GoPro Camera Feedback...
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Cheltenham, UK
I have the ContourHD 1080P and I have been testing it on my RAM mounts on my mirrors. Any of these type of cameras are great. But I have found that low idle speed vibrations makes the camera useless. Once up to moving speed (greater than 10 mph) then the vibrations are gone and you have really decent video. Keeping the camera high on the handlebars, allows me the opportunity to turn on/off as needed. I also have it set up to run full time with the 12V adapter if necessary. Battery life on any of these cameras aren't the greatest for long distance rides.
The quality of the videos are excellent so no matter where you mount the camera, you will get really decent views. I have played with different mountings and so far I really like the left side handlebar option. I have two RAM arms one the standard 3" and a 6" arm. The longer arm allows me some play on where I place the camera for a better aim. Exact placement isn't necessary with these cameras, so just being in the ballpark will get you wonderful views.
I would recommend what ever camera you get is to make sure you get some decent editing software. You will want to learn how to edit your trips and to also dub over the wind/engine noise. I have been trying to come up with a good wind blocker for the audio but haven't got one to work to my liking yet. So for now I need to figure out how to do the dubbing without turning off the audio completely.
The quality of the videos are excellent so no matter where you mount the camera, you will get really decent views. I have played with different mountings and so far I really like the left side handlebar option. I have two RAM arms one the standard 3" and a 6" arm. The longer arm allows me some play on where I place the camera for a better aim. Exact placement isn't necessary with these cameras, so just being in the ballpark will get you wonderful views.
I would recommend what ever camera you get is to make sure you get some decent editing software. You will want to learn how to edit your trips and to also dub over the wind/engine noise. I have been trying to come up with a good wind blocker for the audio but haven't got one to work to my liking yet. So for now I need to figure out how to do the dubbing without turning off the audio completely.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,296
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From: Cheltenham, UK
I came across this product in a magazine I was reading today and it totally blew my mind - the options that this opens up are so so exciting. Unfortunately the Contour is Micro SD but I believe the Go Pro is standard SD
The only thing I haven't managed to fully ascertain is whether this will stream video live or whether it needs to be a saved file.
Amazing
http://www.sandisk.co.uk/products/wi...ss-memory-card
The only thing I haven't managed to fully ascertain is whether this will stream video live or whether it needs to be a saved file.
Amazing
http://www.sandisk.co.uk/products/wi...ss-memory-card
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 274
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From: Baltimore, MD
I have been using Foxreal Video Converter. It's cheap, less that $40 if I remember correctly. There are others out there, just do a Google search. I like the ability to convert my movies into different extensions. Not just Quick Time.
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Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Missouri
have the GoPro HD helmet with optional LCD screen, 2 Batteries, helmet mount, bas mounts, charger, water proof case for camera and camera with LCD screen.. total value plus +500$.. 32GB HD card too..PM me.. i guess i am hijacking the thread.. nothing wrong with camera - just dont use it much and my computer is to slow... if any canadians interested...
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