Tomson Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 In the next couple of weeks i am to create a home made gun-cam mod for my 36c I will document and update regular, but would love some feedback or help or anything that could help me on my way! The camera i intend to use is a Flip Ultra II HD. Its lightweight and compact size (sounds like im advertising the damn thing lol!) should allow me to rig it without much effort or strain on both the components used and the gun itself. Bits needed: Advice, always appreciated! TM G36c Screwdriver Flip camera cup of tea - Vital part! the dog, Juke! (minimum wage pup) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Finius Posted August 23, 2011 Supporters Share Posted August 23, 2011 Good project, one I'd like to have a go at myself one day. How do you intend to mount the camera? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomson Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 Good project, one I'd like to have a go at myself one day. How do you intend to mount the camera? The 36 bolts that bolts the upper rail to the upper receiver are positioned in such a way that help me - this also helps as it can allow me to place the camera on both left and right sides of the gun. (reversal construction of the mount will be required obviously) using an 'L' bracket, a custom lengthy washer amongst other bits and bobs can secure it to the gun. Plexi glass will be used to shield both front and back (bugger to cut) to protect the cam from BBs and flicked up dirt, stone etc. I will purchase some 1/4' bolts for the camera screw hole and cut it down to size to fit through the bottom. If all works well I would probably make a bunch if its cheap enough, for spares or to sell on etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickona Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 haha, with a flip cam good luck, you should just get a gopro or contor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomson Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 haha, with a flip cam good luck, you should just get a gopro or contor Whats up with a flip cam? the process of getting it on the gun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickona Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 that and they're not great cameras but they'll do the job, also I class sony handycams as average Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomson Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 that and they're not great cameras but they'll do the job, also I class sony handycams as average each to there own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicaldr Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Thinking of similar projects for my M4 and MP5, will watch with interest how you get on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameron364 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Sounds like an interesting project, keep us posted, also, Flip Cameras are awesome, if it does get shot at it won't matter as much as having an ubber expensive camera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickona Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 each to there own. yea fair, the camera i use is this CLICKY Sounds like an interesting project, keep us posted, also, Flip Cameras are awesome, if it does get shot at it won't matter as much as having an ubber expensive camera the advantage of a gopro or contor is that if it gets shot it'll just deflect it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Liam Porter Posted August 24, 2011 Supporters Share Posted August 24, 2011 Almost £2000 on a camera? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickona Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Almost £2000 on a camera? don't be silly, i didn't pay that much, thats the price from sony the most expensive you can get it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Liam Porter Posted August 24, 2011 Supporters Share Posted August 24, 2011 Still, how much is it elsewhere? £1500+? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickona Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Still, how much is it elsewhere? £1500+? no i got it really cheap and then nocked off 20% tax as it is for work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomson Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 Sounds like an interesting project, keep us posted, also, Flip Cameras are awesome, if it does get shot at it won't matter as much as having an ubber expensive camera Exactly! Although it would still be a sad moment if it was shot lol so I'm taking measures to help prevent that. Using plexiglas shielding its just that extra bit safer for the camera. Like it's own little riot shield if you will But I dont know, although expensive cameras are good, and they are becoming more compact etc, it's just not something I'm willing to do at this point in time. - the picture and sound would be immense and the battery life would be better but what happens when you fall awkwardly on it accidentally ?? I'd rather replace £60 worth of kit instead of £1500-2000, but like I said, each to their own The Flip Ultra II HD has 1080p video capture with surprisingly good sound. And it's light weight design is so helpful for gun-mounting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickona Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 just having a little think about it, a good place to put it could be near the mag well given the size of the camera and its dimensions (oh and i would never tape my camera to a gun, too big aswell ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomson Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 just having a little think about it, a good place to put it could be near the mag well given the size of the camera and its dimensions(oh and i would never tape my camera to a gun, too big aswell ) The idea is to place it towards the rear of the gun so that you can get a partial view of the gun in the footage. It's just that more appealing I think when you can see the gun and barrel unloading bbs down range at the enemy. - I tried some mocked up shots last night and I was rather impressed. The easiest way is to mount it to the barrel etc but what goods that when you can't see the gun?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickona Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 the barrel could be a good place but from seeing some footage when it is on the reciever it looks better as the front gets waved around a lot more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameron364 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 My Flip camera survived the jaws of my dog, puppy teething problems so she decided to snatch my mum's, now my Flip camera because she didn't want the chewed up one, she chewed it up but it still works perfectly fine, all though it looks like sh*t it still works, so I'm sure it will be fine especially with it's own riot shield!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickona Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 haha, i love the little riot shield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Finius Posted August 24, 2011 Supporters Share Posted August 24, 2011 I really want to try doing something like this, but fitting a camera on an L85 might be a bit hard... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameron364 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Go for a head cam or do you want the fun of mounting it to your gun? , I think it would make for a good video filming footage at Honiley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickona Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 you can get scope cams which ive seen people hunt with and that would look cool on a sniper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialForce Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Mate dont waste your time, I came across a small cam mount with standard camera screw which fits on 20mm rails. I just cant remember where I saw it! I spend some time last night going through my history but so far I cant find it. I will send you the link as soon as I do. rb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickona Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 yea there would be a market for such things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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