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GarethT
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Topic: Recommend me a budget action camera Posted: 13 Feb 20 at 6:50pm |
For filming from a transom hung mount. Gopro accessory compatible.
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423zero
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 13 Feb 20 at 7:34pm |
I got this one about 10 years ago, still working, no longer available new.
This video was made using it. Edited by 423zero - 13 Feb 20 at 8:13pm |
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H2
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 13 Feb 20 at 10:42pm |
I would just get an old goPro - I got one of the original versions a while back for pennies off eBay and it works a treat plus if I were to lose it then it was a few quids fun.
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Sam.Spoons
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 13 Feb 20 at 11:53pm |
I have quite an old GoPro (Hero 3?) and it's amazing but the footage I've seen from the really early ones is not good. Mine seems to have much better image stabilisation than the earlier ones, it really is remarkable and the resolution is more than adequate (supposedly HD but not 4k).
Still should be available for peanuts on ebay though. I'll try to remember to get the exact model and post on here tomorrow.
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H2
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 14 Feb 20 at 12:11pm |
Here is a short clip from my first generation goPro, the first version they ever released. Not sure what Sam is talking about (like normal!!) - looks pretty stable to me!
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Sam.Spoons
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 14 Feb 20 at 12:38pm |
Yup, nowt wrong with that, probably seen too many dodgy YouTube vids.
Here's my first effort http://vimeo.com/100984487 My GoPro is a Hero 3 and was what I used to film that vid. BTW the original quality/resolution is much higher than the Vimeo video
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GarethT
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 14 Feb 20 at 12:58pm |
Consensus, both here and elsewhere, seems to be a second hand GoPro is better than a brand new clone.
Looking on eBay there seem to be plenty of 3s and 4s for similar money to the budget clones, so that’s what I’ll do. Cheers |
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maxibuddah
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 14 Feb 20 at 1:06pm |
Sj4000 or sj5000 I got one manufactured by Qumox I think. Many copies but the genuine ones are very good and came with mounts, case and all sorts for about £40. Very good quality output too
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fudheid
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 14 Feb 20 at 1:28pm |
apeman action camera - replaced the sj4000 - the mutts nuts!
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Gordon 1430
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 14 Feb 20 at 1:37pm |
I have the Coolicam £54.00 ish which works fine but has no sound when recording (luckily as I talk to myself at times when sailing) fairly idiot proof although a certain Phantom/k1/ Osprey sailor managed to mostly film his rib drivers backside when doing a bit of coaching. This caused much hilarity when shown later to all us hoping for feedback on our lack of style. |
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