Got mine with a 64GB Class 10 card; guys in Camera House recommended it, and they mentioned that other classes will cause you issues (or that's what they said).
I'd highly suggest you get the BacPac LCD as it makes heaps of difference (not sold locally though). I bought the "Outdoor" edition, and toped it up with the Pole mounting bracket, LCD BacPac, and now buying the WiFi BacPac + Remote Combo, but not released for Australia yet and aftermarket sellers haven't got them, yet.
So far have only used it on the boat fixed, and the quality is amazing. Great to liten to the banter on the boat afterwards. Its a laugh.
Yip the higher the class card the better, 32 x 10 for me aswell.
Only issue I have, or havent figured out yet is the lack of a rotating mount, every mount is fixed at 90 degrees. Otherwise a fantastic little thing. Was surprised at the size, its tiny for something packing a punch.
I got this Pole Mount that gives me 3D movement of the unit, and can be mounted on any of the poles onboard (click here).
It's amazing if you put it facing where you mostly fish, and control it with the remote control, mounted on your wrest (here). This combo is on special right now, but bummer that it's not yet released to Australia. I may buy it, and get it sent to my Bro in the Houston
Beau - regarding the 64Gig card; that's what they told me at Camera House in the CBD, whether its true or not ... not sure! And it wasn't cheap!
Which can then attach to any painting pole you can get from Bunnings. I got a wooden pole about 2m for doing the filming underwater off the side of the boat, but also got an extendable metal 3m one for doing landbased work.
dont always go by class as some generic cards are over rated. you need a card with atleast a 45mb/s read and write speed and if you can afford go for the 95mb/s. Your battery will run out long before a 32gb card fills up, I use a 32gb card and it lasts around 3 battery changes of non stop HD recording (around 3 hours). If your looking at extra batteries you can get generic gopro batteries on ebay for a fraction of the cost on genuine gopro and with a wall/car charger thrown in which is handy on road trips and auxiliary 12v on the boat if your always swapping batteries.
Great product but but a bit deceptive on the marketing i reckon. buy the camera for $350 but by the time you have the package that suits you and is practical most would be looking at around $6-700+... and you could easily keep spending.
hey guys a site I have used for years for all my camera gear is having a 50% sale on CAMERAS DIRECT branded items. They are based in QLD and shippng usually takes 7 days. I have never had an issue with them and if you sign up you can receive an email every time they have sales, which is quite often.
Im taking this opportunity to buy some generic gopro accessories like extra batteries, car chargers and wall chargers.
Might be from people going straight from having their GoPro sitting in the sun on the beach or boat to dunking them in cold water? Or maybe even people have got sand/grit/dust on the seal?
I have used my LCD backpack a fair few times now underwater from getting pounding myself in whitewash at the beach to scuba diving, though only to a max of 20m deep so far, and as yet haven't had a leak. Maybe i am just lucky :)
Where abouts has everyone purchased their Go Pro from?
Went on the go pro site yesterday and went to order one aswell as a bunch of extras to go with it, but nearly fell of my chair when they wanted to charge an extra $80 for delivery! So havent purchased one yet and thought id see where most people get them from?
I got mine locally for warrenty - but all accessories from Tackle Direct in the US, usually ship them with lures and lines. However, someone here mentioned before about someone that sells them very cheap (worth a search)
Buz
Posts: 1555
Date Joined: 28/08/07
GoPro2 recommended class 6 or
GoPro2 recommended class 6 or higher for 1080HD recording and high speed sequential pics.
I put a 32GB class 10 in mine as they were on special at the time :)
beau
Posts: 4107
Date Joined: 24/01/10
All the specs are on the site
All the specs are on the site but from the top of my head I'm going to say class 4 minimum. Better check the site though.
I picked up some 32Gb class 10 cards from camerasdirect.com for $32 each which I think is a good buy
till
Posts: 9358
Date Joined: 21/02/08
Just ordered one myself on
Just ordered one myself on that eglobal deal. Need to get some cards too, so let me know what you find ;)
eltaco
Posts: 277
Date Joined: 30/11/09
I
I use my go pro for diving , motor bike riding and fishing and have a 32gb class 10 card , I highly recomened Go Pros
Justo82
Posts: 482
Date Joined: 17/10/11
I've got a go pro and they
I've got a go pro and they are awesome. I use it mainly for surfing and the quality and ease of use is sensational.
alfred
Posts: 3097
Date Joined: 12/01/07
I am looking at the specs etc
I am looking at the specs etc and the list of things that it comes with - funny it mentions a rechargable battery but not the charger??
