So how does it work...
Kitesurf harness mount with GoPro Max
360 Video cameras, like GoPro Max and Insta360 ONE X2 can see everything around them (except where they are connected to a selfie stick or camera pole).
So when they are connected to a straight camera pole (in a direct line) as in the picture, the pole becomes invisible to the camera...
And it looks as if the camera is floating in the air as the perfect follow cam.
Please Note: GoPro users will need a GoPro tripod connector to connect to the 1/4" tread of the camera pole.
Picture by Jeremie Tronet at JTProcenter on Union Island (check him out on Instagram)
What is included:
* A flat clear technical polyester backplate that needs to be mounted to your Kite/Windsurf (waist) harness.
(PLEASE NOTE: you will need to make 4 holes in your harness, but all tools and bolts are included in the package)
* A complete set of silver camera poles that can be set up at any angle.
* The included straight pole is perfect for 360 cameras: when a 360 cam is mounted on the 1/4" tread of the straight camera pole the pole itself becomes invisible to the camera (see video example below)
* The included curved pole in combination with the Mini Ball Head will let you set up your actioncam in any angle, while keeping the pole mostly out of the shot.
* A set of stabiliser straps that connect between the backplate and camera pole, keeping it steady, and also functioning as a leash when things go seriously wrong.
Invisible camera mount
with GoPro Max
Invisible camera mount
with GoPro Max
with GoPro Max
mounted on included straight camera pole
When you want to shoot with a 360Video camera (Like the GoPro Fusion/Max or Insta360 One-R) and get that invisible camera mount shot, you can use the included straight camera pole.
When the camera is in line with the camera pole the pole will become invisible to the camera, like in the video above.
The 360 camera can be connected to the 1/4" tread of the pole.
(Please note GoPro users will need to use some sort of GoPro Tripod connector to connect the GoPro to the 1/4" tread) or our Joby Pin Joint Mount.
(The video above shot by Nick Jacobson and Graham Howes)
Shot with earlier version of Kite / Windsurf Backplate
The Kite Windsurf backplate can be attached to most waist harnesses as you can see in this video we shot in 2013. The earlier version did not come with stabiliser straps.
These stabiliser straps can be very useful when shooting with regular action cams like the GoPro cameras. In combination with the curved camera pole you can place the camera in any position (directly behind you or more from the side), and the stabiliser straps will give you a very stable setup that can take a hit at impact.
The Kite Windsurf ALL in ONE comes with a mini ball head that will let you connect any action cam with 1/4" tread, and set your shot in seconds.