Does Bunnings sell at least 3m or 10ft tall pole or tripod for camera or anything similar with same length? Thanks
Hi @Cattoos,
Nothing that is specifically designed for that purpose or has an adaptor thread that a camera could attach to. There is the Adam Hall 123cm Lighting Stand W/ Tv Spigot Adapter Slts017 Large - Black that has a max height of 3500mm, but it's designed for mounting a TV or lighting on, so it would need to be modified to accept a camera mount.
I made a similar device by using a pool cleaning extension pole and attaching a threaded bolt to the handle onto which a camera could attach. What type of camera do you need to mount?
Mitchell
Thanks. It is an outdoor battery camera to monitor my car in the front porch as I live at the back in granny flat. So, I need a tall pole so that I can set up my camera inside the gate instead of outside (to avoid being stolen). I like your idea of extension pole as it is in my budget. Adam hall is out of my budget.
This is the camera I want to attach to the extension pole (see attached). Lost its holder though. Can I use 3M sticker tape to hold this camera onto the pole? Thanks.
Your thoughts? Thanks
I believe 3m double-sided tape should work, but I'd also recommend using a couple of velcro straps or cable ties to ensure the camera doesn't fall off @Cattoos. Pipe saddles would be useful in attaching the pole to a solid object, like a wall or post.
Thanks Mitchell. That's really helpful. Any ideas on how to prevent my camera from being stolen? I guess with the height of the pole and velcros, it would be hard to steal.
Thanks
The height would be a deterrent, @Cattoos. Is this an ongoing issue with someone targeting your camera, or are you just looking to make it harder to steal? I think hiding its position is the best way to prevent someone from removing the camera, so if you can obscure it from view, that would be a good start.
Thanks. Yes, the thing is my car is parked in a way in the front porch that the camera would be visible even if it is inside the gate due to the distance and angle of the car. So, just wondering how to camouflage the camera as something else so it doesn't gather attention. Thanks
Given the elevation, I think it would be hard to disguise the camera @Cattoos. If you wanted to be sneaky, you could cut an opening in a plastic owl and mount the camera inside. You could then mount the owl on your pole.
Hi @Cattoos and @MitchellMc
"Any ideas on how to prevent my camera from being stolen?"
I think if thieves are determined enough - they will steal anything and everything - from my personal experience (but not as a thief). Decades ago when 240V motion detector lights cost a small fortune - a neigbour down the road installed the first one in our street only to have it stolen the next night!
I think height could be the deterrent and/or hiding it (as per Mitchell's suggestion) by using a Get Smart approach. Is there anything else in the area where we could mask/deploy the camera?
I also like Mitchell's suggestion of the pool cleaning pole above or maybe gal pipe.
A few years ago there was a neighborhood rumour circulating that thieves were entering one property - and exiting the back fences on the adjoining property. Proved to me a myth - but as usual I went into overkill and produced a 6 metre floodlight mounted into two homemade brackets that allowed 360 degrees rotation.
I'm not suggesting the same - but a floodlight on a pole with the camera just under it? Possibly a telescoping pole for easy access. Maybe the camera could be installed in a dead floodlight and keep the extension cord attached (non-functional) to keep the illusion.
Please keep us informed - but not too informed - thieves could be watching. 😁
Yours in Security.
Graeme.
Thanks so much. This was helpful. I m actually also looking for a 3m or 10ft power outlet to plug itin from inside my flat. Does bunnings sell something 10ft long power outlet cable? Also, you are right, thieves have climbed over my fence and ran away from another houses so this is common. Also, if someone asks me (such as neighbours) that what is this new thing I have near my gate, what should I answer as I dont want to tell them it is a camera.
Hi @MitchellMc,
Can you please advise if I can use Selleys 350g Liquid Nails Heavy Duty OR Parfix 300g Clear All Purpose Silicone (which one would you recommend out of the two? Selleys or Parfix?) to adhere the camera onto the top of the extension pole and bottom part of the extension pole (is the extension pole heigh adjustable /extendable/shortened or is it a fixed length and size?) to the ground instead of 3M tape or velcro straps or cable ties?
Hello @Cattoos
If you are attaching the pole to a fence or timber structure, I suggest using a metal saddle in combination with Zenith 8G x 50mm Tufcote® Countersunk Rib Head Treated Pine Screws. As for the camera, I propose attaching a piece of timber at the end of the pole with saddles as well. In this manner you can use the screws provided by the kit and attach it directly to the timber without having to use any glue.
For the camera set up, I propose using Zenith 8G x 20mm Tufcote® Countersunk Rib Head Treated Pine Screw to mount the saddles to the timber piece.
I've placed a sample image below to give you an idea of how the entire setup can be put together. Please have a look and tell me what you think.
When people see the camera, it should be enough to make them have second thoughts.
If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.
Eric
Hi @MitchellMc I was wondering if there's a safe way to put the camera on top of my car roof. Any strategy to make it look natural and not get stolen? I just can't find the coverage to cover my car from inside my flat no matter what pole I use. If I put a camera inside car, it doesn't detect motion or alerts. I bought reolink battery Pan and tilt camera also. Please help. Thanks
Hi @Cattoos
Would it be possible for you to post a picture of where your car is parked? I just want to check if there are any fences or structures where you can mount your camera. There are some other possible options, but we would need to see the parking area to make sure that there is a place to mount the camera.
