
As GoPro cameras continue to increase in resolution and quality, they have become more prevalent on professional video production sets. One of the reasons action cameras have become so popular is that they can, with the right accessory, be mounted virtually anywhere. While there is a plethora of accessories available for the GoPro, most are intended for sport, adventure, or casual applications, rather than for use with professional video equipment—just look at the all of the handlebar mounts, suction cups, and “selfie” poles flooding the market. To address the needs of production crews, ikan has introduced a series of accessories designed to use the camera with industry-standard support and grip equipment.
First among the new accessories are Rail Mounts that let you attach a GoPro to a standard support rod. The mounts are available with either a 15mm or 19mm rod clamp and feature an integrated three-prong GoPro mounting interface. Both the 15mm and 19mm mounts come in A and B versions for flexible mounting options. The A version positions the GoPro so that the lens is parallel with the length of the rod, while the B version positions the lens perpendicular to the rod. All of the mounts include a GoPro thumbscrew for securing the camera’s housing or frame to the mount.
For use with a wide range of grip equipment, ikan has announced the GoPro 5/8" Pin. This adapts your GoPro to a standard 5/8" Baby pin, opening up a world of rigging and mounting possibilities. Also announced is a Light Stand Adapter, which allows you to attach a GoPro to a 5/8" Baby pin stand or mount. Like the Rail Mounts, a thumbscrew comes included with both of these mounts.
The final new accessory announced is the versatile Grip Handle. Like other handles, it enables you to shoot handheld with the GoPro but, unlike most other handles, it offers multiple 1/4"-20 threaded holes along three sides of the grip for attaching accessories. A foot at the bottom of the handle allows it to stand on its own, with 1.25" slots provided, for adding optional straps to secure it in place.
These new GoPro accessories from ikan provide easy and convenient ways to use your camera with standard professional video and grip equipment. If you’re a shooter or crew member who frequently works with GoPro cameras, then you should definitely consider adding a few of these accessories to your gear bag.
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