Cómo (y dónde) montar una cámara de acción (¡en cualquier cosa!)

Las fotos y los videos de una cámara de acción pueden ser impresionantes. Pero, ¿cómo se obtienen las mejores tomas? Se trata del montaje de la cámara y te contamos cómo hacerlo.

¿Cómo y dónde se monta una cámara de acción? El lugar más popular para montar una cámara de acción es en un casco con un soporte curvo . Sin embargo, puede montar una cámara en casi cualquier cosa que se mueva. Siga leyendo para descubrir cómo. Hay diferentes monturas para diferentes ubicaciones de cámara. Hay toneladas de monturas únicas en el mercado. También puedes hacer tus propias monturas. Necesitarás la montura y, quizás, más de una. Analizaremos algunos de los muchos soportes que puede usar con su cámara de acción.

Cómo:una guía

Lo bueno de los soportes provistos con su cámara de acción es que puede usarlos en casi cualquier cosa. Normalmente, tiene un soporte curvo y plano con su cámara, así como una hebilla de montaje y un marco de montaje. Es una buena idea comprar más de estos para usarlos en varias superficies. Desmontarlos es solo cuestión de aplicar un secador de pelo o una pistola de aire caliente al adhesivo que sujeta el soporte en su lugar.

Aquí se explica cómo montar su cámara de acción en una variedad de superficies, que incluyen:

Soporte para casco

Soporte para monopatín

Soporte para tabla de surf

Montaje de portería de fútbol

Soporte para coche

Montaje para ATV/barco

Montaje de muñeca

Montaje de línea de pesca

Montaje para perros

Montura Espada

¿Qué sucede si su cámara de acción tiene un tipo de montura diferente?

Las GoPro usan el tipo de montura con ranuras y un tornillo lateral. Muchos fabricantes de cámaras de acción utilizan el mismo soporte en sus cámaras para poder utilizar los mismos accesorios. Sin embargo, si su cámara de acción usa un tipo de montura diferente, como un tornillo vertical, esto es lo que necesita para adaptar todas las monturas mencionadas anteriormente a este tipo.

Monturas

1. Soporte para casco

Esta es la montura más fácil y popular de colocar. Usando el soporte curvo o plano, dependiendo de dónde desee colocar su cámara, simplemente conecte la base del soporte a su casco. Espere 24 horas y estará listo para comenzar.

Preferimos el soporte para la barbilla para la leva del casco. Aquí hay instrucciones sobre cómo hacerlo:

• Limpia y seca tu casco antes de colocar el soporte. Desea que el adhesivo se adhiera a una superficie limpia.
• Retire el adhesivo del soporte curvo.
• Coloque el soporte curvo debajo de los orificios de la boca en el casco. Presiona firmemente el soporte para que el adhesivo se adhiera.
• Cubra la montura con cinta adhesiva. Esto ayudará a fijar la montura correctamente y a mantenerla en su lugar mientras se seca.
• Espere 24 horas para asegurarse de que esté seco.
• Quite la cinta.
• Coloque el conector (debe ser suministrado) en el soporte, usando el tornillo provisto con su cámara.
• Fije la cámara al conector con otro tornillo.
• Debes poder mover un poco la cámara para obtener el ángulo que deseas en la filmación.
• Ve a grabar un gran video.

Descubrimos que el proceso de montaje en la barbilla funciona mejor para la cámara de acción, pero literalmente podría colocarlo en cualquier parte del casco. Usa el soporte plano si quieres la cámara en el costado del casco y usa el soporte curvo si quieres la cámara en la parte superior del casco.

Para comprar este tipo de montura haga clic aquí.

2. Soporte para monopatín

Puedes obtener excelentes imágenes y fotografías en una patineta. Con una cámara de acción, puede montar la cámara en su casco o en su muñeca para algunas tomas de acción, pero ¿qué pasa si quiere la cámara en la patineta? Ese puede ser un punto de vista fantástico para la cámara. No te preocupes. Lo tenemos cubierto:

• Limpia y seca el área de la patineta antes de colocar el soporte.
• Retire el adhesivo del soporte plano.
• Usando el soporte plano, fije el soporte a la parte inferior de la patineta.
• Cubra el soporte con cinta y espere 24 horas para asegurarse de que se adhiera firmemente a la patineta.
• Retire la cinta.
• Conecte la cámara al soporte.
• Usando más cinta, pase la cinta alrededor de la patineta, sobre la cámara, asegurando la cámara en su lugar aún más.
• Asegúrese de que la cinta no bloquee el visor de la cámara.

Para comprar este tipo de montura haz clic aquí.

Este es otro tipo de soporte para monopatín.

