RAM Camera Mount

[BradfordBenn]

Howdy-

I want to start taking more action photos during the rides, but I am not quite as brave as some of the others at just holding the camera out and shooting. I have been thinking about getting a RAM mount from CycleGadgets (http://www.cyclegadgets.com/Products/RAM/ram.asp?prod=CAMERA).

Anyone use one of these or another attachment method?

Thanks.

[lorazepam]

Sounds like someone is getting ready for track day:D

[BradfordBenn]

Actually Blitz to Branson.

[sgborgstrom]

Just what I need... something else to do with my tax refund check. I've been waffling over purchasing a water resistant camera for use while riding, I think this mount just put me over the edge.

Steve

[BradfordBenn]

Same reason I got the Canon Powershot, there is an optional waterproof case.

[sgborgstrom]

Which of the assorted Powershots did you go with? I am leaning towards the Pentax mostly because of it's weather resistant qualities and small size. I figure something small enough to live in my Roadcrafter wants to be happy in the rain (this is Seattle after all). I did see they have come out with a 4.0 version...

Steve

[BradfordBenn]

S50

If you want to see some pictures, check out the thread Are you a digital photography nut (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1712)

The waterproof case is a $160 option.

[kbasa]

I've got an S400, but weatherproofness isn't part of it's MO.

Takes a nice picture, though.

http://kbasa.smugmug.com/photos/3115526-L.jpg

http://kbasa.smugmug.com/photos/3136981-L-1.jpg

[BradfordBenn]

KBasa-

I think your camera might be busted. It seems to take some odd pictures.

1) Why does the vodka look red?
2) I did not know that BMW made a VFR model.

:brow:p

[kbasa]

:uhoh

How 'bout these?

http://kbasa.smugmug.com/photos/2658254-M-1.jpg

http://kbasa.smugmug.com/photos/3115275-L-1.jpg

To add something constructive to the conversation instead of some random photos, I use a credential holder as a tether. I loop the tether around my collar and stash the camera in the big upper right pocket my 'stich has. I can reach in with my left hand, power up the camera and take some snaps while I'm riding.

If I have a problem, the tether is long enough that I can drop the camera in my lap and pick it back up when I can give it my full attention again.

[BradfordBenn]

Do you just mean a lanyard?

[kbasa]

Originally posted by BradfordBenn
Do you just mean a lanyard?

Yep. I loop the camera's strap around it.