Author Topic: Camera Modifications (Read 9192 times)

WalkersKiller · « **on:** March 13, 2012, 03:07:23 PM »

Hi guys, I have a Canon A800 which has a video camera and other awesome functions.

I was wondering do any of you have any advice on how I can go about added a head mount or head strap onto it? It has a tripod dock so im sure there must be a way without draining the bank account?

Nikao · « **Reply #1 on:** March 13, 2012, 03:24:06 PM »

Duct tape

WalkersKiller · « **Reply #2 on:** March 13, 2012, 03:25:35 PM »

Quote from: Nikao on March 13, 2012, 03:24:06 PM

Duct tape

don't tempt me...

Fritz · « **Reply #3 on:** March 13, 2012, 03:26:24 PM »

Quote from: Nikao on March 13, 2012, 03:24:06 PM

Duct tape

Just like the African hands free kit.

PH · « **Reply #4 on:** March 13, 2012, 03:27:20 PM »

A very simple experiment would be to use a builder's plastic helmet and bolt the camera through a hole in the helmet

Nikao · « **Reply #5 on:** March 13, 2012, 03:28:17 PM »

Quote from: Fritz on March 13, 2012, 03:26:24 PM

Quote from: Nikao on March 13, 2012, 03:24:06 PM
Duct tape

Just like the African hands free kit.

Exactly

Ziggy · « **Reply #6 on:** March 13, 2012, 03:31:32 PM »

get one of those plastic safety helmets that they use on construction sites and put a bolt through the peak or the top(depending on where you want it) - make sure that the bolt fits the tripod hole - simple as that

But of course, it depends on what you want to use the camera for - certainly not a water proof solution

If you do what I suggest, then you will look really stupid also!

PH · « **Reply #7 on:** March 13, 2012, 03:34:41 PM »

Quote from: Ziggy on March 13, 2012, 03:31:32 PM

get one of those plastic safety helmets that they use on construction sites and put a bolt through the peak or the top(depending on where you want it) - make sure that the bolt fits the tripod hole - simple as that

But of course, it depends on what you want to use the camera for - certainly not a water proof solution

If you do what I suggest, then you will look really stupid also!

As per my suggestion above, but I don't think Gareth minds looking stupid.

Fritz · « **Reply #8 on:** March 13, 2012, 03:35:28 PM »

Quote from: Ziggy on March 13, 2012, 03:31:32 PM

get one of those plastic safety helmets that they use on construction sites and put a bolt through the peak or the top(depending on where you want it) - make sure that the bolt fits the tripod hole - simple as that

But of course, it depends on what you want to use the camera for - certainly not a water proof solution

If you do what I suggest, then you will look really stupid also!

Someone might just phone the nearest mine in your area and let them know that one of their workers has gone AWAL and is fishing.

Homie · « **Reply #9 on:** March 13, 2012, 03:36:20 PM »

Quote from: PH on March 13, 2012, 03:34:41 PM

As per my suggestion above, but I don't think Gareth minds looking stupid.

Nikao · « **Reply #10 on:** March 13, 2012, 03:37:33 PM »

If you want you could do something like this

PH · « **Reply #11 on:** March 13, 2012, 03:39:10 PM »

NO Richard - that's for a cell phone with a camera.

Ziggy · « **Reply #12 on:** March 13, 2012, 03:40:22 PM »

How to Build a Head Mount for Your Camera this is what I mean - except he uses a helmet

Nikao · « **Reply #13 on:** March 13, 2012, 03:42:03 PM »

Quote from: PH on March 13, 2012, 03:39:10 PM

NO Richard - that's for a cell phone with a camera.

Agreed but with a bit of time and some lubricant you could squeeze a camera in there as well?

Nikao · « **Reply #14 on:** March 13, 2012, 03:43:13 PM »

Nice one Ziggy

PH · « **Reply #15 on:** March 13, 2012, 03:44:05 PM »

Why not go for the full house. Camera one side and cell phone the other side?

WalkersKiller · « **Reply #16 on:** March 13, 2012, 03:45:49 PM »

you guys are mad

PH, Ziggy that is an awesome idea, I am actually gone give that a go, I actually have a hard hat at home...

Fritz · « **Reply #17 on:** March 13, 2012, 03:47:11 PM »

Ziggy what was the guy looking for?

PH · « **Reply #18 on:** March 13, 2012, 03:48:10 PM »

I am just pulling your leg, but want to try it as well with the waterproof camera on the ski. I don't mind looking stupid - too old for that!

for the idea!

WalkersKiller · « **Reply #19 on:** March 13, 2012, 03:48:40 PM »