Nobody had any guesses as to what that weird bracket was for, so I'm going to show you.
It's a miniature portable video recorder! I'm using an old Ikegami security camera and a PowerPlay DVR (intended for drone usage). The PowerPlay runs on rechargable 18500 batteries and has a 12Vdc output to power the camera. Have parts on the way to build a BNC to 3.5mm cable for video. Best part is the PowerPlay has a small LCD screen, so I even get a viewfinder.
I'd like to find a solution for audio, but I'm going to get video working first. If I do get a mic I'll print another bracket and mount it under the camera. Two 3D printed pieces and everything is held together with aluminum bolts; two through to the camera body, and one hidden inside the pistol grip.
I dunno, it's weird but I think it'll look neat when it's done! Sort of punky, I guess? Don't really care about the video quality, if it works (no autofocus either, so it's going to be a learning experience).
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