AdamR28 Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Hello all, Got a couple of GoPro HDs in for stock and decided to test one out. Had used one on my car with good results ( ), but set Stan loose on some rocks and this was the result: Some pretty cool angles, just takes a little time to set each one up. Cheers, Adam 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikee Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 The angle from the seatstay were you can see the brake going about it's buiness is nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 looks really epic! Surprised at the lack of vibration to be honest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusevelt Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Surprisingly good video quality for such a versatile tiny piece of kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gathsano Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Hi, I just looked at this product on your site, it says 299 pounds. So is it 299 pounds then???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeVal Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 looks wicked! guna have a million trials vids filmed from wheel view on here now! lol + impressed with the sound quality! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 (edited) Hi, I just looked at this product on your site, it says 299 pounds. So is it 299 pounds then???? Are you kidding me? Video was excellent. I really like these little cameras. The footage that appeared to come from low down on the downtube was very good. Edited August 11, 2011 by Matthew62 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gathsano Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Are you kidding me? Yes i'm kidding, not you though, just the usual suspects. The quality of playback on this camera is amazing. Buy one nooooow! GET TO THE CHOPPEEEEEEEERR!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusevelt Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 So overly priced but still sell like hot cakes, and leaving those of us on a low budget out in the cold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonsieurMonkey Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 So overly priced but still sell like hot cakes, and leaving those of us on a low budget out in the cold How is it overpriced? I think that's an incredibly fair price for what it is, and I'm a student. Video was great, definitely some cool angles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted August 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 So overly priced but still sell like hot cakes, and leaving those of us on a low budget out in the cold Don't worry - we have an alternative in stock too, which should be on the site shortly. Personally I think the GoPro is amazing value for money - it's virtually the same quality as a £300 'normal' video camera, plus it can be mounted on your bike/helmet/arm/car/surfboard/etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gathsano Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 I wouldn't say it was over priced, you get a HD camera for 299 and various mounts and straps with it that cost a fair amount by themselves. I'd say that's pretty good for the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Any option of swapping out the helmet mount for one of the others Adam? I'm pretty sure it'll be a no, but it's worth asking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted August 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 We can get the other 'Hero' ones in to order if you wish - Motorsports comes with the suction cup, and Naked comes with just one sticky mount and is £30 cheaper I think (which we can get in stock if you guys think that would be a better idea? Since you could put that saving towards a roll bar or ride mount), but we can't swap them over, sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Interesting stuff Ads, cheers. It won't be till next month now, but I'll give you a shout when the time comes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 So overly priced but still sell like hot cakes, and leaving those of us on a low budget out in the cold What would you suggest is a fair price for a full HD (and actually good quality) multi-mount, strong, water-resistant camera that can be shoved on anything from a pannier mount to a penis...... for what it is, it's exceptionally fair i'd say. I've liked these for a while now and would like to think about getting one in the future for both trials riding and on my mountain bike - such a step up from the usual helmet cams, and the variety of mounting options allows for some really creative opportunities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted August 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 the variety of mounting options allows for some really creative opportunities. Agreed! Start of the vid, then 4:40: GoPro footage starts around 1:50, then at 3:00, more at 5:00, then from 9:40 onwards: It's all down to personal tastes I guess - if you are pretty passionate about filming and enjoy tinkering then I believe it's relatively easy to justify the cost. If you aren't too bothered then yes, it seems 'overpriced'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonsieurMonkey Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Out of interest, how much of a beating can the camera take before it's game over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted August 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Quite a bit, it seems! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_O6wC45BsKA Skip to 1:43! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusevelt Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 (edited) What would you suggest is a fair price for a full HD (and actually good quality) multi-mount, strong, water-resistant camera that can be shoved on anything from a pannier mount to a penis...... for what it is, it's exceptionally fair i'd say. I've liked these for a while now and would like to think about getting one in the future for both trials riding and on my mountain bike - such a step up from the usual helmet cams, and the variety of mounting options allows for some really creative opportunities. Well given its diminutive size and HD quality compared with simular cams, id say £150-£200 is respectable price bracket given that it was priced at around £250 last year. Edited August 11, 2011 by Rusevelt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonsieurMonkey Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 If it can take that much of a beating, and films video that well, I'd say £300 is more than fair. Go buy another HD camera for £300, and tape it to your bike, then go for a ride, see how long it lasts and how many falls it can survive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Well given its diminutive size and HD quality compared with simular cams, id say £150-£200 is respectable price bracket given that it was priced at around £250 last year. The camera quality and lens quality is significantly better than any £150-200 camera I've seen. No £150-200 camera has the same modular mounting system as the GoPro cameras too. None of them are as robust either. There's literally nothing on the market that compares to the GoPro - there are a few competing brands that offer cheaper versions, but they don't have the same options for mounts/brackets/clamps, and the camera quality itself isn't as good. The battery life's also probably not going to be quiet as good as the GoPro either. It's pretty much the same as the difference between 'prosumer' cameras and dSLRs - the 'prosumer' cameras have a lot of the features of dSLRs, but they aren't actually a dSLR and lack the outright quality and extras you get with a dSLR. They'll save a bit of money, but they fundamentally aren't the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 (edited) Well given its diminutive size and HD quality compared with simular cams, id say £150-£200 is respectable price bracket given that it was priced at around £250 last year. It's size is a positive, and anyway what robust, water resistant mountable camera gives similar quality for £150-£200....? f**k all do. Like has been said, it's a purposefully designed bit of kit and it excels at what it does. Buying a HD camcorder for £150-£200 (cus they're going to be great aren't they) and then trying to use them for this type of use is such a stupid comparison it does not bare mentioning. If it's too expensive for you, there's the 720p version which sits in your recommended price bracket. Just as robust with just a few less pixels here and there so stop your moaning. It's completely irrelevant if it was priced at £250 last year. As we all know there has been a big increase in manufacturing and material costs so products have to reflect this. It's annoying, but it's life, things don't stay at the same price indefinitely. I'm not going to jump on the bandwagon that so many do who say you talk nothing but shit, but in this case - jee wizz i'm hearing some class 'A' bull-ass-shit. I genuinely can't believe my ears, er, i mean eyes....ah you know what i mean! Edited August 11, 2011 by Matthew62 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Im gutted Ive completely lost mine ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusevelt Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 (edited) Would love to see how well it handles 3D footage. http://gopro.com/hd-hero-accessories/3d-hero-system/?gclid=CJX34-nhyaoCFcwJtAodTytwDw Edited August 12, 2011 by Rusevelt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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