GoPro Sportsman Mount User manual

Sportsman™Mount
MOUNT YOUR GOPRO TO GUNS,
BOWS + FISHING RODS.
USER GUIDE

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/ What’s Included
SPORTSMAN™MOUNT
Fits 0.4”-0.9” (10mm to 23mm)
diameter gun barrels, bow
components and fishing rod grips.
Tightening Lever
Adjusts the width of the clamp
to allow for various sizes and
placements.
BRACKETS
Center and side brackets attach
the camera housings and frames
to the mount.
STRAIGHT EXTENSION ARM
Use when mounting to a bow or
fishing rod grip.
DIVE + STANDARD HOUSING BACKDOOR MOUNTS*
Standard (waterproof) and Skeleton (not waterproof) Backdoor Mounts
secure the housing to the mount and help stabilize the camera during recoil.
Note: Standard Housing Backdoor Mounts and the Standard Frame are not recommended for use with
magnum or other high-recoil ammunition, such as turkey loads.
*For HERO4 Session, use the frames that came with your camera.
THUMB SCREWS
Secure the straight extension arm
and the camera housing or frame to
the brackets.
Dive Housing Standard Housing
BRACKET SCREW
Secures the brackets to the mount.
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/ Getting Started
PRO TIP: To prevent damage when attaching the mount to fishing rods
and wooden or carbon fiber bows, do not overtighten the mount.
TIGHTENING THE MOUNT
Turn the tightening lever to adjust the width of the clamp and secure it in
place. When the clamp is tight, pivot the lever as desired.
WARNING
Visually check to make certain that your hunting equipment (including any firearm
or bow of any kind) is not loaded before attaching, adjusting or removing the
Sportsman Mount.
Never assume a firearm is unloaded.
Don’t rely on your firearm’s safety.
Always keep your firearm pointed in a safe direction and follow the firearm
manufacturer’s operating, servicing and safety instructions.
Do not use the Sportsman Mount if the barrel of the firearm is too hot to touch.
Mount users are solely responsible for safe use of their firearms. Do not use the
mount in a manner that interferes with the operation of the trigger, safety
or other mechanism of your firearm.
Comply with any state, local or record book regulations that restrict mounting any
electronics, including cameras, to your hunting equipment.

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/ Mounting Suggestions: Barrel
UNDER BARREL
To mount a camera under the barrel, use the center bracket. This bracket
provides unobstructed operation of the firearm.
SIDE BARREL
To mount one or two cameras to the side of the barrel, use the side bracket.
Capture footage looking forward (downrange), backward, or both directions
simultaneously.
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PRO TIP: Recoil might cause HERO4 Session to gradually move forward
in the frame. Before reloading, be sure that the camera sits flush against
the back of the frame to prevent it from falling out.
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BACKWARD
To capture your stalk and the bow’s draw and release, attach the mount to
the top of the riser, angled down and backward.
/ Mounting Suggestions: Bow
FORWARD
To capture the downrange POV, attach the mount to the riser, facing forward.
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MOUNTING TO THE RISER
Risers offer several different mounting
options, depending on the size, shape,
and style of the bow. Choose placements
that allow for the bow’s natural motion,
and avoid moving parts such as the
limbs, cables, and cams.
Certain stabilizers are also compatible
with the Sportsman Mount. Get creative
—try different mounting positions to
capture a variety of perspectives and
angles, and see what works best for you.
PRO TIP: Use the GoPro App as a
viewfinder to set up your shot and
confirm your capture angle. Learn
more at gopro.com.
/ Mounting Suggestions: Rod
Always mount to the grip, not the blank.
FORWARD
To capture a down-the-rod point of view, use the center bracket.
Mount it to the grip on the side opposite the reel, so the line and reel
remain unimpeded.
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BACKWARD
To look back at the angler, use the side bracket and straight extension
arm. Mount it on the grip just forward of the reel, with the camera
facing backwards.
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PRO TIPS:
Audio Capture: For enhanced
audio in dry, dust-free
environments, use the Skeleton
Backdoor Mount or a frame.
Camera Control: For cameras
other than HERO4 Session, turn on
One Button mode or QuikCapture
to simplify camera operations
when using the Sportsman Mount.
Barrel Mounting: Be sure to
tighten the clamp securely to the
barrel to prevent it from slipping
during recoil. In addition, use a
screwdriver or The Tool to tighten
the thumb screw to prevent
the camera angle from shiing
during recoil.
Fishing: To help prevent losing
your camera while fishing, tether
the camera housing, frame, or
the mount itself to your rod using
high test fishing line or a GoPro
Camera Tether.
Hunting: For optimal use during
hunting, turn off the camera’s
LED lights and sound indicator in
Setup or Settings mode.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
GoPro is dedicated to providing
the best possible service. To reach
GoPro Customer Support, visit
gopro.com/support.

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