Hi @MitchellMc @EricL Please see attached photo showing my gate and car positioning. I am standing few steps outisde my gate to see this view of my car parked. Anywhere there I place a camera it would be stolen or noticeable. As you can see it is kind of difficult to capture or cover my car from my gate as i have to walk little bit outside my gate before I can see my car parked (it is the black one). I have thought of various places and ways to cover my car but considering the neighbourhood, it is almost confirmed my camera will be stolen or tampered with wherever i place it on the fence or outside my gate. I tried the pole technique from inside gate but the camera did not cover the car fully or satisfactorily. Then there are wifi issues as wifi range is not enough and even my wifi router and extender not fully reach where my car is parked and it is a fixed parking spot. So confused and frustrated on what to do. Any help from you would be great and appreciated if only I could solve this issue somehow anyhow. Thanks so much.
blackcarismine.
Would there be an option to install the camera out of reach on the wall to the left of the photo @Cattoos? I understand that might be someone else's property, but perhaps you could approach them with the request and outline how it would increase their security. Let them know that if there were any security issues for them, you'd happily provide the video from the camera.
Thanks. Yes i Have thought about it but the issue is the front tenants and I have a sour relationship and i know they talk to those people so i m concerned they would disclose that i requested them to install a camera and then i m worried these front tenants would make the relationship even unbearable or sourer. I know its crazy. thanks
Hi, I was wondering if there is a way to permanently attach a camera on top of my car that can't be vandalised or stolen? If yes, how? Would 3M tape, velcros be enough but the only issue is I would have to take the camera off to charge it as the charge lasts 2 months for my outdoor wifi battery camera. The reason I m thinking this is if I place a camera inside the car, camera does not send alerts or any motion or touch detection or any notifications, I have tried this with various cameras so that is why I will need to put a camera somewhere on the car or outside the car somehow anyhow. please help. thanks
I can't think of a viable way of attaching a camera to your vehicle that would also prevent it from being stolen @Cattoos.
If there are no other possibilities of getting a camera to connect via wifi at that range, you could consider sticking a Swann Dome Imitation Camera With Flashing Light in a visible location right behind your car windscreen on the dashboard. It would be quite visible, and it has a flashing red light. What you'd lack in being able to be notified of someone tampering with your car will be made up for by the deterrent it will be.
Hi @MitchellMc @EricL I m planning to travel and now i m worried that while I am not at home, my car could be attacked, damaged or vandalised in some way. I bought a door bell that I am scared to place outside gate as I m worried it would be stolen or broken as the area and the front tenant and even the landlord are known for their dangerous, carelessness & uncivilised activities (with no fear of law or police). I was wondering if I can alert police before going on my holiday about the situation and potential risk and damage or anything else you recommend I could do? Please help. I would appreciate it. Thanks.
My first thought would be to look for suitable long-term secure parking for your vehicle and remove it from your property during your travels. At least if it's not at the property you won't have to worry about it.
Hi @MitchellMc I bought poly bond and applied to the wooden pole and set up my camera on my gate now. please see images but the issue is the bond is supposed to be like nails and hard cement but it is not strong at all as you can see i applied alot of it and i m worried my camera and pole will fall off. Will it be strong after it dries or how does it work to hold heavy objects in place? thanks
Also, if the front tenants question that why I placed this camera suddenly, what excuse can I give? Should I say that it is from the council, police or etc? or any other good excuse? Thanks
I'm sorry but I'm not familiar with poly bond. However, if you wish to secure the post to the fence, I suggest adding an angle bracket in combination with Zenith 8G x 25mm Galvanised Countersunk Head Metal Screws to your timber post to prevent it from falling down.
One other option to secure your vehicle is to install a dash cam that has a 24hr parking mode and motion sensor to ensure your interests are covered even when you’re not driving. If you have any family members living close by perhaps you can park your vehicle there while you are away.
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Thanks but I m not allowed to drill any screws etc as it is rented property. I applied this to the wooden and metal gate to stick the wooden pole: https://www.bunnings.com.au/poly-320g-ultra-nails-construction-adhesive_p1230092?store=7016&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAmNeqBhD4ARIsADsYfTflrcFjblfH4qa2VY48vwg0VhbkeWh-K1xJM0u_mBnDT7wwV4g3ax0aAsY7EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
but it is not too strong as I thought. Even dried it is not hard or strong as cement or nails to hold onto the metal gate my wooden pole.
Can you recommend any parking mode dashcams as they will need to be hard wired that would cost so much to get it installed with the battery of my car.
Thanks for identifying the adhesive that you used. The Poly 320g Ultra Nails Construction Adhesive might work if the flat face of the timber and the flat surface of the fence rail were facing each other. But it will not work as a point or edge adhesive, the flat surfaces of the materials must be joined together to make it work.
The adhesive has a 24hour drying time so please be patient. In the meantime, I suggest putting tape on the post to support it while the adhesive cures.
In regards to the dash cam, you are correct it will need to be installed by an automotive electrician. There is a lot to choose from and it depends on what your budget is.
However, I recommend keeping these features in mind when you start looking:
But before purchasing your dash cam, I propose speaking to your electrician regarding battery consumption of the camera. It is technically possible to drain the cars battery if your camera is left on for too long in park mode. Your electrician will be able to offer you options regarding this.
If you need further assistance, please let me know.
