goPro camera

[frankm938]

thinking of getting one. does anyone have one? what do you think of them?

 

[RootDKJ]

I have one. I haven't really used it much, but I will once ski season starts up. Works great but editing is a bit of a bitch if you don't have a mac.

 

[WakeboardMom]

My son loves his. I haven't heard him complain about the editing. He got some great footage last winter and then he bought a special clamp for it and took wakeboarding/surfing videos all summer.

 

[Cannonball]

LOVE IT. One of the best purchases I have ever made. Got it at the end of last season so didn't get a chance to use it enough in the mtns but have also used it a bunch in the water for multiple purposes. Stills and vid are excellent. Some examples are on the two blogs I manage:

http://waterfrequently.blogspot.com/ and
http://jonesriver.org/blogstream

Also made an educational video for kids using only GoPro and GoogleEarth:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Al-5q_ktq9s

YouTube butchers the footage so keep in mind that viewing on your TV, DVD, or local computer will be unbelievable better

 

[Huck_It_Baby]

GOPro can go under water??

 

[Cannonball]

GOPro can go under water??

180ft !!

 

[Huck_It_Baby]

180ft !!

Wow didn't know this. Think I will buy one for SCUBA and Skiing =)

Thanks!

 

[Huck_It_Baby]

Works great but editing is a bit of a bitch if you don't have a mac.

How so?

What file format does it record to?

 

[Cannonball]

How so?

What file format does it record to?

I use PC and have no problem with editing. Format is MP4. Download proper codec if necessary and you are good to go.

 

[Anklebiter]

I love mine, bought it w/bundle package. Multiple attachments (bike mount,3 helmet mounts, head strap), extra battery and memory card. It also came with the water proof case and a open case. I have second hand handle video cam with the same technology. It's going to be a fun ski season.

 

[RootDKJ]

GOPro can go under water??

Yes, I've tested this.

 

[gmcunni]

I use PC and have no problem with editing. Format is MP4. Download proper codec if necessary and you are good to go.

what software do you use for editing?

 

[tmcc71]

They are great, here is a sample

It is biking but you can still see its potential. I use pinnacle studio 14 for editing

http://vimeo.com/13498589

 

[Cannonball]

what software do you use for editing?

Sony Vegas Platinum 9. I've also used Windows MovieMaker but it has some problems.

Everything you'll ever need to know (and WAY more) can be found on this forum http://goprouser.freeforums.org/

Wow didn't know this. Think I will buy one for SCUBA and Skiing =)

Thanks!

One note on this is that the standard case it comes with has a curved lens that generates blurry images underwater. There are some aftermarket products that solve this but cost another $80-$100. Well worth it if you shoot underwater a lot.

 

[wa-loaf]

HD or Regular?

 

[Cannonball]

HD or Regular?

HD. I think they've actually discontinued the standard. But they did just come out with the HD 960 for significantly less than the HD 1080. In my opinion this would be a good buy. Although I have the 1080 I usually only shoot in 720 anyway.

 

[wa-loaf]

HD. I think they've actually discontinued the standard. But they did just come out with the HD 960 for significantly less than the HD 1080. In my opinion this would be a good buy. Although I have the 1080 I usually only shoot in 720 anyway.

Their website list the standard $149 and the HD $299.

 

[RootDKJ]

How so?

What file format does it record to?

The software I'm using (Sony Vegas Pro) isn't the most intuitive.

 

[wa-loaf]

Their website list the standard $149 and the HD $299.

Er, found the 960, it's $179, so sounds like the best deal.

 

[Huck_It_Baby]

I use PC and have no problem with editing. Format is MP4. Download proper codec if necessary and you are good to go.

Thanks!