Modular coupling for a video camera system

A video camera system comprising:

• a camera housing including a first side and a second side;
• a camera lens disposed on the first side;
• and
• a notched mounting apparatus disposed on the second side of the camera housing,
• wherein the notched mounting apparatus is operable to receive and secure a modular accessory to the camera housing such that the modular accessory is mechanically and rotatably coupled to the camera housing and in axial alignment with the camera lens.

A video camera system comprising:

• a camera housing;
• and
• a plurality of concentric electrical traces disposed on the camera housing,
• wherein the camera housing is operable to receive a modular attachment, and
• wherein one or more of the plurality of concentric electrical traces are configured to contact one or more electrical contacts of the modular attachment and remain in contact with the one or more electrical contacts as the camera housing is rotated with respect to the modular attachment.