Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
Fat Gecko Camera and Camcorder Mount
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.0
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
652
Old Reviews
544
Unverified
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Fit
21windshield, mounted, gecko, fat, vibrations
+76%
-24%
" ... Stick it on your vehicle and you won't find a more stable holder for your camera. ... "
" ... I bought this mount to properly attach a dash cam to the rear window of my pickup. ... It is truly a professional heavy duty mount. ... However, it is very large, heavy and buiky mount, but of excellent quality. ... "
" ... Recently I mounted a GoPro onto the windshield of a Jeep and took it offroading. ... "
" ... The dash cam is now rock solid firmly attached to the windshield and to the camera so I can now touch the buttons on the camera without moving the camera's orientation. ... "
" ... Sticking like super glue and not shaky at all. ... "
" ... strong, never came off. ... "
" ... Just attach the suction cups fist, then adjust for angle and tighten down the clamps. ... I've owned several helmets and know that due to the nature of design, the sides are longer and flatter (well, less round) than the rest of the helmet. ... The best placement is the top center or back center of the helmet. ... I guess the mark up comes from the photos of the product mounted on helmets and such. ... "
" ... Stays mounted on my passenger side windshield. ... "
Build Quality
18metal, strong, ball, well built, tightening
+72%
-28%
" ... But for the plethora of GoPro knock offs out there this is perfect. ... "
" ... It is truly a professional heavy duty mount. ... "
" ... After 45 minutes or so of intense bumping and going over rough terrain, rocks and hills, this thing didn't budge! ... "
" ... Held pleasantly sturdy for all scenes and I will be looking for ways to fit its usage into future shoots. ... "
" ... strong, never came off. ... "
" ... As for the build quality, I find it to be very good. ... I've owned several helmets and know that due to the nature of design, the sides are longer and flatter (well, less round) than the rest of the helmet. ... "
" ... It seems very sturdy and properly built. ... "
" ... I would recommend this to anyone looking for crazy angles without breaking the bank. ... "
Suction
14cups, suction cup, mount, mounts, suction cups
+93%
-7%
" ... It sticks so good, Buy it you wont be sorry, I tried the $10 mounts and what I bought was junk, lost suction in less than a minute, save your money buy a mount worth every penny . ... "
" ... This is a heavy duty camera suction mount. ... "
" ... This thing is great and I don't regret getting one with three suction cups at all. ... "
" ... Even though the suction cup is way bigger than the stock 5.5cm suction cup that came with the dash can, I was able to position the camera closer to the center of the windshield for a slightly better perspective. ... I'm very pleased with this suction cup and solid mounting bracket. ... "
" ... As for other construction, the swivel where the suction cup mounts has click stops and washers and the clamps that tighten down over the balls are grooved to ensure a tight, slip free grip. ... On many, the suction cups are attached to the frame. ... For $20, you can buy a complete suction cup replacement that is easily exchanged for a damaged one. ... Just attach the suction cups fist, then adjust for angle and tighten down the clamps. ... The suction cups have a feature not found on most (even expensive sets) flat surface mount systems. ... However, regardless of the O-rings, this system is extremely stable (well, at least using three suction cups for mounting). ... "
" ... If you own a smaller, lighter camera, you would probably find that the single suction cup Gecko will work well for you. ... "
" ... This unit is also very strong and strong suction. ... "
" ... I have several GoPro brand suction mounts, and they work great. ... "
Device Stand
12mounted, windshield, mounting, gecko, suction cup
+92%
-8%
" ... I bought this mount to properly attach a dash cam to the rear window of my pickup. ... It is truly a professional heavy duty mount. ... "
" ... I'm very pleased with this suction cup and solid mounting bracket. ... "
" ... I do not know about the whole line, but parts from the surface mount system can also be used with their Gator Clamp system as well. ... I guess the mark up comes from the photos of the product mounted on helmets and such. ... "
" ... Best mount I've used so far. ... "
" ... The Fat Gecko mount stays were I put it and you can easily orient the camera where you need to point it. ... Again - the ball joint on the Fat Gecko mount is fantastic as is the overall quality. ... I would highly recommend this mount to anyone that requires a strong and stable mount. ... "
" ... This mount is absolutely amazing. ... "
" ... I purchased this mount in January of 2016, and as of February 2017, the mount is still exactly where I mounted it to the inside of my windshield the day I received it, through the heat of the summer and the cold of winter. ... "
" ... Initially, I was impressed with the design of this mount. ... The mount may appear to be sturdy, but it doesn't do the job where it matters, and that is ensuring that your footage comes out free of shake. ... Don't be tempted by the price and purchase a different mount instead. ... "
Lens
10dslr, canon, hood, shots, rolling
+100%
" ... This thing rocks, I attach my Canon M6 with a 18 to 150 lens to the passenger side window of my Corvette and this three suction cup mount has never let go even under some hard acceleration. ... "
" ... Used this mount for music video footage with a "lightweight" camera (GH4), but heavy lens in the sigma 18-35. ... "
" ... Can easily carry my mirrorless cam with 24-70mm lens and mic. ... "
" ... Super solid for car-mounted filming with a full size DSLR! ... "
" ... It holds my dslr with a zoom lens with no problems at all! ... "
" ... Supports my Canon 80D with 18-135mm lens, Rode mic WITH the extension on at 90 degrees (perfectly horizontal) while suction cupped to my passenger window for days and hundreds of miles of driving highways, cities, driveways (I deliver packages for a living) ... "
" ... Even with a 55-250mm lens mounted, I can attach the Gecko to an inside window and still aim the camera outside the window at almost any angle. ... "
" ... I ordered this so that I could mount my DSLR camera in the car while I vlog and it works perfectly! ... "
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