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Being a photographer I am immersed in the world of all things "camera". And in the photography world, there are many who also shoot video with their cameras. Those who do often use what we call a shark cage to protect their gear, but also allow the addition of accessories. Things like monitors, mics, handles, and more.
Among this world of shark cage options are several addon plates that I thought may work for an affordable BYOD system.

Today my first BYOD piece arrived. It is an accessory plate for shark cages from a company called Camvate (link: https://amzn.to/3p6J7a0 ) and it is approx. 6.1" long by 1.3" wide. It has a center slot for adjusting its lateral position on your mount, and a series of 1/4-20 threaded holes along each side of that slot. It comes with (2) button head 1/4-20 bolts to secure it to the dash mount and a pair of extra 1/4-20 bolts for whatever.

I'll be mounting my GoPro using a basic GoPro tripod mount (link: https://amzn.to/3vdRPnY )
Ford Bronco My Mini-BYOD Screen Shot 2021-10-15 at 12.39.25 PM

and these (link: https://amzn.to/3FPKlww ) male-to-male 1/4-20 adapters.
Ford Bronco My Mini-BYOD Screen Shot 2021-10-15 at 12.40.11 PM

So far total expenses are about $26

I am also going to be adding a solar-powered battery bank (link: https://amzn.to/2YRDZvo ) to the cubby right in front of the mount since I only have the high package and no accessory ports up top. Short USB cables to power the GoPro and Phone oughta keep things fairly tidy, and the battery bank should stay charged pretty much on its own. The dimensions on Amazon if accurate mean this thing will fit nice and snug in that spot.
Ford Bronco My Mini-BYOD Screen Shot 2021-10-15 at 12.36.17 PM

I also ordered some rubber bumper feet (Link: https://amzn.to/3aDjhlI ) in case I think it may need some vibration dampening, but so far this thing is rigid!
Ford Bronco My Mini-BYOD Screen Shot 2021-10-15 at 12.37.43 PM

I'll come back and add more photos as it progresses but thought some people might like this as a lower-cost option for a BYOD.

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That actually looks pretty nice and clean, great low cost alternative! Nice one.

EDIT: Added to my Amazon cart as a temporary rail until I can fork out the money for one of those nice billet aluminum ones from AR. Only change I'm making to your setup is I'm getting the black male-to-male adapters and a black center bolt.
 
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That actually looks pretty nice and clean, great low cost alternative! Nice one.
It's been driving me nuts...Is that gondola from Jackson or Whistler? LOL
 

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That actually looks pretty nice and clean, great low cost alternative! Nice one.

EDIT: Added to my Amazon cart as a temporary rail until I can fork out the money for one of those nice billet aluminum ones from AR. Only change I'm making to your setup is I'm getting the black male-to-male adapters and a black center bolt.
Good call on the black components...WTH was I thinking!??!
ahh well.....Maybe some black E-coat will work...AFTER this weekend's drive up north for more photos LOL!!
 

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Being a photographer I am immersed in the world of all things "camera". And in the photography world, there are many who also shoot video with their cameras. Those who do often use what we call a shark cage to protect their gear, but also allow the addition of accessories. Things like monitors, mics, handles, and more.
Among this world of shark cage options are several addon plates that I thought may work for an affordable BYOD system.

Today my first BYOD piece arrived. It is an accessory plate for shark cages from a company called Camvate (link: https://amzn.to/3p6J7a0 ) and it is approx. 6.1" long by 1.3" wide. It has a center slot for adjusting its lateral position on your mount, and a series of 1/4-20 threaded holes along each side of that slot. It comes with (2) button head 1/4-20 bolts to secure it to the dash mount and a pair of extra 1/4-20 bolts for whatever.

I'll be mounting my GoPro using a basic GoPro tripod mount (link: https://amzn.to/3vdRPnY )
Ford Bronco My Mini-BYOD Peak 2 Peak Selfie

and these (link: https://amzn.to/3FPKlww ) male-to-male 1/4-20 adapters.
Ford Bronco My Mini-BYOD Peak 2 Peak Selfie

So far total expenses are about $26

I am also going to be adding a solar-powered battery bank (link: https://amzn.to/2YRDZvo ) to the cubby right in front of the mount since I only have the high package and no accessory ports up top. Short USB cables to power the GoPro and Phone oughta keep things fairly tidy, and the battery bank should stay charged pretty much on its own. The dimensions on Amazon if accurate mean this thing will fit nice and snug in that spot.
Ford Bronco My Mini-BYOD Peak 2 Peak Selfie

I also ordered some rubber bumper feet (Link: https://amzn.to/3aDjhlI ) in case I think it may need some vibration dampening, but so far this thing is rigid!
Ford Bronco My Mini-BYOD Peak 2 Peak Selfie

I'll come back and add more photos as it progresses but thought some people might like this as a lower-cost option for a BYOD.

Ford Bronco My Mini-BYOD Peak 2 Peak Selfie
Ford Bronco My Mini-BYOD Peak 2 Peak Selfie


Thoughts?
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And in full disclosure, those links are my Amazon affiliate links.
Very functional, thx! Will give it a whirl since it will probably meet all my needs! I also have badlands-high package and remembered a low utilized solar power brick that I "now" have a practical use for! Since the soft-top has poor'ish interior lighting, perhaps I will rig up a nice bright USB light on the rig.
 
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Great out of the box solution. Even being a Photog myself, I probably wouldn't have thought of that one! Adding that to the initial mods list. :cool:
 

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Nice! What kind of stuff you shoot?
What's yer IG?
Mine is: https://www.instagram.com/macdonald_photo/
I generally shoot landscapes, architecture and vehicles for my own enjoyment. Sadly, I have a sorely neglected instagram account...read haven't posted any photos to and generally just shoot for myself. Looked at your IG we seem to choose similar subjects I really like your stuff. Great shots and I really like the astrophotography. At the risk of going off-topic is that a composite of multiple exposures?

Great pics of your Bronco as well!
 

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