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Cheap go pro for teenagers holiday

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Evening all.

I'm after a cheap waterproof go pro alternative for daughters 3 month hol in Australia.Doesn't need to be bells and whistles and will only be used for underwater pics probalbly a handfull of times then in the back of the drawer when she returns.

Thanks


 
Posted : 11/01/2024 7:49 pm
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I think(could be wrong) that the hero7 white is the lowest model with image stabilization.

It is a discontinued model though.

Current price of one that isnt Hero10 black is £250 which doesnt seem too expensive.

https://www.jessops.com/p/gopro/hero10-black-202172?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqr-Y1Y7WgwMVuJxQBh25HAMLEAQYASABEgLPoPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Of course you can always sell it once shes back and no longer has a use.


 
Posted : 11/01/2024 7:54 pm
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Old Skool, but if it's just to take a few pictures of pretty fishies.. a couple of these might be a better option?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kodak-Underwater-Waterproof-Single-Camera/dp/B0000C7ABI/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=Underwater%2BCameras&qid=1705003061&sr=8-9&th=1


 
Posted : 11/01/2024 7:59 pm
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Sorry should have said video's whilst diving.Want a cheap gopro alternative really.

Any recomendations or anyone got one in the back of the cupboard 🙂


 
Posted : 11/01/2024 8:02 pm
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I have a couple of Akaso Braves, I think a 6 and a 7, and they've both been really good- very cheap for what they are. I can't make a recommendation as I think the models are a little different and also I can't remember which of mine is which.


 
Posted : 11/01/2024 8:29 pm
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I've got one of these. Footage is decent quality, comes with a couple of batteries and a remote control, waterproof case etc. Once I'd left a review they also sent me a bunch of accessories. It's compatible with gopro mounts in any case. The phone app means there's a chance that the footage actually gets shared and watched. 😄

AKASO Brave 7 LE Action Camera, 40M Waterproof Underwater Camera EIS 2.0 Native 4K 20MP Touch Screen WiFi Sports Camera Remote Control Vlog Camera https://amzn.eu/d/j8RArqP


 
Posted : 11/01/2024 8:35 pm
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Have a search on eBay for genuine go pro. Plenty of people selling used full kits that have seen little use  (including extra batteries, mounts etc) for much less than retail, plus you know genuine go pro is likely to last better than an Amazon special


 
Posted : 12/01/2024 7:05 am
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I've got an 8 Black sitting in the cupboard somewhere, couple of batteries and a few other bits and bobs. PM if interested and I'll dig it out. Only used it a few times since new.


 
Posted : 12/01/2024 7:14 am
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Apeman action camera. Surprisingly decent for the money.


 
Posted : 12/01/2024 9:32 am
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Another vote for Akaso, Mrs got me one for last birthday. Pretty basic but cheap


 
Posted : 12/01/2024 1:26 pm

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