MountGuys Blog

January 17, 2012

Arkon’s New Camera Mount Line

Our friends at Arkon have introduced a new line of camera mounts for almost any location and they are available at a very reasonable price.  There are two keys to making a useful camera mount.  Almost every tripod has a 1/4″ – 20 threaded post that fits that little threaded hole on the bottom of the camera.  It also needs to be constructed to keep steady in a mobile environment.  Arkon has all that figured and has delivered with their new camera line.

The progression of video cameras over the past several years has spawned a need for a variety of mounts.  The Panasonics, Kodaks and Sonys have been replaced by Flip, GoPro and Contour.  Great quality, smaller footprint.  All of these cameras have a 1/4″ – 20 component, in a few cases you may need to buy a mounting cradle, but you will find most models are ready to mount.  Just look for that threaded hole on the bottom.

Arkon CMP227 Camera Handlebar Mount

Arkon CMP227 Camera Handlebar Mount

Arkon CMP220 Gooseneck Camera Mount

Arkon CMP220 Gooseneck Camera Mount

Arkon CMP212 Bean Bag Camera Mount

Arkon CMP212 Bean Bag Camera Mount

Arkon CMP214 Camera Suction Mount

Arkon CMP214 Camera Suction Mount

October 10, 2011

ATV Mounts

Filed under: GPS Mounts and Accessories — Tags: , , , — mountguys @ 6:26 pm

A lot of people mistakenly think any motorcycle mount can be applied to an ATV or UTV.  Typically an ATV is ridden off-road and requires a rugged mount that includes a cradle to grip and hold your device securely.  Most ATVs do not have standard handlebars (if any).  The mounts are often wrapping around thicker diameter roll bars.  Some are attached to a fork stem or brake reservoir.

The better mounts are going to take some effort (and tools) to attach securely.  The ideal mount provides a means to remove your device easily.  We highly recommend avoiding suction and sticky mounts on ATVs and UTVs.  Bolts good, sticky bad.  A GPS comes in mighty handy when riding out in the dessert, but using the suction mount that came in the box might not be the best idea.

Note the use of a custom cradle on this ATV GPS mount

Note the use of a custom cradle on this ATV GPS mount

Weatherproof Case with a metal ATV Mount to protect your GPS from the elements

Weatherproof Case with a metal ATV Mount to protect your GPS from the elements

Camera Mount that also fits diameters to 3.15"

Camera Mount that also fits diameters to 3.15"

iPhone 4 / 4S on an ATV mount that fits up to 3.15"

iPhone 4 / 4S on an ATV mount that fits up to 3.15"

 

 

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