User's Manual

Mounting the Spyder Pod to your vehicle (continued)

2) Mount the Spyder Pod: Construct your custom Spyder Pod

configuration by attaching three legs to the suction cup mounts at

one end and to the camera base plate at the other end (34). Figure

out the best placement of the three suction cup mounts on the

vehicle, taking into account where the smoothest surfaces and best

adhesion will be. Pump the suction cup mounts to

achieve vacuum adhesion in the desired positions.

Your aim is to form a solid balanced three-legged

base for the camera platform and for your attached

camera (35). Adjust the leg lengths, if required, by

swapping in and out different rod lengths on each

leg, in order to get the camera plate level and at the

right distance from your shooting subject and vehicle.

Adjust the ball joints on the top of each suction cup

and the ratchet joints on the camera plate to place the

legs in the position needed to create a level base for

your camera. Lock down the ball and ratchet joints to

form your solid shooting platform.

3) Identify & attach the safety kit hardware needed: Now that

the camera position and Spyder Pod attachment points have

been determined, you will want to add additional security for

your prescious equipment using the provided safety kit straps

and anchors (36). There are many methods and combinations

possible, all of which will provide secure anchor points, but

some offer advantages over others. Anchor points on a vehicle

can include hood edges, door jambs, wheel wells and the front

chassis, to name just a few of the possibilities.

User’s GUide

SPYDER

POD

VEHICLE CAMERA

MOUNTING SYSTEM

Using the

Spyder Pod

System

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