Learn More About Mounts for GoPro Cameras
GoPro cameras are designed to shoot action footage, but since the bodies are extremely small, they’re difficult to hold in your hands. That’s where mounts come in — they allow you to attach the camera to a wide range of surfaces, from your body to your bike handlebars. On eBay, you can buy GoPro Hero mounts, as well as a GoPro mount for other models.
What are some types of available handheld GoPro mounts?Choose from a wide variety of handheld GoPro mounts. These models make it easy to control the shooting angle and execute fast directional changes. Some available styles include:
- Gimbal - A gimbal is a handheld GoPro mount that holds your camera on a pivoting unit. Electronic stabilisers in the gimbal help keep your camera level, so you can capture smoother video with less shake.
- Monopod - A monopod is a simple pole with a GoPro camera holder on the end. Many models are extendable, so you can take selfies or shoot from above a crowd.
- Floating mounts - These mounts look like monopods, but they’re covered in a buoyant foam and designed for underwater use. If you lose your grip on the mount, it simply floats to the surface of the water for easy retrieval.
- Three-way - This GoPro holder features a handle and a folding extension arm. The arm bends into a variety of configurations, so you can shoot at different angles without getting the mount in the shot.
When you’re shooting action footage, you might need your hands free. Some hands-free mounts include:
- Head mounts - Like a headlamp, these mounts feature an adjustable elastic strap that fits over your head. The GoPro sits on your forehead for a first-person video perspective.
- Helmet mounts - GoPro mounts for helmets fasten to your snowboard, waterski, or bike helmet and hold the camera securely at the front.
- Bite mounts - These mounts feature a bite plate attached to a GoPro bracket, so you can hold the camera with your mouth.
- Handlebar mounts - These models fasten to the handlebars of your bike. You can also buy these GoPro mounts for motorcycles.
- Clamp mounts - Clamp mounts attach your GoPro to thin tubes, poles, or other slender objects. You can buy them for bike tubes, or opt for a more versatile general clamp.
To use a GoPro mount, you need a variety of accessories. Some of the items that often come in a standard GoPro mount kit include:
- Thumb screw - This screw runs through the buckle and bracket to tighten the camera to the mount.
- GoPro mounting buckle - This small plastic and metal piece features three plastic fins; the GoPro bracket fits into them.
- Adhesive mounts - These plastic pieces slip into your GoPro bracket; the other side attaches to a flat surface for an impromptu mount.