super_ted

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Looking at getting one of these for playing about with, take some pictures & films of cars. Does anyone on here have any first hand reviews of these cameras? The quality of the videos look really good.
I have seen them on ebay here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GoPro-HD-M...#ht_1170wt_745

Is this a good price?

JackClark

They're rubbish at taking pictures and film of cars, fantastic at taking pictures and films on cars.

Not a bad price but that's the old model, there's a HD 2 now.

super_ted

iTrader: (30)

So what would be a better option then Jack?

When i say taking films of cars, i do mean videos from inside them whilst on track, etc. I also want something that will take a few nice snaps at the same time, in one package if poss. I thought this or the newer version maybe a good call?

JackClark

Pretty much any point and shoot.

super_ted

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^^Edited my post with more info ^^

JackClark

For in and on car + helmet mounting and the occasional hand held photo/video they're fantastic, can't be beaten.

jura11

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Go Pro HD Hero 2 should be better for your needs,I've tried only HD Hero 2 and filmed few clips on the HD Hero 2 which has been perfect

If you don't have budget for Hero,Swan Freestyle HD is good alternative for good money,Contour HD 1080 is good too for money


Jura

Kieran_Burns

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A couple of examples of the Contour 1080p (running at 720p/60fps: better for moving shots)

http://youtu.be/GCtHmrDU8YE?hd=1

http://youtu.be/POOWpTXldTs?hd=1

and this is one at 1080p/30fps:
http://youtu.be/y3p2mWtuRHI?hd=1 (really amazing moment... cycling with an owl)

(I'd watch them on Youtube or break them out)

jura11

iTrader: (7)

Agreed Kieran about the Contour 1080,just when we are tried at night picture is not good as on the GoPro

But videos looks good,good/great moment with Owl


Jura

ScoobyWon't

We've just got a camera which we attach to the dogs while they are doing their water rescue training.
I can't remember the exact model, but I'll ask and see if I can get some links to footage.

CharlySkunkWeed

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i got a cheapy 720p waterproof camera off a chineese website for £70. The only problem is the wind noise as it isnt the most aerodynamic thing TBH. For the price , and the amount i use a camera , i couldnt justify the GoPro.