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Originally Posted by arlon
Dangerous? Dangerous to what? That's just a dumb comment.
I've been rigging stuff for 40 years.. Suction cups are dangerous and they are notorious for damaging painted surfaces and coming loose at the worst times. You'd have to have some mechanical knowledge to understand the integrity of this setup. Just because someone is a "pro" that doesn't mean they have the best setup.
It's quite rigid, tested with about 30 lbs before using the camera. Car never leaves my driveway and the camera is over grass. Oh, my camera gear is all covered by insurance riders so if it gets damaged it's covered anyway. Dangerous to what??
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Dangerous to the car and to the camera if it falls off. So, no it's not a dumb comment.
I understand "some" mechanical stuff, I was a mechanic for years... bored the crap out of me.
The folks I know who shoot for Car & Driver and Autoweek all use suction cups specially made for this exact thing.
But, hey... do what you like. I felt people should know that this can be harmful to the car/camera. If you have insurance. Fine.
Do whatever you like.