goPro camera

[bvibert]

I went through the same thing. Do you notice the cold having an effect on it? I found mine worked fine in warm weather but did exactly what you describe in the cold. I even put it in the fridge to prove it. This is obviously unacceptable for our uses. I tried multiple fixes of my own, but after getting some advice on a GoPro forum that this shouldn't be the case with a solid state piece of equipment I sent it back to GoPro. They sent a new one back pretty quickly with no hassles although I did miss having it on a good trip.

(hint) send it back without the battery in it. If you are lucky like me they'll send the new one back with a battery in it and you'll end up with a spare.

I got it for Christmas, so I've only used it in the cold so far. I was wondering if that had something to do with it. Mine seemed to be affected by vibration too though. I hope they replace it with a good one quickly...

 

[from_the_NEK]

Originally Posted by Cannonball
I went through the same thing. Do you notice the cold having an effect on it? I found mine worked fine in warm weather but did exactly what you describe in the cold. I even put it in the fridge to prove it. This is obviously unacceptable for our uses. I tried multiple fixes of my own, but after getting some advice on a GoPro forum that this shouldn't be the case with a solid state piece of equipment I sent it back to GoPro. They sent a new one back pretty quickly with no hassles although I did miss having it on a good trip.

(hint) send it back without the battery in it. If you are lucky like me they'll send the new one back with a battery in it and you'll end up with a spare.

I got it for Christmas, so I've only used it in the cold so far. I was wondering if that had something to do with it. Mine seemed to be affected by vibration too though. I hope they replace it with a good one quickly...

I got the GoPRo (basic) for Christmas too and have been experiencing the same lockups. However, last Wednesday when I skied, I started taking the camera off of my head before getting on the lift (too many lift bar smacks for my liking). I was sticking it in an inside breast pocket of my coat. It was the first time it hadn't locked up since I started using it. Possibly because I was keeping it warm? I don't think I've had any vibration issues (what have you experienced?).

 

[powbmps]

I had a problem initially, but it was fixed by replacing my old Kodak card with a class 6 SanDisk card. I was told that the card issue is worse in the cold weather.

So far I've been very impressed with the curved mount adhesive. I've taken several hard crashes (and branches to the head) and it has stayed put. Still want to rig up some kind of leash though.

 

[bvibert]

So far I've been very impressed with the curved mount adhesive. I've taken several hard crashes (and branches to the head) and it has stayed put. Still want to rig up some kind of leash though.

Yeah, I was surprised how well that adhesive appears to work. I took a few good tumbles/branches to the head while wearing mine. Each time the first thing I checked was to make sure the GoPro was still there, and it was. I've also been planning some sort of leash too though, just in case.

 

[carbonXshell]

Just returned from a trip where it was below zero for a couple days and didn't have any problems with mine. I used the wvga setting and class 6 kingston cards, brought along an extra battery but didn't need it. Maybe I got a good one?

 

[HD333]

Yeah, I was surprised how well that adhesive appears to work. I took a few good tumbles/branches to the head while wearing mine. Each time the first thing I checked was to make sure the GoPro was still there, and it was. I've also been planning some sort of leash too though, just in case.

I found one last weekend on a trail, apparently the adhesive didn't work for that poor guy.

Yes....I dropped it off at Lost and Found. Hope the guy is smart enough to at least check for it there.

 

[from_the_NEK]

I found one last weekend on a trail, apparently the adhesive didn't work for that poor guy.

Yes....I dropped it off at Lost and Found. Hope the guy is smart enough to at least check for it there.

I scratched my initials and phone# on mine just in case it comes off or I drop it somehow. This would make claiming at lost and found easier, or maybe the finder would call me

 

[bvibert]

Just wanted to put this out there; My GoPro started giving me issues right from the first time I used it. It would randomly lock up and need to have the battery removed to restart it. I searched and learned it was mostly due to the brand-x SD card I was using. So I got a name brand class 4 card... and still had the problems. I contacted GoPro and got a RMA#, it's on it's way back to GoPro to be repaired or replaced. I'm hopeful that all turns out well, and that it doesn't take too long to get back...

Just got word from GoPro that they're replacing my camera with a brand new one, it should be on it's way to me now. They just got my original camera back in their possession on Monday. So within 2 days they determined there was a problem with mine and sent out a new one. As long as the new one works I'll be pretty happy with the whole deal.

Coincidentally; I haven't even skied since I sent it out, so I really haven't missed much.

 

[bvibert]

Just got word from GoPro that they're replacing my camera with a brand new one, it should be on it's way to me now. They just got my original camera back in their possession on Monday. So within 2 days they determined there was a problem with mine and sent out a new one. As long as the new one works I'll be pretty happy with the whole deal.

Coincidentally; I haven't even skied since I sent it out, so I really haven't missed much.

The new camera was waiting for me when I got home today. Super fast response from GoPro. They had the defective one back in their hands Monday and I had a new one in my hands on Thursday. I couldn't really ask for a quicker turn-around time than that!

Hoping to give the new one it's maiden voyage tomorrow...

 

[Cannonball]

There have been a few questions about the durability of various POV cameras. This answers the question for GoPro pretty well.

Note: this OUT OF the case....

 

[WJenness]

There have been a few questions about the durability of various POV cameras. This answers the question for GoPro pretty well.

Note: this OUT OF the case....

That's pretty awesome.

Nice find.

-w

 

[Nick]

This video is pretty cool, I like the different angles

 

[carbonXshell]

This video is pretty cool, I like the different angles

wicked cool, great editing!

 

[carbonXshell]

here's one from my Austria trip,