Which Gopro?

**nzspokes** · 17th March 2013, 19:13

Originally Posted by noobi

The problem with the newer 2 and 3 model gopros is that they record at such a high video quality that you can run into issues with computers not being able to even smoothly play back video. Which is related to the speed of the graphics card, hence why I asked.
Also, you need the class 10 SD cards, as the write speed on lower class cards isn't capable of writing certain video settings, resulting in choppy video or corrupt recordings.

I see above if I get a early model its best I run a class 4 card?

**Big Dave** · 17th March 2013, 19:26

I have H1 and H2 - the H2 does fog up annoyingly in some circumstances - particularly with the LCD back installed. Has better qual then the H1 overall.

Computer isn't that critical anymore - You can edit videos on You Tube if you don't mind waiting for it to crunch them.

**Big Dave** · 17th March 2013, 19:27

A good quality class 4 card. A Dick Smith will only disappoint. DAMHIK.

**noobi** · 17th March 2013, 19:29

Originally Posted by nzspokes

I see above if I get a early model its best I run a class 4 card?

The class is related to how fast the card can write data, no more. So specifying a class 4 most likely means 4 or greater, to avoid issues with not writing sufficient data from the camera. However, not all SD cards are created equal, a class 10 16GB card from one brand may not be of equal performance to another class 10 16GB card from another brand. Name brand isn't always a guarantee of performance either.

I run class 10 cards in my HD hero with no issues.

**NordieBoy** · 17th March 2013, 19:30

H1 is fine, H2 is much better in low light.

Both fog up but gopro do inserts to remove the moisture.

I want an H2 so I can use the wifi back and remote and preview it on the phone.
The H1 will use the remote but not do preview.

I usually use the battery backpac and record at 720p onto a 16Gb card. The batteries will last about 5hrs and the card is about full at the end.

**nzspokes** · 17th March 2013, 19:45

Originally Posted by noobi

The class is related to how fast the card can write data, no more. So specifying a class 4 most likely means 4 or greater, to avoid issues with not writing sufficient data from the camera. However, not all SD cards are created equal, a class 10 16GB card from one brand may not be of equal performance to another class 10 16GB card from another brand. Name brand isn't always a guarantee of performance either.

I run class 10 cards in my HD hero with no issues.

Whats a good brand to get for the card then?

**noobi** · 17th March 2013, 19:52

Originally Posted by nzspokes

Whats a good brand to get for the card then?

Kind of like asking, whats a good oil to use in my bike.

I've used Apacer, and Kingston with not too many bad experiences. The SanDisk Extreme is often touted as 'the best sd card'. Its up to you.

**motor_mayhem** · 17th March 2013, 20:03

Using Sandisk Extreme - works great.

Had to put a dual core processor in my pc so it could play the footage though

**nzspokes** · 17th March 2013, 20:21

Originally Posted by noobi

Kind of like asking, whats a good oil to use in my bike.

I've used Apacer, and Kingston with not too many bad experiences. The SanDisk Extreme is often touted as 'the best sd card'. Its up to you.

Im not that a bigger user of SD cards to be picky. Just want to start out with a good brand.

**nzspokes** · 17th March 2013, 20:23

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

H1 is fine, H2 is much better in low light.

Both fog up but gopro do inserts to remove the moisture.

I want an H2 so I can use the wifi back and remote and preview it on the phone.
The H1 will use the remote but not do preview.

I usually use the battery backpac and record at 720p onto a 16Gb card. The batteries will last about 5hrs and the card is about full at the end.

Not to ask an obvious question but when do they fog? Is it anytime or just when its humid? The one I borrowed had a non waterproof case and it was fine.

**Coldrider** · 17th March 2013, 20:24

Kingston is recommended for hero 1, i use Transend 32GB class 4(cos i got them for $37 each and they worked) and record at 720 30 f/p/s and record 8.5 hours of riding time, with the battery continuously charged from a USB wired to my ride. 3 SD cards generally cover a SI tour.

You can get info from the Go pro site about which brands do and don't work before you spend your hard earned dollars.
Class 4 is recommended for my camera on their technical brochure, they know better than me and they have worked. I agree with the write speeds on full HD and the class speeds of the SD cards, but i have had no issues with my camera. If anything technical does not work for me as planned it is binned instantaneously. I love my Hero 1.

**nzspokes** · 17th March 2013, 20:25

So going by whats being said here, a Hero HD will be fine for the basic stuff I want.

Anybody got a preference to which mount for a helmet?

And is the chest strap better? As in it gives a better view for the replay?

**nzspokes** · 17th March 2013, 20:27

Originally Posted by Coldrider

Kingston is recommended for hero 1, i use Transend 32GB class 4(cos i got them for $37 each and they worked) and record at 720 30 f/p/s and record 8.5 hours of riding time, with the battery continuously charged from a USB wired to my ride. 3 SD cards generally cover a SI tour.

You can get info from the Go pro site about which brands do and don't work before you spend your hard earned dollars.
Class 4 is recommended for my camera on their technical brochure, they know better than me and they have worked. I agree with the write speeds on full HD and the class speeds of the SD cards, but i have had no issues with my camera. If anything technical does not work for me as planned it is binned instantaneously. I love my Hero 1.

How long do you get from your battery when its not being charged? I wouldn't want to do that as it will be helmet/chest mounted and I fall off lots.

**Coldrider** · 17th March 2013, 20:31

Originally Posted by nzspokes

So going by whats being said here, a Hero HD will be fine for the basic stuff I want.

Anybody got a preference to which mount for a helmet?

And is the chest strap better? As in it gives a better view for the replay?

watch a few youtubes clips to decide what is best and the view you want to see. vibration is to be avoided, putting them on helmets may give the appearance of motion sickness in viewing.