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From: Tahiti - French Polynesia
When I tested the handlebar mount (very limited mounting location if you have drag bars), I had the lens setting on "wide". Not sure if that made a difference. But it had a wobbly effect. I have a helmet mount, so I will be trying that next since that should be a good perspective.
The pics here look pretty damn cool
Thanks
The pics here look pretty damn cool
Thanks
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Joined: Jan 2013
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From: Phoenix
I've used the suction mount on the tank/front fender up to 70mph with no problems. No damage to the paint either.
Anytime you shoot in anything greater than 30fps (non drop frame timecode) you're going to notice more wobbles due to the slow-mo. (Edit: Time lapses can look AMAZING by the way with the go pro on a bike)
There's really no reason to be shooting it higher than 720p. I'm willing to bet VERY few people can tell the difference (and if they say they can they're usually full of s%$!). This will give you great quality and reduce the file size, thus giving you more time on the shot.
The difference between 720 and 1080 in regards to file size is pretty large (and if you have the gopro3, 2k/4k video is massive!).
Anytime you shoot in anything greater than 30fps (non drop frame timecode) you're going to notice more wobbles due to the slow-mo. (Edit: Time lapses can look AMAZING by the way with the go pro on a bike)
There's really no reason to be shooting it higher than 720p. I'm willing to bet VERY few people can tell the difference (and if they say they can they're usually full of s%$!). This will give you great quality and reduce the file size, thus giving you more time on the shot.
The difference between 720 and 1080 in regards to file size is pretty large (and if you have the gopro3, 2k/4k video is massive!).
My video was recorded at 1080/30fps, I think the wobble in this case was amplified by using the "wide" lens setting. Next time out I will try "narrow", and will also try the helmet mount.
I can only imagine the file size of the 4k. I have the Silver edition, and that is only available on the Black edition. I didnt really see the need to spend the extra cash for that.
Also, not too sure what the "ProTune" feature does, but it knocks down your available record time in HALF!
I can only imagine the file size of the 4k. I have the Silver edition, and that is only available on the Black edition. I didnt really see the need to spend the extra cash for that.
Also, not too sure what the "ProTune" feature does, but it knocks down your available record time in HALF!
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From: Phoenix
My video was recorded at 1080/30fps, I think the wobble in this case was amplified by using the "wide" lens setting. Next time out I will try "narrow", and will also try the helmet mount.
I can only imagine the file size of the 4k. I have the Silver edition, and that is only available on the Black edition. I didnt really see the need to spend the extra cash for that.
Also, not too sure what the "ProTune" feature does, but it knocks down your available record time in HALF!
I can only imagine the file size of the 4k. I have the Silver edition, and that is only available on the Black edition. I didnt really see the need to spend the extra cash for that.
Also, not too sure what the "ProTune" feature does, but it knocks down your available record time in HALF!
The wide lens is 180 degrees; the narrow is....135 I think and should give you a more normal picture.
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From: Toney, AL
My video was recorded at 1080/30fps, I think the wobble in this case was amplified by using the "wide" lens setting. Next time out I will try "narrow", and will also try the helmet mount.
I can only imagine the file size of the 4k. I have the Silver edition, and that is only available on the Black edition. I didnt really see the need to spend the extra cash for that.
Also, not too sure what the "ProTune" feature does, but it knocks down your available record time in HALF!
I can only imagine the file size of the 4k. I have the Silver edition, and that is only available on the Black edition. I didnt really see the need to spend the extra cash for that.
Also, not too sure what the "ProTune" feature does, but it knocks down your available record time in HALF!
I think ProTune allows you to record in 24fps, which is the equivalent of a film look. (24 FPS is what you'll see in movie theaters, whereas 30fps is what you'll see on watching sports, news, etc.)
The wide lens is 180 degrees; the narrow is....135 I think and should give you a more normal picture.
The wide lens is 180 degrees; the narrow is....135 I think and should give you a more normal picture.
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What program do you use to edit? My laptop only has Windows Live Movie Maker. And as far as I can tell, sucks, and only exports in .wmv?
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From: Toney, AL
The only thing I can suggest for you video editing is to use the free GoPro video software available on their website, but for other Windows based edition software I can't help there since I left Windows 4 years ago. Adobe has one I think but I don't remember the name of it.
Hope that helps