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ClamBeach
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Initially Posted - 12/14/2008 :  15:45:01  Show Profile
Just might have to get one of these puppies. I had been pondering how to shoot sailing video without buying or fabricating a fancy waterproof box for my video camera.

http://www.goprocamera.com/

Seems like a pretty reasonable price... waterproof to 100'
Check out the windsurfing demo video.

Wide variety of mounting accessories available.
WOTAM - '77 Catalina 25 SK/SR Sail Number 158
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JohnP
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Response Posted - 12/14/2008 :  16:23:17  Show Profile
Looks nice.

I'd like a swinging mount for my camera that attaches to the stern rail. That kind of mount was used in the video posted here a while back that showed the Capri 25 broaching. The camera stayed upright through the whole disaster.

The other fun camera angle was shown in a posting from the waterline, using a remote video feed.

Lots of toys to get!!!
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Merrick
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Response Posted - 12/14/2008 :  19:43:46  Show Profile
Have you seen the "kite cam" video on You Tube? Pretty amazing angle to watch your boat sail. Search "Dana 24".
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britinusa
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Response Posted - 12/14/2008 :  20:36:24  Show Profile  Visit britinusa's Homepage
We have been looking for a mount for our elcheapo video cam for on the boat.

[url="http://www.horizontrue.com/sections/mounting_options.php"]found this[/url]

Paul
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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 12/15/2008 :  08:49:41  Show Profile
The mounts can be pricier than the cameras.
I see they offer a little self contained camera for $108... don't give much in the way of specifications tho.
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JohnP
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Response Posted - 12/15/2008 :  14:03:53  Show Profile
Thanks, Paul. Those are beautiful devices!

With all that nice design info, it will be a lot simpler making a pendulum mount for my camera. Mine will be made out of a 4" plastic clothesline pulley and some specially formed wood and hose clamps - maybe $10 (???) Flat plastic lens cover and plastic bag waterproofing - 10 cents.

I'll let you know if it happens.
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Response Posted - 12/15/2008 :  14:38:54  Show Profile  Visit britinusa's Homepage
I would think you could make something similar with epoxied plywood.

How about one of those self leveling drink holders????
http://www.barebabies.com/bajolihodrbo.html
http://www.gpscity.com/item-ram-mount-plastic-self-leveling-cup-holder-with-foam-holder/ramb132b.htm
[url="http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id=0001535013523a&navCount=1&podId=0001535&parentId=cat601338&masterpathid=&navAction=jump&cmCat=MainCatcat21276-cat601338&catalogCode=IJ&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat601338&hasJS=true"]and another
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JohnP
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Response Posted - 12/16/2008 :  13:28:57  Show Profile
Yeah, those drink holders show how simple a self-leveling camera mount could be. Here's the link you meant for [url="http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id=0001535013523a&navCount=1&podId=0001535&parentId=cat601338&masterpathid=&navAction=jump&cmCat=MainCatcat21276-cat601338&catalogCode=IJ&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat601338&hasJS=true"]the last one[/url]
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