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Hero GoPro 3, Good solution? |
Randal |
Jul 18 2013, 08:53 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
I'm getting really tired sending my little Nikon camera back to LA to have it repaired. It works fine for video, but then it won't open, probably because the car is stiff and likely is causing the gears that open the lens to jam. So was looking at the Hero GoPro3, but was hopeful that people on this board would have opinions on the unit. My use is primarily for Autoxing so would really like something that can be turned on easily, unlike the Nikon which requires someone outside the car to get it started. Sound quality is important as well. Or maybe there is a nice video unit out there that works better. All advice appreciated. |
carr914 |
Jul 18 2013, 09:19 AM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 118,841 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
I've got a GoPro3 Black. I haven't had a Need to use the Remote yet, but I'm sure I will. I have a Number of Mounts - Suction, RollBar, Hard Mounts. I also bought the Tethers, but haven't used them yet either
Is your Nikon a CoolPix L1? I haven't used it in a car, but I'm having the same problem with it not opening |
Randal |
Jul 18 2013, 09:40 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
I've got a GoPro3 Black. I haven't had a Need to use the Remote yet, but I'm sure I will. I have a Number of Mounts - Suction, RollBar, Hard Mounts. I also bought the Tethers, but haven't used them yet either Is your Nikon a CoolPix L1? I haven't used it in a car, but I'm having the same problem with it not opening It's a CoolPix S4100. The lens opening mechanism is actually pretty nice, but thinking it's not designed for the way I'm using it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I mean what else is new? |
wndsrfr |
Jul 19 2013, 06:26 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,430 Joined: 30-April 09 From: Rescue, Virginia Member No.: 10,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
It's a CoolPix S4100. The lens opening mechanism is actually pretty nice, but thinking it's not designed for the way I'm using it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I mean what else is new? I ran across a good tip for a balky lens opening mechanism on the small digital cameras.....the tiniest bit of dust will cause the problem.......so, just put your vacuum cleaner house up to it & cycle it....works wonders. |
Randal |
Jul 19 2013, 11:32 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
It's a CoolPix S4100. The lens opening mechanism is actually pretty nice, but thinking it's not designed for the way I'm using it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I mean what else is new? I ran across a good tip for a balky lens opening mechanism on the small digital cameras.....the tiniest bit of dust will cause the problem.......so, just put your vacuum cleaner house up to it & cycle it....works wonders. I'll try that, thanks. But I'm going to get a more rugged video camera. Annoying when you make a good run on a hillclimb and find that the camera is broken. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) |
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