Camera mount opinions please

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windaddict
windaddict
VIC
1121 posts
VIC, 1121 posts
12 Jul 2012 7:32pm
I am looking at getting one of these camera mounts as I have a water proof digital camera. They are both very cheap, was wondering if any of you have one or tried them?

The first one is $18 delivered. It has a swivel mount and can take up to 33mm tube (I am assuming this will fit a boom, I measured my chinook and its around 32mm).



This one is only $6.70 delivered! Also has swivel, but looks like it would be quicker to get on/off the boom and will fit up to 35mm tube.


How robust do you think they will be? Don't want to take one run out and my camera and/or mount breaks off
Waiting4wind
Waiting4wind
NSW
1871 posts
NSW, 1871 posts
12 Jul 2012 8:19pm
I think Ive used the first one. It doesn't swivel in two directions like the second one so couldn't get the right angl on the boom.

Just use a safety rope attaching camera to boom as a back up.
Stuthepirate
Stuthepirate
SA
3591 posts
SA, 3591 posts
12 Jul 2012 8:00pm
The second one looks like it will have weak points around the swivel points.
The plastic teeth are very small and you might get some slipping due to premature wear.



seanhogan
seanhogan
QLD
3424 posts
QLD, 3424 posts
12 Jul 2012 8:47pm
buy a couple of the second one (when first one is worn throw it, for 7 $ who cares...)

Just remember to attach the camera with the wrist strap to the boom....
wdric
wdric
NSW
1625 posts
NSW, 1625 posts
12 Jul 2012 8:56pm
where did you find the second one?
I wouldnt mind one like that
evlPanda
evlPanda
NSW
9207 posts
NSW, 9207 posts
13 Jul 2012 11:33am
I reckon think about mounting it on the top of the mast too:



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windaddict
windaddict
VIC
1121 posts
VIC, 1121 posts
13 Jul 2012 1:38pm
evlPanda said...

I reckon think about mounting it on the top of the mast too:


Yeah will give that a go, looks like a good angle, you don't get dis-orientated watching it.
jsnfok
jsnfok
WA
899 posts
WA, 899 posts
13 Jul 2012 8:52pm
How about the soloshot tracking camera mount
jsnfok
jsnfok
WA
899 posts
WA, 899 posts
13 Jul 2012 9:02pm
Soloshot.com it looks pretty cool, I like the idea now just make it steal proof
Mr. No-one
Mr. No-one
WA
921 posts
WA, 921 posts
14 Jul 2012 11:13pm
The only problem you may have with it is corrosion or rusting if it's not stainless and at that price I'd doubt it. Might be able to replace the steel parts with stainless. I went with a Flymount, good for 20 to 50mm tube and stainless hardwear but costs $99.
chumber
chumber
5 posts
5 posts
16 Jul 2012 11:18am
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