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Camera mount opinions please

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Created by windaddict > 9 months ago, 12 Jul 2012
windaddict
VIC, 1121 posts
12 Jul 2012 7:32PM
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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
NSW, 1871 posts
12 Jul 2012 8:19PM
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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
SA, 3589 posts
12 Jul 2012 8:00PM
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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
QLD, 3424 posts
12 Jul 2012 8:47PM
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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
NSW, 1625 posts
12 Jul 2012 8:56PM
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where did you find the second one?
I wouldnt mind one like that

evlPanda
NSW, 9202 posts
13 Jul 2012 11:33AM
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I reckon think about mounting it on the top of the mast too:



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windaddict
VIC, 1121 posts
13 Jul 2012 1:38PM
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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
WA, 899 posts
13 Jul 2012 8:52PM
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How about the soloshot tracking camera mount

jsnfok
WA, 899 posts
13 Jul 2012 9:02PM
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Soloshot.com it looks pretty cool, I like the idea now just make it steal proof

Mr. No-one
WA, 921 posts
14 Jul 2012 11:13PM
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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
5 posts
16 Jul 2012 11:18AM
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