I am looking into making an investment in a Go Pro Camera. I'm sure there are other members who may be looking into it as well. I know there a few different models available with certain options. What unit do you guys have and how well does it work? Picture quality, ease of use, options etc. If you were feeling generous it would also be nice to see a video that you have taken with it. Any input would be greatly appreciated!!

 

Wouldn't mind knowing more about the Go Pro units either. Will subscribe to this thread.

 

The options available would interest me the most. Is the remote standard, etc.

 

check all your options. i was not particularly impressed with the go pro and ended up with a drift hd camera. most sites have examples of vid from their respective cameras. the drift hd website has vid from 3 different cameras.

www.driftinnovation.com

www.gopro.com

http://store.sony.com/c/Action-Cam-F...ony_Action_Cam

 

Thanks I didnt even know the Go Pro had a competitor. The Sony looks nice!

 

I got mine just over a year ago, and I got the best model at the time. I can't say I've stayed current on any newer models.

Mine shoots HD video, has awesome battery life, and is relatively intuitive. The mounting solutions are excellent (suction cup). The buttons are at times frustrating, but easy to use. The Go Pro's downfall is taking video at night. Other than that, I'm extremely happy with its picture, video, and sound quality.

Make sure the quality is 1080p on youtube!

 

On the second video, how is it mounted? Suction cupped to the rear window? I've been wanting to get a go pro and mount it in between/behind the seats on that 'hump' area

 

You've got it! Suction cupped to the top of the window. The mount is very versatile and sturdy.

Here are a couple of the pictures that it takes. Very nice quality, and very wide angle.

 

I love my GoPro!
Get the Hero2 (there are 2 kinds - Hero (naked) and Hero2). I bought the Outdoor edition as the Motorsport wasn't in stock. Bought the suction cup mount, extra battery pac and the extra LCD bac pac (you can use either the extra battery OR the LCD screen but not both at the same time. The LCD screen allows you to see exactly what you're filming and also lets you watch what you've recorded so far. Also bought a mini AV-to-RCA plug from the auction site for $5. This allows for playback on a TV (like at a hotel) or you can buy a mini HDMI cable for like $30 - I chose the cheap way! It recharges via USB so I got both a USB wall charger plug-in and a USB car charger - both are a must have and are cheap. You'll also need a SD C10 card - get a 32g.

Also if you play with your camera in the water, buy some type of floaty to connect to the case (GoPro sells one) so WHEN you drop it, it will float! Ask me how I learned my lesson.... - if you find one at Laguna Beach L.A., that would be mine!!

Extra options that I have not got (yet..!) are a remote and a second Hero2 to make 3D movies!

There's lots of YouTube vids on how to make other creative mounts and also anti-vibration mounts.
I was looking at other HD models but decided to go with GoPro because of all the options and mounts that are available right now.

A few vids that I've done with them. Make sure the playback settings (lower right) are set to 1080p.
Peachland cruise
Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3L922Y8dcS4
Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eLQ4MG3ExI
Disneyland trip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkqK0d-NWcI
As someone mentioned, night video is not the greatest
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_NAHyofTO0

 

Having used GoPro, GoPro HD, Replay XD, and some other small video cameras, I have to say that the GoPros are my least favorite. They're capable of very good results, but their user interface is miserable, the non-replaceable camera lens is easily scratched when the camera is out of the housing, and I don't particularly like their mounts.

