Would this be a good item to hang camera over the side of a boat and shoot fishing vids? I would be using it in Baja Mexico, salt water. Thanks
262127
I don't think so. It's pretty short; gives you about 24" or so max. Wrist strap is sturdy though...
262128
This pole is made with aluminum so salt water won't be a problem. This pole is average strong. The only down side of it is the mount. the mount is seperated into two. so if your thinking of safety for your camera, buy a backdoor floater just to be safe. i recommend this item to every go pro user.
708691
You can fish from the boat. It has rod holders and the cooler section could be used to keep bait. Really depends on how serious of a fisherman you are. Some fishermen require a lot of room for their junk.I put it in the back of my pickup truck with the canopy down of course - it only weighs 110 lbs.
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Yes but i wouldnt buy this one for ice fishing. Any depth finder can be used for ice fishing with a little 12v battery that is the size of about 4 pieces of bread and weighs around 10 lbs. But i wouldnt use side imaging for ice fishing because you must be moving for the side imaging to work. Between 2 and 6 mph. I have one unit on my kayak and another on my bass boat and love the technology.
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The boat is unbelievably stable- rough water- not an issue, the danger (to this boat) is up near the bank, rocks and other "sharps".... Fishing hooks as well.Rough water, it will handle it fine.For big water I would go 55ln MinnKota with biggest battery you can find, or. 3.5 horse Tohatsu outboard.Don't beach this boat, get out knee. High water and walk it in- I'm warning you... Otherwise its bulletproof...
78778
Thanks for responding. I took it to hawaii and used it snorkelling I was afraid it would die but it worked great and took some cool fish pictures. I'm very impressed with it
2084272
The item in question is a floating strap, not the camera. It attaches to any camera to prevent the camera from sinking. I have a waterproof camera but your question is about the floating strap.
38173
I have used mine to take photos of storms never racing but if you extend the arm I think it may place more pressure on mount and may become loose but not sure. Good luck �
1953188
I've taken it snowboarding with some heavy winds, and the camera tilts a little bit. So, physically, the mount would be fine underwater because its just metal and screws, but I could definitely see an ocean current or just pressure from swimming forward to tilt the camera slightly.
1060985
I have only used it for 75-100 yard shots, well made but a little shakey if the wind is blowing. Tripod is good quality too.
2103192
I've used it solely as a boat rod but I'm sure it would work well as a surf rod. I usually prefer a longer rod for surf fishing.
40790
I am not a fisher type person. I put this on a pontoon boat behind the steering console. I do know what a rod gimbal is, but I think the best answer would come from the manufacturer.
342187
I have not dived deep with it yet. However the waterproof case appears quite capable. I did drop the camera in some deep mud once without the case. I immediately took the battery out and held my breath for a day while it dried out. Water had gotten in pretty deep yet it survived. Either I was lucky or the camera can take a little moisture. I also own the SJ1000 and the two are very similar in their cases, apparent innards, menu system, and mounts. The mounts that come with these are good for nearly any situation but of course this greatly depends on the application for which you will use it. There is no window suction cup so if you intend it for a dash cam you will have to get one separately. If you intend it for a helmet there are straps that should suffice. I mount mine on a bike sometimes and found that the accessories are not designed to wrap handlebars very well, but with all the odd attachments I found a way to make it work. The quality is very good. There is a small bit of grain if the settings are not on full quality. Of course if you expect do any post production image stabilization then that will crop down a bit. Carrying the camera by hand will make for a bumpy, dizzy video, no matter how stable your hand is. I have a monopod which I often attach mine too. Carrying the monopod naturally has a stabilizing effect. If you want an accessory I would recommend a telescoping action cam pole. That way you can extend it out in front of you for those great panoramic selfies, or lift it up above a crowd for a bit of an aerial view.
514197
I wouldn't recommend that. I went less than ten feet in water and it ruined the camera. Fortunately I was just within warranty and it was repaired for a small fee but I haven't tried it in water since.
1372298
It hangs on a flexible cord so my first thought is probably not. I did have the opportunity to put the camera in a canal with a swift current. Once the turbidity settled I was able to see grass shrimp, crabs and other small fish but the light did not project enough through the current to see other larger fish. Still, I'm overall pleased with this camera. I was told by someone that had a go pro that this camera had a much better picture than a go pro at a comparable depth.
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Yes, it should work fine for that. I use mine for trout fishing. Have had it for about 6 mo. Seems to be very durable. The only complaint I have is sometimes one of the joints will stick a be a little hard to push in.
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If your camera has a regular tripod connecting point http://www.takegreatpictures.com/content/images/threaded_hole_tripod_mount.jpg it should be fine. I want to mention that this tripod is light so if you have a very heavy camera, it may still shake depending on the wind conditions. Other wise, for a point and shoot, this is actually a pretty good buy. A good judgement would be, if you are going for more professional look, professional tools (including a really good tripod) are necessary. But of for regular shots, this tripod works just fine!
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I have used the camera in the case in salt water up to 30 ft. It is a good camera and can be used in salt water...