Can you attach a wrist strap directly to a GoPro Hero8 without a case?
Asked 1/19/2020
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I’d like to add a simple wrist strap to a GoPro Hero8 for extra security while walking around, but I don’t want to damage the camera. There are small holes on the body that look like possible attachment points, but I’m not sure what they’re for. Can a wrist strap be attached to those holes, or is there a better way to secure a strap on the camera without using a case?
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Are these holes appropriate for attaching a wrist strap?
No. Those holes are for the bottom and side microphones. They are not meant to mount a strap to.
Or is there another way?
Sure. You can use one of the built-in folding mount fingers bosses on the bottom. Just fold one or both of the fingers down to loop the strap through the hole with a simple cow hitch.
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Don’t attach a strap to the small holes in the Hero8 body. Those openings are for the camera’s microphones, not for carrying or mounting, and using them could damage the camera or affect audio.
A better option is to use the Hero8’s built-in folding mounting fingers on the bottom. Fold down one or both fingers and loop a thin wrist strap through the mounting hole, for example with a simple cow hitch/lark’s head knot. That gives you a secure attachment point without needing a separate case.
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