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      02-04-2011, 12:47 PM   #1
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Cool Go Pro HD opinions

http://gopro.com/cameras/hd-motorsports-hero-camera

Do you guys know if this is my best option for camera?
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      02-04-2011, 01:03 PM   #2
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A friend of mine has one and really likes it.

I just bought a tripod adapter for my iPhone and used that. It was awesome to be able to watch the video instantly, and if you have good GPS signal you could try using the app "laptimer" that does overlay info (I didn't have good enough signal)
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I personally prefer the ContourHD cameras in terms of quality,ease of use (simple on/off switch, lasers for lining up the shot), but both offer a great way to get POV footage.
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http://gopro.com/cameras/hd-motorsports-hero-camera

Do you guys know if this is my best option for camera?
Btw, where do you plan on mounting? I'm thinking of getting a camera too and need ideas for the coupe.
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I have the old GoPro I bought new for $99. It's great. Battery life is a little short though, but I've heard the HD can be hardwired into the car. They're built like tanks, so if it somehow flies off the car more than likely it will still work. If you do manage to break it, it's fairly cheap to replace.
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A friend of mine has one and really likes it.

I just bought a tripod adapter for my iPhone and used that. It was awesome to be able to watch the video instantly, and if you have good GPS signal you could try using the app "laptimer" that does overlay info (I didn't have good enough signal)
Where did you mount your iPhone? I've got an Evo and this sounds like a good idea...been interested in the GoPro for a while now, just no reason to buy yet. (Caravan to MFest is a different story though!)
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Where did you mount your iPhone? I've got an Evo and this sounds like a good idea...been interested in the GoPro for a while now, just no reason to buy yet. (Caravan to MFest is a different story though!)
Hey, I'm using my evo to film. I just ordered this mount. I let ya know how it works.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

I still getting a gopro to mount outside the car though .
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Hey, I'm using my evo to film. I just ordered this mount. I let ya know how it works.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

I still getting a gopro to mount outside the car though .
I'd appreciate it! Also maybe a vid (PM'd or whatever) or 2? lol
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I bought it on amazon. I had to do some digging. It was basically a case with a mount built in. I did have some shake from wind around 120mph.
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I'd appreciate it! Also maybe a vid (PM'd or whatever) or 2? lol
No prob. I ordered it a week or so ago, coming from china so who knows when it'll get here. lol. But for the price I couldn't resist.
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its a great camera, and comes with a great suction cup mount. Only issue is the wind noise above 40mph, and you need to get an aftermarket case if you want in-focus underwater shooting

an iphone won't even come close, and have fun mounting it on the exterior
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I have a Go Pro HD. Awesome camera for the money. Here's a vid I recorded on my Speed Triple.

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Btw, where do you plan on mounting? I'm thinking of getting a camera too and need ideas for the coupe.
I want to use on the side of the car for now, inside I will wait for my roll bar to come.
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I have a Go Pro HD. Awesome camera for the money. Here's a vid I recorded on my Speed Triple.

How did you manage the wind noise?
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GoPro has a high and low setting for mic sensitivity.
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really?
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really?
I haven't used it in about a year so I don't remember how to do it, but I'm sure you can find it online.
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I have one, i would definitely recommend one
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I use 2 contourhd and iphone mounted on the tomtom gps mount, so it doubles as GPS if you needed

I use a cruisecam headrest bar that holds the countourhd. It holds one, but you can DIY and remove their mount and put 2 hardware bolts screw into the base of the countourhd's mounts.

http://www.cruisecam.com/products.html

here's another company http://www.tachyoninc.com/ - they have a 3D camera now.

I only use countour because it profile fits on the barrel of my paintball gun and I use the 2nd one on the mask. Go Pro are good also but it just sticks out more when playing paintball
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I know that on the new go pro s they fixed the winds noise issue
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GoPro has a high and low setting for mic sensitivity.
Mine doesn't... they just say to use the closed case for high wind and open for windless.

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Mine doesn't... they just say to use the closed case for high wind and open for windless.

Need to update your firmware, the most recent makes things much easier and gives you a few new features. I believe the Mic sensitivity must be configured inside their utility but it's been a while since I used it.
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