diy gopro monopod.mov

Here's a very simple DIY Monopod that I made for the GoPro HD Hero Wide using some PVC piping, connectors, and the tilt mount that came along with my HD Hero Helmet. It functions as a standard monopod and can be adapted to record low angles as well. This took me less than 15 minutes and cost lest than $7

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[tracer052495]

I have an idea...$17 professional, retractable monopod from Best-Buy. Problem = solved

[akiraazn15]

@tracer052495 monopods are good but $17 is no where near professional nor weather proof. The extensions also are not solid and it translates into camera shake and case noise.

Monopods are great (I've got a few) but id rather replace a pvc pipe over a broken ballhead anyday

[CDeLeon791]

dude that is bad ass...ya ive been looking around for that extendable 4' pole...or the smaller version...backorder, out of stock! thats crap!

i want to get those W I D E angle shoots when im riding my ATV...so im gonna use your idea!! looks awesome! thanks!!! 

[akiraazn15]

@CDeLeon791 I've actually tried to modify a painter's pole/stick to make something similar but haven't found a super simple diy answer for it just yet. I've seen other camera DIY using the painter's pole but the step list was pretty long and cumbersome.

[jonathancawood]

hahaha its funny how you drive a merc but you diy-ed a pole mount :P awesome though.. def gonna give it a shot

[akiraazn15]

@jonathancawood lol yah... I did it mostly because I've been having problems getting a tripod/monopod attachment. Seems to be backordered or something.

[ScrizzDubb]

@billyloon you fucking troll.

[808soccerboy97]

Thanks man, really helpful, would this work with the regular surf tripod mount?

[billyloon]

If you use a 3/4" PVC schedule 40 (common) it fits just right, but w/ 3/4" PVC schedule 80 (less common) it won't fit. I made a version of this. Use gray 1/2" PVC electrical conduit (not white) with bell end connector. Cut pipe to size (I used 30") and make the hole through the bell end to attach the camera. This fits very well, but instead of using #10-32 x 1.25" screw, use #10-32 x 1.5" screw with a wingnut so you can easily adjust it on the slopes. Bike grip fits over the 1/2" gray PVC end.

[billyloon]

@ScrizzDubb It would be nice if a Benz was only $30k!

[ILoveNattyLight66]

you cant use a 3/4 on a 3/4. PS everyone... 3/4 is too large for the gopro mount. The mount fits too loosely

[adidasDC]

People get shot in Pomona

[PROGOSTICKdotCOM]

That's a great way to make a gopro monopod. Check our website out and buy now!

[toolman820]

Towne Ave on ramp!! lol. Nice job!!

[thedknuckles]

@thedknuckles lol I meant rc videos! hahaha...

[thedknuckles]

This is a helluva great idea. I'm going to use this method in my rc's. I'd rather break a pvc pipe at 99 cents per 6ft than replace a monopod! Thanks for sharing this diy!