Description
Big Foot P.O.V. Floating Grip for GoPro
The Big Foot P.O.V. Floating Grip is a hand grip for GoPro and similar action cameras. As the name suggests, it is designed to float, so if you drop your camera while filming in or near water, the grip helps keep it at the surface where you can grab it, rather than losing it to the bottom of a lake, river or the sea.
Big Foot offers a wide range of affordable accessories for airsoft and outdoor use, including several mounts and grips for action cameras. This floating grip suits anyone who films water sports, fishing, swimming, kayaking or boat trips, and it also works as a simple handheld grip for steady point-of-view footage on dry land.
How it is used
The camera attaches to the top of the grip using the standard GoPro-style mounting, then you simply hold the grip like a handle and point the camera. A handheld grip keeps your hands away from the lens and makes it easier to film yourself or follow the action than holding the bare camera.
The floating design is a useful safety net rather than a reason to let go; always keep a firm hold, and use a wrist strap where one is fitted.
Around the airsoft site
Off the field, a grip like this is handy for filming walk-throughs, kit reviews and safe zone footage without the camera wobbling in your hand. Many players use one alongside a helmet or rail mount, switching between them depending on what they are filming.
Key features
- Handheld grip for GoPro and similar action cameras
- Floating design helps keep the camera at the surface if dropped in water
- Standard GoPro-style mounting
- Keeps hands clear of the lens
- Ideal for water sports, fishing and boat trips
- Doubles as a simple dry-land point-of-view grip
Compatibility
GoPro and most action cameras that use the same two- or three-prong mounting system, or that sit in a GoPro-style frame or housing, can be attached. Check how your camera mounts before ordering; some cameras need their own frame or an adapter to use GoPro-style accessories.
Whether the grip will keep a camera afloat depends on the weight of the camera, its housing and any extras such as lights or batteries, so test it in shallow water before relying on it.
Care and maintenance
Brush or wipe off dirt and mud after use and let the mount dry before storing it. Check the thumbscrews and pivots for wear from time to time and do not over-tighten them, as this can strip threads or crack the mounting fingers.
Always make sure the camera is fully secured before a game or ride, and consider a lanyard or tether for extra security when filming in rough conditions.
After use in salt water, rinse the grip and mount thoroughly in fresh water and let them dry fully.
Who is it for?
This floating grip is for action camera users who film on or near water and want peace of mind if the camera slips, and for anyone who wants a simple handheld grip for steady point-of-view footage.
Please note: The camera is not included. Always check that your camera and its housing are waterproof before using them in or near water.
