Camera Mounts

Square Jellyfish Jelly-Grip Car Air Vent Mount Product Review

Note – We have recently learned these are no longer manufactured.  We suggest checking out the Andobil Air Vent Mount as the best alternative to this mount.  Check out our detailed review of the Andobil Mount.   The Square Jellyfish Jelly-Grip Car Air Vent Mount has a strange name to be sure but don’t let the name fool you into avoiding this well made mount.  We took some time this weekend to evaluate this mount and were happy with the outcome.  So while, it’s fresh in my mind, here’s a review. Unboxing The mount comes professionally packaged in a retail box … Read more



How to Mount a Mevo Live Event Camera by Livestream

The Mevo by Livestream video camera was recently introduced as a compact solution for those wanting to get a professional broadcast going onto Facebook Live or similar venues quickly and painlessly.  A lot of attention was placed on mounting options.  That might not be apparent to the naked eye nor are the world of accessories that are available.  Today,we discuss how to mount a Mevo Live Event Camera. Mount Analysis Let’s start with an explanation of how to mount the Mevo Live Event Camera.  Turn the Mevo base upside down.  There’s a screw hole.  That screw hole has a 1/4″ … Read more



iOttie Easy One Touch 2 Car Mount for SmartPhones

The iOttie Easy One Touch 2 Car Mount for phones is another version of the company’s very successful One Touch model.  We will take a closer look at this well priced car mount and how it differs from the older model.  We wrote about the older model which is the iOttie Easy One Touch and you can read about that mount here. Unboxing Like most universal mounts, the iOttie Easy One Touch 2 comes with two components.  The cradle and mount.  The mount itself differs from its predecessor by adding a sticky gel pad to the base.  I have seen … Read more



Mounts for Garmin Dash Cam 45, Dash Cam 55 and Dash Cam 65W

Garmin entered the dash cam market a few years back with the introduction of the NuviCam LMTHD.  Keeping in character with the GPS lineup, Garmin refreshes their line of dash cameras periodically.  Released during the first half of 2017 is the Garmin Dash Cam 45, Dash Cam 55 and Dash Cam 65W.  As expected, all three of these cameras include a mount and charger. Garmin Dash Cam Overview First, a quick overview of the cameras. The Garmin Dash Cam 45 introduces a completely different form factor to this year’s camera models.  We’re talking about a 2.1 megapixel camera with 1080p … Read more



Mounting a Flag onto a Pickup Truck

Mounting a flag onto a pickup truck is something that I often see down south.  Rarely seen up north (except for the BBQ restaurant in New Jersey where the photo was taken).  Not sure why that is, but I was curious as to how it was done so figured others would be as well. Mount Analysis There are several ways for mounting a flag onto a pickup truck.  We will take a look at several methods and a few products to get the job done. One of the most important things, besides the mount, is to have a sturdy flagpole. … Read more



Different Ways to Mount the Wyze Base Station

The Wyze Base Station is used to connect to a Wyze Cam Outdoor.  It needs to be centrally located so that all cameras can consistently communicate.  Sometimes, that central spot isn’t the most convenient.  So, let’s discuss different ways to mount this device. Placement Dilemma For those that have multiple Wyze Outdoor Cameras, this becomes a bit of a juggling act.  Click on the Wyze Base Station under the Wyze app to see how many bars each outdoor camera is getting.  These need to be as strong as possible.  Ideally three bars. For those with a single camera, this is … Read more