Constucting a DIY car rig (cheap)

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I can't afford to pay for a premium rig that will cost £150+ so I'm going on the cheap for now.

I've seen people (including this forum) use some screwfix suction pads. I've heard mixed reviews but since I'm on a budget I will have to take it or leave it. I've been looking back at the forum and various photography forums for some solution but half the pictures are now offline.

Anyone able to help me to provide some resource as to what I can use and purchase?
 
I wouldnt do it cheap really. At the end of the day, thats your camera hanging off the end, and if its going balls up, you wont feel good!

Mine cost about £200 I think, and most of that was the cost of the aluminium tubing, if you can get that cheapish then you're onto a winner.

Oh...and when I said the price, I already had the manfrotto suction mounts, which arent that cheap either :(
 
Its a lot of money to spend on a rig if your going to test or use it very lightly.

I've been looking around the internet looking for a solution but its been done and I want to know how people attach a pole to a screfix suction pad?

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What kind of clamps are required? Anyone got a picture that would help quite a bit. Stuggling to thinkg how this bit will be attached.
 
If you are going to use a tile lifter I'd suggest a 3 or 4 way one.

Spent the last 3 years using these day in and out in the datacentre lifting floor tiles and it's usually the case it if 1 sucker goes you'll find the other not far behind.

Bought a 4 way and never had the problem again - they cost just a few quid more.
 
GSXRMovistar said:
Don't use jubilee clips, would recommend U Bolt Clamps going around both the suction clamps and pole.
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Good call. :)

PistolPete said:
If you are going to use a tile lifter I'd suggest a 3 or 4 way one.

Spent the last 3 years using these day in and out in the datacentre lifting floor tiles and it's usually the case it if 1 sucker goes you'll find the other not far behind.

Bought a 4 way and never had the problem again - they cost just a few quid more.
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Even better! ;)
 
+! for manfrotto suction cups. The above lifters will leave marks on the bodywork, particularly because as they are not of the pump variety, you will need a fair bit of pressure for the initial suction, which unless you're using them on glass, it has the potential to damage the bodywork.

Most of my money went on the mounting gear, I got the tubing from a local supplier for about £30 then added my own modifications to that. I'd say mine cost around the £200 mark.

sure, you might get away with the lifters, just make sure your gear is insured and you're also covered for damage to the car :)
 
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18115822

Doesn't have to be expensive... I used my tripod and some string.


The important thing to remember is you don't need to drive fast, the car can be pushed or driven at walking pace, so I can walk along in front ready to catch camera if things go wrong! Obviously if I was wanting to take some rolling shots on a road then a heavy duty rig would be required but I would experiment on the cheap for the time being to see what you can come up with.

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Thanks for the suggestion but with your method its a bit limited. I have an idea how my shots are going to come out. I've decided to get some proper kit in the future as i've heard various reports that the cheap suction pads do often leave a mark behind. As this is not my car I dont want to damage others.
 
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