El Grande Tripod Mount - useful to mount stick? Quality? [ New ]

[rockybluff5072]

Hi guys, 

has anyone tried using the built in tripod mount at the bottom to attach a fully extended pole with a cam (H5/6 or Fusion) on top to a moving object? 

I am thinking of getting an El Grande, but I'd like to screw it into a base plate that can then be attached to a car roof, boat or similar and I was wondering if the stick's screw-in based might break out easily or may have, e.g. a metal core that goes throught the grip or is in any other way "rugged". 

Thanks heaps

[mariustanya · Accepted solution]

Hello  @rockybluff5072,

Good question. The El Grande's screw-in base is made of metal and is surrounded by the thicker part of the the whole rod. You can check out the picture included. 

Hope this helps. 

Cheers, 
Marius

[mariustanya · Accepted solution]

Hello  @rockybluff5072,

Good question. The El Grande's screw-in base is made of metal and is surrounded by the thicker part of the the whole rod. You can check out the picture included. 

Hope this helps. 

Cheers, 
Marius

[rockybluff5072]

@mariustanya thanks! I guess there's only one way to find out then... I'll have a look at one in a shop first; 

[mariustanya]

Sounds like a plan, @rockybluff5072. You are welcome!

[danielr15]

I'm not sure which size the El Grande uses, but most tripod thread sizes are either 3/8 inch or 1/4 inch and not very deep. No doubt it will stand if it is threaded to a secure base, as it is designed for a tripod. However, I would be cautious when using in a way that placed stress on the mounting screw. If you used a long enough screw that allowed for a locking washer and if you secured the pole near the top, then it might work out. Be sure to tether the camera and pole as well, just in case.

[rockybluff5072]

Thanks, yes! I came to a similar conclusion, the pole would probably sway quite a lot as well, so some tie-down further up would probably be a good idea..

[rockybluff5072]

but.. having said that, part of the idea is to mount a Fusion that way, then tie-down may be ugly on the videos. well, who knows. better than loosing / damaging either, I guess. Or maybe I need to build something more sturdy myself.