Many of us are fond of amateur photo and video. Thanks to modern portable technology, you can record all the most interesting events to save them for memory.
A device called an Action Camera with a head mount is another way to make life even brighter. Let's find out what kind of fastenings for such cameras exist and how they differ.
Why do I need to mount the camera on my head?
Thanks to this fastening you can:
- to shoot video "from the first person" with the effect of presence;
- keep your hands free during shooting;
- without interference to engage in extreme sports (surfing, mountain biking, paragliding, skateboarding, vert, parkour, etc.);
- receive high-definition frames;
- select the optimal shooting angle;
- protect the camera from adverse weather conditions;
- To expand the possibilities of shooting with the help of additional accessories.
What are the mounts for action cameras?
This product consists of gloves that are worn on the head or helmet, and directly attached to the belt and helmet. More expensive models can also include a clip for fixing the camera on a backpack harness, a baseball cap or clothes with a thickness of 3 to 10 mm, but this is not necessary.
Fixing ties are carried out, as a rule. From elastic and at the same time strong fabric material. In some models, the inner surface of the hoods is covered with rubberized strips, which provides better fixation.
As for the camera models, there are head mounts for the action camera Sony, GoPro Hero, AEE, SJCAM, etc. You can buy a universal mount, compatible with most models of cameras, but in this case you will have to separately purchase an adapter.
Mounting may or may not have the function of tilting and rotating the camera. In the first case it resembles a fastening for a conventional headlamp, which is fixed directly and does not allow the selection of different angles of shooting.
When buying, pay attention to the presence of a waterproof cover that will protect your camera. This is especially important if you are a lover of water or winter sports.
But the size here is not decisive. All kinds of attachments on the head for an action camera are adjustable for different head sizes, so anyone can wear such a mount.