Ram Mounts Camera Rail Mount

RAM Mounts Camera Rail Mounts: Adjustable, Rugged Camera Support

Mounting a camera to a rail, whether on a boat, a roll bar, a bike, or a piece of utility equipment, demands a mount that can take vibration and still let you dial in the perfect angle. RAM Mounts approaches the problem with the modular ball-and-socket system that defines the brand. Every RAM mount is built around a rubber ball and socket, which gives RAM Mounts camera rail mounts near-infinite adjustability while keeping a firm hold once the knob is tightened.

How a RAM Camera Rail Mount Comes Together

Rather than a single fixed bracket, RAM builds a camera rail setup from interchangeable parts. A typical configuration includes three pieces:

• A rail-clamping base. The RAM Strap Hose Clamp Ball Base is a saddle-shaped mount designed for rails from 1" to 2.1" in diameter. It ships with worm-drive strap clamps and a rubber strip, and is made of powder-coated, marine-grade aluminum for demanding environments.
• A socket arm. The B size 1" ball connects to any B size RAM double socket arm, letting you position the camera at the angle and distance you need.
• A camera connector. The RAM Tough-Ball with a 1/4"-20 threaded stud is made for this job, since its male thread matches most standard camera and camcorder female threads found on the bottom of these devices.

This approach makes it easy to adapt a setup over time. Swap in a different threaded stud for a device with a metric thread, or use an Add-A-Ball accessory to replace the bolt in a B size socket arm and mount a second device from the same point.

Choosing the Right Ball Size

RAM offers five ball sizes, and the size sets how much weight the mount can carry. For cameras, the B size (1" ball) is the standard choice for light-duty use, with the larger C size (1.5") recommended for heavier cameras. B size components are rated for a standard-use capacity of 2 lbs, or 1 lb in heavy-duty conditions such as rough off-road or marine use. Weigh your camera, lens, and any accessories before choosing, and step up to C size for larger rigs.

Built for Rough Conditions

RAM Tough-Ball components use high-strength composite with a stainless steel threaded post, and the rail bases use marine-grade aluminum, a sensible pairing for spray, vibration, and temperature swings. RAM backs these components with a lifetime warranty, which adds confidence for anyone mounting gear in tough conditions.

Explore More

These parts are just one slice of the RAM system, which spans thousands of interchangeable ball and socket components. To see the full range of the brand's offerings, visit the RAM Mounts brand page. To compare other manufacturers' options for securing cameras to rails and bars, browse the complete Camera Rail Mount category.