dusty3d Loc: South Florida

Thinking about picking up one of these cameras. I do a lot of riding on my motorcycle and would like to capture stills and video. Has anyone had any experience with them and if so which model would you suggest? I would also consider a remote so I could operate the camera while riding.

dugole Loc: Matawan, New Jersey

One of the UHH members (very sorry, I don't remember his name) has done some motorcycle road racing videos using a GoPro on his helmet - they were excellent, very fascinating with great action images. I did have a conversation with him so I'll try to search for his name.

dugole Loc: Matawan, New Jersey

Go to youtube and search "Erich Brunner" for some of his GoPro videos. His name here is "ebrunner".

balticvid Loc: Queens now NJ

I purchased this one for my brother. No report on it yet.
Very inexpensive. Go-Pro is rated as the best. This one is
$79.95 on sale.
http://www.foxoffer.com/sj4000-full-hd-waterproof-action-helmet-camera-p-659.html#.VLaGEk10wY0

Violameister Loc: michigan

I have a 2 GoPro cameras, a Hero3 black and a Hero4 black. If you are a relatively experienced photographer, I would recommend the more expensive black models as they are more versatile. If you are thinking of taking 4K ultra high def movies definitely get the Hero4. You can control the black models from a hand held remote as well as from a cell phone.

Of course, you realize that they all have non zoom ultra wide angle lenses, and no manual control of focus or exposure, although you can set the ISO and relative exposure.

Violameister Loc: michigan

Caution! This is NOT a GoPro camera. It is a look-alike knock off. I just came back from CES, and there are lots of these around now. I have no information on how good or bad they are, but be warned.

dusty3d Loc: South Florida

Thanks, it is important for me to use the remote so I can turn in on and off when I want to. So you are saying no zoom? Would you be able to take normal candid snap shots? I am not a pro but consider myself a very good amatuer but I will only use the camera when riding and attending biker events.

Violameister Loc: michigan

There is no optical zoom. You can however, set some modes to be narrower by means of digital zoom. You can crop in PP also, which is what I do.

The most versatile models (black) have no viewfinder. They rely on the ultra wide angle view, and the fact that the user is actively moving around. If you need a viewfinder, as I occasionally do, there is an accessory that plugs into the back. On the other hand, there is also an ap for a smart phone that shows what the camera sees as well as allowing all adjustments and starting and stopping the camera. Communication is via WiFi. There is also a lesser model that has a built in viewscreen. I have found the cell phone aiming and control totally satisfactory for my use. But I don't ride motorcycles. When surfers use the camera, they just start filming and aim the camera in the proper general direction. When the ride is over, they stop the camera manually. Of course a ride is rarely more than a few minutes, so as a rider of longer duration you will need an on and off button. If you mount the camera to helmet or handlebar, you will not need the viewfinder, and the small remote should work perfectly to turn it on and off.

Violameister Loc: michigan

Candid shots: I have used it for that purpose. You have no viewfinder, but it is easy to aim the camera in the proper general direction. Also, using the smart phone as a viewfinder does allow for misdirection: you look at your phone with one hand and hold the camera with the other hand aimed in a totally different direction.

dusty3d Loc: South Florida

thank you for your imput. Greatly appreciated.

dusty3d Loc: South Florida

thanks, i did check his video out

mrova Loc: Chesterfield, VA

Exactly what I was thinking as soon as I saw the price. There's no way you're gonna see a real GoPro at that price. Interesting too, if you scroll down, they show you a picture of "real" vs. "fake."

Hotchilidog

Never in the ad does it say it is a go pro. I bought a gopro and there are many options you can get for it.you can even get a lcd screen for it. Which I did. The problem I have is I still have not used it since I bought it. I plan on using it to take movies of my granddaughter. Wish me luck.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

That's an amazing little camera, and very tough, too. I bought the first model to come out, and then I got version 3. The newer one is easier to control, in terms of buttons and menus. There is a lot of online instruction available for it. I'm sure I'm not taking full advantage of it, but it's fun to use.

raylowe2001

As far as getting a remote to control the on/off function, I would hold off. I was able to turn it on and off just by reaching for the camera, with my gloves on.