The 9 Best Camera Mounts & Clamps

The GoPro Head Strap And QuickClip (around $11) go exactly where you think they do: around your noggin. It’s a great selection for shooters looking to create a first person point of view in their videos, and to capture feats of athleticism.

Ideal for attaching things like small camcorders, action cams, and monitors to rails, tripod legs, and table edges, the Smallrig Ball Head Cool (around $14) opens up to encompass 54 millimeters and tightens with the help of a strong metal screw.

The Neewer Articulating Magic Arm (appx. $28) is a great choice for podcasters looking to add a video element to their productions. It attaches easily to the edges of desks, and uses a reliable elbow joint to maximize your positioning options.

The GoPro Suction Cup (around $33) might seem a bit small, but that’s because it’s really only meant to work with action cams. It can resist wind speeds of up to 150 MPH, though, making it suitable for use on any exterior flat surface of a car or motorcycle.

The addition of a third mounting foot makes the Delkin Fat Gecko Triple (about $69) a little more difficult to set up than some of the company’s simpler offerings, but it also adds another level of security when deploying it on uneven surfaces.

Rather than relying on suction cups to support a lot of heavy equipment, the Proaim Grip Master (appx. $1466) uses magnetic connections to attach to your vehicle. That reduces the overall number of surfaces you can set it up on, but it dramatically increases its stability.

The Neewer Video Shoulder Kit (around $149) is a smart choice for filmmakers looking to add a little stability to their handheld shots. It comes with a lot of useful accessories, like an integrated matte box designed to cut down on lens flare.

If you’re looking for something with incredible versatility in a decidedly small package, the Pedco Ultraclamp (around $24) is likely it. You’ll find yourself setting up a number of things on its 1/4-20 screw head, from GoPros to speedlights.

The Delkin Fat Gecko Double (about $56) uses a pair of big, reliable suction cups to adhere rigs weighing up to eight pounds to everything from tabletops to car windows. It’s made predominantly from anodized zinc, ensuring its durability.