2012Brackets/Widgets forum
L-brackets and mounting solutions for pointing cameras upward
14 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
DisputedParticipants disagreed and reached no conclusion. Read the findings as positions, not as an answer.
What the thread found
- L-brackets were traditionally used to rotate cameras to shoot sideways, but can be adapted to point cameras upward for specialized shots
- Custom-built L-brackets sized specifically for individual camera models are a viable solution for achieving upward-pointing camera angles
- U-brackets designed for camera mounting can function as L-brackets and support upward-pointing configurations
- Some commercially available camera L-brackets marketed for heavy-duty use may be adapted for vertical camera orientation
- The RED Epic camera's compact size makes it a reasonable candidate for upward-pointing bracket mounting compared to larger camera models
Depends on
- One expert expressed skepticism about the feasibility of upward-pointing orientation, though disagreement persisted on this point
- Solutions appear dependent on camera-specific sizing and customization
- Some bracket designs may have weight or balance limitations not fully detailed in the discussion
- Experience shared comes from specific applications and may not generalize to all mounting scenarios