Submitted by kitesurfa on Mon, 2009-11-09 00:22.
Details of how to build a Leg camera mount.
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Materials Required:
1 x Aluminium Strip 130mm x 45mm x 4mm
Hama Ball & Socket Head 38mm - 5011 \ Depends on size of camera
Hama Ball & Socket Head 50mm - 5014 /
6mm wavey washer
1m x 25mm wide webbing for leg strap
2 x 30mm Stainless steel 'O' rings
High Density Foam strip
Instructions: Cut and form Aluminium as shown in above diagram. file smooth all edges and slots. Spray paint mount if required. Attach Hama camera mount with suitable screw placing the washer between the aluminium and the Hama 50## Cut webbing to 600mm and attach to one side of the camera mount. With remaining webbing attach to the other side of the camera mount securing both S/S 'O'rings together forming a buckel. Stick H/D foam to angled parts of the camera mount so it feels more comfortable when attached to your leg. Also maybe helpful to add vecro on the strap for extra security in flight. Add video camera and test... 