How To Calibrate Your Soloshot Camera For Surfing 

I've tried tucking that tag in my wetsuit once without the armband when I accidentally left it at home and it did not go well. I think that if the tag is obstructed in any way it loses its signal strength. I'm glad it works for you, but I had no such luck.

I hope some of this helps out. I’ve been following your stuff for a few years. Super informative and motivating. I’ve definitely got my eye on the Soloshot 3+. I know they’ve taken orders, just don’t know of anyone who’s gotten theirs yet.

@@Surf_Vidz ​ @Stublen1138 My buddy bought one (upgraded) super early on and he still hasn't gotten his. I also question if it can really do what it says it can. 1 Spin calibration seems too good to be true. LOL Something really odd, I have the most difficulty with my Camera at Uppers Trestles. 4 out of 5 times, it points north of my position. almost every time at Uppers, I have had to just point it straight, recording manually, and surf in front of the camera; rather than track me. Anyways, I'll try that zig zag, that makes a bit of sense. The last time I went out, the camera started off position but after surfing a while, and because of currents, I had to basically cross my camera several times. the back half of my sesh was perfectly centered. One last thing. something I hate and maybe you have had or figured out the issue. The focus. It will be perfectly focused and really no need to refocus but literally the camera will forcus at the worst moment possible: off the lips and top turns. So annoying. LOL Anyways, glad I saw your channel.

🤙🏽🙏🏽 You got it. Let me know how it works out for you.

No worries! I really hope it helps.

Glad it worked out. It's been a game changer for me as well.

After I posted this video I realized that as well. It’s saved a few of my sessions for sure. Thanks for including it. It’s a good tip.

Thanks, let me know how it goes if you get one 🤙🏽

Mine does the same thing, but I find if I have an external battery that the camera draws power from instead that seems to help.

@@Surf_Vidz thanks so much again. Also, I watched your 3:00 professional reel... beast mode editing! Cant wait to watch more

@@ShauninParadise Thank you kindly. I’m very thankful on some of the content I’ve been able to edit over the years.

Thanks Jeff. Please let me know if it works out for you.

Another option is to hold the + sign on the tag until you see a rapid blinking light. It will pause your session and write a file. I find that easier than the option on the video 🤙🏽

I’ve heard of similar issues with the 65 as well. Because it’s so lens heavy it has a tendency to shake when fastened to a Soloshot tripod. On windy days I take my beach back and fasten to the hook that’s up under the legs of the tripod so that it weighs it down.

I use VIDEOPAD for editing, since it has stabilizer function, that can take off most of the wind-shake.

My camera settings are in the description, check them out above. I know you can have two or more tags registered, I'm pretty sure you can't have them both running at the same time though. Thanks for checking in!

I use two tags with my buddy. I use the push botton function for taking control/tracking. It works fine, most of the time.

I never have wait that long. Once my camera is on and my base recognizes my tag, my camera is usually good to go. My main hang up with the camera was always my tag not being recognized.

I know they make rain covers. They may be back ordered, but I’ve seen them before

I have never tried it before but in theory it should work. I have been in a situation where I’ve been obscured while the camera is doing the initial calibration and it’s found me once I emerged. As long as you have a clear line of sight with your tag and your camera you should be ok. Maybe test it first before you surf if you can. Let me know how it goes.

So I tried it from a cliff this weekend, and it did not work so well. Haha.

@@Surf_Vidz Good to know. I'm trying to figure out why mine says its recording and when I check to see the footage nothing shows up.

@@DiscosVideos Sounds like it’s an SD card issue. You may want to reformat it or check the specs. I’ve heard the Soloshot doesn’t like certain cards.

This is the 25. 65 might be a better option for you.

The camera should start recording once you’ve calibrated and removed the tag from the base. There’s a counter that starts as it records. If it didn’t record it could be a problem your SD card. A way to tell if that’s happening is the green light flashes more rapidly than it usually does.

@@Surf_Vidz thanks a lot.

I’ve always left it. There’s parts of the beach where I live where I feel safe doing so. Although I know Soloshot makes a K-Lock for the camera, however, it looks like it’s currently out of stock.

I’m surprised at the lack of interest in mine. There are locks you can buy to attach to the base, but I understand the reservation to buy one for that reason.

@@Surf_Vidz maybe attach a really loud alarm system to it that would trigger if it moves out of a fence.

Sorry to hear that