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Farkles, Gear & Accessories => Cams, Cam Mounts, Editing Software... => Topic started by: Diesel on February 13, 2013, 07:33:45 PM
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Discuss all Go Pro stuff here...
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I recently got a GoPro Hero 3 Black Edition to be used on the ride to and from the 2013 OzSTOC National Rally.
The benefits of the GoPro over some other cams is:
• Smart phone app (setup and change modes on the fly, control and live video preview)
I have used the app and it works very well but… it will stop any music that is being played on your phone so it can give you an audio preview of the audio being recorded.
• Built-in Wi-Fi connection (connect to your smart phone app or Wi-Fi Remote) (remote is the same as the app but without video preview)
• Any and all adjustments can be made on the fly (some other cams require you to plug them into a computer to change modes.)
Very handy if you want to switch between photos and video or want to change to any of the other modes.
• 5, 7 or 12 Megapixel photo capture (can do photo burst up to an insane 30 photos in 1 sec)
• Time laps photos (every 0.5, 1, 2, 10, 30 or 60 seconds)
I love this, being able to do time laps photos of trips is very handy for capturing more of the ride without filling up the memory card. (I have it set to 1 photo every 30 sec)
• It takes micro SD cards to store data and will accept up to a 64gig card
• Wide angle lens
• Professional grade low light (or so it says)
I have found it to be able to pick up details very well in lots of different lighting situations so I guess they could be right.
• Video can be recorded at cinema quality (way above HD quality) or down to WVGA.
I just use 720p / 60fps so as to save memory.
• Waterproof case
One downside with the waterproof case is that it doesn’t give access to charge the battery at the same time as using the cam.
A “case” can be purchased that allows the cam to be charged while in use but it is literally just a plastic strap that runs around the unit and doesn’t provide any protection for the lens.
I got around this by drilling a hole in the side of the waterproof case to fit the charging cable and ran heaps of electrical tape around the cable to fill the hole when the cable is plugged in.
I can’t go underwater with it anymore but I didn’t get it to go diving :wink1
Picture example:
(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/500km%20ride%20report%2006-02-13/G0060580_zpsf0a42e5a.jpg)
http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/500km%20ride%20report%2006-02-13/G0060580_zpsf0a42e5a.jpg (http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w435/ShineyOzSTOC/500km%20ride%20report%2006-02-13/G0060580_zpsf0a42e5a.jpg)
And in a slideshow:
500km ride report 06-02-13 Photos (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGQEH4N4x0o#)
Video example:
(It lost a bit of quality when I edited it and uploaded to you tube and this vid is my 1st attempt at doing of that)
500km ride report 06-02-13.avi (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUze6-AsvvA#ws)
I’ll put up some more vids as I get better at setting it all up
Cheers
Shiney
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Thanks for the info, Shiney.
I'm thinking of buying one. Though I'm a bit worried about its audio capability.
It makes your bike sound like a tractor.
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Though I'm a bit worried about its audio capability.
It makes your bike sound like a tractor.
That's mostly the wind noise...not alot you can do about it. I usually edit the sound after in an my editing program
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Though I'm a bit worried about its audio capability.
It makes your bike sound like a tractor.
That's mostly the wind noise...not alot you can do about it. I usually edit the sound after in an my editing program
Right you are Marcus, :-++
Lionel,
An external microphone can be added to the unit to improve sound quality. :thumbs
This is the link to the GoPro mic adapter:
http://gopro.com/camera-accessories/3-5mm-mic-adapter (http://gopro.com/camera-accessories/3-5mm-mic-adapter)
I hope this has been of some help
Cheers
Shiney
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These were all filmed on my GoPro Hero. With no sound editing, I think take the wind away then the results are great
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSBlMP6jW4w2HDfIdPBnQZMR7bVNpDLTG (http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSBlMP6jW4w2HDfIdPBnQZMR7bVNpDLTG)
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Awesome stuff Marcus, thanks for sharing :hatwave
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what edit programs do you guys use
also have you had any white out vidios
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what edit programs do you guys use
also have you had any white out vidios
VSDC Free Video Editor :thumb
And no white out vids
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Windows movie maker for PC
I'm on mac so iMovie is also free
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What battery life can i expect from the gopro without having it connected & charging ?
