[Misc] GoPros (and equivalents)

Bozza

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Jul 4, 2003

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Back in Sussex

• Jul 25, 2016

• #1

Anyone know much about GoPros and the like?

I'm contemplating a purchase for holiday usage - something that can handle rough and tumble and underwater etc.

I'd also probably use it when mountain biking.

There are a few different models and prices, what should I look at?

I'm also aware there are several GoPro-a-likes that are significantly cheaper. Are any worthy of consideration or will I just be disappointed with the results? I'd rather pay more for better quality, I think. Do the non GoPros have a decent range of accessories or are they built to the same size as a GoPro in order that GoPro accessories will work with them too?

Thanks, as ever.

 

clippedgull

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Aug 11, 2003

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Near Ducks, Geese, and Seagulls

• Jul 25, 2016

• #2

Go for a Go-Pro! . Yes you can buy cheaper, but quality always wins the race.

Tip: Buy an extra battery! (or two)

all you need to know >> http://www.goproforums.com/

 

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tinx

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Jul 6, 2003

9,198

Horsham Town

• Jul 25, 2016

• #3

I bough an SJCam knock off which was been absolutely spot on for me, I use when swimming and snorkling when on holiday and then attached the bike on the occasional bike ride and its been great. Got it for about £50 with a spare battery.

This is the amazon link which is a bit more expensive than I paid but still excellent value

http://amzn.to/2a62Z9d

 

driller

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Oct 14, 2006

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The posh bit

• Jul 25, 2016

• #4

Got go pro hero 4 silver edition.

Just used it on holiday doing scuba playing in sea etc.
Very good quality.

Highly recommended

 

RandyWanger

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Mar 14, 2013

6,032

Done a Frexit, now in London

• Jul 25, 2016

• #5

GoPro is king, especially when mountain biking. Going from dark/light through trees usually throws off cheaper models. I have heard good things about the TomTom one, gives some geeky overlays for GPS data, speed etc.

 

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dannyboy

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Oct 20, 2003

3,618

Waikanae NZ

• Jul 25, 2016

• #6

the wife bought me a go pro hero4 session . They've just been discounted . about £160 now I think . its tiny ! little cube that you stick on your helmet ! will take it on holiday to Croatia next week and see what I can do with it . were off to new Zealand permanently in October too so should be loads to there with it. footage looks good

 

highflyer

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Jan 21, 2016

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• Jul 25, 2016

• #7

I went cheap (like £30) equvalent. It all works fine for the purpose i wanted it for, and is perfectly robust and easy to use. But there is definitely a very big difference in quality of the results compared with what i have seen from a GoPro.

So if you care about quality, pay up!

 

driller

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Oct 14, 2006

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• Jul 25, 2016

• #8

Do Apple not make an equivalent?

 

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Springal

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Feb 12, 2005

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• Jul 25, 2016

• #9

Serious question but do people actually watch what they record much? I've seen more people at festivals using these now and I just can't imagine the footage is any good. Same doing activities, surely it is all over the place?

 

Triggaaar

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Oct 24, 2005

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Goldstone

• Jul 25, 2016

• #10

Bozza said:

Anyone know much about GoPros and the like?

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