goPro camera

[Huck_It_Baby]

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

I can bring in any format for the most part. AfterFX and Premiere.

 

[RootDKJ]

I can bring in any format for the most part. AfterFX and Premiere.

I couldn't get Premiere to work right.

 

[gmcunni]

how's the goPro with image stabilization? i have an inexpensive (read cheap) helmet cam and the thing produces some shaky ass video.

 

[Cannonball]

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

Tons of very in-depth tutorials and advice here http://goprouser.freeforums.org.

Be forewarned though, it's a tough forum to navigate and the 'regulars' are far less forgiving than on this one.

 

[sull1102]

I beat my up on a weekly basis in te fall and spring cause I wear mine during all my dirtbike races. I wear it on top of my helmet, crashed more than I ever should, even had the cam wack a couple trees up there. It takes it all like a champ. I have the older cam and the quality is still very good for a small cheap cam. The new HD cam looks amazing though.

 

[RootDKJ]

Tons of very in-depth tutorials and advice here http://goprouser.freeforums.org.

Be forewarned though, it's a tough forum to navigate and the 'regulars' are far less forgiving than on this one.

Yup. That site has way too many "stickie" threads

 

[Huck_It_Baby]

Can anyone give input on how well the camera holds up in extreme cold temps?

How long does the battery realistically last?

 

[Cannonball]

Can anyone give input on how well the camera holds up in extreme cold temps?

How long does the battery realistically last?

Camera holds up very well in very cold temps. All solid state. Battery life is ~2.5 hours of recording time.

 

[Huck_It_Baby]

Camera holds up very well in very cold temps. All solid state. Battery life is ~2.5 hours of recording time.

Thanks!

 

[RootDKJ]

Here's two that the PASR guys did. The 1st one is Justo's, the 2nd is Toast's.

 

[Cannonball]

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.

NOTE: I changed my mind somewhat on my above post/advice. I didn't realize that the 960hd does not have a 60 frame per second mode. To me that is the best mode to use for ski footage. So, I would actually recommend the full 1080hd model. Still well worth the price.

Note on price. I haven't ever seen too many deals through GoPro. The best way to get a discount is find a retailer that runs a store wide sale. I got mine through REI for ~25% off

 

[wa-loaf]

NOTE: I changed my mind somewhat on my above post/advice. I didn't realize that the 960hd does not have a 60 frame per second mode. To me that is the best mode to use for ski footage. So, I would actually recommend the full 1080hd model. Still well worth the price.

Note on price. I haven't ever seen too many deals through GoPro. The best way to get a discount is find a retailer that runs a store wide sale. I got mine through REI for ~25% off

I found the full HD PRO model on Amazon for $235 last night. One of those you need to put it in your cart to see the price deals. Tempting, but I gotta hold off for now.

 

[RootDKJ]

I found the full HD PRO model on Amazon for $235 last night. One of those you need to put it in your cart to see the price deals. Tempting, but I gotta hold off for now.

That's about what I paid. Got mine through REI.

 

[urban07sti]

Another one to check out is the ContourHD cam. I think the Contour is easier to use, can turn off and on just by sliding one switch (even with gloves on), rechargeable via USB port, and you can put big memory sticks in them. The mounting is a bit better too. I've used both a GoPro and Contour skiing, I find the Contour is better. Also have had both cameras attached to my car when I take it on the track and I think the Contour is a bit better too, it's still reasonably priced as well. The Contour has a slimmer profile, and I have a it setup to be eye level on my goggle strap.

 

[RootDKJ]

Another one to check out is the ContourHD cam. I think the Contour is easier to use, can turn off and on just by sliding one switch (even with gloves on), rechargeable via USB port, and you can put big memory sticks in them. The mounting is a bit better too. I've used both a GoPro and Contour skiing, I find the Contour is better. Also have had both cameras attached to my car when I take it on the track and I think the Contour is a bit better too, it's still reasonably priced as well. The Contour has a slimmer profile, and I have a it setup to be eye level on my goggle strap.

I looked into that one, at the time, it didn't have a waterproof case.

 

[gmcunni]

Another one to check out is the ContourHD cam.

the guys that post the Save Magic videos have the Contour HD

 

[mattchuck2]

Camera holds up very well in very cold temps. All solid state. Battery life is ~2.5 hours of recording time.

I haven't gotten those kind of results at all. I have the original one, and I'm lucky to get four 5 minute runs before the thing stops recording video (then it can go for much longer on any of the other modes - photo shooting, etc.). I don't know if it's the cold or what, but that's been my biggest complaint about the camera.

 

[Cannonball]

I haven't gotten those kind of results at all. I have the original one, and I'm lucky to get four 5 minute runs before the thing stops recording video (then it can go for much longer on any of the other modes - photo shooting, etc.). I don't know if it's the cold or what, but that's been my biggest complaint about the camera.

The standard def models take regular AAA batteries. Is that what you have? That would be the issue. The HDs have a Li-ion battery. The camera uses heat from the camera to warm the battery making cold less of an issue.

 

[RootDKJ]

The standard def models take regular AAA batteries. Is that what you have? That would be the issue. The HDs have a Li-ion battery. The camera uses heat from the camera to warm the battery making cold less of an issue.

I went swimming with my Gopro one day, and forgot to turn it off. About 10 mins later, I was wondering why my pocket was warm.

 

[Huck_It_Baby]

Another one to check out is the ContourHD cam. I think the Contour is easier to use, can turn off and on just by sliding one switch (even with gloves on), rechargeable via USB port, and you can put big memory sticks in them. The mounting is a bit better too. I've used both a GoPro and Contour skiing, I find the Contour is better. Also have had both cameras attached to my car when I take it on the track and I think the Contour is a bit better too, it's still reasonably priced as well. The Contour has a slimmer profile, and I have a it setup to be eye level on my goggle strap.

Great now I'm conflicted on which to get...