Reddit reviews Phot-R Photo Studio Multi-Function Dual Spring Tripod Flash Reflector Holder Mount Clip Clamp with 1/4" Screw Ball Head for DSLR Cameras

I use this clamp on a door frame. It's great as it holds well, leaves no marks, and when I'm done I just move it back to the top of my monitor.

Had a similar problem over the summer, and my solution was these beauties: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00MR0VPOQ/

Depending on what country you're in, you might still be able to get something from Amazon for tomorrow.

I got two clamps that will clip to furniture. I have one on a shelf, the other on a curtain rail and they work bloody perfect. Great too if you travel with them and they're very small. Definitely better than having a tripod taking up space!

Only £15 for 2!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Phot-R-Studio-Multi-Function-Reflector-Cameras/dp/B00MR0VPOQ/ref=sr_1_cc_7?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1526667294&sr=1-7-catcorr&keywords=dslr+clamp

I've found mounting on a full bookcase (filled with books) to be just as reliable as wall mounting. So long as it is weighted down it will be fine.

Having said that I use spring clips (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00MR0VPOQ), which may be more secure with bookcases than a gorilla pod.

Yea, I have one of the smallest gorillapods and used to use it for mounting a lighthouse. Obviously if you can get one of the legs wrapped around something then so much the better.

But if its going to become a common thing, get these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00MR0VPOQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They happily clip onto shelves, doors, curtain rails etc and provide a good grip, I have no fear of them falling.

I picked up two of these clamps for my living room as more of a temporary mount. Planning on clamping them to the curtain pole, wall light or maybe on a door. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00MR0VPOQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1459112857&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=camera+mount+clamp&dpPl=1&dpID=41o38CfsL6L&ref=plSrch

The tripods I have purchased extend up to 2M (78") are being sold as a pair for £18.88: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00899801A?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01

I purchased two of these 1/4" tripod ball brackets for £6.99 each: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Eggsnow-Tripod-Bracket-Holder-Ballhead/dp/B00L23XN9O/ref=sr_1_6?s=photo&rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1456881505&sr=1-6&keywords=1%2F4%22+tripod+ball

Total cost: £32.86

While I was looking I also saw these:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Phot-R-Multi-Function-Spring-Clamp-Cameras/dp/B00MR0VPOQ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1456947171&sr=8-4&keywords=camera+1%2F4%22+ball

Currently £4.81 each, and basically bulldog clips with a standard camera ball joint attached to them.

I'll give you a tip:

Extendable shower rods (or some other extendable pole of some kind), and something like these.

Wedge the shower poles between floor and ceiling, screw the base stations into the clamps, then fasten them onto the poles and adjust as required.

I've been using this method for over a month now and it works a treat.

 

I don't know how I found this post from a week ago either.

I have my lighthouses set up with a pair of clamp mounts which lets me attach them to my bookcase and wardrobe without having to drill any holes in the walls.

edit: you just missed out on the recent 25% off steam sale for the Rick and Morty game sadly

These worked well for me as I had some high shelfs so they clamp on to those no drilling required.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00MR0VPOQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

with these https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00MR0VPOQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 althogh i would gues i might need a better clamp than the clips if they are heavy.

I bought these poles (£12.99 each) - http://www.screwfix.com/p/extension-support-rod/14003#_=p

And these clamps (£3.95 each) - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00MR0VPOQ/ref=s9_simh_gw_g421_i1_r?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=desktop-1&pf_rd_r=87YCDV8QBXTC9EFKJ5CQ&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=867551827&pf_rd_i=desktop

They are solid.. just need my vive to arrive on Thursday :)

so the following would work?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Phot-R-Studio-Multi-Function-Reflector-Cameras/dp/B00MR0VPOQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503658318&sr=8-1&keywords=clip+on+camera+mount

I was hoping for something less bulky that the following, but it might be the best option at under £5ea:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Phot-R-Studio-Multi-Function-Reflector-Cameras/dp/B00MR0VPOQ

I use these clamp mounts. Useful if you have something to clamp on to. They have a very strong vice like grip and doesn't cause any movement or vibrations.

Phot-R Photo Studio Multi-Function Dual Spring Tripod Flash Reflector Holder Mount Clip Clamp with 1/4" Screw Ball Head for DSLR Cameras https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00MR0VPOQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_-RDNyb1YR21Q0

Yes, those are the third hand poles that I didn't want to spend the money on, I didn't realise that they were not spring loaded. I was also thinking of the marks left by the pressure so I am considering using rubber pads on the feet. I have a pack of these lying around: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007J6VKU2
If I remove slippery part I'll be left with 4 thick rubber pads that I can use.

Of course it all depends on whether the poles themselves will be stable enough and I'm not feeling too confident :)

As for the camera mount itself, I bought something like the recommended ones in a local shop but the shop keeper also showed me something like this which might be useful for a temporary solution or for transferring to a seated area where the lighthouse doesn't have to be held up too high (on a shelf or something):

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00MR0VPOQ

If I do end up using command strips I might use a secondary command strip and somehow tie a leash between it and the main mount. I might do that anyway to have a secondary anchor

You can get clamps with ball joints, easier to work with and still fairly affordable. Like this:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00MR0VPOQ/ref=pe_3187911_185740111_TE_item

I don't have my base stations permanently secured.

Instead, I bought a pair of these, but only used one of them, clamped to a bookcase.

On the other side of the room I have a basic camera tri-pod I bought over a decade ago sitting on a shelf with it's legs very close together and not extended very far.