Reddit reviews SMALLRIG Cool Ballhead Arm Super Clamp Mount Multi-Function Double Ball Adapter with Bottom Clamp for Ronin-M, Ronin MX, Freefly MOVI - 1138

It's two parts:

• One part is a tripod->4" wide (max) tablet adapter
  
• The other part is a pipe clamp with a tripod screw
  
  The tripod adapter is just wide enough to hold the Switch, thought it's a very snug fit.

SMALLRIG Cool Ballhead Arm Super Clamp Mount Multi-Function Double Ball Adapter with Bottom Clamp for Ronin-M, Ronin MX, Freefly MOVI - 1138 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DJ5XH4O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_pRoSDbQBWA3SC

If you're willing to pump out more money initially and save more in the long run grab a Vive/ Index and mount the basestations on clamp-on camera mounts mounted on support rods. That way you can mount the base stations above your head facing down without compromising your play space unlike tripods.

If your friend's dad ends up with a Q8 or other light with a tripod socket, you should explore some mounting options for his wheelchair.

Look around at the products labeled 'magic arm mount' or 'articulating camera clamp.' There are many designs. Here's one example on Amazon with dual ballheads to get you started.

Most of them have small knobs that take a bit of force to lock firmly into place, so take that into consideration.

You might also find something with a quick-release that could be left on the Q8. That would make it easier to mount/dismount from the wheelchair.

Be sure your friend buys quality 18650 batteries from a trusted seller!

I use these

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DJ5XH4O/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Mounted on these without the trays installed

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0014X7ARI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Just set them up in each corner of my play area easy to take down if needed.

I bought these adjustable support poles and these clamp mounts to hold the lighthouses to the support poles. Works great and this is how it looks (sorry for terrible picture, but its all I currently have available to me at the moment.)

Also in college and I'm using these clamps with these poles. Works really nicely and I can move my setup between my home and college during breaks really easily.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000CRDD6Y/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DJ5XH4O/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Not sure if money is an issue but if you have some extra cash buy these and put them in opposite corners. These are amazing.

Smallrig® Cool Ballhead Arm V4... https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00DJ5XH4O?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I grabbed a few of these. They are modular so you can add more pieces. Basically means we can mount the camera wherever needed and then when done use it for my own camera setups. A bit less elegant but in all about buying stuff that will have a use once it's not needed for baby stuff.

You can get these poles, which are 15$/pop, and just as good, but a little bit shorter.

I also recommend this style of camera mount instead of the solid mount you recommend. Affords you a little bit more flexibility in mounting, these cost quite a bit more, but are way more solid/flexible.

But yeah, these extendable poles are amazing. Super cheap, portable, real easy to use. Plus, chances are you have a local harbor freight, so you can get em faster if you really want to.

Quick support rod: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CRDD6Y/

Camera clamp mount: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DJ5XH4O/

Works great!

My setup uses 3rd Hand Support System and clamp mount and it's worked great. I've moved it a few times and haven't worried about the effort at all.

I use these
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DJ5XH4O?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_yo_pop_mb_pd_t2

And these

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000CRDD6Y?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title

These clamps

These poles

This is the setup I have in my room right now. One of the poles is in a corner of the room and the other is on my desk stretching to the ceiling. It makes for a nice portable and stable setup.

For those who would rather just throw money at the problem, here are products you can buy from Amazon to get to a similar setup without having to DIY anything:


FastCap 3rd Hand Support System 57-to-144-Inches, 2-pack #3HAND5

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000067S12/


Smallrig® Cool Ballhead Arm V4 Multi-function Double Ball Adapter with Bottom Clamp & Standard 1/4" Screw - 1138

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DJ5XH4O/


Props for a good low cost solution, though!

Using these tripod mounts you could get away with mounting one on that fire sprinkler pole.

Have you though about trying something like this? I've been using these for a few months now with very good tracking results. I like the small footprint and adjustability/mobility that they allow, without having to put holes in my apartment walls. They do cost a little more than some other mounting options, but I think they're worth every penny.

http://imgur.com/a/rUyBN

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DJ5XH4O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000067S12/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Buy a clamp like this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DJ5XH4O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1.

Then buy a D-tap cable like this to power the monitor with the Ronin (or use a battery): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D0HPTRO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1.

Why not use the screw? There's tons of clamps with 1/4"-20 thread that are meant to put lights and such onto various types of poles for film and such. I use them myself to mount my light houses onto vertical braces from harbor freight. (They have a smaller footprint than a light stand or tripod.)

