Eckla mount can be lowered so the ballhead is below the top of the door trim. In one of the pictures you can see that I have riveted a piece of aluminium to the bracket that should slide down past the window and into the door, the bracket supplied was not long enough to be safe, I didn't want the whole lot falling off the door when I'm driving up a track. With the platform fully lowered I think a gimbal could be used and I will give this a try at some point. The measurment of the window opening at the back of the door on the peugeot 308SW is about seventeen inches, on the new car that is coming, a Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer the window measures about fourteen inches. Nice! Thanks for sharing... you have convinced me that this mount is better and more flexible than the Kirk window mount... another question, when you drive, don't you have the lens/camera/mount in your way for driving ?

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Ducatigaz Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Blunsdon,Wiltshire, UK Posts: 1,505	Originally posted by Weevil Nice! Thanks for sharing... you have convinced me that this mount is better and more flexible than the Kirk window mount... another question, when you drive, don't you have the lens/camera/mount in your way for driving ? The lens/camera/mount is not really in the way I only use up tracks not main roads. Also because the ballhead is mounted on a slotted hole the camera/lens can be moved into the car Just out of interest what is the measurement of the back edge of door glass on your car?

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RockvilleBob Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lewes DE USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,780	Thanks for your responses - another addition to my wish list Eckla

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Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,446	Thanks for your comment.. Originally posted by Ducatigaz what is the measurement of the back edge of door glass on your car? Sorry, I dont understand what to measure , You mean the height of the window opening ? (may be a translation issue on my side)

07-16-2016, 09:46 AM - 2 Likes	#22537
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	You have to remember Gary isn't interested in driving with it mounted. The most important is if it gets into the way of the cup holder with a glass of nice whiskey. I can see no other way he gets the stunning shots other than the calm and patience inducing effects of an amber elixir. :}

07-16-2016, 11:22 AM	#22538
Ducatigaz Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Blunsdon,Wiltshire, UK Posts: 1,505	Originally posted by Weevil Thanks for your comment.. Sorry, I dont understand what to measure , You mean the height of the window opening ? (may be a translation issue on my side) Yes measure the height of the glass on the back edge of the door [highest part] ---------- Post added 07-16-2016 at 07:27 PM ---------- Originally posted by derekkite You have to remember Gary isn't interested in driving with it mounted. The most important is if it gets into the way of the cup holder with a glass of nice whiskey. I can see no other way he gets the stunning shots other than the calm and patience inducing effects of an amber elixir. :} What, drunk in charge of a long lens

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RockvilleBob Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lewes DE USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,780	Originally posted by noelpolar A couple more "Intimate Ape" shots....DFA 150-450 on K-1 [ Nice shots, I especially like the first one ---------- Post added 07-17-16 at 07:12 AM ---------- Originally posted by kengoh K3 + Sigma 500 F4.5 White Capped Redstart Giant Nuthatch Superb shooting again Ken. How large is a Giant Nuthatch versus the Nuthatches we see in the Eastern US?

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