Buz
Posts: 1555
Date Joined: 28/08/07
You just recharge it via the
You just recharge it via the USB cable straight into the camera. You can buy a separate external charger, that charges the battery quicker though.
Knot Big Enuff
Posts: 395
Date Joined: 17/05/11
Got mine with a 64GB Class 10
Got mine with a 64GB Class 10 card; guys in Camera House recommended it, and they mentioned that other classes will cause you issues (or that's what they said).
I'd highly suggest you get the BacPac LCD as it makes heaps of difference (not sold locally though). I bought the "Outdoor" edition, and toped it up with the Pole mounting bracket, LCD BacPac, and now buying the WiFi BacPac + Remote Combo, but not released for Australia yet
and aftermarket sellers haven't got them, yet.
Well worth buying toy.
Cheers,
Hesh
PGFC Member
beau
Posts: 4107
Date Joined: 24/01/10
You use a 64gb card?! does it
You use a 64gb card?! does it run ok? Why do the specs on Gopro site reccomend cards up to 32gb?
Storage
MEMORY:
SDHC: Up to 32GB (Class 4 or Higher)
If I had known that gopros could work with a 64gb card I would have bought the larger cards straight up!
kaney68
Posts: 401
Date Joined: 29/07/08
Wi-Fi and LCD BacPac sold locally
Check Gerry Gibbs Camera House in Cannington for the Wi-Fi BacPac remote and also the LCD
BacPac.....http://gerrygibbscamerawarehouse.com.au/sports_specialty_cameras/gopro_products/gopro_accessories/gopro_wi-fi_bacpac_and_wi-fi_remote_combo_kit
crasny1
Posts: 7006
Date Joined: 16/10/08
Go Pro all the way
So far have only used it on the boat fixed, and the quality is amazing. Great to liten to the banter on the boat afterwards. Its a laugh.
Yip the higher the class card the better, 32 x 10 for me aswell.
Only issue I have, or havent figured out yet is the lack of a rotating mount, every mount is fixed at 90 degrees. Otherwise a fantastic little thing. Was surprised at the size, its tiny for something packing a punch.
"I would like to die on Mars. Just not on impact!!" _ Elon Musk
Knot Big Enuff
Posts: 395
Date Joined: 17/05/11
Hey Neels,I got this Pole
Hey Neels,
I got this Pole Mount that gives me 3D movement of the unit, and can be mounted on any of the poles onboard (click here).
It's amazing if you put it facing where you mostly fish, and control it with the remote control, mounted on your wrest (here). This combo is on special right now, but bummer that it's not yet released to Australia. I may buy it, and get it sent to my Bro in the Houston
Beau - regarding the 64Gig card; that's what they told me at Camera House in the CBD, whether its true or not ... not sure! And it wasn't cheap!
Cheers,
Hesh
PGFC Member
Buz
Posts: 1555
Date Joined: 28/08/07
I use the arm that can move
I use the arm that can move fwd/bwd, left/right aswell but have it then connected to the base plate then onto one of these
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VUJU-Quikee-Mount-Camera-Pole-Mount-Adapter-GOPRO-HERO-black-2-/251116518439?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a77b5fc27
Which can then attach to any painting pole you can get from Bunnings. I got a wooden pole about 2m for doing the filming underwater off the side of the boat, but also got an extendable metal 3m one for doing landbased work.
Reefmonkey
Posts: 711
Date Joined: 22/09/08
$$$
dont always go by class as some generic cards are over rated. you need a card with atleast a 45mb/s read and write speed and if you can afford go for the 95mb/s. Your battery will run out long before a 32gb card fills up, I use a 32gb card and it lasts around 3 battery changes of non stop HD recording (around 3 hours). If your looking at extra batteries you can get generic gopro batteries on ebay for a fraction of the cost on genuine gopro and with a wall/car charger thrown in which is handy on road trips and auxiliary 12v on the boat if your always swapping batteries.
