Sony VCT-HM1 Action Cam Handlebar Mount

2015-07-28T20:00:00

I installed the mount on a 3T Road Bike Handlebar. I did not position the mount the way it is intended, but rather I have it facing down and use the dial to tightly secure it to the action cam. The AS200V has a 'flip' function so I just activate that function and it works great. Therefore, I did not experience issues with the angle button not holding the camera in place. The mount feels sturdy enough and not so heavy. In addition, by mounting it this way, it integrates better with the bike rather than having it sticking out on top.

Makoto456

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2015-07-08T20:00:00

First time using it, the hinge that adjust the angle would fail whenever I went over a bump and the camera would point straight down. Called Sony and after a while they gave me instructions on how to send them the receipt and get a replacement. I followed them but never got a response after that. Next time I went biking I was able to use electrical tape on the hinge, which fixed that problem but then the camera was bouncing around and making so much noise I could barely see or hear anything. I am sure it was mounted firmly and properly.

2scottyd1

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2014-10-09T20:00:00

When installed on a road bike handlebar, it holds very well. However, the camera shakes at every single bump or crack on the road because of the "much-too-loose" pivot system that is used for changing the angle of the camera. The concept may be interesting (no need to turn a screw, just push the button) but it is not sturdy enough for the kind of shaking that occurs while riding a bike, being on road or even worse, off road (MTB).

leogag1

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2014-09-13T20:00:00

This holder does not eliminate vibration and noise

Voytec

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2014-06-24T20:00:00

I was worried when I saw the other reviews, but was happy to see my own results. I will share two days of recordings. I attached this to my Harley crash bar and inverted the picture...the videos came out crisp and steady during smooth road conditions. Because it was close to my engine, it did grab some noise, but I was able to cover that with music. My secnd event with this happened this past weekend in Philadelphia where I used my As100(i have 2) mounted to my handlebars for the cycling segment of the TriRock Triathlon. The videos were amazing, hardly any vibration came through on the recordings(except when I hit a major pothole(thanks Philly) and blew out 2 tires during the race). The handlebar mount did not slip at all.

Butler

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2014-06-01T20:00:00

I bought this to with my bike, it is easy outfit and strong keeping the action camera secure. Highly recommend

muzza76

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2014-04-24T20:00:00

I bought this to my new AS15 action cam but I completely disappointed. Full of plastic and the hole diameter is too large. You can put rubber plates in it but it won't be strong just jelly. :( I bought then a Cullmann Cross CC80 + CB2.7 with lower price and it metal and strong as concrete :)

titanmanus

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2014-01-17T19:00:00

Fundamentally a great mount, but inflexibility of mounting limits use. Little bit of slack in the adjuster creates vibration....devil in the detail, would have expected more from Sony. Good camera shame about the mounting system. Give me a call Sony.

SnowD

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2013-09-03T20:00:00

Maybe my handlebars are smaller than typical because I have had to use all the included rubber pads to get it to grip my handlebars firmly. Lastly when biking there is a lot rattling that gets picked up by the mic, it's probably from the waterproof housing bouncing slightly against the mount.

bmaz

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2013-08-25T20:00:00

This mount works well with the HDR AS15 action cam. I would have given 5 stars if it had a little better vibration dampening.

mikmar

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2012-11-25T19:00:00

If you want to mount your camera only to a horizontal handle bar, then this is great. If you want to mount it anywhere else on your bike, forget it. The mount is totally inflexible. A minor alteration to include a ball mount so the orientation of the camera could be changed would make this a useful mount.

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