the present invention generally relates to devices and methods for attaching cameras , such as the gopro ® camera , to a portable electronic device . in one aspect , the present invention is directed to a device for attaching a camera to a portable electronic device . the device comprises a camera mount , a proximal frame , and a distal frame . the camera mount comprises three prong - like protrusions having through - holes , and the camera mount is molded as a unitary piece with the proximal frame .