The input should just go right in and stay pretty secure. It might also need to be powered so it may drain some battery.
To use a helmet cam I need to purchase a camera with an A/V input (like one you would use to record from a TV). I'm wondering how securly this typically attach to the base of the camera. Does it snap into place and stay? or is it designed based on gravety holding it down? Also, does it need to be plugged into an outlet or does it draw power from the camera (or I'm figuring that it would draw no power).
Thanks in advance.

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