3. Soporte para tabla de surf

Para este montaje necesitarás:

• Líquido a base de alcohol
• Paños de limpieza
• Montaje plano
• Pieza de sujeción de montaje
• Cuerda de amarre
• Tapón de bloqueo
• Tornillo de mariposa

Este es un montaje bastante simple. Todo lo que tienes que hacer es:

• Elimine la cera del tablero y limpie el área con un líquido a base de alcohol.
• Seque bien el área.
• Retire la parte trasera del lado adhesivo del soporte.
• Fije el soporte a la placa. Asegúrate de que esté derecho y aplica un poco de presión.
• Retire el respaldo adhesivo de la pieza de sujeción del soporte.
• Coloque la pieza de sujeción en la curva del soporte principal. Aplique algo de presión.
• Pase la cuerda de amarre a través de la pieza de amarre y vuelva a pasar por el lazo. Apretar.
• Inserte el soporte de su cámara de acción.
• Inserte el enchufe de bloqueo en el espacio dentro del soporte de la cámara de acción.
• Pase la cuerda de sujeción a través de la carcasa de la cámara de acción.
• Pase el tornillo de mariposa a través del orificio en el tapón de bloqueo.
• Déjalo durante 24 horas.
• ¡A surfear!

Para comprar este tipo de montura haz clic aquí.

4. Montaje de portería de fútbol

¿Alguna vez viste un partido de fútbol profesional en la televisión? You know those goals where they show the ball going into the net and you are given a great view from the back of the net? Well, we’re going to show you how to achieve that with your action camera. For this, you will need a chest strap mount.

Stretch the strap on the chest mount to the back of the net.

Make sure you stretch the strap as tautly as you can across the net. This will help ensure stability for the camera.

You are going to want to check the angle of your camera to make sure you get the best view of the entire net.

To buy this type of mount click here.

5. Car Mount

There are many different places to mount an action camera inside of your car. It really depends on what you want to pick up with your camera. For car mounting, we recommend using the suction cup mounting. You can also use a couple of extender bars to increase the angle of the camera. It’s stable and adheres well to the windshield or other areas of the car.

• As always, make sure the area where you will place the camera is clean and dry. An alcohol-based liquid and a clean rag will take care of this.
• To get the driver’s view on the camera, place the suction mount in the middle of the windshield below the rearview mirror.
• You may want to dampen the suction cup before placing it on the windshield, which will help the mount stick.
• To see where you’re going AND where you’ve been, place the suction mount on the passenger side window. Position it so that the camera will pick up both the sideview mirror as well as the view out of the passenger side seat.
• If you have a sunroof, try mounting the suction cup on the inside of the sunroof. With this, you can get a shot of the road as well as your dashboard. For this, you will also need some extender bars.

To buy this type of mount click here.

6. ATV/Boat Mount

For a tires-eye view of the terrain, you can use a roll bar mount to put your camera directly on the lower part of an ATV grill or winch. The roll bar mount makes this very easy. To attach the roll bar mount, just follow these instructions:

• Unscrew both thumbnuts until the clamp is at a large enough diameter to fit the intended tubing.
• Remove bolt and thumbnut together from one open side.
• Place the clamp on your intended mounting location.
• Tighten both thumbnuts until clamp is secure.
• To mount the camera directly to the clamp, use one of the included pivot bars.
• Adjust your camera to your preferred angle.
• Tighten all mounting hardware so the camera is secure

There are many places you can place your roll bar mount besides an ATV. You can put it on dune buggy roll bars or boats, as well. Really, anywhere there is a round bar, and you want to take some video or  photos, you can use the roll bar mount and an action camera to get the shot you need.

To buy this type of mount click here.

7. Wrist Mount

The wrist mount is a separate accessory for action cameras but you can use it to create some really great, hands-free shots. This is especially good for underwater activities such as scuba diving or snorkeling, as it is waterproof.

The strap on the wrist mount is adjustable so you can use it on different body parts besides the wrist. Use it on your arm or leg as well, if you want shots from that angle. It’s very adaptable, with a 360-degree rotation and tilt.

To attach the camera to the strap:

• Place camera in mount on strap.
• Use provided thumb screw to tighten camera onto mount.

To attach the strap to your hand:

• With the strap on your hand, adjust the strap on the thumb side first.
• These are velcro straps so all you have to do is pull and place to adjust the strap.

To attach the strap to your wrist:

• Take wrist strap and attach it by threading the strap through the rotating mount, hook side down.
• Place over your wrist and adjust your strap.

The wrist mount also comes equipped with an arm and leg strap. These can give you some different shots you wouldn’t ordinarily get.

To attach the strap to your arm or leg:

• Thread the arm and leg strap through the rotating mount.
• Wrap around your arm or leg and pull both straps until it tightens.
• Use the velcro to stabilize the straps.

The wrist strap is a versatile, hands-free way to take your favorite action shots.

To buy this type of mount click here.

8. Fishing Line Mount

Want some cool underwater fishing video? We can help with that. For this, you will need some heavy-duty fishing line and a tool that allows you to string two action cameras together. One item you can use would be a Mule Mount and you can find those at the link below.

