How to take action underwater video with GoPro without getting wet

Filming Action Underwater with GoPro HD Hero

Situation:

I wanted to capture the underwater actions with the GoPro while filming the same action on the surface with the Canon 7D.

Plan of Action:

Mount the Canon 7D on a tripod on dry land

Mount the GoPro on a pole long enough to reach three feet underwater

Problem:

How to mount the GoPro on a pole?

Here is how in five simple steps with photos

Step 1:  Find one light stand mount with 1/4" screw at the tip (Fig 1)  most camera store will carry these accessories

Figure 1:  Camera Stud (1/4") 

Step 2:  Find a column clamp.  (Fig 2)

Figure 2:  Mini Clamp

Step 3:  Join both items together and tighten the screw to secure the (Fig 3)

Figure 3:  Joint between stud and clamp

Step 4: Connect the GoPro Camera mount to the 1/4" stud (Fig 4)

Figure 4:  GoPro camera with stud and clamp

Step 5:  Connect to a pole (Fig 5)

Now, take this to the pool and have a great time without getting wet.

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