Has anyone mounted this camera to a vertical suface, like a tailgate? There is contradicting information on here.
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I don't think it will work due to the angel, Its designed to be mounted on the trunk lid...seems like if you mount it on the tailgate you will only have a vertical view of your bumper which im sure your not interested in. My suggestion would be to get a license plate cam, thats what I have used in the past for truck and works perfect!
153309
Never tried. Can't see why not. The concern though is that you would need a perpendicular attachment to keep the camera horizontal. I haven't seen one of those.
1415309
The view is limited not sure of the angle... Use this camera to back up to trailer hitch and for this it works fine. I do not use the camera for pedestrians walking in back of my vehicle.
875428
I first thought of a dash mount, but the camera is designed to use a windshield mount, and too much retrofit to change it. Once I tried the windshield mount provided and mounted it just in front of the rear view mirror, I've been satisfied. Give it a try. If it's not what you want or like, you can return it for something else.
2222906
It would be very helpful to have a camera mount head that allows for vertical up-and-down focusing. I already had a spare camera mount head that I attached to the monopod.
1577639
Yes... Screw hole in top of camera allows you to mount post from top. Camera is never actually upside down.
1949781
I have a Canon of similar size and weight and it isn't really possible to use it vertically if you are simply resting the feet on a flat surface. It is totally possible to use it to take vertical picts if you are wrapping the feet around something like a railing, a limb or similar. It's all a balance thing. It is plenty strong.
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i have mine mounted on a enclosed trailer i mounted the camera on the back below the clearance lights then ran the wires along the outside of the trailer using wire looms. just make sure you put the screws where there is a stud.
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Yep. Mine is a 2011 with a camera. And yes, I imagine this will keep your tailgate from being stolen.
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Yes, the camera has a built-in magnet that can attach to any ferious metal. This kit also comes with a suction-cup assessory which allows it to be attached to a non-ferious surface. The magnet is strong enough to hold the camera in position while hooking up your camper/trailer but, I wouldn't recommend leaving it on your tailgate while going down the road.
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No...im sure you can jerry rig it to work somehow. But they way in swivels it only work with a regular camera in the right position. you cant take pics the long way because the arm will give out and swivel so the camera is on the bottom. it won't hold it upright on the side. if that makes sense
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The Camera and its attached video line is delicate. The camera has mounting loops ( made of stiff wire ) at the top. I attach it to some rugged fishing line ( i.e., at least 20 pound test ) and CAREFULLY lower it to the bottom, using the reel with a fishing rod. This approach has worked for me.........I hope this information helps you........Jim K.......
550857
I haven't installed mine yet, but I did determine that if you loosen the nut that holds the camera to the wall mount, you can move the camera around to position in just about any way. Good Luck.
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Simply remove the two screws that secure the rear plate and attach the camera with the same screws as you reattach the rear plate! On the Ford van that we put it on we had to modify the brackets! Very simple mounting!
1600464
It is not image stabilized. I'd check with Tamron to see if they make one in your mount.
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On my install I had a cap installed on the bed of the truck and I mounted it high on the cap pointing down at the bumper. However, without a bed cap the camera could be mounted on the tailgate itself.
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If you mount it on the windshield, your camera will record upside down. If you can flip the video over in your computer then it will look OK. If you place the dash mountadapter on the dash then the device will be in a position to mount the camera upright.