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shirazk
03-05-2009, 05:53 PM
Just got one. It seems to work well. Kinda had to get used to the curved nature of the picture. But the best part is, it can survive a fall; check the last seconds of the video I posted of my brother.

The sound recording is not bad either. There are 2 modes, one for high vibration and one for low vibrations and a plethora of mount options, including suction cup base and double sided sticky tape.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6223304952427149455
Jbay
03-05-2009, 06:36 PM
cool, they went from 3 MP to 5 MP

im gonna get the wristband version for $140, it can be strapped to the chin of the helmet http://www.goprocamera.com/index.php?area=2&productid=6
txbanditrydr
03-05-2009, 08:45 PM
it can survive a fall

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

2 minutes later and I'm still laughing out loud... :clap:
Loyd
03-05-2009, 09:18 PM
Oh man...so many toys on the want list.
SRADkneedragger
03-05-2009, 09:50 PM
Well as posted else where in another thread We did a little test clip and found it to work great!
A great deal for the price and mounts that it comes with. Goes straight to the computer without the need for any software Windows Movie Maker handles it fine.
SRAD
dhdrider
03-06-2009, 02:46 PM
Here's a vid from Harris Hill I took w/ a GoPro (older version):

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1116760595468449759
sparkyphotog
03-10-2009, 10:29 PM
Just got one. It seems to work well. Kinda had to get used to the curved nature of the picture. But the best part is, it can survive a fall; check the last seconds of the video I posted of my brother.

The sound recording is not bad either. There are 2 modes, one for high vibration and one for low vibrations and a plethora of mount options, including suction cup base and double sided sticky tape.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6223304952427149455

These are interesting cameras. Do they have a screen so that you can view what you shot?
shirazk
03-11-2009, 12:12 AM
there is a view finder but no screen. seems to work real well
sparkyphotog
03-11-2009, 05:15 PM
there is a view finder but no screen. seems to work real well

Thanks. As long as there is some what to aim it before you shoot.
Loyd
03-11-2009, 08:42 PM
Here's a vid from Harris Hill I took w/ a GoPro (older version):

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1116760595468449759

Nice video. Music made think someone's car alarm was going off though. :-P
M38A1
03-22-2009, 10:33 PM
So looking at options, is that the normal or wide angle lens option?
mnapuran
03-22-2009, 10:42 PM
Sorry... I've had one about a year, and for the money... there is better. Just replaced it with a Sanyo Xacti E2 :) Much better video, audio, 8mp stills, zoom, screen, etc! You can find em for $150-200
shirazk
03-22-2009, 11:08 PM
i have the widescreen. The biggest thing compared to the sanyo are the mounting options the go pro has. Other than that, the specs on the Sanyo seem a lot better.
shirazk
03-22-2009, 11:08 PM
mike got some footage you can share while riding?

Sorry... I've had one about a year, and for the money... there is better. Just replaced it with a Sanyo Xacti E2 :) Much better video, audio, 8mp stills, zoom, screen, etc! You can find em for $150-200
Loyd
03-23-2009, 07:49 AM
mounting options on the sanyo?
mnapuran
03-23-2009, 08:40 AM
my little review: http://mike.napurano.com/motorcycle/template_permalink.asp?id=206#206
M38A1
04-17-2009, 11:06 PM
my little review: http://mike.napurano.com/motorcycle/template_permalink.asp?id=206#206

As Lloyd asked, what are the mounting options on the Sony? Is it just a standard threaded tripod video size hole in the bottom? Any pic of it's location would be appreciated.
M38A1
05-21-2009, 04:42 PM
Well, I just ordered the Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 from Amazon. I should have it tomorrow for a weekend-workout. We'll see what kind of trouble it can get me in.
Janet
05-21-2009, 05:43 PM
Well, I just ordered the Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 from Amazon. I should have it tomorrow for a weekend-workout. We'll see what kind of trouble it can get me in.

How are you going to mount it?
M38A1
05-21-2009, 06:42 PM
How are you going to mount it?

It has a standard threaded hole in the bottom so I'll just put it on my Bogen Quickrelease camera mount that's on a RAM mount and play with it.

It's similar to this:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/554141-REG/Manfrotto_by_Bogen_Imaging_323_323_RC2_System_Quic k.html


It might wind up on the engine crash bar????
gixxerjasen
05-22-2009, 10:14 AM
I don't use these, but I just snagged this from another forum.

They're releasing a firmware patch this month (apparently) that'll let you record movies to 4Gb in size, up from 2Gb (56 min?) on the current version ...
HOWEVER ...
You can use a larger SD card no worries, so long as you don't exceed the 2Gb size or it'll corrupt itself! I got a Class-6 8Gb SDHC card today and it works fine ... no reason you can't use bigger and just stop the recording every 50 minsI cannot verify the validity of this, but figured I'd pass it on to those of you using these so you can at least know to check.
sloan
05-26-2009, 07:39 PM
The suction cup mount on the Hero worked very well attached to the saddlebag of my VFR riding the Dragon last week. This is my buddies older Hero camera, non-widescreen version.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrwD3ikt3RI
M38A1
08-11-2009, 10:41 AM
Here's an interesting perspective using the GoPro Hero..... Aircraft.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dE2r6JnEuEw
1TallTXn
08-18-2009, 11:44 AM
I have a friend that rides a lot of MTB and he uses the non-wide-angle version. Loves his. I've been meaning to swipe it from him and try it on the VFR, but haven't got around to it.