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Not sure if its going to be a waste of money!
I want to be able to film the kids whilst we're out riding, following them downhill etc, but sometimes just holding the camera, is this an option?
Also want to be able to take out when we're in Cornwall again this year, bodyboarding etc.
Basically just when we're out and about.
Example being two weeks ago filming using an I phone whilst sledging.
Everything we do is outdoorsy really but would I be better off with something else?
I use my go pro for filming everything. All the outdoor pursuit we do, places we go and then put together little edits.
Like the marketing blurb says, it is very versatile and it does give you a great looking image. I don't think you'd regret buying one plus if you're filming activity based stuff you'll never have to worry about it, mine certainly seems to be indestructable.
So it's good as a point and shoot then.
I like the size to be honest, is there much difference between the hd, hd2 and hd3 especially as ill be a new user. Also I've got a yr old lap top running 4g of memory, I presume that'll have enough juice to do the editing?
I bought a gopro hd for the sort of things you list. I've sold it and I'm going to buy a waterproof compact that will do HD video. Whilst the gopro is a good bit of kit. The lack of screen (yes you can add one) and the amount of faff with the mounts meant I couldn't be arsed using it - I was concentrating more on the camera than riding / body boarding / playing with the kids.
I reckon a whip it out and shoot rugged/waterproof regular camera should be a happy compromise.
YMMV
I bought a Contour GPS (rival to Go Pro) with the intention of filming lots of things, but have one really used it for one skiing holiday. Basically I just don't watch videos whereas I print out photos and stick them up all over the house.
Had the old lumix compact in the sea last year, definitely a bit sketchy when the odd big wave catches your legs and sprays water everywhere!
I don't find any issues with the mounts. Got a selection of them and find it very straight forward swapping them over. I use it as a handheld point and shoot, sometimes without the screen and you nearly always end up with a great shot.
This was a little edit of some stuff we did last year. Watch it in 1080 HD to give you a true idea of how good the image is...
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Vy7kS6Fq3eo
Cracking little video!
Thanks. The thing with owning a go pro is that you find yourself with tons of footage and once you start piecing it together you can end up with a nice little edit. That one was really just a load of scrap footage that I didn't want to delete. Turned out to be a nice little memento in the end..
I can't say enough good things about them. I'm pretty sure you'll be pleased with it if you got one.
Nice little edit that - I just don't have the time to do one justice.
I like it, it's just a toy to me but it's a fun toy. Editing's time consuming, you've got to enjoy it really.
It's definitely the right tool for the job you want to do anyway. Don't get concerned over quality of edits or footage... Some people are idiots over this and think everyone else's edits are for their enjoyment. Mine are for my enjoyment, and for my mates sometimes, if anyone else likes them then that's a bonus but if they don't I could not care less. It's like going over somebody's family photos and criticising them for poor composition!
The Go Pro is a great piece of kit but if unsure you will get value for money from it you could consider the Veho Muvi HD. Very nearly as good quality, lots of mounting accessories, waterproof case etc and quite a bit cheaper.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Veho-VCC-005-MUVI-PRO-Muvi-HD-micro-DV-Camcorder-/190517336821?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_Video_Camcorders&hash=item2c5bb7daf5
I like it, it's just a toy to me but it's a fun toy. Editing's time consuming, you've got to enjoy it really.It's definitely the right tool for the job you want to do anyway. Don't get concerned over quality of edits or footage... Some people are idiots over this and think everyone else's edits are for their enjoyment. Mine are for my enjoyment, and for my mates sometimes, if anyone else likes them then that's a bonus but if they don't I could not care less. It's like going over somebody's family photos and criticising them for poor composition!
Exactly. If its a tool for recording and keeping moments and memories of things you've done etc then the go pro is the perfect no fuss tool for the job. And with its near panoramic view it will nearly always give you an interesting and useable shot.
Veho is alright btw but not waterproof so less useful. Though I think there's a diving case available.
New Gopro has got away from the fisheye, so if you want stills that's probably a benefit- you can finagle the pictures in postprocessing, or just edit out a border, if it bothers you though. It takes respectable photos, but slightly weird ones.
Wide angle means you just need it pointing in roughly the right direction. You can get grips that go on the standard gopro mount that make it easier to handle.
A regular camcorder would probably be better for non-action stuff but anywhere it might get wet or dropped you'd be leaving it behind. Waterproof compact as mentioned my be a good compromise if you're not fussed about something tiny to strap to things.
Thanks for the pointers fellas.