Recommend me a budget action camera

   For filming from a transom hung mount. Gopro accessory compatible. 

Thanks

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GarethT Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 21 Apr 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 714	Post Options Post Reply Quote GarethT Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Recommend me a budget action camera Posted: 13 Feb 20 at 6:50pm
	For filming from a transom hung mount. Gopro accessory compatible. Thanks

423zero Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 08 Jan 15 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3420	Post Options Post Reply Quote 423zero Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Feb 20 at 7:34pm
	I got this one about 10 years ago, still working, no longer available new. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Polaroid-XS9-HD-720p-5MP-Waterproof-Sports-Action-Camera-with-LCD-Touch-Screen/163657904464?epid=172267440&hash=item261ac57150:m:mXOg4ctRQvZJ3sp0hD-jQ4g This video was made using it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7s-Ytg4V3M Edited by 423zero - 13 Feb 20 at 8:13pm
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H2 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 26 Jul 17 Online Status: Offline Posts: 750	Post Options Post Reply Quote H2 Report Post 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 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 07 Mar 12 Location: Manchester UK Online Status: Offline Posts: 3400	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sam.Spoons Report Post 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. Edited by Sam.Spoons - 13 Feb 20 at 11:54pm
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H2 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 26 Jul 17 Online Status: Offline Posts: 750	Post Options Post Reply Quote H2 Report Post 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! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFHS-iFFAG8
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Sam.Spoons Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 07 Mar 12 Location: Manchester UK Online Status: Offline Posts: 3400	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sam.Spoons Report Post 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 Edited by Sam.Spoons - 14 Feb 20 at 1:06pm
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GarethT Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 21 Apr 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 714	Post Options Post Reply Quote GarethT Report Post 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

maxibuddah Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 06 Mar 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1760	Post Options Post Reply Quote maxibuddah Report Post 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 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Far too distracted from work Joined: 21 Apr 11 Location: 51.53 N 01.28 E Online Status: Offline Posts: 241	Post Options Post Reply Quote fudheid Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 Feb 20 at 1:28pm
	apeman action camera - replaced the sj4000 - the mutts nuts! Edited by fudheid - 14 Feb 20 at 1:29pm
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Gordon 1430 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 27 Jun 17 Location: Lee on Solent Online Status: Offline Posts: 310	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gordon 1430 Report Post 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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