Learn me on Go Pros

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

I'm thinking about purchasing a go pro, anything that I need to know ?
Look for ? what's a good deal ?

must have accessories ?

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[Fish]

My daughter got a Geekpro for Christmas. I dont know how well it has worked so far, but after reviews and videos seen on youtube, it doesnt look terrible. On top of the fact that it is less than $100 on Amazon.

Im sure the GoPro is better, but is it $200+ better for what you are going to do with it?

 

[sickmint79]

realistically the best deal is probably buying a used one. i think plenty of these don't get used all that often, mine included. nonetheless i've had a poopton of them. accessories i like in general are the ram mounts, which are much easier to mount and aim as you'd like since they use ball joints. consider extra batteries if you are doing anything for reasonable amounts of time. potentially consider an external battery if you don't have one so you can charge things on the ago instead/in addition to that.

 

[Shocker]

My daughter got a Geekpro for Christmas. I dont know how well it has worked so far, but after reviews and videos seen on youtube, it doesnt look terrible. On top of the fact that it is less than $100 on Amazon.

Im sure the GoPro is better, but is it $200+ better for what you are going to do with it?

I've been looking for a little camcorder, but didn't want to pay gopro prices because.. Well I wont use it tons. I ordered the geekpro 2.0, 32gb card and an accessory pack for less than $100

 

[Stink Star]

I just moved and haven't yet found all my stuff but I have a hero3 black that I'm willing to part with

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

My daughter got a Geekpro for Christmas. I dont know how well it has worked so far, but after reviews and videos seen on youtube, it doesnt look terrible. On top of the fact that it is less than $100 on Amazon.

Im sure the GoPro is better, but is it $200+ better for what you are going to do with it?

Interesting, I will have to check it out.

realistically the best deal is probably buying a used one. i think plenty of these don't get used all that often, mine included. nonetheless i've had a poopton of them. accessories i like in general are the ram mounts, which are much easier to mount and aim as you'd like since they use ball joints. consider extra batteries if you are doing anything for reasonable amounts of time. potentially consider an external battery if you don't have one so you can charge things on the ago instead/in addition to that.

What is a "reasonable" amount of time ?

I've been looking for a little camcorder, but didn't want to pay gopro prices because.. Well I wont use it tons. I ordered the geekpro 2.0, 32gb card and an accessory pack for less than $100

Yeah, they are expensive.... Did you get it on Amazon as mentioned by [MENTION=95]Fish[/MENTION] ?

I just moved and haven't yet found all my stuff but I have a hero3 black that I'm willing to part with

Once you find it, I would be interested to hear your price

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

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[Bob Kazamakis]

Only records for 10 minutes?

 

[Fish]

Weird. Even people in the reviews say the 2.0 doesnt have the 10 minute limit. I wonder why that is.

Then again, Im not trying to record a 24 hours Le Mans race.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

What are you using this for Gav? The session packs a lot in for its $200 price tag, unless you NEED a built in screen (you can use your phone to control it)

 

[sickmint79]

What is a "reasonable" amount of time ?

dunno i think their website has some estimates. depends on the quality and framerate you are going for. i wonder if being hot outside costs time too? i bring 2 extra batteries plus an external battery pack plus chargers when i do a track day, although realistically, with 2 batteries you can get 4-5 sessions.

 

[Shocker]

Where do you guys get 10 mins from? The reviews I read said about 45-50

 

[Shocker]

Interesting, I will have to check it out.



What is a "reasonable" amount of time ?



Yeah, they are expensive.... Did you get it on Amazon as mentioned by [MENTION=95]Fish[/MENTION] ?



Once you find it, I would be interested to hear your price

Yup ordered on amazon.. You have to look around there are different packages.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Where do you guys get 10 mins from? The reviews I read said about 45-50

The 2.0 says it'll do longer. The 3.0 says it breaks up videos in 10 minute intervals. It sounds like it keeps recording, just 10 minute breaks.

 

[crooks]

I have a hero 3 with extra battery, charger, bunch of mounts, and the suction cup mount for cars. $200

 

[snakebyte]

Check out these guys as well

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[The Broken Regal]

I'm pretty sure I saw a gopro package at target for 199... either way for 300 or less I barely use mine but it's amazing. The versatility is unmatched, especially for the waterproof/underwater vids on vacation or the like, let alone anything car related. Bought the dog top Mount deal to share with my in-laws between 3 dogs and that produced some hilarious vids

 

[sickmint79]

i think some of the quality things bear themselves out not just from the picture under ideal conditions but under adverse ones like poor light or constantly changing light etc.

 

[1quick]

I've thought about getting the regular GoPro hero for as much as I would use it I don't think it would be worth it to get the newest one for me

 

[Eagle]

The built in screen on the 4 is what makes it attractive. Easy to frame shots than the 3 or earlier models without the additional expense of the backpack.

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

What are you using this for Gav? The session packs a lot in for its $200 price tag, unless you NEED a built in screen (you can use your phone to control it)

Um, well videos and pictures. Car videos come to mind... seems like something fun to keep me busy over the summer...

I have a hero 3 with extra battery, charger, bunch of mounts, and the suction cup mount for cars. $200

rly:

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

I'm really not that familiar with the cameras / camcorders / go pro type units.
So that's why I wanted info

 

[Omicron]

I have a GoPro hero 3 black. These can be found used for reasonable prices now.
Personally I think the video quality is pretty good, certainly adequate for casual fun use.

tips:

I recommend the OE GoPro mountings and accessories over some of the aftermarket stuff, especially suction cups. The quality is better. Aftermarket batteries and chargers all are fine though.

Using the app to control the camera DRAINS the battery life. I tried it and thought it was cool, but 10 minutes later I was down to one bar on the camera. It's ok to use quickly if your framing a setup without the backpack, but be sure to disable the wifi on the camera right after.

For car use, get an external mic. All my great video footage from things like the Tcg tour are just hours of rubbish thanks to wind noise. Get one with the longest possible cord and you can run it to mount by the exhaust while the camera sits wherever. I picked one up this winter and the difference is night and day.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

I have a hero 3 with extra battery, charger, bunch of mounts, and the suction cup mount for cars. $200

Regular hero 3? Or 3+ silver or black? There are big difference between these 3

 

[Guess who's back]

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