Swing Camera

[Saylor1322]

Getting close on finishing my build in the new house but have an issue with a rear swing camera. I had to compromise on the simulator with my wife so I have a situation where there is going to be a couch behind the hitting area so the simulator can double as our theatre area. This is going to prevent me from putting a camera in a wall or on a tri-pod. I have seen a camera on a arm that is hinged from the ceiling so it be pushed back up when not in use but cant seem to find an arm or any photos of this for my installer. Does anyone have any unique solutions for a rear camera mount that doesnt involve a tri-pod?

[johnperkins21]

I was planning to do the same thing as my camera will have to be positioned in a doorway. I didn't think it would be that hard to find until I saw your post, but I found this. Kind of expensive, but it could give your installer some direction.

PHOCUS Wall Mount Boom Arm for Photography Studio Video Strobe Lights, Max Length 51 inches /130 cm, Horizontal and Vertical Rotatable

The other thing you could do is just mount a pole to a friction hinge. Not sure how easy that would be, but your camera is likely so light that most of the weight would be in the pole itself. Another thing to consider is how to move it up and down. Attaching a string or something would make it easy to bring down, but to get it back up you might need a ladder or some sort of stick (guess you could use your putter). Just a thought.

[Saylor1322]

I really like that pole mount I sent it to my installer to get his opinion. Honestly he isn't thrilled about trying to have something come down like this from the ceiling so I may be on my own to do this after the install but I might try it. Thanks for the response.

I was planning to do the same thing as my camera will have to be positioned in a doorway. I didn't think it would be that hard to find until I saw your post, but I found this. Kind of expensive, but it could give your installer some direction.

PHOCUS Wall Mount Boom Arm for Photography Studio Video Strobe Lights, Max Length 51 inches /130 cm, Horizontal and Vertical Rotatable

The other thing you could do is just mount a pole to a friction hinge. Not sure how easy that would be, but your camera is likely so light that most of the weight would be in the pole itself. Another thing to consider is how to move it up and down. Attaching a string or something would make it easy to bring down, but to get it back up you might need a ladder or some sort of stick (guess you could use your putter). Just a thought.

[Carl Johnson]

I have the exact issue. I have one camera mounted on my side-wall but the camera behind the golfer is on a tripod. The couch is behind the golfer as well, so I simply move the tripod out of the way when not being used. It does not have the finished "look" that I wanted, but I had to also make sure the family was happy too! I looked at adding a ceiling 'boom' or other mount but felt it was too much effort to not yield what I wanted anyway. Not saying the tripod idea is the best but does work and will not impact the home theater (we use it for movies and video games).

[Saylor1322]

Thanks for the input. So the only other issue I have is that the computer is actually behind the screen in a IT room so if I do use the tri-pod behind and just move it then I still would potentially have an issue with how to plug it in each time. Im hopefully doing training on Monday with the installer so keeping my fingers crossed on how to make this all work.

I have the exact issue. I have one camera mounted on my side-wall but the camera behind the golfer is on a tripod. The couch is behind the golfer as well, so I simply move the tripod out of the way when not being used. It does not have the finished "look" that I wanted, but I had to also make sure the family was happy too! I looked at adding a ceiling 'boom' or other mount but felt it was too much effort to not yield what I wanted anyway. Not saying the tripod idea is the best but does work and will not impact the home theater (we use it for movies and video games).

[Carl Johnson]

Mine is the same! PC is in a closet behind the hitting screen. I have powered USB 3.0 cables which run from the closet/PC to the side of the screen (under my side padding), then down the wall to the tripod - I just pull the tripod out and place at the sofa when I use my cameras. My side curtain hides most of the wiring mess but certainly not as professional as I wanted it, but it works well for me and does not limit the use of the sofa for movies, etc..