Originally Posted by allgoo19
The first part of your concern is very reasonble. But even if he buys it just for this purpose, he can always use the camera for something else which the camera originally designed for.
To the second part, it maybe wise to try it with old film camera he may never use again. If it can hold the light(Micro Halogen) which is heavier than most compact P&S, it'll hold up under normal vibration. It's not wise to hit the bumpy unpaved road at first try and if you are expecting clean image from that, you are expecting too much anyway.
Oh I actually meant specifically for my little Canon point and shoot. I certainly with him the best of luck with his.
I could just use a regular clamp, but they are a bit heavy for the job.