Attachment options for action cameras

The popularity of conventional video cameras is decreasing every year. The reason is that a decent video can be shot even on a good smartphone, in addition, it is much more convenient and easier to use an action camera. It is easier to use, does not take up much space, is ready for extreme use, and does not even have to be held in hand. Many manufacturers offer customers attachments for action cameras that allow you to put it almost anywhere on the body or on the vehicle. Below will be discussed various methods of mounting the camera for different types of shooting.

Where to mount the camera

The holders of an action camera are designed to fix it on the body, equipment, or on the helmet, in order to ensure shooting without the need to hold the device and be distracted by it.Like the camera itself, good fasteners are not afraid of water, cold, dirt or shocks. Of course, different methods of attachment may not be applicable due to the peculiarities of the climate, for example, using a suction cup in a hot and dusty place is not always convenient.

Depending on how you intend to use the device, choose the type of attachment - suction cup, clip, velcro, belt clip, elastic, rotor mechanism. On the question of how to fix the camera, the manufacturer answers in the instructions for the device, but when choosing a place, several points should be taken into account:

• what is the viewing angle;
• how much the camera should not interfere with the freedom of movement;
• the ability to control the camera in the process of shooting;
• composition.

Based on this, the fixatives conditionally divide at the place of attachment:

• on the head;
• on the body;
• on the vehicle.

Headbands

Fasteners for action cameras with the ability to place the device on the head provides freedom of action, good viewing angle and first-person view. Stabilization is provided directly by the head, in addition, the rotation of the picture will be smooth. Headbands use extremals, bloggers, streamers.

Attach a device on a bicycle or ski helmet You can use Velcro, belt or elastic band. Such latches allow you to change the position and angle of shooting. Most of them are universal and suitable for both different camera models and different helmets.

In order to fix the action camera on your head, you should use headband. It is a special straps that are worn around the head and connected at the top. For reliability in some cases, a strap is added for fastening under the chin.

Holders on a ski helmet have air vents. In this case, all the same belts and elastic bands are used, which are threaded through the holes and tightly fixed. Suitable for any helmet with holes - for skateboarders or cyclists. On closed helmets, for example, motorcycle, this method is not applicable, but you can use a special stand, which is securely fixed on the surface of the helmet using double-sided tape. At the same time it has a hinged mount with the ability to rotate the device by 360 degrees and a knee to raise or further set the camera sideways.They come off only with a direct blow to the device case or on the fastener itself. Those who are still afraid of losing it can use safety cable.

Remote holder with L-shaped knee Used when the operator wants to shoot himself, and he needs to remove the camera a little. Fixation is carried out using velcro or suction cup.

For helmet Special fasteners with turntable should be used. They are set on the forehead, top of the head, or under the chin. For bicyclists and winter sports enthusiasts, special snap fasteners have been developed.

Body mounts

The main mounting options on the body are on the chest, on the shoulder, on the arm. All mounts on the body look like elastic belts.

At shoulder mount latch is used tighter. Most often, such attachments are used for hunting, fishing or during the conduct of an online broadcast.The device is in the zone of accessibility, while not constraining the movement and leaves hands free.

A chest mount is the best way to stabilize an image.. Suitable for runners, drivers of two-wheeled vehicles. This type of attachment is one of the most versatile, and with its help it is very easy to avoid jumping pictures.

The downside is that the camera must be initially installed so that it looks where it is needed. In contrast to the location on the head, the lens will constantly change the angle of inclination, and quite often when the camera is set incorrectly, nothing is recorded on the video except for the handlebars of a motorcycle or bicycle.

Runners in this case is easier, because their device looks directly straight ahead.

There are situations when the camera cannot be fixed on the chest or head due to the use of special equipment. Climbers, divers, parachutists attach special equipment on the chest, so for them was created mount on hand. The principal difference from the chest or shoulder version is the ability to rotate 360 ​​degrees and thinner straps.

Mounts for vehicles

Attach an action camera to two-wheeled vehicles in various places:

• windshield;
• near the engine;
• on the steering wheel;
• on the tank;
• at the back of the bike.

Main camera attachment method on a motorcycle - This is a mount with Velcro or suction cup. In general, the device can be mounted everywhere, except for unstable places and areas with strong heating - wings over the wheels, exhaust pipe. In addition to the suction cup, you can attach the camera to the steering wheel using a special fastener, which is put on the handle and simply tightened with special screws. Similarly, the device is fixed on the bicycle frame or handlebar.

When snowboarding there are two basic ways to mount the camera - on the helmet or directly on a snowboard. The first option is more reliable, but the second will allow you to get a more dynamic image of the descent.

By car The device is installed using a platform with a suction cup or velcro. The camera can be placed anywhere - glass, bumper, roof, door.

In addition to the above mounts, there are universal cables for fixing the camera in the palm of your hand, as well as a clothespin that will allow the camera to be fixed on the clothes.

Another popular mounting method is monopod. With its help it is convenient to hold the camera, and you can also shoot yourself from a short distance or change the shooting scene.