Use these DIY instructions to mount a camera to your fishing line:

• Take the floating back door off the action camera.
• Attach the camera to the mule mount using the thumb screws.
• Using the heavy-duty fishing line, run line through the Mule Mount.
• Put a weight on the other end of the line and Mule Mount.
• Add the fishing hook to the end of the line you ran through the Mule Mount.
• Go Fishing.

You’re going to want to be careful with this mount. Make sure everything is attached tightly. Do not go fishing in murky waters where you can’t see underwater. Do not go fishing where your line is liable to get tangled. With some consideration, you can take some great underwater video of fishing.

To buy this type of mount click here.

9. Dog Mount

Do you wonder what your dog does when you’re not around? Does your dog get out of your yard and you want to see where he/she goes? Mount an action camera on your dog and find out what your pets do when they’re away from you.

For this mount, you can use an adjustable wrist mount:

• Thread the dog’s collar through the adjustable wrist mount straps.
• Tighten securely.
• Put collar on dog with camera facing on side of head.
• Make sure camera is away from dog’s ears.

With this mount, you should be able to follow your furry friend anywhere.

To buy this type of mount click here.

There is another new option for this now, its an actual dog mount!  If you have the money for another mount, you can find it here.

10. Sword Mount

This is a really fun way to get some incredible footage or shots from the point of view of a sword. For this, you will need the wrist mount and an extender bar.

To attach the mount to the sword:

• Attach the camera to the extender bar.
• Attach the extender bar to the wrist mount.
• Using the wrist strap, wrap it around the hilt of the sword.
• Pull straps tightly to make sure the strap is secure.
• Fasten velcro.

This is for sword play, but you could feasibly use this on any type tool, such as:

• Axe
• Shovel
• Nerf Gun
• BB gun
• Bow

To buy this type of mount click here.

To get the extender bar click here.

Accessories You May Want

Your action camera probably came with only a couple of accessories. Standard action cameras usually only come with a mounting frame, buckle and a couple of mounts. You can absolutely use these for your camera in most situations. However, there are some other mounts on the market that can make your life easier:

Chest Strap Mount

Head Strap Mount

Handle Selfie Stick

Floating Hand Grip

Bike Handlebar Holder

Rotating Adjustable Wrist Mount

Removable Suction Cup Mount

Roll Bar Mount

You don’t necessarily have to have these different accessories, but it does make it easy to mount your action camera. We’ll go through these, so you know their use.

1.Chest Strap Mount

The chest strap mount is a harness strap belt that gives a steady recording at chest height. The belt is adjustable, and this is a one size fits most design. You can find this mount here.

2. Head Strap Mount

The head strap mount is a secure headband that wraps around your head for a steady shot or video. It keeps your camera in place and is good for sports like:

• Zip Lining
• Snorkeling
• Riding A Bike

Any sport where you need to use your hands would be acceptable for a head strap mount. You can find this mount here.

3. Handle Selfie Stick

This stick is an extender pole that can extend up to 19 inches. It’s waterproof, so you could use it on a jet ski, and it works with all gopro mount cameras. You can find this mount here.

4. Floating Hand Grip

The floating hand grip is a great tool for underwater photography. Waterproof, it has a wrist strap design to keep the camera secure while you swim. You can find this mount here.

5. Bike Handlebar Holder

This nifty tool attaches to your bike’s handlebars. You place the camera on the mount and go for a ride. The camera does the rest. You can find this mount here.

6. Rotating Adjustable Wrist Mount

The wrist mount is a 360-degree rotating adjustable wrist mount. You can secure your camera flat against your wrist for easy convenience. It’s made for the wrist, but you can actually strap this to anything that will fit, including:

• Handlebars
• Arm
• Steering Wheel

You can find this mount here.

7. Removable Suction Cup Mount

With the suction cup mount, you can put your camera virtually anywhere suction can take hold. This includes:

• Windshields
• Helmets
• Dashboards

It’s very convenient and easy to move. You can find this mount here.

8. Roll Bar Mount

This mount fits around any bar from 1.4” to 2.5” so you can get some unusual perspective from your action video. It comes with full rotation for adjustability. Place it on a roll bar or any other bar to mount your camera in place.  You can find it here.

Tips on Taking the Best Video

As much as we love our action camera, we don’t want video that is shaky or unwatchable. To combat that, we have some handy tips for using your action camera:

• Use a mount. This will stabilize the camera.
• Find a new angle. Don’t just go for the headshot. Strap your mount to your bumper, roll bar or anywhere else you can find for a new view.
• Don’t strap the camera to the top of the helmet. This will result in shaky video. Use the chin strap method instead.
• Use filters, like a red filter for underwater. This will help remove the blue-green colorcast underwater. Use neutral density filters in bright light. Experiment.
• Try out time-lapse shooting. Your action camera should have a time-lapse mode. This can create some unique shots to add to a video.
• Plan ahead. Think beforehand of what you want your video to look like and act accordingly.

We hope this handy guide on mounting an action camera was useful to you.  For an article on shooting sports and fast action click the link.

Let us know in the comments if you have found any tricks for other types of mounts.