HD GoPro-style camera with kit on sale

[Tigadee]

Found a GoPro-style HD camera with case and kits on sale for 109 [usual price 189] this week only at Marine Deals.

http://www.marine-deals.co.nz/hd-spo...aterproof-case

HD Sports Camera with Waterproof Case Features:
•High definition
•Up to 720P
•Photo taking mode
•Vehicle video recording mode
•Can easily be mounted
•Internal li-ion battery
•Up to 1 hour recording time

HD Sports Camera with Waterproof Case Specifications:
•Screen size: 2 inches
•Camera resolution: 1.3MP CMOS
•Camera lens: F3.1 f=9.3mm
•Camera zoom: 4x digital
•Video resolution (VGA): 640-480 at 60fps
•Video resolution (720P): 1280 x 720 at 30fps
•Video file format: AVI
•Still image resolution: up to 5.0 MP (2592 x 1,944)
•Image file format: JPEG
•Video with sound: Yes
•Built-in microphone: Yes
•Storage: microSD card up to 32GB (not included)
•Video file size: Approx. 6GB per hour
•PC interface: USB2.0
•Power source: 3.7V Li-ion built-in battery
•Power life: more the 1 hour from 2-4 hour charge
•Camera weight: 50 grams
•Camera dimensions: 67(L) x 47(W) x 29(D) mm

What’s inside the box?
•Waterproof case (IPX8), depth rating: up to 3m
•Protective shield
•Suction cup mount
•Helmet mount and belt
•Handlebar seat-post mount
•Car cigarette lighter cable

[tigertim20]

Hayd3n on here bought one of these a while ago, and its not too bad from what he said to me - maybe he will pop in and give a wee review on it?

[Grizzo]

Ooo I like the sound of that.
Thanks for posting!

[iYRe]

I got one.. itsa okish.. but will only record for 50 mins tops (builtin battery)

The suction mount is quite sticky for what it is, better than most of em to be honest.

You need to buy a class 10 SD for it.. personally, if I did it again, I'd save up and get a second hand contour or gopro. This would make a good second cam for putting in places where it might get damaged, lost etc..

footage filmed using it..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vUB7ruk0zQ (not bad considering alot of it was into the sun)

[BigAl]

I got one.. itsa okish.. but will only record for 50 mins tops (builtin battery)

The suction mount is quite sticky for what it is, better than most of em to be honest.

Thanks, It is certainly cheap enough, question would the suction cup attachment work ok mounted to fairing?

Can't stand them on the helmet.

[iYRe]

Thanks, It is certainly cheap enough, question would the suction cup attachment work ok mounted to fairing?

Can't stand them on the helmet.

I had it attached to the tank, and it was fine. It didnt want to stick to my fairing.
It also comes with a "handle bar mount" and a helmet mount.. the helmet mount is a bit useless, but the above footage was taken using it (the helmet mount - a flat piece of plastic with slots for a velcro strap which is provided) mounted on the brake reservoir. I had the handle bar mount on the packrack and was going to move the cam there and film the dudes behind me.. but the battery went flat..

Tank mount (suction cup) footage:

[hayd3n]

i have same camera just used a different mount as i need to see over the tacho
video of it here my quality seems a bit higher than yours
i have it set to car mode for 720hd
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilq1xFl_pTg
it records in 5 minutes intervals but its not hard to link them together

[slofox]

I have had reason to regret buying a cheap camera before today.

I now have a Replay XD 1080 which ticks all boxes for me.

[iYRe]

i have same camera just used a different mount as i need to see over the tacho
video of it here my quality seems a bit higher than yours
i have it set to car mode for 720hd
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilq1xFl_pTg
it records in 5 minutes intervals but its not hard to link them together

how long will yours record for?
I get 2x 4.5GB files = 50 mins, then the battery dies..

[iYRe]

I have had reason to regret buying a cheap camera before today.

I now have a Replay XD 1080 which ticks all boxes for me.

yeah, same as a contour or gopro.. 4-5 times the cost..

[BigAl]

i have same camera just used a different mount as i need to see over the tacho
video of it here my quality seems a bit higher than yours
i have it set to car mode for 720hd
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilq1xFl_pTg
it records in 5 minutes intervals but its not hard to link them together

Wow I'm impressed with the quality, plan to give one a go.

Thanks.

[sil3nt]

yeah, same as a contour or gopro.. 4-5 times the cost..

4-5? Maybe if you want the latest and greatest. You can pick up an older gopro for around $200 that has video quality miles better than this.

[slofox]

yeah, same as a contour or gopro.. 4-5 times the cost..

Yeah - that's a bit of a bugger innit?

I bought the RePlay when they had an introductory offer going so got $100 off. Still took a while to fix the credit card though...

The first camera I bought was a $200 ATC2K. Totally useless. I should have saved up for the good one in the first place.

Isn't hindsight a wonderful thing?

[iYRe]

4-5? Maybe if you want the latest and greatest. You can pick up an older gopro for around $200 that has video quality miles better than this.

LAst time I looked on trademe the cheapest contour was about 300, and the gopros a little more.. but yes, miles better quality..

<-- footage from 3 cams. 1x contour on my bike and 2x gopro on the versys (one hero, one hero2)

Yeah - that's a bit of a bugger innit?

I bought the RePlay when they had an introductory offer going so got $100 off. Still took a while to fix the credit card though...

The first camera I bought was a $200 ATC2K. Totally useless. I should have saved up for the good one in the first place.

Isn't hindsight a wonderful thing?

Yep, me too.. I'm hoping my boss will get some of the new sony sports cameras, with their supposedly amazing anti vibration stuff.. I'll get to try them out on my motorbike and bicycle for a few months to see if they are worth buying for work.

[hayd3n]

how long will yours record for?
I get 2x 4.5GB files = 50 mins, then the battery dies..

with lithium they seem to get better every use
first time i was getting about 40 minutes at first now i think 55 minutes im using a 16 gb card atm
the main benefit is its cheap/ water proof and has a screen so its easy to setup