Go Pro handheld options.

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runjogcrawl13 Jun 2016 3:07pm, 22 Jun 2016 42 posts	0 runjogcrawl13 Afternoon all, just looking for some expertise concerning the best options/approach for carrying a Go Pro whilst running. My intention is to have my Go Pro on me during the San Fransisco Marathon in just over a month so I am looking for fairly small and lightweight attachment with a comfortable handle and strap as well. Most of the ones of line have mixed reviews and seem to be targeted at the selfie market as opposed to the running market, I just wondered if anyone has one that works well and would recommend as the best option for taking along on a run! Many thanks!!
DeeGee Jun 2016 3:40pm, 22 Jun 2016 17,383 posts	0 DeeGee How about a wrist mount instead?
Nicholls595 Jun 2016 3:49pm, 22 Jun 2016 5,029 posts	0 Nicholls595 I've seen runners with a sort of chest harness. Looked into getting one for my daughter, Halfords and Argos do them, not too expensive
DeeGee Jun 2016 3:52pm, 22 Jun 2016 17,384 posts	0 DeeGee I have a chest harness and a headband. I prefer the headband for what it's worth - the chest harness rubs uncomfortably over a long distance. However, I'm kind of presuming that rjc13 is looking for the added flexibility of being able to point the camera at stuff while running rather than just capturing a forward view? I'd have thought, also, a chest harness would not give much of a view in a congested race.
Surrey Phil May 2024 4:40pm, 7 May 2024 10,357 posts	0 Surrey Phil Apologies for digging out old threads (this one appeared in as a related thread option). I am embarking on getting a Go Pro for running and will probably look at something small and hand-held. I have come across some videos where the user has worn a chest harness version. Unfortunately, in the ones I have seen, there are a lot of hands coming across the camera. It could be down to the runner's own running technique or simply that chest harnesses are mainly for use with minimal hand movement.