Solo anglers may find it difficult to take a self portrait picture when they are out on the water. While the standard photo of the “fish-on-the-floorboard” may suffice, a majority of anglers prefer to be in the picture with their catch. By using the self portrait timer found on many digital cameras in conjunction with this DIY marine camera mount, fishermen are able to take self portrait photos with ease. The mount is inexpensive, easy to construct and holds up well in a marine environment.
Take a trip to the local hardware store and purchase the following: 10’ length of ½” sched 40 PVC pipe, one ½” PVC end cap, two ½” PVC 90 degree elbows, one male and one female ½” PVC threaded connectors, a jar of PVC glue and some metal bolt thread locker. The mounting base used in this project was harvested from this camera tripod which can be purchased at Walmart for around $15. Drill a hole in the center of the PVC end cap big enough to accept the mounting bolt used to hold the camera base to the tripod. Apply thread locker to the recycled mounting bolt, slide it through the hole in the PVC end cap and secure it tightly into the mounting base. After cutting a small length of ½” PVC pipe, glue the PVC end cap and the male PVC threaded adaptor to the pipe as illustrated in the picture below. This simple, removable design allows for multiple mounting options..JPG)
Using the remaining PVC connectors, assemble and glue the lower swivel arm in the same fashion pictured below. Modifications may need to be made in order to fit specific applications, but the principal design is universal. The bottom portion of the arm's ½” PVC pipe section fits snugly inside a standard Scotty rod mount and swivels with ease.
This mount works exceedingly well for the kayak angler. The pivoting action created by the PVC arm allows the kayaker to view the camera’s menu options while in the back position. A simple one handed rotation of the PVC arm puts the camera in the proper location to capture all the action.
Another mounting option (pictured below) works equally well for applications where the rotating arm portion may not be needed. Whether the outing involves kayak fishing or just a solo trip in a powerboat, this economical DIY camera mount makes it easy for the lone angler to capture the perfect picture or action video every time.
(For further details and more pictures, please view the slide show.)
Comments
Great idea Paul. I look forward to reading your upcoming posts.
Great idea Paul! Would love to see any videos you may have.
Fantastic ingenuity. And I like the clarity in describing the construction. Every fisherman should be reading your posts. Keep it up.
Wow, what a great idea! I know a lot of people that would find this useful. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to other inventions :)
Will that fit on a bedpost? Just kidding, I was thinking you could use it to hold an umbrella provided there wasn't too much wind. Any tips on how to fish with kids 6-8? Good article.
Will that fit on a bedpost? Just kidding, I was thinking you could use it to hold an umbrella provided there wasn't too much wind. Any tips on how to fish with kids 6-8? Good article.
What a great idea! Looking forward to your future articles and ideas!
Great idea for the DIYer's out there. I look forward to your up and coming posts. Keep em coming!!!
Wow!!! That is one if the coolest things I have ever seen. This article was great! I can't wait to read more from you Paul.
great write up and pictures Paul!
Awesome invention! I'm gonna try this one!
Just fish naked in public waters there will be plenty of photos taken! Don't hook the wrong worm though!
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