alternative to GoPro HD camera ?

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hitman1985

Discussion Starter · Apr 10, 2011

alright folks, im looking for a cheaper alternative to the gopro camera lineup, as i dont see myself paying that much for a simple use camera.

my needs:
- long battery life
- good fps / resolution ratio
- durability
- motorcycle helmet mount + paintball mask mount availability

anyone got some ideas to shoot in ?

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pheoxs

· #2 · Apr 10, 2011

Contour makes one with embedded GPS

http://contour.com/

as far as whether its cheaper ... dunno.

You could also look at the GoPro 960 instead of the HD.

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Phoriver

· #3 · Apr 10, 2011

I find the go pro to be better than the contour. The only other option would be something like a kodak playsport.

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hitman1985

Discussion Starter · #4 · Apr 10, 2011

thank both of ya so far, looks like the contour is really just a less protected version of the go pro, the gps is like 350 bucks new, which is really not needed for my application, supermoto and paintball recording, i d honestly grab the gopro over the contour just by seeing the unprotected lens on it.

but keep em coming if theres more alternatives ;-)

oh and to pheoxs, man, i did not even think about the 960! its only like 180 retail, im going to check into it, any experience with the cam on your side ?

pheoxs

· #5 · Apr 10, 2011

No actual experience with the 960 but it comes down to if you need certain features

comparing the 1080 and the 960 basically has 3 differences that the 960 is missing

Lack of 1080 @ 30fps
Lack of 720 @ 60fps (only has 30fps option)
Lack of support for 3D with a second one

I would say the biggest thing is, do you want the 60fps @ 720 or will 30 suffice. For most things I'd say 30 is perfectly fine if you are just recording random stuff, but for anything involving high speed footage, production, or more professional video I'd recommend going for the 1080 model so that you have the faster framerate option.

hitman1985

Discussion Starter · #6 · Apr 10, 2011

well paintball has some fast paced moves, and supermoto is usually filming at 40 - 80 mph with wheelies and jumps and such ;-)

heres a sample of what i want my videos to look like:

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUz5aXSyPIU[/ame]

Conspiracy

· #7 · Apr 11, 2011

it helps if you give a budget , and honestly the go pros are the best at mounting to helmets. you can always find a used one i bet

hitman1985

Discussion Starter · #8 · Apr 11, 2011

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Originally Posted by Conspiracy;13079760
it helps if you give a budget , and honestly the go pros are the best at mounting to helmets. you can always find a used one i bet

havent been able to find a used one to be honest.

but if i went with the 960 instead of the 1080, it be right in my liking park, i dont have a budget, just dont feel like paying extra for stuff i wont use u know

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Conspiracy

· #9 · Apr 11, 2011

i hear ya. ill look around there arent too many alternatives to the go pro for what you want but they are out there

pheoxs

· #10 · Apr 11, 2011

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Originally Posted by hitman1985;13081701
havent been able to find a used one to be honest.

but if i went with the 960 instead of the 1080, it be right in my liking park, i dont have a budget, just dont feel like paying extra for stuff i wont use u know

If you have a local distributor (not bestbuy or any of those chain places), maybe an automotive parts supplier, they may have used demo models kind of thing you could negotiate for.

hitman1985

Discussion Starter · #11 · Apr 12, 2011

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Originally Posted by pheoxs;13084698
If you have a local distributor (not bestbuy or any of those chain places), maybe an automotive parts supplier, they may have used demo models kind of thing you could negotiate for.

good idea, but in hinesville (not having to drive 40 miles to savannah) theres nothing, its basicly military base + some rip off stores

ill prolly end up getting the 960, as i dont really need the uber leet bestest thats out there, but ima look around for the 1080 version if my paycheck is reflecting my backpay xD

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hitman1985

Discussion Starter · #12 · Apr 17, 2011

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alright, went with the HD Hero 1080p motorsports, got the cam for 227 shipped

brand new with full warranty. since it includes the mounts i need, i think for ~ 50 bucks more it was a good choice, ill update with pics later on when i get the cam in the mail

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pheoxs

· #13 · Apr 18, 2011

Good to hear! I'm really tempted to grab the HD Hero to mount on my bike (SV1000s) but I'm sure that as soon as its I'll end up doing even more stupid things on it...

hitman1985

Discussion Starter · #14 · Apr 19, 2011

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Originally Posted by pheoxs;13166726
Good to hear! I'm really tempted to grab the HD Hero to mount on my bike (SV1000s) but I'm sure that as soon as its I'll end up doing even more stupid things on it...

i cant wait for my bike now

48 hrs till it arrives

just paid the stupid state sales tax, ugh 528 dollars

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GAMERIG

· #15 · Sep 3, 2011

Dude, hows your HD Hero lately?

hitman1985

Discussion Starter · #16 · Sep 7, 2011

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Originally Posted by GAMERIG;14808122
Dude, hows your HD Hero lately?

freakin awesome

im loving this thing!

sorry, was in germany for two weeks

so i didnt have any web access ...

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BADFASTBUSA

· #17 · Oct 2, 2011

Where did you find it for $227?

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hitman1985

Discussion Starter · #18 · Oct 3, 2011

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Originally Posted by BADFASTBUSA;15153243
Where did you find it for $227?

on ebay, the cheapest motorsports on there brand new now are around $236 shipped, which in my case would still save me 30 bucks over buying it in the local PX

this thing is awesome, im working on some different mounting areas then my helmet, as i look back too much, kinda hard to see behind with 1.5" mirrors

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TC_Fenua

· #19 · Oct 10, 2011

Best POV camera you can find, from what I saw : Here. But too late

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