isitafox Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 Sick of the shite sound and picture quality from my SJcam so I'm looking at getting a GoPro but I know f**k all about them and can't be bothered researching. Trials Forum, tell me what I want and where to get it for the best deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 If you want decent sound quality, you'll need a hole in the case and an external mic. Which means at least a Silver. Wouldn't bother with the Black as you won't use the functionality. Session has a small sensor so video quality isn't as good as the Silver. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 I advise using an aftermarket wrap round case instead of the water resistant bulky jobby they come with to make the sound better. I have yet to try a mic (I plan to get one soon) but the lack of clear case helped a considerable amount. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Camera-Standard-Border-Protective-Housing/dp/B00HE7Q9U2/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1471962564&sr=8-10&keywords=gopro+frame+mount 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 I use the same kind of mount that Ross suggested. I ever had an over-the-bars crash on a fast run at Chatel and the GoPro was ok! Better sound and the lighter weight helps reduce the shake. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted August 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 Winner, Hero4 Silver looks to be the one for me then. Cheers lads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted August 25, 2016 Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 wouldn't be interested in a hero 3+? i'm just not using mine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted August 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 11 hours ago, ogre said: wouldn't be interested in a hero 3+? i'm just not using mine... Tempted but the additional stuff on a 4 has got me leaning that way. Been a bad month at work so funds are low for another month or so anyway, bloody summer holidays! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 12 hours ago, isitafox said: Tempted but the additional stuff on a 4 has got me leaning that way. Been a bad month at work so funds are low for another month or so anyway, bloody summer holidays! i'm in no rush to sell it but i figured i'd put it out there, what does the 4 have over the 3+? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted August 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 Here's a comparison table but it's stuff like the auto timelapse and night time features I like the look of, and the lcd screen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted November 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 Well so far I've not got around to buying a camera yet as other things have come up but last week I got my son a camera for his birthday. He likes using my Sjcam so I got him a new SJcam M10, it's their version of the GoPro session but with a screen, cost just over £40 for a real one off Amazon and I'm well impressed. It comes with a waterproof case and all sorts of mounts and the sound quality is a huge improvement to the 4000. Even in the case the sound is clear and it comes with a speaker friendly door to improve it further (though you can't use it underwater with that fitted obviously). Definitely worth checking out for the money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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