Comments on: The Definitive GoPro Helmet HERO Wide Video Camera Review http://www.feedthehabit.com/outdoors/the-definitive-gopro-pov-video-camera-review/ Mountain Biking, Backcountry Skiing and Outdoor Gear Reviews Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:02:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Don Boorman http://www.feedthehabit.com/outdoors/the-definitive-gopro-pov-video-camera-review/#comment-24806 Don Boorman Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:24:33 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/?p=3393#comment-24806 Very informative, thanks for the info. I am still on the fence about buying the go pro 2 for kiteboarding as I coudl not find much info about whether it has any kind of image stabilization. I made a bad investment on the Oregon Scientific helmet cam a few years ago and regret wasting money on somethign that never really worked well at all and was too "shaky cam" to watch when it I did get it to work. I especially apprciate your remarks about having to fine tune the mounts in order to see what the cam is pointing at. There is no easy way to do that and I ended up with some excellent shaky cam footage of the water 2 feet in front of my board. Very informative, thanks for the info. I am still on the fence about buying the go pro 2 for kiteboarding as I coudl not find much info about whether it has any kind of image stabilization. I made a bad investment on the Oregon Scientific helmet cam a few years ago and regret wasting money on somethign that never really worked well at all and was too “shaky cam” to watch when it I did get it to work. I especially apprciate your remarks about having to fine tune the mounts in order to see what the cam is pointing at. There is no easy way to do that and I ended up with some excellent shaky cam footage of the water 2 feet in front of my board.

]]> By: John Bale http://www.feedthehabit.com/outdoors/the-definitive-gopro-pov-video-camera-review/#comment-24759 John Bale Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:38:53 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/?p=3393#comment-24759 The section on mounting options is a really good read! Thanks for going in to so much detail this helps in knowing what mounts to splash out on! The section on mounting options is a really good read! Thanks for going in to so much detail this helps in knowing what mounts to splash out on!

]]> By: Leo Mcneer http://www.feedthehabit.com/outdoors/the-definitive-gopro-pov-video-camera-review/#comment-22416 Leo Mcneer Wed, 06 Jul 2011 05:41:36 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/?p=3393#comment-22416 8. I think this is among the most significant information for me. And i am glad reading your article. But should remark on some general things, The site style is great, the articles is really great : D. Good job, cheers 8. I think this is among the most significant information for me. And i am glad reading your article. But should remark on some general things, The site style is great, the articles is really great : D. Good job, cheers

]]> By: CW http://www.feedthehabit.com/outdoors/the-definitive-gopro-pov-video-camera-review/#comment-21610 CW Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:24:50 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/?p=3393#comment-21610 They do break. I use a HD GoPro on the tail section on my street moto. Good thing I was riding w my friend. He watched it fly like a bird as the bracket failed. The housing is amazing. Camera was fine... flew off at about 85 or so. They do break. I use a HD GoPro on the tail section on my street moto. Good thing I was riding w my friend. He watched it fly like a bird as the bracket failed. The housing is amazing. Camera was fine… flew off at about 85 or so.

]]> By: Lee Lau http://www.feedthehabit.com/outdoors/the-definitive-gopro-pov-video-camera-review/#comment-20354 Lee Lau Sat, 15 Jan 2011 01:20:15 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/?p=3393#comment-20354 Chris - I'm not familiar with the Kodak at all I'm afraid Chris – I’m not familiar with the Kodak at all I’m afraid

]]> By: Steve http://www.feedthehabit.com/outdoors/the-definitive-gopro-pov-video-camera-review/#comment-19944 Steve Thu, 30 Dec 2010 22:08:37 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/?p=3393#comment-19944 Some great info on here. I just picked up a Hero 960 and was looking for ideas on mounting it. I've used bar-mounted cameras before and there always seems to be too much vibration unless you're riding on flat pavement. I'm going to rig something up based on the photo you have where it's mounted to a pack strap. Some great info on here. I just picked up a Hero 960 and was looking for ideas on mounting it. I’ve used bar-mounted cameras before and there always seems to be too much vibration unless you’re riding on flat pavement. I’m going to rig something up based on the photo you have where it’s mounted to a pack strap.

]]> By: Chris Jones http://www.feedthehabit.com/outdoors/the-definitive-gopro-pov-video-camera-review/#comment-19312 Chris Jones Sun, 28 Nov 2010 20:04:23 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/?p=3393#comment-19312 Great writeup Lee! Very helpful for those of us who have not yet purchased a GoPro. I am close to buying the GoPro, but still also considering a Kodak Zi8 with wide angle lens adapter and then tinkering with my own mounting systems. The Zi8 would be much more usable for "normal" shoots, and since there is so much tinkering with mounting the GoPro anyway it seems like a DIY with the Kodak might not be any more difficult. Obviously, possible water damage and audio wind noise would have to be dealt with, but like you said, this stuff requires tinkering (no matter which way I go.) The Kodak does allow external mics with a windscreen, although obviously that would create an entirely new set of issues. Any thoughts on the Kodak Zi8 route? Great writeup Lee!

Very helpful for those of us who have not yet purchased a GoPro. I am close to buying the GoPro, but still also considering a Kodak Zi8 with wide angle lens adapter and then tinkering with my own mounting systems. The Zi8 would be much more usable for “normal” shoots, and since there is so much tinkering with mounting the GoPro anyway it seems like a DIY with the Kodak might not be any more difficult. Obviously, possible water damage and audio wind noise would have to be dealt with, but like you said, this stuff requires tinkering (no matter which way I go.)

The Kodak does allow external mics with a windscreen, although obviously that would create an entirely new set of issues.

Any thoughts on the Kodak Zi8 route?

]]> By: Ryan Baxter http://www.feedthehabit.com/outdoors/the-definitive-gopro-pov-video-camera-review/#comment-18526 Ryan Baxter Sat, 23 Oct 2010 18:30:40 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/?p=3393#comment-18526 GoPro makes the best cameras without a doubt. The lens is easy to scratch. Lens protectors are now available to protect the camera and case. Never get a scratch on your GoPro with mytuffstuff lens protectors mytuffstuff .com GoPro makes the best cameras without a doubt. The lens is easy to scratch. Lens protectors are now available to protect the camera and case. Never get a scratch on your GoPro with mytuffstuff lens protectors
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]]> By: wilgapilot http://www.feedthehabit.com/outdoors/the-definitive-gopro-pov-video-camera-review/#comment-11128 wilgapilot Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:26:48 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/?p=3393#comment-11128 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wExQvILmckw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wExQvILmckw

]]> By: wilgapilot http://www.feedthehabit.com/outdoors/the-definitive-gopro-pov-video-camera-review/#comment-11127 wilgapilot Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:25:54 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/?p=3393#comment-11127 Here is some footage I took while sailing using the gopro it needed a bit of editing because of bad lighting. Here is some footage I took while sailing using the gopro it needed a bit of editing because of bad lighting.

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