Can a camera with a standard tripod socket be used with GoPro mounts?
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I’m looking at wearable/action camera mounts and noticed that GoPro uses a different attachment system than the usual tripod socket. Can a camera or camcorder with a standard 1/4-20 tripod mount be attached directly to GoPro mounts, or do I need an adapter?
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GoPro cameras do not have a built in tripod mount(1/4-20). They actually have a more specialized quick release clip built into the waterproof housing. To attach a GoPro unit to a tripod mount, you need the GoPro Tripod Mount which runs about $8 these days.
To answer your question, if you want to mount a GoPro camera to a tripod, you need the Tripod mount accessory. The various other mounts that you can get will allow you to mount the GoPro to things like a flat surface, curved surface, pivot arm, or a leather leash. You can pick these up in its "grab bag" mount kit as shown here. Note - this does not come with the tripod mount.
If you are asking about a video camera in addition to the GoPro, that will not work with any of the GoPro mount accessories, because it will not have the quick release GoPro mount.
Here is an image of the GoPro standard housing with built in quick release clip and currently attached to the flat adhesive mount:
This is an image of the GoPro standard housing with the Tripod Adapter mounted to a tripod:
Finally a closeup view of the tripod adapter:
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Not directly. GoPro mounts do not use the standard 1/4-20 tripod thread as their normal attachment system. Instead, GoPro accessories use the GoPro-style fork/clip mount.
So:
- A regular camera or camcorder with a standard tripod socket will not attach directly to most GoPro mounts.
- To put a GoPro on a tripod, you typically need a GoPro tripod adapter.
- To put a standard-thread camera onto a GoPro-style mount, you need the opposite type of adapter: one that screws into the camera’s 1/4-20 socket and provides a GoPro-compatible mount.
These adapters are commonly available, but check weight and strength before using them with anything heavier than a small action camera or compact camera. Many GoPro mounts are designed for lightweight cameras, so heavier gear may not be secure.
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