[CVRick]

I am looking at possibly buying a go pro camera . Does anyone use one or know anything about them. ?

[racerbill]

I got the GoPro HD for christmas and have used it about 5 times. I love this thing, I recorded some mountain biking we did in Sedona, and chasing some buddies up the Kernan. Both videos are amazing in their clarity and sound.

[socalhodaka]

CVRick, on Feb 10 2010, 04:50 PM, said:

I am looking at possibly buying a go pro camera . Does anyone use one or know anything about them. ?

Go Pro Wide 150+tax

Go Pro HD 225+tax

I can also get accessory's. PM me if you want to know more.

Kelly

[650hucker]

Go pro is fricken awesome, and it's held up in every crash I've been through.

[zracing]

CVRick, on Feb 10 2010, 04:50 PM, said:

I am looking at possibly buying a go pro camera . Does anyone use one or know anything about them. ?

I recently got the gopro wide camera and have only used it a couple times. So far I am very happy with it. In my opinion, here are some of the +/-:
Good:
Price-compared to many helmet cams out there this was less $$.
Easy to use-press button and ride!
4gb SD card campatible
Runs on standard AAA sized batteries-Lithium rechargeable are a MUST. Factor that into the price.

Bad:
Burns batteries in video mode-opposed to snap picture every 2 sec mode.
No lcd monitor to see pics vids just taken.
Difficult to tell if if it actually on or not-blinking red light no always visible.

Just a couple observations of the gopro wide so far. If anyone has anything to add please do as this is still a bit new to me. Here is the vid I posted in the duffyland write up to give you an idea of how it looks:
http://s154.photobucket.com/albums/s272/zr...uffylandVid.flv

[motorcyclenut]

Yep, I love my gopro (not hd)

Most of you remember this from this past December:

Trail 4 at CC

[ozzy]

racerbill, on Feb 10 2010, 05:09 PM, said:

I got the GoPro HD for christmas and have used it about 5 times. I love this thing, I recorded some mountain biking we did in Sedona, and chasing some buddies up the Kernan. Both videos are amazing in their clarity and sound.

Post it

[650hucker]

Old MTB video using my Go Pro, the non-HD one.

http://www.pinkbike.com/video/82443/

[rexr]

I have the Go Pro Wide and like it but agree about it eating batteries. Get at least 3 sets of batteries and cards as you will only get an hour out of a set if shooting video.

Here is a video at an indoor kart track.

Here is a video of a dual sport ride.

[motorcyclenut]

You can download a firmware upgrade that allows you to use 4GB cards which is good for almost 2 hours. I did it and it is very easy to do. Go to the gopro website.

I agree about the batteries. The rechargeable Energizers they recommend suck, lasting less than an hour. The Energizer Lithium last about 3 hours with me. I got my gopro for 138 shipped, as posted by someone earlier in December about a deal going on in Texas at AFM something. I am happy with mine.

rexr, on Feb 10 2010, 09:28 PM, said:

I have the Go Pro Wide and like it but agree about it eating batteries. Get at least 3 sets of batteries and cards as you will only get an hour out of a set if shooting video.

Here is a video at an indoor kart track.

Here is a video of a dual sport ride.

[Yeti]

PoBoyBlues got one for Xmas and loves it. It shoots some cool video. I need one.

[rexr]

motorcyclenut, on Feb 11 2010, 06:08 AM, said:

You can download a firmware upgrade that allows you to use 4GB cards which is good for almost 2 hours. I did it and it is very easy to do. Go to the gopro website.

The Energizer Lithium last about 3 hours with me.

Thanks for the info.. I think I have done the firmware update but I will make sure. I will also try the Lithium batteries to see how they work as I have been using the rechargeable ones.

[poboyblues]

Yeti, on Feb 11 2010, 07:07 AM, said:

PoBoyBlues got one for Xmas and loves it. It shoots some cool video. I need one.

I got it for my birthday, back in July. It is a good camera. Only thing is, I've switched helmets and need some more of that 3M super duper tape to mount the mount! I'll go to their website and investigate further.

[dirt dame]

poboyblues, on Feb 12 2010, 09:39 PM, said:

Yeti, on Feb 11 2010, 07:07 AM, said:

PoBoyBlues got one for Xmas and loves it. It shoots some cool video. I need one.

I got it for my birthday, back in July. It is a good camera. Only thing is, I've switched helmets and need some more of that 3M super duper tape to mount the mount! I'll go to their website and investigate further.

I got some of that super duper 3M stuff at Pep Boys a while back. Don't know if they still have it, but if there's one near you, it's probably worth a peeky-see.

[socalhodaka]

poboyblues, on Feb 12 2010, 09:39 PM, said:

Yeti, on Feb 11 2010, 07:07 AM, said:

PoBoyBlues got one for Xmas and loves it. It shoots some cool video. I need one.

I got it for my birthday, back in July. It is a good camera. Only thing is, I've switched helmets and need some more of that 3M super duper tape to mount the mount! I'll go to their website and investigate further.

If you don't find tape at the auto store, you need need to get the Grab Bag of mounts for the Go Pro. I just ordered one for Wil,it retails for 19.95 and comes with. I can get you one at 20% off.

What's Included:

* 2 Flat, 3M™ Adhesive Mounts
* 2 Curved, 3M™ Adhesive Mounts
* 1 Horizontal Surface Quick-Release Buckle
* 1 Vertical Surface J-Hook Buckle
* 1 Thumb Knob with Nut and Bolt
* Warranty: One Year