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Post by kooch481 on Sept 12, 2014 17:25:39 GMT
Hello,
Im in the market for an action camera as id like to capture some footage on my different rides.
I like the look of the Contour roam 2 as its small and looks discreet on the side of your helmet. Anyone used one of these?
Then there is the GoPro Hero 3+ Silver edition. I like the fact you can use your phone to control it and see whats being shot to position it correctly. And the fact you can use a chest mount view and it has more mounting options.
What do you reccomend?
Guys with GoPros what are they like to mount on the helmet. are they bulky etc. Is the chest mount harness annoying to wear?
Sorry for all the questions im just abit undecided as there is a considerable price difference.
Thanks
Phil
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Post by notsarkyadam on Sept 12, 2014 17:27:45 GMT
I had one for 6 months... Never used it! However I'm told the chest mounts work well...
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Post by notsarkyadam on Sept 12, 2014 17:28:52 GMT
Garmin do a cracking cam, someone here has one.... You can display the image of the map, on the video and everything... Very cool!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2014 17:38:02 GMT
I had a Go Pro and didn't use it much.. Sold it and the person who bought it doesn't use it much either.
I only ever used it with the chest mount and didn't find it annoying at all.. Forgot I had it on most of the time!
I had other mounts but didn't use 'em.
Mine was one of thr first HD models and personally I can't see a massive difference when compared to newer models where picture quality are concerned.
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Post by lowcogger on Sept 12, 2014 18:03:07 GMT
I've got the gopro hd 2,used it on every ride for the first couple of months and then the novelty wore off. I use it very rarely nowadays ,mostly for dowhill and only when i remember to switch it on.also it flattens everything out so when you look back at the dead gnarly hillside that you smashed down it looks as flat as a fart. Having said that i'll take it to antur stiniog ror the little meet up,just to get the evidence  |
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Post by mata on Sept 12, 2014 18:44:30 GMT
I have a 3+ Black, its awesome... Use it all the time. Video for bikes using chest harness, photos for bikes, photos for everything and video for everything! Here's some examples... Bike photo  [/URL] Bike video m.pinkbike.com/video/376879/And how about a wedding video... Catriona + Donald: So versatile! |
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Post by Nelly on Sept 12, 2014 18:47:10 GMT
I will be getting a go pro, will use it for biking a few times before the novelty wears off will mainly use it for family stuff, let the kid do some recording, take on holiday for some awesome holiday vids, scuba diving etc
Will be used mostly for stuff other than biking
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Post by kooch481 on Sept 12, 2014 18:50:37 GMT
Real good photo that.
I definetly prefer the chest mount view as you can see the bars etc and how much work have to do.
How do you find the chest harness to wear? Can it still be worn with a camel bak?
I think id be dissapointed if i couldnt mount my camera on chest. So i may look at a go pro
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Post by mata on Sept 12, 2014 18:52:58 GMT
Real good photo that. I definetly prefer the chest mount view as you can see the bars etc and how much work have to do. How do you find the chest harness to wear? Can it still be worn with a camel bak? I think id be dissapointed if i couldnt mount my camera on chest. So i may look at a go pro Yea I wear a camelback most rides, gopro on first the camelback on 2nd. I use it more than my SLR these days... |
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Post by richardm on Sept 12, 2014 19:57:05 GMT
i have a sj 4000 it is a copy of a gopro and it is good allso it is only 60 quid ish so dont have to worry if you stack it into some rocks i wear a gopro chest mount and it is not noticeable and i forget it
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Post by 5tewst on Sept 12, 2014 23:41:56 GMT
Just got a go pro hero 3 black.... Getting some good stuff off it just need to practise more  |
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Post by kooch481 on Sept 14, 2014 7:59:23 GMT
I am tempted to splash out on a go pro.
Definitely prefer the chest mount view.