Here's some examples of the ones I'm using.
Pedco 1.5 Ultra Clamp

This will grip even onto a very thin pole. For the record I mount them to these poles. Harbor Freight 2 in 1 Ratcheting Cargo Bar

Here's some other excellent multi purpose clamps but they need a ticker pole to mount.

Limostudios Super Clamp It's a clone of the more expensive manfrotto super clamp. They fit on the blue portion of the brace, not the thinner silver extended portion.

These clamps are pretty universal and you can get a number of different attachments for them. You could screw the lighthouse right on there but you couldn't really aim it without a ball mount or you could get an arm like this or this though that second one might wobble with the lighthouse motor. Arkon makes a good very sturdy clamp I've used to mount camcorders on for years though I've broken lots of the quick mounting plates over time. The arm is much stronger than the superclamp arm I showed earlier. There's also small clamps like this one

Also for the thread as someone else mentioned there are adapters. This is likely the adapter you need as that's the other common screw size you see. but I can't really know without seeing the tripod. Personally I prefer to use clamps and mount to poles anyhow, it gives you a lot of mounting options.

If you want the camera to just see whatever product, and arms/hands, it will need to be as close to directly overhead as possible.

But since you only have one tripod at the moment, I might suggest trying to place the camera as directly over your daughters head as possible. Have her sit, and then position the tripod legs so that the camera can be just above and as much out in front of your daughters head as possible, so that she will basically be sitting under the tripod.

Please secure the tripod, because I was 15 once and the thing might probably get knocked over at one point.

A better solution for this particular angle you mention would be to get two stands and a crossbar, such as those made for holding photographic backgrounds.

Add to that a clamp with 1/4-20 mounting screw and you can safely attach the camera to the crossbar, have it overhead, and not worry so much about things being knocked over. This also get the camera out of the way should you want to setup a second camera for shooting a different angle.

Clamp: https://www.amazon.com/SmallRig-Ballhead-Multi-function-Adapter-Ronin-M/dp/B00DJ5XH4O/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1540209251&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=camera+mount+clamp&psc=1

There are better and worse options, and since I don't know which camera you have at the moment, here is a generic type of mount that could work for the situation.

The background stand:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072BCNRTY/ref=sxts_kp_bs_1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=8778bc68-27e7-403f-8460-de48b6e788fb&pd_rd_wg=E8goB&pf_rd_r=JDNSYA2WH7VPFQXK5NWX&pf_rd_s=desktop-sx-top-slot&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_i=B072BCNRTY&pd_rd_w=ydei2&pf_rd_i=photo+background+stand&pd_rd_r=78d3d95b-dba0-4370-b6ec-4ba5c7cac38b&ie=UTF8&qid=1540209393&sr=1

This is something cheap that would get the job done, and with the clamp would allow you to position the camera over the table.

However, if the camera is larger than a basic mirrorless a6300, another solution might be in order.

Here is an overhead tripod that might support a bit more weight if you had a full size DSLR:
https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Magnesium-Aluminium-Overhead-Professional/dp/B073ZC46SL/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1540209508&sr=1-3&keywords=overhead+camera+tripod

The problem being it doesn't allow for great positioning, just like your current tripod.


Hope these ideas help.

I got one of each to give myself some flexibility, both have worked great so far.

Smallrig® Cool Ballhead Arm V4

Smallrig® Clamp Mount V1

I believe that most people drill them into the wall. You can use the mounts they come with for that and it's probably the closest thing to the 'official' way. That's just a case of put mounts on wall in appropriate place, make markings on holes, drill the holes and put in provided (or other) wall plugs, screw the mount on. Other people put them on tripod-like stands.

I've seen people put them on shelves/etc but in theory I believe they're supposed to be tilted down slightly which could be an issue on a cupboard. You could buy clamps if you've anything to clamp them on.

You could potentially mount them on a heavy L shaped piece of wood or something like that if that would go on top of a wardrobe or the like.

Lighthouses do vibrate slightly, so whatever method you use, it should be secure.

Tripods or building support systems (combined with a clamp) seem to be the common solution to prevent drilling.

I've also mounted one of my base stations on top of a bookshelf using duct tape and this also works perfectly, though you'll need a shelf in the neighbourhood of your play area in order to be able to do this.

I wouldn't risk just taping them to a wall though. I've been contemplating to use a combination of industrial two-sided tape and nails (much thinner than a screw and it thus makes only very small holes in the wall) but decided to drill in the end, just to be safe.

Chances are you'll want to angle them down for optimal coverage. You can mount them directly into concrete/brick. Just drill with a masonry bit and use anchors.

