Gopro or what?

[steve_t]

Tried the search box, it came up with nothing, its not a very good search system

Really? I just put gopro in that search box and came up with 7 pages of results including the 2 threads you started. Within the 7 pages there are at least a dozen relevant threads many of which seem to be called 'Helmet Camera' or something similar.

[Waihou Thumper]

As above, helmet cameras have been done to death here, much like what GPS to buy , oil and tyres...lol The search function will find the information you require.

I have and still use the GoPro. It is good, I enjoy the editing, the viewing at the end of the trip.
I also have a POV 1.5 from the UK www.dogcamspots..... You get a bonus 10% discount (enter code) used to be woofwoof and VAT free of course.
However....
The appeal has worn off slightly, batteries to carry, SD cards, mounting, dismounting, sometimes it it preferable to ride and take photographs, video can be used with most smart phones, and high end cameras these days...
I have all of the mounts, spare batteries (4) LED backing, and the battery mount...for the GoPro.
I prefer the Vio for ease of use, tagging, remote and as it is hard wired to the bike, unlimited useage...It isn't HD, but the nest best thing. Waterproof and pretty wicked technology (Texas Instruments)

[Transalper]

I already have the GoProHD and am in the process of getting a VIO POV HD.
The two both give good picture from what I've seen and both have different features... plusses and minuses to both depending upon exactly what you want to do.
GoPro HD has no external wires which is good in some ways but it is quite bulky and heavy to mount on the side of your helmet.
VIO POV HD attaches the smaller unit to the helmet and has more functionallity but is tethered to the recording unit which also allows you to see what you are/have recording. I also really like the sound of the tag feature on the VIO.

[NordieBoy]

The tag feature (loop recording) should be on all cameras to my mind.

One day GoPro will have it. Especially useful once the remote gets here...

[Trials Rider]

As above, helmet cameras have been done to death here, much like what GPS to buy , oil and tyres...lol The search function will find the information you require.

I have and still use the GoPro. It is good, I enjoy the editing, the viewing at the end of the trip.
I also have a POV 1.5 from the UK www.dogcamspots..... You get a bonus 10% discount (enter code) used to be woofwoof and VAT free of course.
However....
The appeal has worn off slightly, batteries to carry, SD cards, mounting, dismounting, sometimes it it preferable to ride and take photographs, video can be used with most smart phones, and high end cameras these days...
I have all of the mounts, spare batteries (4) LED backing, and the battery mount...for the GoPro.
I prefer the Vio for ease of use, tagging, remote and as it is hard wired to the bike, unlimited useage...It isn't HD, but the nest best thing. Waterproof and pretty wicked technology (Texas Instruments)

Yeah agree but the technology changes just about weekly and technology also gives you a delete key which will save you a lot of time replying to something that has been done to death

[Waihou Thumper]

Best thing is the tagging option, just hit the button on the handlebars or forget to...either way, you get the full coverage.
If you are short of memory, 'tagging' is very helpful
Yes, cannot understand why Gopro didn't think of this, other than it is difficult when paragliding, windsurfing or diving the trenches off the Kermadecs. Well, maybe they did....

[c4.]

I run Go-Pro and GPS contour.
Pretty frickin cool to have your speed and elevation displayed over google maps from the contour.
But the Go pro has a good system too.
Choice of one?
GPS contour, small, areodynamic-ish, rotating lens that means you can mount it, then orientate the lens horizon, rain proof without a case,bluetooth to Iphone, and you can see where you've been and how fast you were. upside, downside

[Padmei]

Yeah agree but the technology changes just about weekly and technology also gives you a delete key which will save you a lot of time replying to something that has been done to death

Absolutely fricking right on brother. 'Google is your friend' frickers should be fricking fricked.

[NordieBoy]

Absolutely fricking right on brother. 'Google is your friend' frickers should be fricking fricked.

There's a google search for that...
https://www.google.co.nz/search?q=Google+is+your+friend

[NordieBoy]

GoPro Hero 2


GoPro Hero 3

[brp]

Get a gopro cheap off ebay - got mine hundie cheaper than they were here at the time and came with free 16GB SDHC card. Got the LCD backpac off trademe which is great - like having mini video camera.

That camera in first link - something real false looking with the footage IMHO

Noticed a lot of other camera's fall down when the footage viewed on large TV's - had gopro footage
up on a 55 inch and still clear as day

[Crim]

GoPro Hero 2


GoPro Hero 3

I'll stick with the GoPro 2 thanks - I don't want red pants (is that the only difference - can't tell mother in law staying just about to open bottle 3 of Cab Sav, but don't worry they are on special 10 bucks off a bottle - reckon I have just about made a tank of gas , I keep going reckon i'll have enough for a dr tomorrow night)

[Transalper]

I'll stick with the GoPro 2 thanks - I don't want red pants (is that the only difference)...

One of the most important differences there is much less distortion at the edges on the HD3. That would be my main reason for wanting to trade up.

[NordieBoy]

Colour, fish eye and low light performance.
I rode back through the Maungatapu once and got some cool night footage.

Totally black...

Built in wifi/remote and add use the battery backpack is what I'd do...

[hayd3n]

cheep camera from harvey normans $130 footage here