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Action camera & paddle mount options?
« on: November 30, 2015, 02:07:08 PM »
I'm trying to figure out a good camera to mount on my paddle.  I'm not planning on using any other mounts.  I find the regular GoPros a bit too big on the paddle mount. 

I'm leaning towards the GoPro Session as it's shape looks a little less intrusive. I'm not a videophile, so the quality of the Session would be fine for me--I just need decent 1080p video and 0.5 second stills.  And the price has come down to $236 (as of this writing). 

But, I'm wondering if anyone out there has found any other good options for a paddle cam.  Anyone using a "tube" shaped action cam?  Any DIY mounts that work great?  Any recommendations in general?
50 years old, 5'7", 150 lbs, intermediate
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Re: Action camera & paddle mount options?
« Reply #1 on: November 30, 2015, 04:15:46 PM »
I've just bought a new GoPro Session and plan to do this.


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Re: Action camera & paddle mount options?
« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2015, 07:38:43 PM »
This would work well with a light camera. My lightest mount was 25 grams.
http://www.standupzone.com/forum/index.php/topic,26665.msg275438.html#msg275438


I shortened the shaft piece on one end to come almost to the camera mount to give the option of getting closer to the blade.
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Re: Action camera & paddle mount options?
« Reply #3 on: December 01, 2015, 10:04:59 AM »
Love it!  Thanks Bill.  I have my Ke Nalu cut off piece kicking around somewhere.  Something told me it could come in useful at some point.  ....further encouraging my pack rat ways!
50 years old, 5'7", 150 lbs, intermediate
Infinity RNB: 7'6 x 28, 95 L https://goo.gl/SqlWR4
Kronos LB: 8'10 x 26.5, 84 L https://goo.gl/4iQdps
Kronos Nano: 7'4 x 26, 81 L https://goo.gl/kAM8W6

 


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