Mount Surf Camera Accessories You Need to Know

We can hear it now - the crashing waves, seagulls, the ocean is calling... So grab your surfboard and let's get out there.

In this blog, we'll be sharing tips and recommendations on the best camera gear for surfing. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, let's capture our best moments when we're hitting the waves.

Part 1: I'm surfing. How can I capture footage?

When shredding waves, you have a few options for capturing your action. You can use an Insta360 camera and mount it to your body, or alternatively, use a surfboard-mounted camera. These are typically mounted on a surfer's board!

Surfboard camera mounts are typically small, waterproof, and rugged, making them well-suited and reliable for repeated use in the ocean.

Apart from just looking cool, mounting a camera on your board or yourself can:

• Help document your surfing experiences or progress as a surfer! Create highlight reels, edit them together into surf movies, or share them on social media or with friends.
• Use the footage to analyze and improve your technique by reviewing the footage of your rides and identifying areas for improvement.
• Help other ocean enthusiasts; kiteboarders, windsurfers, and paddleboarders, capture their experiences on the water.

They're regularly used by professionals in the surfing industry, such as photographers and videographers, to capture high-quality footage of surfers and the surfing environment for use in marketing materials, documentaries, or other media projects.

Part 2: What kind of camera or accessory should I choose？

We've got you covered. Insta360's line of 360 cameras serve as a brilliant way to capture your ride, such as Insta360 X3. Our leading action camera is waterproof, rugged, and can shoot stunning 5.7K 360 video. Especially when you're riding the waves, it's built-in FlowState Stabilization makes your videos turn out shake-free and crystal clear.

Better yet, there's a whole range of accessories that go hand-in-hand with X3!

Typically head mounts are the go-to choice here, but you can experiment with the Invisible Selfie Stick for insane drone style shots as you're shredding it. Just make sure you keep your balance, or it's going to be a sick reel of you falling down. Again and again.

Before you surf

It goes without saying, but some of you will forget! Here's a quick checklist of everything you should do with your shiny camera before hitting the waves.

1. Check the battery

Ensure the camera is charged and the battery is not low. If the battery is low, try charging the camera according to the manufacturer's instructions.

2. Check all connections

If you are trying to transfer video footage from the camera to a computer or to our Insta360 app, ensure the camera is connected correctly!

3. Check your storage space

If the camera is running out of storage space, it may not be able to record or save new footage. Check the camera's memory capacity and ensure enough space is available. You may need to delete some older footage or transfer it to another device to free up space.

4. Test the camera

Turn it on and record a short clip to see if it is functioning properly. Review the footage on the camera's display screen or by transferring it to a computer or other device. If the footage is distorted, blurry, or otherwise not of good quality, the camera may have a problem.

Get out there and shred!

If you use the Insta360 camera and its accessories, you've got access to a whole new way to capture your content.

• Insta360 can record panoramic videos and photos so that you can choose the best part you like after surfing, with no need to adjust the camera angle frequently while surfing.
• Insta360 cameras are designed for use with smartphones, so you can easily edit seaside after a session.
• The panoramic photos and videos captured by Insta360 cameras can be viewed on a smartphone or computer using specialized software or a virtual reality headset.
• These images and videos provide an immersive, 360-degree view of the scene, allowing the viewer to look around and explore the environment as if they were physically present.
• Insta360 cameras are popular among photographers and videographers who want to capture unique, immersive content.

We can already smell the sea breeze already. Try taking a 360 camera out with you next time and get some insane angles of your next wave!

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