Non political question, but I think folks here can make good recommendations: I reciently purchased a metal detector, and have been enjoying finding old farm implements, tools and...

phcaan Loc: Willow Springs, MO

I reciently purchased a metal detector, and have been enjoying finding old farm implements, tools and other items from the past.
I purchased a detector for my grandson and would like to video his excitement when finding "treasure". In a fairly inexpensive waterproof video camera, $150 range, what brand or model would you recommend. I think it should be something fairly robust as a 10-year-old boy will also be using it to document his adventures.

Thanks in advance.

Texcaster Loc: Queensland

phcaan wrote:

I reciently purchased a metal detector, and have been enjoying finding old farm implements, tools and other items from the past.
I purchased a detector for my grandson and would like to video his excitement when finding "treasure". In a fairly inexpensive waterproof video camera, $150 range, what brand or model would you recommend. I think it should be something fairly robust as a 10-year-old boy will also be using it to document his adventures.

Thanks in advance.

GoPro knock offs are well liked. Avoid the Trump ones, just sayin'. lol

phcaan Loc: Willow Springs, MO

Texcaster wrote:

GoPro knock offs are well liked. Avoid the Trump ones, just sayin'. lol

GoPro knock off? Would they be at all dependable? Where would one shop for such a thing?

Blurryeyed Loc: NC Mountains.

phcaan wrote:

GoPro knock off? Would they be at all dependable? Where would one shop for such a thing?

If you could go $250 here is a new GoPro Hero5 with a bunch of accessories, this is a good deal and won't last long. They are great, my kid used to use them during offshore fishing trips and spear diving, very high quality video.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-GoPro-Hero5-Session-Camera-CHDHS-501-New-Lot-of-Accessories/322940176939?epid=5008812442&hash=item4b30bc0a2b:g:ROIAAOSw9mpaOT~4

Texcaster Loc: Queensland

phcaan wrote:

GoPro knock off? Would they be at all dependable? Where would one shop for such a thing?

https://beebom.com/best-gopro-alternatives/

phcaan Loc: Willow Springs, MO

Blurryeyed wrote:

If you could go $250 here is a new GoPro Hero5 with a bunch of accessories, this is a good deal and won't last long. They are great, my kid used to use them during offshore fishing trips and spear diving, very high quality video.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-GoPro-Hero5-Session-Camera-CHDHS-501-New-Lot-of-Accessories/322940176939?epid=5008812442&hash=item4b30bc0a2b:g:ROIAAOSw9mpaOT~4

Thanks Blurry, a little out of my price range just now, but thank you.

phcaan Loc: Willow Springs, MO

Texcaster wrote:

https://beebom.com/best-gopro-alternatives/

Thank you Tex, I will take a look at this.

dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma

phcaan wrote:

I reciently purchased a metal detector, and have been enjoying finding old farm implements, tools and other items from the past.
I purchased a detector for my grandson and would like to video his excitement when finding "treasure". In a fairly inexpensive waterproof video camera, $150 range, what brand or model would you recommend. I think it should be something fairly robust as a 10-year-old boy will also be using it to document his adventures.

Thanks in advance.

I would make sure you meet in public restaurant or somewhere.
https://springfield.craigslist.org/search/sss?query=gopro&sort=rel

phcaan Loc: Willow Springs, MO

dirtpusher wrote:

I would make sure you meet in public restaurant or somewhere.
https://springfield.craigslist.org/search/sss?query=gopro&sort=rel

Thanks, Dirt, this is a great resource.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Cool project!

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

Blurryeyed wrote:

If you could go $250 here is a new GoPro Hero5 with a bunch of accessories, this is a good deal and won't last long. They are great, my kid used to use them during offshore fishing trips and spear diving, very high quality video.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-GoPro-Hero5-Session-Camera-CHDHS-501-New-Lot-of-Accessories/322940176939?epid=5008812442&hash=item4b30bc0a2b:g:ROIAAOSw9mpaOT~4

Yes, a little expensive, especially for something that won't last long!!!

SS

phcaan Loc: Willow Springs, MO

SharpShooter wrote:

Yes, a little expensive, especially for something that won't last long!!!

SS

With a 10-year-old Indiana Jones, I fear you are correct, and until I see how the project goes I don't wish to spend too much on the "adventure cam".

dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma

phcaan wrote:

With a 10-year-old Indiana Jones, I fear you are correct, and until I see how the project goes I don't wish to spend too much on the "adventure cam".

Have you checked pawnstars. I'd call Springfield. See what they got.

phcaan Loc: Willow Springs, MO

dirtpusher wrote:

Have you checked pawnstars. I'd call Springfield. See what they got.

I think I found a Kodak Playsport Zx3 pretty reasonable on eBay, should get young DeMille started, time will tell where it goes from there. Right now I have to break the news that pirate treasure is not likely found in the Ozarks.

dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma

phcaan wrote:

I think I found a Kodak Playsport Zx3 pretty reasonable on eBay, should get young DeMille started, time will tell where it goes from there. Right now I have to break the news that pirate treasure is not likely found in the Ozarks.

Maybe more than you think. Lol

https://www.legendsofamerica.com/missouri-treasure/