Securing a streaming camera to a pole....

[BRsoftballDad]

So my DD's high school field has netting behind the plate as a backstop. I generally live stream all my DD's games and scrimmages so that my family and friends from other states can watch the games. Well, I HATE streaming from netting. The constant movement, the difficulty in mounting, etc are a constant pain. There is, however, a couple of large vertical poles that hold the netting. They are probably 3"-4" in diameter. Do any of you have any luck with a clamp or some other sort of device for larger diameter poles?

 

[nightskiier]

So my DD's high school field has netting behind the plate as a backstop. I generally live stream all my DD's games and scrimmages so that my family and friends from other states can watch the games. Well, I HATE streaming from netting. The constant movement, the difficulty in mounting, etc are a constant pain. There is, however, a couple of large vertical poles that hold the netting. They are probably 3"-4" in diameter. Do any of you have any luck with a clamp or some other sort of device for larger diameter poles?

I hate netting also. Depending on the room, I usually mount my camera on a tripod. If the poles are magnetic, how about a magnetic camera mount?


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[erniekru]

I'm looking into the same, going to get this one. Check the pipe OD vs the max opening for the clamp...

https://www.amazon.com camera clamp.....

 

[Lance Steckler]

straps used on game trail cameras might work.

 

[JayIndy]

Nets are the worst. I use this homemade mounts for filming, easy to hang on any fence or posts. Just an extendable selfie stick with garage rake holders turned upside down. I always like to use bungie cords to secure the netting around the camera lens as well.

 

[Eric F]

I'm looking into the same, going to get this one. Check the pipe OD vs the max opening for the clamp...

https://www.amazon.com camera clamp.....

That's not going to open wide enough for most vertical poles used for backstops.

Magnetic is an idea, but if it does get bumped, it will likely get knocked off the pole.

 

[Eric F]

Nets are the worst. I use this homemade mounts for filming, easy to hang on any fence or posts. Just an extendable selfie stick with garage rake holders turned upside down. I always like to use bungie cords to secure the netting around the camera lens as well. View attachment 24946

You may find the occasional umpire who has an issue with how far it protrudes inside the fence.

 

[JayIndy]

Knock on wood no complaints so far. I generally put it about 8-10 feet up on the fence, so ot of the way.

 

[nightskiier]

That's not going to open wide enough for most vertical poles used for backstops.

Magnetic is an idea, but if it does get bumped, it will likely get knocked off the pole.

I keep a few reusable zip ties and grip ties in my bag to secure the camera and mount. Not a perfect solution, but enough that I can wait for the side of the inning to end before adjusting it.

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[JayIndy]

I keep a few reusable zip ties and grip ties in my bag to secure the camera and mount. Not a perfect solution, but enough that I can wait for the side of the inning to end before adjusting it.

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I've found the small bungie cords with the ball on one end are my cameras life savers at the fields. From securing the camera, holding netting back, securing windscreens from going in front of lens, you name it.