GoPro Suction Cup Mount (GoPro Official Mount), Black
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I'm a little hesitant about using glass and command strings, as suggested by one poster. In this environment, drywall is likely to be dusty, and command strips are likely to fail, leaving you with shattered glass and a broken camera. br>br>Instead, go to the electrical aisle and get a 4" metal electrical box cover. There are two hols in the corners. Then screw it to the wall, preferably into at least one stud. It works great, there's no risk of broken glass, and you don't want to trust command strios on a dusty wall. br>br>This method can also be used before the sheetrock or blue board has been installed. Use studs or rafters to secure it. There is also a third option.br>br> Use one of the round mounts that come with your GoPro and have the 3m tape pad on the back if you want to use a piece of metal, any metal. Stick that to a piece of degreased metal and use the provided mounts and arms to attach it to anything that can be screwed into.
I strapped it to the inside canopy of a 1,500 horsepower P 51 Mustang and took off, performing rolls, loops, stop turns, and dives at speeds of up to 330 mph. Then came the landing, which was accompanied by a force of 4 Gs. The whole one-hour video was flawless.
I mounted this to the side of my R6 fairing and it stayed put at speeds of 75-80 mph. Just in case, I'd suggest bringing a small tether.
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GoPro's products are a little more expensive than those sold by third-party vendors, but you get better quality and peace of mind. br>This thing suckers harder than your mother, and when properly adhered to a clean, smooth surface, it has no trouble hanging on for dear life, even in the most difficult of situations. I've only had mine for a month, but it's already held on to a wrecking ball, an 85 mph car, and the side of a subway platform without breaking a sweat. br>It's superior to the cheaper competition in every way, except for one flaw that I can't overlook: It loses suction over time. br>I wouldn't expect it to stay suctioned to a surface for days on end, but I've found that 1 to 1 is a good ratio. It's loosened significantly since it was first attached after 5 hours. After 1. Due to a loss of suction, it will detach after 5 to 2 hours. I tested this at home on a perfectly smooth piece of glass, and it will fail on its own regardless of orientation. While having it hold strong for an hour or two is more than I would normally use my GoPro for, it makes me nervous about tricky situations like time lapses and the like. Perhaps I am expecting too much from a flexible chunk of plastic to hold on for dear life for that long, but I would have liked to see it hold suction for at least 4 or 5 hours - After all, even after weeks, the suction cup on my toothbrush holder hasn't lost its grip. br>I love this product, and despite its flaws, I'm using it like a rented mule, and when it breaks, I'll be right back here to buy another.
Without instructions, it's difficult to figure out what to do, and there's only so much you can do with your rotation. Excellent craftsmanship. However, there are numerous pieces with no instructions, which is extremely inconvenient. You can figure it out, but how difficult would it be to include an index card in the box that lists the functions of each piece? br>br>The fixed rotation capabilities are the primary reason I'm returning and switching to a competitor's product. Only one or two axes can be rotated (the second axis requires an additional piece). So, if the suction cup is on the hood of your car and the camera is pointing forward, you can easily rotate the camera up. (Axis of Pitch) down You can easily roll the camera side to side if you add the other piece. side (roll axis) to make it parallel to the ground. The camera, on the other hand, cannot be twisted to the left. The yaw axis is on the right. So, if you want it to point perfectly straight ahead, you'll need to undo the suction and HOPE that it's perfect before reapplying the suction cup to the car's hood. That should be repeated several times. Over and over until you get it right. br>br>A ball joint, like the Ram Mounts and Fat Geckos, allows you to twist. You can turn the camera in any direction you want to get it perfectly pointed.
During a weekend ride, I misplaced my camera and the mount that held it to my motorcycle. br>As you can see in the photos, the suction cup mount was on the motorcycle's side panel. I never went faster than 70 mph or went off the beaten path. road. I don't have a camera or a mount at the moment.
There has never been a time when one has fallen off. People who have had them fall off have told me about it. But after using these on cars going insanely fast (probably close to 200mph in the half-mile), I can't count how many times I've used them. I've never had one fail in a million years. As long as they're properly attached. Ensure that the locking mechanism is unlocked first. then press the suction cup to a flat surface as you would any other suction cup, then press the center button to release any remaining air and create a tight suction, then lock it in place with the locking mechanism and you're ready to go! As I previously stated, when used properly, the GoPro brand is the only one I trust to keep my priceless GoPro safe.
It was used correctly, but it did not last. I threw it against the side of my car and even tugged on it. I'm down to one GoPro and one mount now. Perhaps I should have had a backup tether, but the company bears responsibility for making the product work as advertised as well. br>br>As a side note, if you see a GoPro on the streets of San Francisco, it's most likely mine.
In my quest for the ideal suction cup mount for my GoPro, I came across this mount. In some cases, I've discovered that GoPro's accessory design is spot on, while in others, it's a little off. One of the latter cases is this one. br>br>First and foremost, the suction cup is effective. It's very similar to the mount I chose for my GoPro, and it secures itself to any smooth, clean surface. If that's all you need, this mount will suffice at a fair price. br>br>Where this mount falls short is in its insistence on only allowing users to adjust their shots in 90-degree increments. Fixed elbows are used instead of ball joints in all GoPro extension arms, which can be just as secure. Because a suction cup cannot be rotated once it has been mounted, a ball joint extension arm would be ideal. Finally, I swapped out this mount for one that includes that feature, and I'm very happy with it. I can't imagine having to wrestle with this mount in some of the situations where my other suction mount has no trouble. Overall, this mount outperforms basic ball joint style mounts in terms of price and extension arm range (most basic ball joint mounts have extremely short arms), but a more comprehensive ball joint mount kit can handle a wider range of scenarios.
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