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**Just1MoreDave** · 10-15-2012, 08:14 PM

I wanted to mount my camera to take photos through the windshield of my truck. I considered building something but saw this clamp on Amazon:

Amazon.com: Pedco UltraClamp Assembly: Sports & Outdoors

It works after a few minutes getting everything in the proper position. My 2002 Nissan Frontier has a pretty solid handle on the passenger side A pillar. I was able to clamp it there and mount the camera upside down. The orientation sensor doesn't mind. I didn't test to see if video works. As a backup, I looped the strap over the sun visor, so if the clamp failed the camera wouldn't fall. The camera was secure, but I wouldn't expect tripod-type stability from this type of mounting. My truck doesn't have a smooth ride anyway.

I did a quick test of some night shots, setting everything in advance and using a remote to fire the shutter. Here's one taken while turning:

**Canada_Rockies** · 10-17-2012, 08:59 AM

It looks like some of the art work I see in galleries. Neat Idea!

10-15-2012, 08:14 PM	#1
Just1MoreDave Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,340	Pedco UltraClamp Assembly I wanted to mount my camera to take photos through the windshield of my truck. I considered building something but saw this clamp on Amazon: Amazon.com: Pedco UltraClamp Assembly: Sports & Outdoors It works after a few minutes getting everything in the proper position. My 2002 Nissan Frontier has a pretty solid handle on the passenger side A pillar. I was able to clamp it there and mount the camera upside down. The orientation sensor doesn't mind. I didn't test to see if video works. As a backup, I looped the strap over the sun visor, so if the clamp failed the camera wouldn't fall. The camera was secure, but I wouldn't expect tripod-type stability from this type of mounting. My truck doesn't have a smooth ride anyway. I did a quick test of some night shots, setting everything in advance and using a remote to fire the shutter. Here's one taken while turning:

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10-17-2012, 08:59 AM	#2
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	It looks like some of the art work I see in galleries. Neat Idea!