My Go Pro HD Thread

[swazi_matt]

think you guys might find this interesting:

http://www.youtube.com/user/rideroftheweek

[HuskyDude]

Originally Posted by swazi_matt

think you guys might find this interesting:

http://www.youtube.com/user/rideroftheweek

Well maybe if it were with a Gaser...but why would we want to watch a pumpkin try and get over a rock?

[SideshowBob]

Originally Posted by HuskyDude

Well maybe if it were with a Gaser...but why would we want to watch a pumpkin try and get over a rock?

Yes, and they were rather slow... and need trials tyres

[HuskyDude]

I had some reservations on the purchase but broke down in the end. And went with the GoPro wide and here's my thoughts on it.
Pros:
- You won't break the bank buying this little puppy.
- The camera comes with a waterproof housing, and lots of mounting brackets, 2 helmets and 3 flats with 3M tape that sticks to almost anything. It even has a huge suction cup if you dare mount it on your vehicle.
-For such a small camera (almost toy like) it does it's job well.
-I like the wide angle, It takes in a lot of the area you're riding and does not bounce around too bad like my other cameras or make you dizzy when watching it later.
-For not being HD it takes a half decent video.
-good color in the day, not so good in the shadows . Has many different functions and is fairly easy to use. It also can take a picture every 2-5 seconds. I like it.
Cons.
-You better buy lots of batteries (recommend lithium cuz alkaline won't cut it) Better yet, get some lithium rechargeables.
-The display screen is very small to read for us old timers.
-The camera's red LED lights are all but useless on the trail. Better just to leave it on and do some editing at home.
-Don't care for the sound quality.
-It should have a nylon lanyard as a safety line in case the thing does get ripped off while riding.

Bottom line is, it's a very affordable video camera that will take in some of your good times out on the trail.

Here's a short rip from Sunday, would have been longer but I just had some used batteries in it and it died right away.
Great ride and I got the bruises to prove it. Had a couple of good get offs that I wish I had on video.
XC300

[Viet Nambotin]

Originally Posted by HuskyDude

I had some reservations on the purchase but broke down in the end. And went with the GoPro wide and here's my thoughts on it.
Pros:
- You won't break the bank buying this little puppy.
- The camera comes with a waterproof housing, and lots of mounting brackets, 2 helmets and 3 flats with 3M tape that sticks to almost anything. It even has a huge suction cup if you dare mount it on your vehicle.
-For such a small camera (almost toy like) it does it's job well.
-I like the wide angle, It takes in a lot of the area you're riding and does not bounce around too bad like my other cameras or make you dizzy when watching it later.
-For not being HD it takes a half decent video.
-good color in the day, not so good in the shadows . Has many different functions and is fairly easy to use. It also can take a picture every 2-5 seconds. I like it.
Cons.
-You better buy lots of batteries (recommend lithium cuz alkaline won't cut it) Better yet, get some lithium rechargeables.
-The display screen is very small to read for us old timers.
-The camera's red LED lights are all but useless on the trail. Better just to leave it on and do some editing at home.
-Don't care for the sound quality.
-It should have a nylon lanyard as a safety line in case the thing does get ripped off while riding.

Bottom line is, it's a very affordable video camera that will take in some of your good times out on the trail.

Here's a short rip from Sunday, would have been longer but I just had some used batteries in it and it died right away.
Great ride and I got the bruises to prove it. Had a couple of good get offs that I wish I had on video.
XC300

Pretty good riding Dave ..good pace

Very happy with my go pro wide its very durable....from 30c above to -30c still works like a charm...your right about the batteries


When I hear about the updates on the HD model...I'm glad I have the std wide...but I will upgrade soon enough

I like the helmet mount for the sake of less vibration...but the chesty mount does give the ultimate view

PS Red Gasser will be here soon !!!!


Troy

[SideshowBob]

^^ Yes the battery is a huge upgrade from the use of AAA's.

Ignore the color of the bike, my Gasser was down for some repairs. Make sure to click to get 720 HD-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKw90OnXzvw

[Cruiser]

Originally Posted by HuskyDude

Well maybe if it were with a Gaser...but why would we want to watch a pumpkin try and get over a rock?

There was a yellow gasser in the school hill video near the end,, looked like he was good at going thru the rocks too.. altho in the trench by the big rock he dismounted but still went faster than anybody else up the hill of rollers..

[SideshowBob]

I found the biggest problem with the Go Pro, I always forget it at home!!!!

[SideshowBob]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6z9cy77qKM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH6QE_nIrxE