GoPro
Jun 12, 2021 08:47:11 #
Do any of you use a GoPro camera regularly? I have one or two and maybe a generic GoPro, but they tend to stay packed away. Having just one button to do everything seems like too much learning, and different models have different controls. Maybe I'll get one out today and play around with it. I bought one for my sons a few years ago, but he went back to his camcorder.
I must say, those cameras are super tough. I've seen them take tremendous abuse on TV, and they "keep on tickin'."
I must say, those cameras are super tough. I've seen them take tremendous abuse on TV, and they "keep on tickin'."
Jun 12, 2021 09:12:08 #
larryepage
Loc: North Texas area
jerryc41 wrote:
Do any of you use a GoPro camera regularly? I hav... (show quote)
I have one that I received as a gift a few years ago. Even got the waterproof housing for use at the beach. But I haven't used it after going through the manual and doing some practice shooting. I do not have the viewfinder accessory, so framing is largely a guess.
I think it turned out just not to match my idea of video very well. Maybe like you, I need to get it out and exercise it a little bit.
Jun 12, 2021 10:02:59 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I must say, those cameras are super tough. I've seen them take tremendous abuse on TV, and they "keep on tickin'."
Hey, that’s John Cameron Swayze’s line! 😎
Jun 12, 2021 10:24:57 #
47greyfox wrote:
Hey, that’s John Cameron Swayze’s line! 😎
You remembered!
Jun 12, 2021 10:28:16 #
sennamonster
Loc: fort wayne, IN
I use mine in a drone. I take it anywhere that is wet, dusty, or anytime i am hiking(use to , to old now).
Jun 12, 2021 10:34:02 #
DavidPine
Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
jerryc41 wrote:
Do any of you use a GoPro camera regularly? I hav... (show quote)
I have given 2 away as well as 2 drones. Now I have a new GoPro9 and all I do is keep it charged. I suppressed an urge to get a DJI Mini the past few days.
Jun 12, 2021 10:41:39 #
Don't have one but there are links out there on how to turn one into a dash camera, body camera, or "Spy" camera. In today's environment, either of the first two could be a lifesaver.
Jun 12, 2021 13:22:12 #
jerryc41 wrote:
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Jerry, just don't try to test their abuse tolerance! You might be the one that ends up injured!
Jun 13, 2021 07:22:41 #
quixdraw wrote:
Don't have one but there are links out there on how to turn one into a dash camera, body camera, or "Spy" camera. In today's environment, either of the first two could be a lifesaver.
I now have dash cams front and rear.
Jun 13, 2021 07:27:34 #
larryepage wrote:
I have one that I received as a gift a few years ago. Even got the waterproof housing for use at the beach. But I haven't used it after going through the manual and doing some practice shooting. I do not have the viewfinder accessory, so framing is largely a guess.
I think it turned out just not to match my idea of video very well. Maybe like you, I need to get it out and exercise it a little bit.
I think it turned out just not to match my idea of video very well. Maybe like you, I need to get it out and exercise it a little bit.
The GoPro app turns your phone into a monitor. Been using a gifted Hero 4 Session for some neat POV and wide angle shots lately.
Jun 13, 2021 07:35:27 #
5dogsken wrote:
The GoPro app turns your phone into a monitor. Been using a gifted Hero 4 Session for some neat POV and wide angle shots lately.
Thanks. The phone app sounds interesting. I wonder if that's limited to certain models.
Jun 13, 2021 07:37:24 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
Jerry, just don't try to test their abuse tolerance! You might be the one that ends up injured!
That's not even a remote possibility.
One thing I've noticed is that many GoPro people on TV and YouTube have cables attached to the camera in case the suction cup mount fails in rough conditions.
Jun 13, 2021 08:16:33 #
larryepage
Loc: North Texas area
5dogsken wrote:
The GoPro app turns your phone into a monitor. Been using a gifted Hero 4 Session for some neat POV and wide angle shots lately.
Yep. I installed the app. It's pretty capable, actually. But I felt like battery drain was something of a problem.
Jun 13, 2021 08:22:02 #
larryepage wrote:
Yep. I installed the app. It's pretty capable, actually. But I felt like battery drain was something of a problem.
Plus, the time lag takes a little getting used to.
Jun 13, 2021 11:04:38 #
I have had a Go Pro clone for several years now and haven't used it all that much, especially as I also have water proof point and shoots. I do use it when I don't want to be messing with the camera and my arms are otherwise occupied, such as when kayaking, watersliding, and snorkling (my snorkle mask has a go pro mount!). Its a specialty camera for most of us I think.
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