Any tips on a good waterproof camera? to mount on a canoe to take pics and film?

I like my Kodak Play Sport High Definition video camera. It comes with its own HDMI cord that plugs into the tv for playback at 1/16, 1/4 and 1/2 speeds on wide screen. It also comes with its own wrist strap and float and works fine with an 8gb SD card. Mount wherever using plastic electrical tiedowns. For under $120 at Sam's Club.

#1 Mon, 11/29/2010 - 12:00am

Wife wanted to set camera up ... This is what came up with 10 minutes before she left for practice.

Set up the Sanyo Xacti WP on the rear iako with a 1.25" X 4" piece of plastic cutting board with countersunk 1/4 X 20 bolt. 2X 1.5 x 4.25" slices of yoga mat to interface with the curved iako ... Taped on ...

Worked perfect.

Would probably use HD pvc pipe for more secure fit if I had the choice.

If starting over, would get the Go Pro for this kind of stuff.

aloha,
pog

P.S. Lots of cameras have the 1/4" x 20 threaded recess. Be careful not to overtighten the bolt into camera. Use a locknut + small washer to snug up your mounting bolt.

#3 Mon, 11/29/2010 - 9:19am

Get some suction cups from http://www.stickypod.com/ I use them for camera and for gps.

#5 Mon, 11/29/2010 - 11:02am

Spear, not having a Go Pro myself, I picked this up over the summer.. works on the OC-1 and the SUP with a waterproof Canon Optio 10MP.. easily mounts on the side of the canoe or the deck. ~$45.00 in Canada.

http://www.delkin.com/products/accessories/fat-gecko-mini-mount.html

Open Ocean Outriggers
Vancouver BC
www.outrigger.ca

#7 Tue, 11/30/2010 - 10:36am