GoPro Users
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Chicago
I went with a LIC Ego camera. It's 1/3 the price as a GoPro with better quality video/audio and the same features. The YouTube stabilization just zooms the video and actually degrades the quality. There are several anti-vibration mounts out there. Look for the rubber mounts for remote controlled helicopters. With a little creative engineering, they can be adapted to work with a handlebar mount. I'm working on mine now and I should have it done sometime this week. I mostly use the chest and leg mount, the helmet mount is tough to watch especially if the rider keeps checking mirrors and watching his surroundings.
http://youtu.be/4n4GPoVqkm8
http://youtu.be/4n4GPoVqkm8
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 107
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From: Chicago
I was going to buy one of these GoPRO's....
...but, when I read the reviews on Amazon there are an equal number of people that give this thing 1 star (about 150) as there are that gave it 5 stars (about 160).
So, does this thing work or not?
Or, is there a per-unit quality problem
For those who have one, what is your experience?
...but, when I read the reviews on Amazon there are an equal number of people that give this thing 1 star (about 150) as there are that gave it 5 stars (about 160).
So, does this thing work or not?
Or, is there a per-unit quality problem
For those who have one, what is your experience?
i use the gopro suction cup mount the most !!
it fits directly one the speedo glass and sits just fine !
u can also just pop it around so u can get foward and rider shots ! pretty damn kewl
i also modded my case so i can use a cobra cb radio external mic , which is clipped near the exhaust, no wind noise at all commpared to the gopro crap mic !! 2 vids to show the mic differ !! loads more videos on my page if your bored
both videos are with the suction cup mount on the speedo !
i used all mounts so far and this is my fav - next is the helmet - then the chest mount
with modded mic hookup
gopro built in junky mic
it fits directly one the speedo glass and sits just fine !
u can also just pop it around so u can get foward and rider shots ! pretty damn kewl
i also modded my case so i can use a cobra cb radio external mic , which is clipped near the exhaust, no wind noise at all commpared to the gopro crap mic !! 2 vids to show the mic differ !! loads more videos on my page if your bored
both videos are with the suction cup mount on the speedo !
i used all mounts so far and this is my fav - next is the helmet - then the chest mount
with modded mic hookup
gopro built in junky mic
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 107
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From: Chicago
i use the gopro suction cup mount the most !!
it fits directly one the speedo glass and sits just fine !
u can also just pop it around so u can get foward and rider shots ! pretty damn kewl
i also modded my case so i can use a cobra cb radio external mic , which is clipped near the exhaust, no wind noise at all commpared to the gopro crap mic !! 2 vids to show the mic differ !! loads more videos on my page if your bored
both videos are with the suction cup mount on the speedo !
i used all mounts so far and this is my fav - next is the helmet - then the chest mount
with modded mic hookup
bear mt ride - YouTube
gopro built in junky mic
iron 883 gopro test 2 - YouTube
it fits directly one the speedo glass and sits just fine !
u can also just pop it around so u can get foward and rider shots ! pretty damn kewl
i also modded my case so i can use a cobra cb radio external mic , which is clipped near the exhaust, no wind noise at all commpared to the gopro crap mic !! 2 vids to show the mic differ !! loads more videos on my page if your bored
both videos are with the suction cup mount on the speedo !
i used all mounts so far and this is my fav - next is the helmet - then the chest mount
with modded mic hookup
bear mt ride - YouTube
gopro built in junky mic
iron 883 gopro test 2 - YouTube
With all the bad reviews and these things costing $200-$400 many of us are reluctant to buy.. unless we get some info from some "trusted" users - like here in this forum.
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 38
Likes: 0
From: Brunei
I have both Hero 2 and Hero 3 Black edition. When I got my Hero 3 early this year, the firmware was crap. Mine would freeze randomly, more often after 10 minutes of straight video recording. A lot of people have several problems ranging from the constant freezing to heat issues.
Recently, I have updated to a new firmware version 02.37 (2nd from the current release) and the problem goes away. No more lock ups during recording. Heat was there but I haven't had any problems with it.
A friend of mine updated his Black Edition to the current firmware and complains that the unit becomes very hot over time. There are a lot of people who are very happy with the Hero 3 and I'm one of them. YMMV.
Recently, I have updated to a new firmware version 02.37 (2nd from the current release) and the problem goes away. No more lock ups during recording. Heat was there but I haven't had any problems with it.
A friend of mine updated his Black Edition to the current firmware and complains that the unit becomes very hot over time. There are a lot of people who are very happy with the Hero 3 and I'm one of them. YMMV.
Your GoPRO seems to work - which one do you have - the white, silver, or black edition? And what is your experience per the bad reviews on Amazon.com?
With all the bad reviews and these things costing $200-$400 many of us are reluctant to buy.. unless we get some info from some "trusted" users - like here in this forum.
With all the bad reviews and these things costing $200-$400 many of us are reluctant to buy.. unless we get some info from some "trusted" users - like here in this forum.
i dont have any issues with mine but every so often it will freeze when switching from camera to video or other settings, but it only does this for a second or 2 then catchs up
other then that no issues - maybe its just the way others try to use it , or maybe its the user ? not sure but mine works pretty damn good
by the way i have the hero 2 and 3 black ed.
firmware was crap, i also have the wifi backpack, i upgraded firmware and have had no issues - i dont have heat issues with the came at all
u can also hook it up to a android or iphone and see video threw it or use it as a remote control , i have no problems or issues with my gopro, heck iv dropped one a few times and it still functions perfect..
i do get a little shakey video but hey its a harley, haha
the video from it is awsome - if your not going to use it alot or get tired of it
then dont buy one , its worth the price i think , the wifi remote makes it even more fun to use
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heres some pix of the hero2 setup and the modded cam case
drilled hole in the case - so i can use an external mic , i will never use the camera underwater so i didnt really care - if you do plan to go underwater then just buy a new case and mod it or buy the skeleton case - its the same thing as the the regular case
but the sides are cut out for easy operation of all buttons and plugs
1 is the remote and a android device
2 is the android app for gopro
3 is the camera case , remote, wifi backpack, suction cup base, and mic cable i think
4 is the modded case for external mic
all pic were taken with gopro cam
drilled hole in the case - so i can use an external mic , i will never use the camera underwater so i didnt really care - if you do plan to go underwater then just buy a new case and mod it or buy the skeleton case - its the same thing as the the regular case
but the sides are cut out for easy operation of all buttons and plugs
1 is the remote and a android device
2 is the android app for gopro
3 is the camera case , remote, wifi backpack, suction cup base, and mic cable i think
4 is the modded case for external mic
all pic were taken with gopro cam
Last edited by elfnyc; Jun 2, 2013 at 11:11 AM.
Stage I
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
From: California
LIC Ego
I went with a LIC Ego camera. It's 1/3 the price as a GoPro with better quality video/audio and the same features. The YouTube stabilization just zooms the video and actually degrades the quality. There are several anti-vibration mounts out there. Look for the rubber mounts for remote controlled helicopters. With a little creative engineering, they can be adapted to work with a handlebar mount. I'm working on mine now and I should have it done sometime this week. I mostly use the chest and leg mount, the helmet mount is tough to watch especially if the rider keeps checking mirrors and watching his surroundings.
http://youtu.be/4n4GPoVqkm8
http://youtu.be/4n4GPoVqkm8
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