Mount Your GoPro to Your DSLR Camera With a Pair of Cheap Attachments
If you have a GoPro and a DSLR, you can use both of them at the same time to shoot from different angles or enjoy behind-the-scenes shots. With a couple of inexpensive attachments, you can connect your GoPro to your camera’s hot shoe.
Most DSLRs come with a hot shoe on the top of the camera, a fixture that allows you to attach microphones, flashes, and other accessories. The How-To Geek gives some examples of why you might want to mount your GoPro in this exact location:
… it can actually be a cool and nifty way to capture a different point of view while you take pictures or videos with your DSLR.
Or, if you are taking photos with your DSLR camera, the GoPro can shoot video during this time and capture some moments that your DSLR probably does not catch, especially funny moments during photo shoots where a still photo would not convey it properly. …
Whatever the reason, if you want to mount a GoPro on your camera, here’s what you need. You may have the following accessories on hand:
Attach the adapter to the hot shoe and then simply screw the GoPro mount onto the adapter. It’s very simple and yet another fun way to get even more from GoPro. The above video shows how this is done, but more details can be found in the full post. How-To Geek also has some fun shots of this setup in action.
How to Mount a GoPro on a DSLR Camera | How-To Geek