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| Randal |
 Jul 18 2013, 08:53 AM
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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. |
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| Andyrew |
Jul 19 2013, 02:26 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California 
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I have a Gopro 1 1080p and a gopro2.
I dont see much need for a gopro 3 for most uses, the gopro 2 IMHO is better than the 1 in quality a hair but in the fact you can put a mic on it and pull sound from anywhere. I've ran a $5 non amplified mic to a 20ft line and had no distortion in sound quality. |
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| Randal |
Jul 19 2013, 11:29 PM
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QUOTE(Andyrew @ Jul 19 2013, 01:26 PM)  I have a Gopro 1 1080p and a gopro2. I dont see much need for a gopro 3 for most uses, the gopro 2 IMHO is better than the 1 in quality a hair but in the fact you can put a mic on it and pull sound from anywhere. I've ran a $5 non amplified mic to a 20ft line and had no distortion in sound quality. Where do you get that $5.00 mic and cable? Tks. |
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| Andyrew |
Jul 24 2013, 09:26 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(Randal @ Jul 19 2013, 10:29 PM) QUOTE(Andyrew @ Jul 19 2013, 01:26 PM) I have a Gopro 1 1080p and a gopro2. I dont see much need for a gopro 3 for most uses, the gopro 2 IMHO is better than the 1 in quality a hair but in the fact you can put a mic on it and pull sound from anywhere. I've ran a $5 non amplified mic to a 20ft line and had no distortion in sound quality. Where do you get that $5.00 mic and cable? Tks. Ebay. Non amplified mics. Lets see.. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p20...0&_from=R40 and http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=10FT+...on&_sacat=0 (I got this one) http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-High-power-Mi...=item35c9ea6351 |
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| Randal |
Jul 25 2013, 04:12 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
QUOTE(Andyrew @ Jul 24 2013, 08:26 AM) QUOTE(Randal @ Jul 19 2013, 10:29 PM) QUOTE(Andyrew @ Jul 19 2013, 01:26 PM) I have a Gopro 1 1080p and a gopro2. I dont see much need for a gopro 3 for most uses, the gopro 2 IMHO is better than the 1 in quality a hair but in the fact you can put a mic on it and pull sound from anywhere. I've ran a $5 non amplified mic to a 20ft line and had no distortion in sound quality. Where do you get that $5.00 mic and cable? Tks. Ebay. Non amplified mics. Lets see.. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p20...0&_from=R40 and http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=10FT+...on&_sacat=0 (I got this one) http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-High-power-Mi...=item35c9ea6351 Tks for the info. |
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Randal Hero GoPro 3 Jul 18 2013, 08:53 AM
BKLA Very easy to use, mount and play with.
DO IT... Jul 18 2013, 09:00 AM carr914 I've got a GoPro3 Black. I haven't had a N... Jul 18 2013, 09:19 AM
Randal
I've got a GoPro3 Black. I haven't had a ... Jul 18 2013, 09:40 AM wndsrfr It's a CoolPix S4100. The lens opening mecha... Jul 19 2013, 06:26 PM Randal
It's a CoolPix S4100. The lens opening mech... Jul 19 2013, 11:32 PM nolift914 Go with the GoPro, I have the 1st gen which is gre... Jul 18 2013, 09:37 AM jpnovak I have a Contour GPS. Really like the adustable g... Jul 18 2013, 04:20 PM okieflyr I got one this summer and like it. It does use up... Jul 18 2013, 06:51 PM mepstein I've sold hundreds of go pros at the ski shop.... Jul 18 2013, 07:14 PM brant The go pro doesn't sync up automatically with ... Jul 19 2013, 06:49 AM mskala Go for:
Small
Lightweight
No moving parts
if you ... Jul 24 2013, 05:14 PM mepstein Get the 3 Black. Jul 19 2013, 07:35 PM grantsfo
I'm getting really tired sending my little Ni... Jul 23 2013, 11:44 PM ConeDodger I have two of them. Perfect! :headbanger: Jul 24 2013, 08:14 PM McMark Cambo made a vid, for reference. I think the 3 ha... Jul 25 2013, 12:36 AM |
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