The present invention is directed to a track system for a body-mounted camera
support apparatus. The track system consists of parallel tracks with integrated
mounting hardware for connecting the tracks to a camera support vest. The tracks
are mounted in existing mounting locations reserved for a socket block and associated
socket block supporting member found on commercially available support vests. The
track can extend straight, semi-circular or in a combination of angular configurations
around the operator. A sliding channel member is also provided adapted to receive
and move along the parallel tracks. The sliding channel member may include friction
reducing materials for prevention of seizing between the sliding member and parallel
tracks. The sliding channel member further includes a socket block formed thereon
for engagement of the camera support arm. The support arm will now have the ability
to pivot and slide along the parallel tracks thereby providing the operator a new
range of horizontal adjustability.