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Post by Admin on Sept 14, 2014 8:10:45 GMT
GoPro 3 Silver, dont use it all that often but when I do it always seems to catch me flying through the air, it's great for comedy moments. I also use the chesty
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Post by marsbarman on Sept 14, 2014 8:23:43 GMT
I've got the GoPro Hero 3 Black, I used it a lot when I first got it, but now? I only use it at trail centres really, and even then I don't use it as much as I did as the only people who give 2 hoots about the footage are me, some other biking mates and occasionally the internet.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2014 8:37:30 GMT
I have the Drift HD but Hartley eve r use it great cam though pic quality is as good as go pro in my opinion just can't get a chest mount but you can get a shoulder mount I have mine on mt lid when I use it
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Post by ukansodoff on Sept 14, 2014 10:25:44 GMT
Nice photo that.
Me and DHKitty use the Gopro3 white and are more than happy with it, not really seen a cheaper alternative that gives quite as good quality or choice of attachments than you can get with Gopro. Not saying there isnt anything out there but just saying we havnt seen it.
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Post by downhillkitty on Sept 14, 2014 11:53:31 GMT
As Ukan said, go pro 3 hd white, used it with chesty ans helmet mount, both ok. I also tend to forget I am wearing it, put chesty on first, then camelbak.
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Post by kooch481 on Sept 14, 2014 16:12:12 GMT
Nice photo that. Me and DHKitty use the Gopro3 white and are more than happy with it, not really seen a cheaper alternative that gives quite as good quality or choice of attachments than you can get with Gopro. Not saying there isnt anything out there but just saying we havnt seen it. What's the difference between the hero 3 white. And hero 3+silver. Can you still use the go pro app with the white? I'm gguessing the video quality will be similar |
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Post by Fidius on Sept 14, 2014 16:15:09 GMT
there great for group ride outs i suppose but cant see the point when your out on the trail on your own...the thought of spending £200 or more on a cam only to use it 3 times then bin it in a draw does not appeal to me might as well just get ya mate to record you with your mobile if your doing jumps and stuff |
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Post by mata on Sept 14, 2014 16:36:16 GMT
As I said before don't think of it as only being albe to use it on the bike. Try using it as a stills camera/video for everyday life as well. Its soooo versatile, video of at all kinds resolutions, stills of pretty darn good quality, photo burst (take up to 30 shots in 3 seconds) and even a timelapse mode. Its unreal! Here's a time lapse I did, take the shots in the mode, import to the GoPro software and it turns it into a video itself, simples... Summer Sunset: And no I'm not a sales person |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2014 8:14:35 GMT
I bought iRide's Goo Pro off him and as he says - I hardly ever use it. It's the earliest model but still does all I require. Will probably take it to Llandegla tomorrow and then film some of my fave off piste runs at Cannock.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2014 8:17:35 GMT
I bought iRide's Goo Pro off him and as he says - I hardly ever use it. It's the earliest model but still does all I require. Will probably take it to Llandegla tomorrow and then film some of my fave off piste runs at Cannock. That's a good little camera that. I really don't see the need for the latest all singing all dancing version.. That's just me though! |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2014 8:23:33 GMT
I agree - think all it hasn't got is the wi-fi, the screen on the back (which eats yer battery anyway) and maybe a time lapse option? none of which I need anyway.
If you ever want to borrow it - like for the Peaks yesterday - you've only got to shout up btw.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2014 8:29:48 GMT
I agree - think all it hasn't got is the wi-fi, the screen on the back (which eats yer battery anyway) and maybe a time lapse option? none of which I need anyway. If you ever want to borrow it - like for the Peaks yesterday - you've only got to shout up btw. Cheers mate, I'll keep that in mind |
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Post by downhillkitty on Sept 15, 2014 15:12:41 GMT
Nice photo that. Me and DHKitty use the Gopro3 white and are more than happy with it, not really seen a cheaper alternative that gives quite as good quality or choice of attachments than you can get with Gopro. Not saying there isnt anything out there but just saying we havnt seen it. What's the difference between the hero 3 white. And hero 3+silver. Can you still use the go pro app with the white? I'm gguessing the video quality will be similar Err, not sure TBH, the white still has the option to use the app, if you have a phone that will run it, I used to be able to use it, then they updated the software and now my handset is not compatible with the app  The white was definitely cheaper Here is a linky to the GoPro comparison table: Go Pro Comparison
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