Hey guys, I spent several months working on the perfect mount for my gopro and DSLR. I wanted to be able to capture video while shooting photography or shoot with both at the same time. I really wanted to retain my ability to used my RODE mic and DSLR external flash. At the same time I wanted to use a LED light, the gopro and the wifi remote all at the same time. After months of purchasing parts and trying out all the different mounting options I cam up with a build that has worked perfectly for me and have built 2 others for friends of mine. I have been able to see what parts were junk and what actually worked so I truly believe I have built a solid mount. Here is a rough list of the parts I used.
-Special order mounting plate x1
-Special order elbow bracket x2
-DSLR side grip handle x1
-GoPro tripod mount x2
-GoPro Wifi remote cradle
-5 DSLR mounting screws
-2 Stainless mounting screws
-1 large DSLR mounting screw
-3 Rubber/Metal fused concave washers
-1 Rubber washer
Attachements Used
-DSLR Canon 70D
-6x6 square LED light
-GoPro Hero3 Black
-GoPro Wifi Remote
-RODE mic
-External DSLR Flash
As you can see from the pictures I have attached, this set up allows for key things to happen.
-Ability to shoot with the GoPro and have the Remote mounted behind it has a monitor for all the front screen data
-Ability to shoot in lo light
-Ability to retain the top hot shoe
-Extra Grip Point
-Nicely condensed
-Can be easily torn down and put back together with just a coin, no screw driver needed
-Adjustability is simple when sliding components around for perfect mounting options
Front GoPro Rig, on Flickr
Bottom GoPro Rig, on Flickr
Rear Flash GoPro Rig, on Flickr
Rear No Flash GoPro Rig, on Flickr
Light Side GoPro Rig, on Flickr
Mic and GoPro Side GoPro Rig, on Flickr
GoPro Wifi Remote Cradle Mounted GoPro Rig, on Flickr
in the end, the mounts and hard wear never failed since I would order different versions of products in order to see what was cheap and what was rock solid and reliable. in the end I got a rig that surprises people wherever I take it and I constantly have people asking me to build them on. so far I have sold 2 rigs and still have many other orders pending.