Window mounts

[jimtfoto]

I'm looking at purchasing a window mount to hold 20D and Bigma. Looking at both L.L. Rue's Groofwin and Kirk's Window Mount.
Anyone use either of these? Pros/cons for each?
The one consideration I have is that I'd like to be able to use it with my Wimberley head. Is that possible, or would ball head be the better option?
Input/recommendations appreciated.

cheers,
jim

[gasrocks]

I have a good window mount and don't use it. Takes longer to install it on the window. Isn't any steadier or useful than just placing the lens onto something (towel, piece of foam, jacket,) onto top of window.

[ScottE]

I have a home made window mount and use it with an Acratech ball head. I find it to be much more steady than just resting the lens on padding on the window. It can be a little slow to set up if you have to move from one side of the truck to the other.

I don't know how well the Wimberly head would work. The height of the window might limit your range of motion if you use a head that raises the camera too high. That is the reason I prefer to use the Acratech ball head instead of my older ball head that is taller.

[Curtis N]

I have a home made window mount.I'd love to see some pictures of it, Scott! I'm considering making one myself, using my monopod head.

[ScottE]

Here are a couple of shots of my home made window pod. It was made out of oak using a table saw, drill press and a router. There is a semi-circular tab fastened to the horizontal body that the legs are attached to. The two upper leg pieces have a channel routered out for the lower leg and the tops are of the channel sides are removed at the top where they fasten to the tab that holds them to the body. The lower leg has a slot so that it can slide on with the 1/4 inch bolts. The clamp on the front is fastened with some 1/4 inch bolts and tightened with wing nuts that can be tightened by hand. They are supported by flat washers and a couple of lock washers between two halves to the clamp so that they swing open when loose.

Hope this helps.

[Curtis N]

Thanks, Scott!
Nice workmanship, and I'm sure it works well.
The store-bought window mounts seem so much simpler, though.
If I get around to making one, I'll post some pictures.