If you are looking for a waterproof, ruggedized HD video camera that has a built in display and a standard tripod screw mount, here's what I suggest - the Kodak PlaySport ZX5. They're available for about $80 on Amazon.com ( http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss...laysport%20zx5 ) and are hard to beat in terms of bang for the buck, when combined with a Panavise suction cup mount (Less than $25, works with any lightweight camera with a standard screw thread - http://www.amazon.com/Panavise-809-C...0428727&sr=8-1 )

 

Hello to all man what a day,
I'm not sure if I can answer all of your questions about the Go Pro..onething I can tell you is that you will have a blast with one my wife got mine 2 years ago for Christmas at that time to my knowledge it was just a basic record only small camera that came wit a water proof case
And 3 different forms of mounting the camera
Helmet holder
Handle bar holder
Dash mount
I have since learned from going to a motor speedway last with the car that the Go Pro has came a long much further I was the dude with the out of date or so I thougt
For those of us that have the basic ( Best Buy ) one that cost $225.00 you can now add a larger battery pack, and that option there is now a playback as like a hand hold camera that you can now stop ff or rewind what you just shot and to make it even better it has a remote control with it ...
Really
I went to Texas Motor Speedway with club that I belong to here in Texas last year we got to take 4 laps around the track at each session not to exceed 120 mph anyway one of the members could tell I was having a hard time trying the video shot that I wanted so he offered to put the suction cup ( 10 inches in height ) on his truck lid and let me video tape myself going around the track all the while I could stop it and start it while inside my car
I know I'm rambling on and on but for around a total of $350-425 you would have a nice set up
And for us iPad user user it has a small device that you plug into where the power cord goes and boom it's instant video ........
Hope this helps guys

 

Just read tonight that Hero3 has just been announced from GoPro. Don't know too much about it other than it's 'smaller & better' than Hero2. That also means that all the accessories that fit both Hero1 and Hero2 won't fit Hero3.... Of course that is to be expected I guess. The mounts will probably be the same though.
Anyways, one more camera to add to the mix!
I would also think that this announcement will mean really good deals for Hero2 coming up. Something to think about.

 

I dont quite understand this one.
I have both cameras, the Drift HD and the GoPro Hero2. The GoPro is way better picture/video quality.

The only thing the Drift was better at was price.

 

That gopro video is baddddddd

 

Get the latest and best Hero that is available! I went from an original Go Pro Hero to the Hero2 this year and it's been awesome. I've done lots of videos with it. It can be mounted ANYWHERE on a smooth surface (body panels, glass, helmet, etc.). I've even mounted it right between my exhaust tail pipes upside down on the fiberglass, and it never fell off even with all the heat (it did turn itself off after about 90 minutes because it has an auto-shutdown feature based on temperature - very cool!).

I'm actually planning on upgrading...AGAIN...to the Hero3 Black Edition when it becomes available. The processor is twice as fast, better optics, way higher FPS (720p at 120fps - holy shiznit!), smaller (2.X ounces, 20mm thick), better in every way. It costs more ($400) but after selling my Hero 2 it won't hurt the wallet so bad...

Sample video at Road America from this past year (hit speeds of 14X MPH on the straights; camera mounted on top of the roof with suction cup mount):



Here's my Youtube channel for all my videos, most done with either GoPro Hero or Hero2 (all the widescreen vids were done with a Hero):

http://www.youtube.com/user/gmrajek?feature=mhee

 

with everything Must_Have_Z stated. I have a GoPro Hero 2 and the thing is phenomenal. The suction cup mount that comes with it can literally go anywhere you want it to go, as long as the surface is smooth. I also plan on upgrading to the Hero 3 and still keep my Hero 2. Should make it nice for doing multiple angle shots for some videos.

As far as the Sony Action Cam I cannot speak from experience with regards to using it, but I know that another user on YouTube, HighTechCorvette, has one and he likes it more than the GoPro Hero 2.

I do have some videos of my old '94 Vette that were filmed with my Hero 2 that are on my YouTube channel. http://youtube.com/user/1994c4vette

 

Another option is the Contour HD. Very small and an excellent choice if you might want to attach it to your helmet.

 

GoPro Hero3 is now out looks amazing. Definately on my list
http://gopro.com/

 

i'll wait for the gopro 3 black edition

 

Well, I went to go make a video today of my Z06 and I can't find my Hero 2 Now I'll definitely have to get the Hero 3 Black Edition. However, if I still can't find the Hero 2 today, I'm going to go out and pick up the Sony Action Cam and make a video with that.