The GoPro's unique size has led to a seemingly endless number of variations in which to mount and use a GoPro. If you are just starting out with a GoPro and rummaging through all the different mounts the camera comes without the box, or searching for aftermarket mounting options, it can leave you feeling a bit overwhelmed. To make things a bit easier for you, here are three of the most useful mounting options for your GoPro cameras. GoPoleThis has become one of the most widely used mounting options for the GoPro. The basic idea is that by putting the camera at the end of a telescoping stick, the user can then get the camera closer to their intended subject without physically getting closer. I'll be honest, this is not my favorite mounting option, as having the GoPro at the end of a four-foot pole doesn't allow the user to access the camera's buttons easily. Along with that, with the camera at the end of a stick, it doesn't offer much in the way of stability or composition. Most people come back with very wobbly shots with the subject passing in and out of the camera's field of view. However, if you are unable to duck dive down a few feet but still want to get close-up shots of the fish and reef that aren't from six-feet away, then this method of mounting a GoPro would be a good option for you. Floating Single Hand GripThis is very similar to the GoPole style, however, as the significantly shorter grip allows the user to easily reach the different buttons on the camera, while also offering much more in the way of camera stability and more accurate composition. Another benefit a lot of these aftermarket grips offer is that they float, even
The GoPro’s unique size has led to a seemingly endless number of variations in which to mount and use a GoPro. If you are just starting out with a GoPro and rummaging through all the different mounts the camera comes without the box, or searching for aftermarket mounting options, it can leave you feeling a