Planning on using it in time lapse mode - 30 seconds .
May have to drill a hole in the waterproof case if excessive ....
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what edit programs do you guys use
I'm using Windows Live Movie Maker, which is fine for all basic functions. "Handbrake" is a good free program, which you can use to change the format and resolutuion of your videos.
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May have to drill a hole in the waterproof case if excessive ....
Before you drill CK - check out this 'skeleton case' that is available for the Go Pro - it may do the trick and preserve your waterproof case as well....
(http://dny4libbg4qa4.cloudfront.net/media/catalog/product/cache/7/image/992x558/c2f10b1d8f5a5ddacfb442b817d0e244/h/d/hdskeletonhousing1_1.jpg)
$55 from HERE (http://www.harveynorman.com.au/gopro-hd-skeleton-housing.html) if you're interested.
Hope this helps.
Cheers, Diesel
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I really don't want to drill & being this late in the game before Natstoc ....
i'm a bit reluctant to order anything, partly a time frame issue & because i have been in free fall spending mode sorting the bike after purchase, new gear for myself & preparing for the trip >:()
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What battery life can i expect from the gopro without having it connected & charging ?
Planning on using it in time lapse mode - 30 seconds .
May have to drill a hole in the waterproof case if excessive ....
Battery life in the standard battery, not the fat but the normal one which fits in the waterproof housing last about 2 hours of HD 1080 recording.
I.e. I just start it recording and let it run flat most of the time.
BTW get the biggest SD card you can
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Thanks Marcus, may have to for go the skeleton case after all :cuss
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Meh I just have two batteries, on the planned filming rides... because I change positions on the camera from Helmet to body to near wheel, I can't have it plugged in....
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Good find Diesel :hatwave
But before anyone gets the skeleton case Diesel linked (http://www.harveynorman.com.au/gopro-hd-skeleton-housing.html) remember it's for the Go Pro HD model, if you got the new Hero 3 it may not fit correctly :'(
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Catalogues at the moment have the GoPros for the following prices:
GoPro 3+ Black at Harvey Normal and JB HiFi $529, but Autobarn has them at $498.
GoPro 3+ Silver at Hervey Normal $426 but Autobarn $398.
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Edited due to discount not applying to cameras
Don't forget our OzSTOC Preferred Suppliers & Discounts (http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=5552.0) :thumbsup
Johnny Appleseed GPS gives us a 10% discount (ONLY ON RAM GEAR :'() and their prices are:
GoPro HERO3+ Black Edition $499 (With 10% Discount $449.10)
http://www.ja-gps.com.au/GoPro/hero3plus-black-edition-adventure/ (http://www.ja-gps.com.au/GoPro/hero3plus-black-edition-adventure/)
GoPro HERO3+ Silver Edition $429 (With 10% Discount $386.10)
http://www.ja-gps.com.au/GoPro/hero3plus-silver-edition/ (http://www.ja-gps.com.au/GoPro/hero3plus-silver-edition/)
GoPro HERO3 White Edition $259 (With 10% Discount $233.10)
http://www.ja-gps.com.au/GoPro/hero3-white-edition/ (http://www.ja-gps.com.au/GoPro/hero3-white-edition/)
Just another option :grin
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Good find Diesel :hatwave
But before anyone gets the skeleton case Diesel linked ([url]http://www.harveynorman.com.au/gopro-hd-skeleton-housing.html[/url]) remember it's for the Go Pro HD model, if you got the new Hero 3 it may not fit correctly :'(
We're getting our cam late next year. Found this Harvey Normans after Diesel's original link failed.
