Bestbuy.com has the GoPro "TheFrame" mount on sale for $18.99Usd compared to the regular proce of $39.95, this little frame would be great for mounting the GoPro Hero3 or Hero 3+ to all of your FPV and Aerial photograpgy rigs, I picked one up at my local Best Buy after showing them the add online they honored the online price "must be added to cart to see price of $18.99" Link
Frame weight is 32grams Compared to stock GoPro mount 104 grams!!!!
What's Included
- GoPro The Frame Mount
- Standard frame, BacPac frame, lens cover
- Flat and curved adhesive mounts, mounting hardware
- Owner's manual
I did a quick easy mod by swapping the large plactic thumb screw with a M5 hex head screw to reduce the weight too 27grams!!!!
Stock Knob
5mm Hex mod
This mod could be further improved by using a nylon Screw but my local HW store doesnt carry metric nylon.
FINAL WEIGHT WITH CAMERA INSTALLED IS 104 grams
I just thought I would share this great buy with everyone else I think its a good and cheap way to get a study mounting platfiorm for GoPro 3 and 3+ for a really good price but Hurry I dont know how long the sale will Last!!!!
Replies
Neuro,
Do you know which nylon bolt / nut I would need to make the absolute lightest setup?
http://www.amazon.com/Finish-External-Length-Threaded-Threads/dp/B0...
I want to replace the stock GoPro bolt like you did in your picture to save weight.
BH has them for $20 if the Best Buy thing goes away.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/895441-REG/GoPro_andmk_301_Th...
You don't even have to sign in to see the price, unlike BB.
I will not buy a go pro ever again way over rated for the price you pay. The Sony Nex is so much better for everything just my unsolicited opinion.