Dirt Cheap Hat Cam Setup (Less Tape!)

[Boomer]

I wanted to film the games of airsoft that I play but I don't have a good camera. I have a Coby Snapp that I have been using but I need a good idea on how to mount it. I can mount it on my gun and still see down my sights. Do you think that it's a good idea to get me started? If you have a better idea please let me know.


This is what my camera looks like.


I plan to buy a GoPro camera later once I have money but for now my Snapp has to do.

Update 6.20.12
I changed the tape to velcro, cut up a pair of old goggles for a safety shield, and used electric tape to hold it on.


This is what the new camera looks like when I record.



This is one of the new camera I will be using, it attaches to my vest.



Here is a video of Yukon, Raider, and myself playing some 2v2 in the woods. This is the recording quality of this camera.









Update 5.20.12
I set up my camera on a hat and then adjusted it so I know how to wear it and it can catch the max amount of action. I don't think I will use it at KA though. I will play with my friends with it but I think it looks stupid and I look like an idiot with it on.


I used masking tape because I don't have money for duck tape.

[PRIMER]

us some elastic and duct tape to atact to the side of your head

[Boomer]

Yeah like onto my hat.

[PRIMER]

yea just like buy a dirt cheap helmet and duct tape the camera to the helmet.

[Boomer]

May 22, 2012 8:45:33 GMT -5 PRIMER said:

yea just like buy a dirt cheap helmet and duct tape the camera to the helmet.

I wanted to be as cheap as I could so I used masking tape (I don't have any duck tape) and stuck it to a hat I don't ever wear.

[PRIMER]

haha thats very smart you think outside the box i think you should wear it at the airhouse who cares what it looks like you could get some good action videos!

[Chubbs]

LOL try black duct tape or Camo! Either way this is a pretty ingenious idea!

[Boomer]

May 23, 2012 19:16:21 GMT -5 Chubbs said:

LOL try black duct tape or Camo! Either way this is a pretty ingenious idea!

I think I will buy some camo duck tape this weekend.

[Shift]

I think it's completely bad Ba donk-a-donk that you taped it to your hat. Seriously, I think it's great. How does it work? Have yo had a chance to test it yet?

OK, I just lawled that the forums changed @ss to Ba donk-a-donk.

[Chubbs]

May 23, 2012 20:14:18 GMT -5 Boomer said:

May 23, 2012 19:16:21 GMT -5 Chubbs said:

LOL try black duct tape or Camo! Either way this is a pretty ingenious idea!

I think I will buy some camo duck tape this weekend.

A Walmart paint supply section is probably your best bet.

[Boomer]

May 24, 2012 7:35:06 GMT -5 Shift said:

I think it's completely bad Ba donk-a-donk that you taped it to your hat. Seriously, I think it's great. How does it work? Have yo had a chance to test it yet?

OK, I just lawled that the forums changed @ss to Ba donk-a-donk.

I have to wear it up and a little to the side but other than that its good. I am running some test with it today.

[Boomer]

I updated my hat camera again, now I have a shield over the camera and I switched to velcro instead of masking tape.

[sabertooth]

how heavy does the bill feel. here's my gun cam. the Sony handy cam wouldn't work with your setup

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[Boomer]

It's actually not that bad. I had it on my gun, I could look under where the screen folds, it was a nice set up but I always had my gun down so you couldn't see much. I just bought an actual helmet camera today so my video quality will improve.

I like your setup. However what do you do to protect the camera lens? I cut up old goggles and taped it over the lens.

[sabertooth]

I didn't have anything over the lens but after you brought that to my attention I might put a goggle lens over it.

I agree about the quality of the gun cam i tend to get a lot of footage of the ground.

cant wait to see your helmet cam in action you should post it under the product review thread.