After opinions

Is Gopro camera the best? If so what would I expect to pay for the latest model and where is the best place to get one.
Cheers
Swanie

Thanks Phill

I will chase that up.

Cheers
Swanie

found one on google in the states for $159usd plus delivery brand new gopro wide at point of view cameras .com

loco4olas said...

How do you mount you camera to board and paddle?

Any tips you can share?

I use a glazier's suction cup thing (or car dent puller). I bolted the FCS attachment to that. Works a treat, super strong and you can swap between board and paddle, mid surf.

It's only been knocked off once when it hit the sand on the shorey. Two other times when I didn't suck it on correctly.

It does have a float now (water ski rope float) as it sinks like a brick without it. Sorry, that photo was taken before full product testing was conducted and the sinkability factor was established.

I got mine off eBay but apparently you can get them from places like AutoBarn or SuperCheap Auto.

Cheers
Thanks Robbo

I will support the Aussie business.

Cheers
Swanie

Well mine turned up today so will have to talk my daughter into being the crash test dumby tomorrow to see what the footage turns out like.

I have the casso mount, the greenroom float and modified the gimble to allow for up down and left right.

What would we do without all the SB info? Make a lot more mistakes.

Thanks to all the guys for the great posts.

We are doing video from shore for training and using the footage from the boards for foot position etc . We combine the video with headzone comms and I think we have the whole shooting match covered.

Now all we need is a super computer to render it!!!!!!!!!

Phill

Hey Phill

Do you know if the newcastle shop supplies the 2GB card with the camera. Some shops do but I could not see it listed on their site or a contact number to ring. They are cheaper then other Aussie shops by about $20 but the others do include the SD card. I want to support a SUP shop though.

If you have a contact number that would be great.

Cheers
Swanie

Thanks Phill

The order is going in.

Cheers

i have just got my new gopro wide and i am wondering what kind of batteries everyone is using in them. if you are using rechargeable what brand and are they? are they niMH or lithium . is it really that important to the function of the camera . any info would be much appreciated

does any one know if the go pro suction cup mount works with other cameras

Nav said...

Casso that suction cup is about 4.5 inches across, correct?

Also, could you explain in a little more detail what you mean by "bolting the FCS attachment to that"? Do you mean the camera mount to the Suction cup? (I don't own a GoPro yet...) Is it as simple as drilling a few holes into the suction cup handle?

Hey Chris,

Yeah the sucker is about 4.5 inches in diameter (I can't measure it because it was stolen ).

I'll put together another eLearning lesson on how to build the mount when I get my new equipment (like this one I did for SuckerCam v1.0: www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=39965). In the meantime here's what I did for SuckerCam v2.1:

1. Place the FCS camera mount on top of the fixed part of the sucker's handle (making sure the tongue of the FCS mount is flush with the side of the handle).
2. Drill a hole through both the FCS mount and the sucker's fixed handle.
3. Place a stainless steel bolt (and washer) through the hole with the head on the inside.
4. Place a stainless steel washer and nut (anti-shake-off, nylon threaded version) on the bolt and tighten.
5. Attach the camera to the FCS mount.
6. Attach a safety string between the camera and the sucker.
7. Use a nylon cable tie to attach a waterski rope float to the sucker (somewhere where it will not hinder opening and closing the sucker).
8. Away you go.

Note: Make sure the bolt is as small as possible so it doesn't extend too far from the handle - creating a safety hazard.

This unit can now be sucked and unsucked easily from any smooth surface, nose of board, back of paddle blade (a bit heavy but doable), underneath of board (high resistance but doable), top of your head (if bald and flat). Changes can be made mid session so different angles can be obtained for the one movie.

Casso said...


Hey Chris,

Yeah the sucker is about 4.5 inches in diameter (I can't measure it because it was stolen ).

I'll put together another eLearning lesson on how to build the mount when I get my new equipment (like this one I did for SuckerCam v1.0: www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=39965). In the meantime here's what I did for SuckerCam v2.1:

1. Place the FCS camera mount on top of the fixed part of the sucker's handle (making sure the tongue of the FCS mount is flush with the side of the handle).
2. Drill a hole through both the FCS mount and the sucker's fixed handle.
3. Place a stainless steel bolt (and washer) through the hole with the head on the inside.
4. Place a stainless steel washer and nut (anti-shake-off, nylon threaded version) on the bolt and tighten.
5. Attach the camera to the FCS mount.
6. Attach a safety string between the camera and the sucker.
7. Use a nylon cable tie to attach a waterski rope float to the sucker (somewhere where it will not hinder opening and closing the sucker).
8. Away you go.

Note: Make sure the bolt is as small as possible so it doesn't extend too far from the handle - creating a safety hazard.

This unit can now be sucked and unsucked easily from any smooth surface, nose of board, back of paddle blade (a bit heavy but doable), underneath of board (high resistance but doable), top of your head (if bald and flat). Changes can be made mid session so different angles can be obtained for the one movie.

That is some great info Casso! I'm going to order the suction cup off ebay and follow your directions. Much appreciated.

Cheers!

Chris