However, as another user pointed out if you are putting up shelves and they are wood you could just attach the mounting bracket right to the shelving or purchase a clamp mount like this, this or this. The bolt size is a 1/4 20 which is the standard for consumer cameras tripod mounts so you can find tons of mounting options out there.

If you search a bit you can find tons of mounting alternative threads like this.

I use a couple angles: One on my jury strut and one on the tail handle, held on by these guys:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DJ5XH4O/ and

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GWBXL16/

Here's an example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrlJyDAtnzA

You don't have jury struts in the 185, but I do know that someone makes a strut camera mount thingy. My system may work on your stringer, it's a cool view, but not super useful for most of the takeoff or landing run as it just gets pummeled by water.

With the spinning mirror inside I wouldn't trust it to 3M Command strip. If you don't want to drill holes in wall, then maybe a small mounting bracket like this could be used if you have shelves or something to attach to https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DJ5XH4O/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I still prefer the pole setup. I bought these quick release plates: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D268V8W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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and these ballhead clamps:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DJ5XH4O/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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More expensive though...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00E5M39AW/ref=pd_aw_fbt_469_img_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0RP454C69QPZMS8GRPPB


Or


http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DJ5XH4O/ref=pd_aw_sim_421_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=41AWo5dTWnL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL300_SR300%2C300_&refRID=0PBEVVR0KBPMBASS63WW


I have the second one.

I'm talking about these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CRDD6Y and coupled with these https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DJ5XH4O

I guess I should have called it a support rod...

The alternative was a pair of these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HNZJLG4/ and a set of these https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012FTXOW4/

I used the tripods at first and they worked ok, but any time I stepped too close to the legs, the carpet would dip down just enough to make the tip of the tripod sway and cause me to lose tracking.

Thank you for all your input! I'll definitely try this set up out.

To mount the camera i was thinking about using a backdrop stand and attaching this to it:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DJ5XH4O/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A22PRX6WI8E2K6&psc=1

I did look at some of the DIY options earlier but most of them seemed to require drills and power tools that I don't have.

Adhesives don't work great, try one of these instead. I've had great luck with them and they don't take up all the room a tripod does:

https://www.amazon.com/UltraClamp-Assembly-Cameras-Binoculars-1-5-inch/dp/B000ABB4HC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1482970706&sr=8-2&keywords=camera+clamps

https://www.amazon.com/SmallRig-Ballhead-Multi-function-Adapter-Standard/dp/B00DJ5XH4O/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1482970706&sr=8-3&keywords=camera+clamps

There are a few other similar types hit up the search phrase camera clamps on amazon.

Same thing I have except with this:
http://www.amazon.com/FastCap-Support-System-144-Inches-3HAND5/dp/B000067S12

and this:

http://www.amazon.com/Smallrig%C2%AE-Ballhead-Multi-function-Adapter-Standard/dp/B00DJ5XH4O/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1459314692&sr=8-3&keywords=small+rig+clamp+mount

Smallrig came in handy for time lapses or just to record in awkward places where a tripod was required or somewhere or recording in a place where an extension rod would've come in handy but I didn't have it on me.

For example a railing or pillar with a nice view but it's too narrow to stick a tripod on. No problem. Clamp the rig on the railing or pillar.

I was at a restaurant where the railing and pillars were too thick for the clamp. Fortunately the outdoor chairs were narrow enough for the clamp and they were easy to move. There were tables but they were too low and I didn't have my tripod nor an extension rod around.

During a flight, I recorded video for the take off. I was able to clamp onto the window cover and sit back as the pocket was recording.

Kudos to Megatide for the suggestion https://www.reddit.com/r/osmopocket/comments/cv4vze/15_osmo_pocket_travel_accessories_tested_on/

I second this. It was a perfect solution for me. Don't forget the clips for attaching. http://www.amazon.com/Smallrig%C2%AE-Ballhead-Multi-function-Adapter-Standard/dp/B00DJ5XH4O?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s01

FastCap 3rd Hand Support System 57-to-144-Inches, 2-pack #3HAND5 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000067S12/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_MUaqxbRQG7SBE

And

Smallrig® Cool Ballhead Arm V4 Multi-function Double Ball Adapter with Bottom Clamp & ... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DJ5XH4O/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_0Vaqxb4NED9MS

Another solution that I used for the Vive lighthouses (and will keep for the new ones I'll get with the full Index kit) is these poles:

https://www.amazon.com/Task-Tools-T74500-63-Support/dp/B000CRDD6Y

and these clamps:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DJ5XH4O

I decided to use these instead of tripods so that less floor space is taken up since I plan on leaving them up for a while.