Headstock Camera Mounts

TonyKgull ,The assembly consist of 3 GoPro joints and two rotating fixtures. As it is designed for the flat GoPro, the handycam form-factor Zoom G4/8's will 4.5" closer to subject with this assembly.

I was unable to open clamp at first because the pads were stuck together. Be aware that the clamp does not have a spring lever, it is a screw clamp. The spring only holds it open. You may not want to have camera mounted in arm when trying to clamp to headstock because it takes a bit of time to tighten the clamp.

Here we see again the limitations in the Q4 screen orientation. The display is not legible from the players point of view.

Also we notice my daughter didn't put her slipper away this morning

In certain applications, a 1" version of 5" long arm would have solve this problem. A GoPro would be positioned perfectly. A Zoom needs to be moved 4" back. This is not possible with the assembly as is.




I do a a few of these, but for this situation I need one that is straight. However, just removing the 5" bar may just be the perfect solution.



This is what we have to do to get the whole fretboard into the camera

Or perhaps this is better. The 5" bar removed...




Another view of the players point of view

I'm sure, due to the different shapes of the GoPro camera and the Q4/8 cameras that there will be pros and cons to either shape.

The clamp I want to get I will not be using for headstock filming or anything.  I'm going to use it for more outdoor stuff like in the car, or on boats etc.  When doing stable shots, I use a mini tripod that is very cool.  Even has a suction cup to keep it stable for when you have it on a surface where there's wind or in a boat when it's wavy etc.

For what I want, the GoPro clamps will be great.  For this sort of thing, I know they have done it nicely cuz I've seen the videos, but I have absolutely no clue which clamp they used.

Video is much better.  Perfect actually.  If you want the best sound for it, you gotta do what we all do, in different ways.  You record twice, once with the video camera (with sound, for sync purposes later) and once with a goodly placed mic.  You then either mix the two in your video editor or just use the mic recording.  You will never get optimum audio/visual from just one device.

Getting ready to try external mic with the Q4. I'll be using my Behringer B5. It is a pencil condensor microphone.
I will power it with my extra Behringer PS400 12/48v Phantom Power Supply. Unfortunately the only XLR to TS cable I have is with a 1/4 Phono from my old Dixon dynamic mic.. Plugging in a 1/4-1/8 adaptor makes it all too bulky for a Q4 on the headstock.



I think it will be safer if i make a dedicated XLR to 1/8" cable. I have plenty of cable and XLR connectors in stock,and a few TRS shielded 1/8" phonos.. Looks like it's time for a run to Acces Electronics... They might even have XLR to mono 1/8" cables in stock.

But can my eyes handle the soldering any more? I've had 2 mini-strokes since last time I made cables.

I've ordered Go-pro quick disconnect mounts, tripod to go-pro adaptor, extra screws. I already have the suction cup mount every one sells. Trying to anticipate needs here.
I don't think I will ever need Roll-Bar or Handle bar mounts

 btw:
The clamp does NOT work well on a desk as-is. You cannot turn the camera 180^ towards you without loosing vertical adjustment.  You'll need some adaptors.....