Costs $65 for the Hero3
http://www.harveynorman.com.au/cameras-phones-gps/cameras/action-cameras/gopro-hero3-skeleton-camera-housing.html (http://www.harveynorman.com.au/cameras-phones-gps/cameras/action-cameras/gopro-hero3-skeleton-camera-housing.html)
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Bah... I just dilled a hole... hahaha
But yes, the cases are different between the models
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Unfortunately, at Johnny Appleseed the 10% only applies to ram mounts, not the cameras! :-[
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they're like 20 bucks on ebay
edit... thought you mean cases and not the camera
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Unfortunately, at Johnny Appleseed the 10% only applies to ram mounts, not the cameras! :-[
:fp Bugger :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Good spotting Rodd :-++
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Heheh! I actually rang them! Then I looked at the forum for more detail! :fp
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I'm really tossing up between the GoPro Hero 3+ and the Drift Ghost-S.
I'm impressed with the quality of pic with the GoPro Hero 3+
GoPro Hero 3/
Positives:
It marked improvements in video quality and sound over the earlier variants, and better battery life.
Video does really look impressive but hard to compare to the Ghost -s at this stage.
an extra wide lens setting,
can buy it anytime from Autobarn ($499 and in stock).
Middleground:
I guess that I can handle it not having a screen since I wouldn't be watching the screen while riding but can check positioning with my smart phone.
Negatives:
Doesn't look like $500 worth of gear, especially when out of it's waterproof case and no LCD screen built in..
Difficulty in getting power to it unless you pay extra for the special case.
Memory card not included, add $.
Drift Ghost-s
Positives:
I prefer the style of this camera.
Tag feature (continually in record mode then tap the button to save video to card)
Longer battery life than the GoPro Hero 3+
Bit cheaper than the GoPro Hero 3+
Has it's own LCD screen but can still be viewed on a smart phone
(I think that it's handy connecting to the smart phone because if you place the camera on your helmet yuo can't look at the screen for aim!
Middleground:
Gotta wait for it and unknown reliability.. picking at straws!
Negatives:
Gotta wait.
Need the extra waterproof case if you want better underwater pictures because these cameras need the flat outer part of the lens area!
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This ere be my GoPro setup, the helmet is a Shark 900, the mounted camera (top) is a GoPro Hero 3 Silver and my spare is a Hero 3 White.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c303/aussiebassbloke/SAM_0390_zps0d6d9dc3.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/aussiebassbloke/media/SAM_0390_zps0d6d9dc3.jpg.html)
I do have some vlogs up on YT, 2 at the moment but many more to come.
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Great setup there Paul. :rockon
Be sure to put the link to your VLOG in this thread......
http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=2696.msg27305#msg27305 (http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=2696.msg27305#msg27305)
Cheers, Diesel
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https://www.youtube.com/user/bikesbassandpics/videos (https://www.youtube.com/user/bikesbassandpics/videos)
This is the link to my YT uploads, 2 up at the mo and about another 5 to come.
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Well my two cents worth Ill throw in. I have a GoPro hero 3 white and I just purchased the Drift Ghost, not the S model. I have compared the two in different applications and found the Drift Ghost the better of the two, unless you are diving, then you must buy the extra case. I was impressed with the ghost because of the rotating lens, the LED screen and the phone app. I have used the GoPro extensively during deployments overseas with the Army, both helmet mounted and weapon mounted and it did a great job. Unfortunately the Drift was not available to us at the time.
So I guess it is up to the individual user and what they want. From memory Brock wrote a good article, with pics, concerning the camera.
Regards
Gibbo
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We ordered a GOPro Black through one of the Christmas Hamper companies last year and it arrived in todays mail.
But we got the new Hero 4 Silver delivered. The newer cam has a touch screen on the back where previous versions had nothing. The only negative is that for the price one has to pay they could have included a micro SD card so we're unable to use it until we find a genuine card from one of the many e-bay sites.
Now to figure the best place to mount it.
Link to Camera http://shop.gopro.com/APAC/cameras/hero4-silver/CHDHY-401-master.html (http://shop.gopro.com/APAC/cameras/hero4-silver/CHDHY-401-master.html)