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Old July 6th, 2012, 04:07 PM   #1
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Mount for shooting from drivers seat?

I'm looking for a way to mount an EX1 for shooting from the drivers seat of a car. This is NOT for shooting while the car is moving, but while it is stopped. The goal being to use the car as a blind for shooting birds/wildlife.

So far I've come up with two possible solutions. One would be using a bean bag with a 3/8" stud, attach a ball head to that for leveling, then attach a small fluid head.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/749432-REG/Apex_898159002101_Apex_Bean_Bag_Black_.html
The other thought is to use a Matthews Magic Riser and 6" suction cup.

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Any ideas, comments, insights, suggestions appreciated!

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Old July 6th, 2012, 05:17 PM   #2
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Anything here float you boat?

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Old July 6th, 2012, 10:41 PM   #3
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Thanks Chris. The Vanguard window clamp with the leveling head might be worth a look. The reason a window clamp wasn't on my list though is that I read a couple of complaints about vibration with them. That's a plus for the bean bag, as it would absorb vibration.
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Old July 6th, 2012, 10:57 PM   #4
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Re: Mount for shooting from drivers seat?

How about GoPro Hero2 motorsport edition?
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