Could I use this clamp to photograph moving things?

[Wendelius]

Hi,

This is very much a "newbie to the world of clamps" type of question so please bear with me.

I'm looking for a secure way to safely attach my 20D to moving objects to take pictures in motion. Nothing too fancy. But I just want to start playing with that idea.

Right now, all I own in the way of securing my camera is a Velbon Sherpa 630 carbon fibre tripod, and a manfrotto 141RC head with a quick release plate. So not exactly a mobile solution. And I know nothing about those.

So what would I need to purchase if I wanted to attach my DSLR to the frame of a children's round about (I think that's the name in English?) or the handle of a trolley, pushchair, ... to get that motion effect?

Would the Impact Super Clamp be what I need? Link: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/371927-REG/Impact_KCP700B26_Super_Clamp_with_Standard.html

Or would the Bogen be the one: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/5166-REG/Bogen_Manfrotto_2915_2915_Super_Clamp_without.html

Do I need to purchase other accessories at the same time (any adapters for the camera, ...)? What's the most secure (I know part of this answer: Not letting my kids near the camera on the object in motion :) ) and simplest way of doing this?

Many thanks in advance,
Wendelius

[Wendelius]

Just trying my luck again. Has nobody been brave or mad enough to try and secure his/her camera to moving objects? :)

Did you use another method?

Wendelius

[ben_r_]

Just as a side note, I would def get the Bogen one, its tried and true and a great piece of equipment to own while the Impact stuff has usually disappointed me and is at best mediocre.

[Hermes]

If you really want to do this then the Manfrotto/Bogen super clamp along with a hexagonal short stud (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/546376-REG/Bogen_Manfrotto_037_037_Reversible_Short_Stud_.htm l) would be your best bet. Don't get a longer stud or one without the hexagonal mount.

The above setup will hold your camera pretty tightly but there's always the possibility that the camera could unscrew and come loose with a lot of movement so I'd recommend that you also use gaffer tape or something similar to stop the camera rotating independently.

[Wendelius]

Thanks for the replies. That sounds like a good starting point. I'm not keen to break my camera. So I'm just looking to get what I need and then experiment a bit and see what I can and can't do safely.

Thanks again.

Wendelius