Great product but but a bit deceptive on the marketing i reckon. buy the camera for $350 but by the time you have the package that suits you and is practical most would be looking at around $6-700+... and you could easily keep spending.
Dave J.
aalfred
Posts: 669
Date Joined: 13/06/09
editing software
I don't wane hijack the thread but I recently got a gopro for my bday and I was wondering what software are you guys use for the editing?
Cheers
Seb
Knot Big Enuff
Posts: 395
Date Joined: 17/05/11
iMovie
I've got a Mac system; so I use iMovie, which I find very handy, and freindly to use.
Cheers,
Hesh
PGFC Member
aalfred
Posts: 669
Date Joined: 13/06/09
Cheers Mate,I have a windows
Cheers Mate,
I have a windows pc so I wount be able to use iMovie.
But thanks for the info!
beau
Posts: 4107
Date Joined: 24/01/10
iMovie for me too.Cant wait
iMovie for me too.
Cant wait to shoot some footage in 120fps and try this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-Xbtbs0yZcbeau
Posts: 4107
Date Joined: 24/01/10
hey guys a site I have used
hey guys a site I have used for years for all my camera gear is having a 50% sale on CAMERAS DIRECT branded items. They are based in QLD and shippng usually takes 7 days. I have never had an issue with them and if you sign up you can receive an email every time they have sales, which is quite often.
Im taking this opportunity to buy some generic gopro accessories like extra batteries, car chargers and wall chargers.
Here's the link..
http://www.camerasdirect.com.au/gopro-compatible-battery-for-hd-heroalfred
Posts: 3097
Date Joined: 12/01/07
Cameras direct batteries are
Cameras direct batteries are very expensive. You can get the 2x1300mah batts on the net with a wall charger for $15.
Muppet
Posts: 408
Date Joined: 23/11/09
This is where i got my LCD backpac
http://www.ordercameras.com.au/products/GoPro-LCD-BacPac-Removeable-LCD-Monitor.html
also not to bad at http://www.digitalcamerawarehouse.com.au/category842_1.htm
i also got the wifi backpac, 2nd battery backpack, marine housing and pole mount.
just need to search google to find the best prices at any time.
.
till
Posts: 9358
Date Joined: 21/02/08
Seem to be a lot of reports
Seem to be a lot of reports of flooding with the lcd back.
Buz
Posts: 1555
Date Joined: 28/08/07
Might be from people going
Might be from people going straight from having their GoPro sitting in the sun on the beach or boat to dunking them in cold water? Or maybe even people have got sand/grit/dust on the seal?
I have used my LCD backpack a fair few times now underwater from getting pounding myself in whitewash at the beach to scuba diving, though only to a max of 20m deep so far, and as yet haven't had a leak. Maybe i am just lucky :)
Gadsy
Posts: 1467
Date Joined: 01/05/10
For a comparison camera
check out the new Sony action cam that is now available - just google it
Wet Dreams
Posts: 105
Date Joined: 29/12/08
Best place to buy?
Where abouts has everyone purchased their Go Pro from?
Went on the go pro site yesterday and went to order one aswell as a bunch of extras to go with it, but nearly fell of my chair when they wanted to charge an extra $80 for delivery! So havent purchased one yet and thought id see where most people get them from?
Mind the smell, ive been fishing!
big john
Posts: 8766
Date Joined: 20/07/06
Kogan
Got two from Kogan.
Just connected one via the wi-fi bacpac to my I-phone. Looks good.
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Knot Big Enuff
Posts: 395
Date Joined: 17/05/11
I got mine locally for
I got mine locally for warrenty - but all accessories from Tackle Direct in the US, usually ship them with lures and lines. However, someone here mentioned before about someone that sells them very cheap (worth a search)
Cheers,
Hesh
PGFC Member
Wet Dreams
Posts: 105
Date Joined: 29/12/08
Go Pro 3
Lucky I haven't managed to get one yet..the HD Hero 3 was announced today! More details and Pre order is available on the site in just under an hour.
Mind the smell, ive been fishing!