FINALLY! Skydivers, BASE jumpers, mountain bikers, skiers, and other extremists can capture amazing video footage from one of the most imaginative camera angles available today. Vertical Visions' bellymount camera platforms offer you what only the pros have been able to afford and build in the past. If you're interested in watching your feet track away from a 1200' tall antenna, seeing your face as you dock on a 20-way formation, or if you're zipping down the ski slopes or mountain bike trails at 50mph, a bellymount camera platform will provide the footage you desire.
Each platform was designed by a mechanical engineer/skydiver on a computer aided drafting system and tested with hundreds of jumps over several years. The strong, lightweight, powder coated aluminum construction of each bellymount camera platform will withstand all the abuses that extreme sports can dish out. In addition, bellymounts are one of the easiest recording systems to control as all your buttons and screens are right at your fingertips and fully adjustable. They are fully compatible with camcorders such as the Sony PC1, PC100, PC110, TRV900, Canon GL1, and many others that are similarly sized. Other devices such as 35mm cameras are fully compatible with every bellymount system. Bellymount camera platforms are available in Red, Yellow, Black, or Blue. All color configurations can be viewed below. For a video preview, select the RealPlayer Video (1.5 Mb) or Windows Media .AVI Video (889 kb) version. |
| The Flat Top is the original single-belt bellymount camera platform providing a fixed flat top for camera mounting and positioning. The Flat Top bellymount is attached to the cameraman with an adjustable Type 12 (1200 lb. strength) belt with quick release buckle and optional safety strap. Constructed of tough powder-coated aluminum, this bellymount camera platform was our first design. It has been used since 1997, with videos taken from this system appearing on national television numerous times. Your video or still camera will safely mount in a variety of positions on the fixed top plate via a thumbscrew and adjustable securing strap. Users are encouraged to use wide angle lenses (0.42x-0.50x) on the Flat Top if your subject is in close proximity to the camera. If you want to work with a bellymount system that will get you great footage at the most economical price, the Flat Top is your best choice. You can select one of four different Color Combinations for the Flat Top bellymount. Orthographic Views (top, side, front) are also available to show bellymount components and movements. Actual weight is only 1.6 lbs. Price: $129.99 + shipping/handling. |
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2-Way Bellymount Perspective During a Skydive |
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| The Raptor is an advanced single-belt bellymount camera platform that contains a special ball and socket system permitting the camera to tilt +/-55°, swivel 360°, and rotate 360° for the ultimate in video or still camera positioning and control. Virtually any camera angle is possible with the fully adjustable top plate by a simple turn of the black knob. Whether you're shooting your feet, face, or the person to your right or left, the Raptor can provide the camera angle you need. Each top plate provides three mounting holes to accommodate various cameras and an adjustable securing strap for your camera is also included. This bellymount is attached to the cameraman with an adjustable Type 12 (1200 lb. strength) belt with quick release buckle and optional safety strap. Even if the user forgets to tighten the black control knob, the innovative captive top plate design secures the camera to the ball and socket. If you're looking for a fully adjustable bellymount camera platform, the Raptor is the right choice. You can select one of four different Color Combinations for the Raptor bellymount. Orthographic Views (top, side, front) and Raptor Movement Animations are also available to describe bellymount components and show movements. Actual weight is only 2.6 lbs. Price: $169.99 + shipping/handling. |
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The View On An Antenna BASE Jump |
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| The Dual Raptor is identical to the Raptor except for the addition of a second Type 12 belt that provides the best stability for a bellymount camera platform. With two belts securing the bellymount camera platform to your waist, your video or still camera is less likely to wobble back and forth when the cameraman is moving aggressively. If you desire rock solid camera stability, if you're using heavy or large cameras, or if you desire the security of a second belt around your waist, then the Dual Raptor is the right system for you. For the serious videographer or photographer. You can select one of four different Color Combinations for the Dual Raptor bellymount. Orthographic Views (top, side, front) and Dual Raptor Movement Animations are also available to describe bellymount components and show movements. Actual weight is only 2.9 lbs. Price: $199.99 + shipping/handling. |
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The Canopy Ride Captured with the Dual Raptor |
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