GoPro discussions
#21
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I like mine.
Couple things. It SUCKS in low light, and the sound is not very good to say the least. I just leave the water tight back on mine always. The open back is fine for filming stuff with people talking, or low sound level things. Any time of movement or wind noise just kills it with that open back.
Couple things. It SUCKS in low light, and the sound is not very good to say the least. I just leave the water tight back on mine always. The open back is fine for filming stuff with people talking, or low sound level things. Any time of movement or wind noise just kills it with that open back.
That R/C stuff looks like fun, I have a little electric one I should try it with. My dog loves to chase it.
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You shouldn't have to push out any pin to change out the back cover.
Here's a gopro video of the non-waterproof back cover on the side of a helmet riding a gokart. It's a boring video but it shows that theres no wind noise but obviously not going that fast. I think if you don't need the waterproof cover then you shouldn't use it. If you have it inside your car then use the open back.
Here's a gopro video of the non-waterproof back cover on the side of a helmet riding a gokart. It's a boring video but it shows that theres no wind noise but obviously not going that fast. I think if you don't need the waterproof cover then you shouldn't use it. If you have it inside your car then use the open back.
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Tested mine out a while ago at 1080p 30fps. I think the only real benefit that you gain filming at 720p is that your computer can process it faster when editing and the more fps makes for better quality when you slow the video down. Other than that 1080p works just fine. Some of you guys are complaining about sound quality. I think it does the job as long as you keep it out of too much wind. I did some research and found that you can buy some pretty cheap external mics on amazon and what not that significantly improve the quality of sound and if secured correctly on the car can completely eliminate wind noise at any speed. EX: mount the mic in engine bay or cockpit and run the wire to the gopro outside and you get the footage you want with the sound you want. I think wireless mics are also available but cost more. One flaw with this is the fact that you would need to drill a hole into the case in order to plug in the external mic which i dont find to be a big deal for driving purposes. Anyway, here is my vid. Nothing special just some back-road fun.
#28
fooling around with the gopro hero HD. wont work with mobile devices, sorry!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pO1WB...NJZDi-qkCpuXS-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pO1WB...NJZDi-qkCpuXS-
#35
Do you notice how out of focus it is? You can get a flat lens cover that replaces the curved one on the case and you will get super sharp images and footage.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SglQ5xBfmUg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SglQ5xBfmUg
#38
I love the gopro, probably the best money I've spent. It even popped off @ like 50 during a track day once, and it was fine, this was over two years ago.
But just like some of you guys said in low light scenarios it isn't the best.
I might be putting mine up for sale, to get the new one that just came out, if anyone is interested let me know.
But just like some of you guys said in low light scenarios it isn't the best.
I might be putting mine up for sale, to get the new one that just came out, if anyone is interested let me know.
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Put my gopro on a stick about 1' long while i was messing around with my revo in the snow.
Edit* We switched around half way through. My buddy was driving the car first. Then filming the second half. I think we know who can drive, and who can't film.
Edit* We switched around half way through. My buddy was driving the car first. Then filming the second half. I think we know who can drive, and who can't film.
Last edited by Erat; 01-24-2012 at 05:25 PM.