VariZoom VZ-AUTO RIG Vehicle Mount Kit

  • Price: $425.00
  • B&H # VAVZAUTORIG
  • Mfr# VZ-AUTO RIG

Product Highlights

  • Vehicle Camera Mount
  • Includes Travel Case
  • Standalone, Low-Level Tripod
  • Harness Straps
  • Rubber Feet
  • Compatible with Most Tripod Heads
  • Swing Arm
  • No Tools Required

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The VZ-AUTO RIG Vehicle Mount Kit from Varizoom is a professional mount kit that allows you to affix your DV mini, DV, or HD camera to a moving vehicle. It enables cinematic, moving-vehicle perspectives from various angles. When not used as vehicle mount, this unit can also double as a low-level tripod. The unit's swivel-lock, mounting system allows straps to be secured with full, even force at nearly any angle without twisting or distressing the straps.

The case includes multiple compartments for easy inventory of components. Custom rubber cups are included to absorb shock and vibration and protect the vehicle surface. The supplied harness of straps with hooks attach to the edge of a door or hood. The system can be used with most flat-base tripod heads (3/8" 16 thread) or the included heavy-duty swivel head. The included adjustable swing arm makes low-level and other extreme positions and angles possible. No tools are needed for setup.

This professional mount kit allows you to affix your DV mini, DV, or HD camera to a moving vehicle
When not used as vehicle mount, this unit can also double as a low-level tripod
The unit's swivel lock mounting system allows straps to be secured with full, even force at nearly any angle without twisting or distressing the straps
The case includes multiple compartments for easy inventory of components
Custom rubber cups are included to absorb shock and vibration and protect the vehicle surface
The system can be used with most flat-base tripod heads (3/8" 16 thread) or the included heavy-duty swivel head
The included adjustable swing arm makes low-level and other extreme positions and angles possible
No tools are needed for setup
Maximum Load 12 lbs (5.44kg)
Maximum Length 32" (81 cm)
Minimum Length 8" (20 cm)

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VariZoom VZ-AUTO RIG Vehicle Mount Kit
 
3.7

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4.0

Easy to use and good results

By Tom

from Texas

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy To Use

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Independent Films

    Comments about VariZoom VZ-AUTO RIG Vehicle Mount Kit:

    A nice addition for independent film or even cool home movies. Mounts easily and quickly. Very versatile. Works well in a variety of set-ups. Obviously works best on smooth roads with a vehicle with good suspension. Otherwise, you'll get vibration, and the picture will jump every time the car does.

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    3.0

    Decent Vehicle Mount

    By Jason S.

    from Englewood, Colorado

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use

    Cons

    • Poor Design

    Best Uses

    • Home Movies

    Comments about VariZoom VZ-AUTO RIG Vehicle Mount Kit:

    I am an engineer and used this product to mount a Sony HD camcorder with GPS capabilities for a visual roadway condition survey. The mount worked well until the cast aluminum "fitting" that holds the legs to the base broke. It was still usable but that fitting needs to be a machined unit, not cast. The arm worked relatively well but in winds of 15 mph, would constantly turn...couldn't get it any tighter. I would recommend this product but it does have its limitations.

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    4.0

    Great rig, few problems

    By RLC

    from Santa Fe, NM

    About Me Film Professional

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Folds Small
    • Good Stability
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Can be hard to mount
    • Extention Arm Unstable

    Best Uses

    • Car dolly shots
    • MovingDriving Shots

    Comments about VariZoom VZ-AUTO RIG Vehicle Mount Kit:

    We are putting an HVX200 with accessories (~18lbs) on this car mount and it works well. Just testing it out when first received it can be hard to find mounting points on older import cars as they have more... rolled edges... for a lack of better term (at least the car we were using). It felt really solid at speeds well above 30mph and over rough terrain. The arm severely reduces the weight and travel capabilities, but also really comes in handy. Even with a much lighter bare GL-2 the arm was extremely hard to lock down tight and would swivel when turning faster than 5 mph. There are a few extra accessories in the case like a replacement tie down strap and the case is extremely handy. Only other thing was that one of the suction cups started to tear the first time using. [...]

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    What's in the Box

    VariZoom VZ-AUTO RIG Vehicle Mount Kit
    • Tripod
    • Extension Arm
    • Ball Head Mount
    • 5 x Buckles
    • 5 x Straps
    • 3 x Suction Cups
    • 3 x Small Suction Cups
    • Carrying Case
    • 2-Year Manufacturer's Warranty
     
     
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