small tripod for gopro

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bgpixelman

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Just got a GoPro 4 and wish to get a tripod and head for it. So, when you guys are not cliff diving, snowboarding or driving 100+ mph, what do you use to hold the camera steady, on the ground for like time lapse kind of stuff. Thanks!
 
Do you actually pan panning? If not then I would recommend a ball head as apposed to a video head. You could use a very cheap lightstand (sandbag when needed). This way you can get the gopro nice and high when needed. Here are a few options for various support accessories:

Nano Clamp (manfrotto and generic)
http://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-...TF8&qid=1420032806&sr=8-5&keywords=nano+clamp
http://www.amazon.com/Manfrotto-Cla...TF8&qid=1420032806&sr=8-2&keywords=nano+clamp

Mini Ballhead (the second one holds more weight but the first will support a gopro)
http://www.amazon.com/Professional-...qid=1420033022&sr=8-1&keywords=mini+ball+head
http://www.amazon.com/Giottos-MH130...qid=1420033100&sr=8-3&keywords=mini+ball+head

Tall light stand (remember, with the nano clamp you can mount it anywhere on the light stand)
http://www.amazon.com/Savage-3-Sect...1420033229&sr=8-1&keywords=savage+light+stand

Short light stand
http://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-...=1420033304&sr=8-1&keywords=short+light+stand
 
I've been using this little clamp/arm/ballhead with GoPros since the first model. It'll clamp anywhere, and if balanced right can even free-stand on a flat surface. Price isn't bad, either - I think I picked mine up at a Wal-Mart for $10

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/272510-REG/Sunpak_620_785_Clamp_Pod_PRO.html

Also occasionally use the ol' Gorillapod. Small ones work fine with the GoPro.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...Gorillapod_Flexible_Mini_Tripod_Grip_for.html

...and if there will be plenty of large, flat surfaces...
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/861941-REG/PANAVISE_809_Suction_Cup_Camera_Mount.html
 
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