Camera Backpack Mount (works with heavy DSLRs)
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This mount allows you to quickly and securely attach your camera to the shoulder strap of your backpack. Using this mount you can access your camera at any time during activities such as hiking and never miss a moment. These types of mounts already exist (see Peak Design Capture Clip) but often cost upwards of $70 which is a lot for amateur photographers and hikers. I thus took the challenge to design a similar mount myself and I'm quite pleased with the results.
Main features:
- sturdy mount allows for heavy DSLRs (Canon EOS 77D + 55-250mm zoom lens)
- camera is easy to attach and detach
- locking mechanism prevents camera from slipping out
- metal plate in hotplate for increased strength
- attaches to any strap up to 56mm in width and 15mm in thickness
Additional hardware for mount (non printable parts):
- 1/4' camera/tripod screw (exact dimensions: overall length 21mm, thread length 12mm, shaft 5mm, head 4mm high 12mm diameter)
- 2 M6 bolts (about 30mm long, flush head with square neck would be ideal)
- 2 M6 nuts
- 2 washers (max. outer diameter = 16mm)
- sheet metal about 1,5 mm thick for reinforcement plate in the hotplate (see pictures) and the rear mounting plate (can be printed too)
- optional: rubber to prevent sliding of the mount on the backpack strap and improve grip of the hotplate on the camera body
Additional hardware for locking mechanism:
- steel rod or sturdy wire (diameter about 3mm) for the locking pin (see pictures)
- small…
