Gopro or what?

**Mental Trousers** · 24th November 2012, 11:06

Originally Posted by Transalper

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.

The 3 is also smaller, lighter and has wifi built in. But the lack of distortion is the biggest improvement alright.

**steve_t** · 24th November 2012, 11:42

Originally Posted by Mental Trousers

The 3 is also smaller, lighter and has wifi built in. But the lack of distortion is the biggest improvement alright.

Was going to get a GoPro 3 Black edition but after reading reviews and seeing some vids, I think I'd still rather get the Sony Action Cam.
Then I realised I don't use my GoPro HD Hero as much as I should and getting something else would just be a waste of money. The original HD Hero is plenty good enough

**NordieBoy** · 24th November 2012, 12:45

Originally Posted by steve_t

Was going to get a GoPro 3 Black edition but after reading reviews and seeing some vids, I think I'd still rather get the Sony Action Cam.
Then I realised I don't use my GoPro HD Hero as much as I should and getting something else would just be a waste of money. The original HD Hero is plenty good enough

I'd be happy with the original Hero HD if it did better in low light, had built in wifi/remote, loop recording and less fish eye.

Lighter would be good too.

**ADVGD** · 24th November 2012, 21:47

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

I'd be happy with the original Hero HD if it did better in low light, had built in wifi/remote, loop recording and less fish eye.

Lighter would be good too.

So what you're really saying is, you'd be happy with the GoPro 3

Only 6 days to go till the release date!!

**Night Falcon** · 25th November 2012, 08:48

its still on my shopping list but the bad press is a little disconcerting. Still as long as it can shoot good quality vids, has a remote and does good slowmo thats heaps for me as a noob film maker. Is the hero 3 that bad or should I wait a week or two and see what the pros on here think after using it?

**Trials Rider** · 25th November 2012, 12:35

Originally Posted by Night Falcon

its still on my shopping list but the bad press is a little disconcerting. Still as long as it can shoot good quality vids, has a remote and does good slowmo thats heaps for me as a noob film maker. Is the hero 3 that bad or should I wait a week or two and see what the pros on here think after using it?

Well they are available now but no remotes at the moment, come on Gopro dont be such a bunch of retards.

I love my Gopro 2 with wifi and remote, one thing I see the hero 3 has inbuilt wifi, so is the main battery powering the camera and wifi, if so I am interest in the run time or lack of it

**Hillbilly110** · 25th November 2012, 16:40

Originally Posted by Trials Rider

Well they are available now but no remotes at the moment, come on Gopro dont be such a bunch of retards.

I love my Gopro 2 with wifi and remote, one thing I see the hero 3 has inbuilt wifi, so is the main battery powering the camera and wifi, if so I am interest in the run time or lack of it

Bought a Rollei Bullet off Trademe...has a remote...looks similar to a GoPro....has a removeable LCD screen on the back so you can see where you're shooting. The pictuire is fantastic. Came with a 16G micro SD. Tried all the others with my job and this seems to work the best with the remote.

**NordieBoy** · 25th November 2012, 17:21

Originally Posted by Trials Rider

Well they are available now but no remotes at the moment, come on Gopro dont be such a bunch of retards.

I love my Gopro 2 with wifi and remote, one thing I see the hero 3 has inbuilt wifi, so is the main battery powering the camera and wifi, if so I am interest in the run time or lack of it

I'd be sticking the battery backpack on it...

**Trials Rider** · 25th November 2012, 17:53

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

I'd be sticking the battery backpack on it...

Yeah I think it would need it, battery run time for Gopro isnt great

**steve_t** · 27th November 2012, 18:54

Just FYI for those who might be interested

http://www.grabonestore.co.nz/go-pro...-white-edition

**ADVGD** · 27th November 2012, 19:58

Originally Posted by Trials Rider

Well they are available now but no remotes at the moment, come on Gopro dont be such a bunch of retards.

White and Silver yes but not the Black, and to make matters worse GoPro have just pushed out the release date AGAIN, now the Black is not available till the 7th of December, but even then this is still only "estimated". Its getting a bit ridiculous, that's the fourth release date extension, I now trust GoPro's release dates as much as I trust Winston Peters...

**trumpy** · 27th November 2012, 20:06

Bought a silver edition while was in the USA a few weeks ago. Thought about waiting for the black but decided the silver was more than enough for my lack of movie making talent. Now that the Iphone app is working things are better still. Just looking for a waterproof handlebar mount for the phone so I can see it when I am riding. Be interesting to see the battery drain on both the GoPro and the phone once I get it set up.

**ADVGD** · 29th November 2012, 10:17

Because the GoPro website kept continually pushing out the release date I rang a NZ GoPro supplier to find out the what the deal is. I spoke with the owner of NZ Camera & Digital to find out arrival dates; the Black units and a bunch of accessories are on the water as you read this so as long as they are not held up in customs they should be here in NZ by the 10th of December

He was a bloody good bloke, very helpful, even offered me the use of his demonstrator Black unit that GoPro sent him if the units don't arrive in time, how good is that!! He also mentioned that he is happy to help Kiwibikers out with free delivery and a free carry bag (just mention you are a Kiwibiker). He did mention the first shipment of Blacks would unlikely see the shelves as people are putting their names down to secure the units, his advice was to give him a call and put your name down on one.

His website: http://nzcamera.co.nz/

This is one of the better comparison vids I have seen for the Hero3 range

http://youtu.be/yZvPBBHAuiI

The Silver is a good unit, but the Black is just the business

**Night Falcon** · 29th November 2012, 18:24

Originally Posted by ADVGD

Because the GoPro website kept continually pushing out the release date I rang a NZ GoPro supplier to find out the what the deal is. I spoke with the owner of NZ Camera & Digital to find out arrival dates; the Black units and a bunch of accessories are on the water as you read this so as long as they are not held up in customs they should be here in NZ by the 10th of December

He was a bloody good bloke, very helpful, even offered me the use of his demonstrator Black unit that GoPro sent him if the units don't arrive in time, how good is that!! He also mentioned that he is happy to help Kiwibikers out with free delivery and a free carry bag (just mention you are a Kiwibiker). He did mention the first shipment of Blacks would unlikely see the shelves as people are putting their names down to secure the units, his advice was to give him a call and put your name down on one.

His website: http://nzcamera.co.nz/

This is one of the better comparison vids I have seen for the Hero3 range

http://youtu.be/yZvPBBHAuiI

The Silver is a good unit, but the Black is just the business

thanks for the contact ADVGD I will give him a call tomorrow.