I have a Sony Handy-cam and it works great. If yours is like mine, in the instructions it tells how to turn off the auto shut off and stabilization off. I bought two different mics. One has a narrow band mic that directs 40% to where you want the sound to be, versus 100%. The second mic has a long cord or you can have it wireless, to put anywhere, like under the dash or sitten on your engine.
The mount is a big block Chevy (
) Mickey Thompson aluminum connecting rod. I tiged in a 2" bushing to mount it on the roll bar. I bought a tripod stand for a buck and will either use a set-screw to hold it in or drill a couple of holes for height adjustment. With this, I'll be able to move the camcorder in any direction, up or down, 360 degrees, full tilt, ect. I can run it with the remote or the passenger will.
If you want the model number of this camcorder, I'll post it. The programing CD is fantastic to edit a DVD. You can run the video, stop at any point, and save it as a photo. It also has a switch to take photo's. I really like it.
I have some sticky backed foam for protecting the chrome on the roll bar. This winter I'll probably polish the rod, just to make it pretty.
