GoPro owners...talk to me!

[npgraphicdesign 3]

I'm thinking of getting the GoPro HD Hero 960 http://www.goprocamera.com/products/hd-hero-960-camera.php and using it not just for skydiving, but also for skiing. Also was thinking of picking up a chest mount for the skiing use.

Has anyone used their GoPro for sports other than skydiving? And in general, how do you like the camera, video/picture quality, etc?

[lauraliscious 0]

We have one, have used it for snorkeling/scuba/underwater pictures too. It's great.

I have a non-skydiving co-worker who has one that he mounts to his motorcycle. He really likes it.

As for the picture/video quality, it's pretty good. Can't complain. Sometimes pics aren't in focus or are too dark and as far as skydiving pictures go, you'd be much better off getting a dedicated still camera. But for videos it's decent. Sometimes it takes great pictures too, just seems to be more hit or miss with that.

Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091

[npgraphicdesign 3]

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We have one, have used it for snorkeling/scuba/underwater pictures too. It's great.

I have a non-skydiving co-worker who has one that he mounts to his motorcycle. He really likes it.

As for the picture/video quality, it's pretty good. Can't complain. Sometimes pics aren't in focus or are too dark and as far as skydiving pictures go, you'd be much better off getting a dedicated still camera. But for videos it's decent. Sometimes it takes great pictures too, just seems to be more hit or miss with that.

Thanks Laura. Do you have the 960 (that's $179) or the GoPro HD Hero (that's $259)? I think the only difference is that the 960 doesn't do 1080p video.

[Cheach 0]

My 5 yr old nephew now uses mine for 4wheeling.

I woke up next to a blowup doll Ash....so what do you think?

[skydude2000 3]

I just bought the 960 (should be here next week. Yippeee!) I read in the FAQ section that they're all the same camera, but each kit comes with more/different mounts. That's why the differences in price. Maybe I'm confused about that. I'll let you know when it gets here.

PULL!! or DIE!!

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We have one, have used it for snorkeling/scuba/underwater pictures too. It's great.

I have a non-skydiving co-worker who has one that he mounts to his motorcycle. He really likes it.

As for the picture/video quality, it's pretty good. Can't complain. Sometimes pics aren't in focus or are too dark and as far as skydiving pictures go, you'd be much better off getting a dedicated still camera. But for videos it's decent. Sometimes it takes great pictures too, just seems to be more hit or miss with that.

Thanks Laura. Do you have the 960 (that's $179) or the GoPro HD Hero (that's $259)? I think the only difference is that the 960 doesn't do 1080p video.

The 960? or non-HD GoPro has pretty shitty picture quality... definitely go with the HD model, or the Contour HD camera.

ETA: Maybe they've improved the the pic quality on the newer 960s, but I know a couple people with some that are ~2 years old, and the quality isn't very good.

*I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.*
----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

[IanHarrop 42]

good article here:
http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/safety/detail_page.cgi?ID=707

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[NickDG 23]

I use the GoPro HD on my motorcycle . . .

The 1080p is terrific on a big screen (Youtube doesn't do it justice) and it has wind noise canceling built into its firmware so the sound is pretty good too. For the price you can't go wrong. (I believe there's a slightly stripped down model out now for under $200.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlxraPVtMKc

NickD

[npgraphicdesign 3]

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I use the GoPro HD on my motorcycle . . .

The 1080p is terrific on a big screen (Youtube doesn't do it justice) and it has wind noise canceling built into its firmware so the sound is pretty good too. For the price you can't go wrong. (I believe there's a slightly stripped down model out now for under $200.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlxraPVtMKc

NickD

Is it completely waterproof? I'm doing a race called Tough Mudder in May, which involves a lot of water obstacles. Would love to use a chest mount with a GoPro, as long as it is waterproof.

[anthonyfellows 0]

I've used it for giving oral sex, since it's fully immersible.

Serious relationships turn into work after a few weeks and I already got a fucking job :)
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[regulator 0]

I plan on going with this personally...

http://driftinnovation.com/

[npgraphicdesign 3]

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I plan on going with this personally...

http://driftinnovation.com/

Why this over the GoPro or any other camera? Curious to hear your reasoning.

[david3 0]

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I use the GoPro HD on my motorcycle . . .

The 1080p is terrific on a big screen (Youtube doesn't do it justice) and it has wind noise canceling built into its firmware so the sound is pretty good too. For the price you can't go wrong. (I believe there's a slightly stripped down model out now for under $200.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlxraPVtMKc

NickD

Is it completely waterproof? I'm doing a race called Tough Mudder in May, which involves a lot of water obstacles. Would love to use a chest mount with a GoPro, as long as it is waterproof.

Good luck with that.

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I use the GoPro HD on my motorcycle . . .

The 1080p is terrific on a big screen (Youtube doesn't do it justice) and it has wind noise canceling built into its firmware so the sound is pretty good too. For the price you can't go wrong. (I believe there's a slightly stripped down model out now for under $200.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlxraPVtMKc

NickD

Is it completely waterproof? I'm doing a race called Tough Mudder in May, which involves a lot of water obstacles. Would love to use a chest mount with a GoPro, as long as it is waterproof.

Good luck with that.

Thanks...I think

Have you done it?

[lauraliscious 0]

I'm not positive, thought it was called the Hero, but it is NOT the HD model. We've had it about 2 years now I think. Sounds like the HD one does better with the picture quality, but I'm not sure? Ours was the cheaper of the 2, around $180 sounds about right.

The camera itself is not waterproof, but the case for it is fully waterproof. We've fully submersed ours with no problems at all. I'm sure it'd be fine as long as it's in the case (usually the case is what you use to mount it anyway, so it's usually in the case if you are using it for any type of sport)...

Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091

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I use the GoPro HD on my motorcycle . . .

The 1080p is terrific on a big screen (Youtube doesn't do it justice) and it has wind noise canceling built into its firmware so the sound is pretty good too. For the price you can't go wrong. (I believe there's a slightly stripped down model out now for under $200.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlxraPVtMKc

NickD

Is it completely waterproof? I'm doing a race called Tough Mudder in May, which involves a lot of water obstacles. Would love to use a chest mount with a GoPro, as long as it is waterproof.

Good luck with that.

Thanks...I think

Have you done it?

No I haven't. I am signed up for the one in Pennsylvania but because of an injury it is unlikely I will be able to participate this year.