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 Another Hague product is a helmet mount that enables the attachment of a lightweight camcorder, or bullet camera, to a helmet. The mount has two thin stainless steel strips, which can be bent to the shape of the helmet and secured to the helmet with Velcro. A quick release camera plate enables the camera to be easily removed. It supports cameras weighing up to 2.2 pounds. The cost is about $38.
Ram Mount (www.ram-mount.com) allows a kit-like modular approach to mounting camera or accessories. To build a complete mounting system, add the adaptor (RAM-B-202AU) and a choice of arm and base from dozens of models. The adaptor contains a male 1/4-inch long, 1/4-inch-20 thread that will connect to many cameras.
 Sportbikecam.com offers a couple of unique camera mounting systems for motorcycles. A front mounting system includes an adjustable pivot mount with vibration damping pad. The camera can be rotated 360 degrees, up and down and has multiple mounting holes to move the camera forward or back. It’s priced at $89.95.
A rear mount attaches to the stock passenger footpeg holes. It includes stainless steel hardware for a simple bolt-on installation. A Velcro safety strap is also included. It’s also priced at $89.95.
Vertical Visions (www.vertical-visions.com) sells a series of belly mount camera platforms. Its Dual Raptor model is an advanced, dual-belt belly mount platform that provides camera stability.
Designed and tested by mechanical engineer/skydiver Jason Bell, it’s been used since 1997 for skydiving, BASE jumping, skiing, roller coasters, Disneyworld photographers, the military, and numerous other projects.
 The Dual Raptor contains a special ball and socket system permitting the camera to tilt, swivel, and rotate 360 degrees for the ultimate in video or still camera positioning and control. Virtually any camera angle is possible with the fully adjustable top plate by a simple turn of the black knob. The price is $199.99.
These devices just scratch the surface of available mounts now on the market. Some, of course, came from homemade contraptions invented by creative camera operators who needed a special shot. The size of today’s cameras and operator ingenuity now make almost any kind of shot possible.
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