Helmet cameras can mount in a variety of ways to helmets, handlebars, and various types of sporting tubes. A good action sports camera will come with several mounting options, including properly placed screw holes and cable-tie brackets. Some of the different options for mounting a helmet camera will be discussed in this article.
One of the most common types of mounts is the adhesive mount. This works well for smooth, flat surfaces, such a helmet. The other options for helmet mounts usually include adhesive Velcro, screws (which is not recommended), or goggle straps. Attaching the camera mount directly onto the helmet with an adhesive strip is recommended because it provides a secure way to fasten, but is not as permanent as when attaching with screws.
Most of the types of adhesive work even when wet, and they tend to hold even at a higher velocity of wind pressure. The problem with using adhesive right on the helmet is selecting the correct placement. It is advised that a few different placements with tape or other means prior to selecting a final placement for the final adhesive. It is good to decide whether a forward-looking or rear-looking placement is preferred.
Helmet or head mounting using goggle straps also produce a great option. Velco strips can be fastened to the goggle straps and positioned either forward or rear looking. The disadvantage of a goggle strap mount is the chance for a wiggly goggle. It is good to be sure the strap is secure and isn’t going to wiggle when in use.
One other popular solution to secure an digital sports camera is with a selection of circular tubes, including bicycle handlebars is by making use of cable-ties. Cable ties ratchet tight by pulling on the end of the tie. They also come in a range of lengths and colors, and they are very economical. They grab pretty tightly and if they have to be refitted, it is inexpensive simply to cut one and throw it away and apply another one.
One needs to keep a pair of pliers or some kind of cutting tool handy when adjusting the cable-ties, because they are almost impossible to break in two without cutting them. Considerations for the use of mounts include the secure gripping of the fit, whether or not a wet condition will be encountered, how much vibration will be in effect, and how much adjusting the mount will need once it fastened the first time.
Most mounts have a variety of options that address all these concerns. Be sure that you take into account the mount as being an important area of the action camera experience. A good quality video is, of course, the goal, and an improperly secured mount can detract from that goal. Also, considering the high cost of the camera, the mount does need to be secure enough so that it doesn’t damage or let go of the camera.
If you haven’t yet experienced extreme sports video for yourself, check out the GoPro 1080p camera and be sure to make it secure using the proper GoPro mount. Digital video camerasare becoming more popular, and the quality of the video they produce is on the increase.