Uploaded July 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Today we're going to show you how to build a reliable DIY Camera Car Mount that can hold up to 200 pounds!
This is a DIY build of the RigWheel Camera Car Mount that costs $350+. This DIY setup will end up saving you around ~$200 and potentially more if you shop around for different parts/brands or are able to reduce parts - just make sure you're not adversely affecting the safety of your camera if you choose to save money by reducing parts. This car mount is weighted to hold up to 200 pounds, so it can hold heavier cinema camera rigs or your lightest DSLR.
DIY Camera Car Mount Shopping List:
RigWheel Magnets: rigwheels.com/product/magnetic-mount
SmallRig Cheese Plate: amzn.to/2C7aDhe
Manfrotto Tripod Head: amzn.to/2Z1fIk4
3/8"-16 screw for Tripod Head (10-pack): amzn.to/2ZECnC5
1/4" screw for cheeseplates (25-pack): amzn.to/3e0KxcZ
3/8" hook for Cheese Plates: amzn.to/2NWt3E4
1/4" hook for Cage (15-pack): amzn.to/3iCQLDi
CamJam XT Cord Tightener/Latch Hook: amzn.to/2C6zYYO
RoofPax Strap Hook (6-pack): amzn.to/2O0uBNj
FishYuan Anchor Strap: amzn.to/2VSJUvR
2-Pack Rope: amzn.to/3e26cl5
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GEAR:
Blackmagic Pocket 4K: amzn.to/2WiOQYh
Juicebox 150 Watt Hour V-mount: amzn.to/2EXJwnv
Metabones Speedbooster EF to MFT: amzn.to/2EVOHnS
Canon 16-35 F/2.8: amzn.to/2YSQYaE
Canon 24mm-70 F/2.8: amzn.to/2TiLWCW
Canon 50mm f/1.4: amzn.to/2IvXzBy
Canon 85mm f/1.8: amzn.to/2WYyUPn
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Today we're going to show you how to build a reliable DIY Camera Car Mount that can hold up to 200 pounds!
This is a DIY build of the RigWheel Camera Car Mount that costs $350+. This DIY setup will end up saving you around ~$200 and potentially more if you shop around for different parts/brands or are able to reduce parts - just make sure you're not adversely affecting the safety of your camera if you choose to save money by reducing parts. This car mount is weighted to hold up to 200 pounds, so it can hold heavier cinema camera rigs or your lightest DSLR.
DIY Camera Car Mount Shopping List:
RigWheel Magnets: rigwheels.com/product/magnetic-mount
SmallRig Cheese Plate: amzn.to/2C7aDhe
Manfrotto Tripod Head: amzn.to/2Z1fIk4
3/8"-16 screw for Tripod Head (10-pack): amzn.to/2ZECnC5
1/4" screw for cheeseplates (25-pack): amzn.to/3e0KxcZ
3/8" hook for Cheese Plates: amzn.to/2NWt3E4
1/4" hook for Cage (15-pack): amzn.to/3iCQLDi
CamJam XT Cord Tightener/Latch Hook: amzn.to/2C6zYYO
RoofPax Strap Hook (6-pack): amzn.to/2O0uBNj
FishYuan Anchor Strap: amzn.to/2VSJUvR
2-Pack Rope: amzn.to/3e26cl5
For more in-depth filmmaking tutorials, be sure to sign up to our Patreon!
patreon.com/thinkingart
Huge thanks to our Patreon Supporters: Samuel Lim - Producer, Ruben Serrano - Producer, and Amit Patel - Associate Producer
Check out our Merch: teespring.com/stores/thinking-art-store
GEAR:
Blackmagic Pocket 4K: amzn.to/2WiOQYh
Juicebox 150 Watt Hour V-mount: amzn.to/2EXJwnv
Metabones Speedbooster EF to MFT: amzn.to/2EVOHnS
Canon 16-35 F/2.8: amzn.to/2YSQYaE
Canon 24mm-70 F/2.8: amzn.to/2TiLWCW
Canon 50mm f/1.4: amzn.to/2IvXzBy
Canon 85mm f/1.8: amzn.to/2WYyUPn
DISCLAIMER: These links are affiliate links where I receive a small commission if you purchase through them. All revenue through these links pays for future YouTube short films and filmmaking content for you to learn from.
Follow Thinking Art on Social Media!
thinking-art-entertainment.com
facebook.com/thinkingartentertainment
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