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GoPro custom cage

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mkahle
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This is my design for a custom cage for the GoPro HD allowing it to be held like a traditional camera. I hope to actually build a prototype soon and I would like to sell them eventually and I just wanted some feedback from the masses. If anyone has any feedback or suggestions please let me know. Click for larger image
Jul 20 2010 4:48PM
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WVskiing
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interesting. i would not buy one cause i can use the handlebar mount for the pole
Aug 5 2010 9:40AM
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I_Am_Mod
Posts: 13214 - Karma: 3,753
why?

the gopro is a wideangle helmetcam, i don't see what the advantage is of this design ?

its just very bulky, and if you bring up the stability argument; there are better solutions; you can easily make some sot of steady cam with those dimensions ...
Aug 11 2010 4:44PM
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[-mvee-]
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i dont think the cage is really necessary and if it will even help you achieve better footage
Aug 15 2010 11:51PM
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Tripplesixty
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a smaller simple handle might be a little more beneficial to the masses
Aug 20 2010 8:15PM
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I_Am_Mod
Posts: 13214 - Karma: 3,753
the handlebar mount is quite excellent actually....

sorry i don't have a better picture, but this wil explain enough...
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as you can see, you have the ring that goes around the handlebars and then you have a large screw sticking out towards the back.

if you flip the camera itself, 180° around and remove the mount from your pole or steering weel, you can hold the mount in your hand and put your right indexfinger on top of that screw like a triggerfinger, so you hold the arm+ mount like a gungrip and the camera on top; this is a very usefull grip, even with gloves it works excellent; and if you want faceshots, you can flip the cam around :)

if it's not clear what i mean, i'll try and upload pictures upon request ....
Aug 21 2010 6:23AM
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