GoPro or Other?

   Timmus- do you have the GPS module for yours? If so, have you had any luck in exporting the data from it to anything other than the shoddy OS software?

For those considering buying it: the software isn't needed for data transfer, it shows up as a USB removable storage in Windows.

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alstorer Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 02 Aug 07 Location: Cambridge Online Status: Offline Posts: 2899	Post Options Post Reply Quote alstorer Report Post Quote Reply Topic: GoPro or Other? Posted: 27 Nov 12 at 4:28pm
	Timmus- do you have the GPS module for yours? If so, have you had any luck in exporting the data from it to anything other than the shoddy OS software? For those considering buying it: the software isn't needed for data transfer, it shows up as a USB removable storage in Windows.
	-_ Al

Guests Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Guest Group	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guests Quote Reply Posted: 27 Nov 12 at 3:47pm
	Thanks for that guys. I hadn't even considered mounting arrangements. The Sony Action Cam looks like a pretty dinky alternative to the GoPro, think I might go for that one (please, Santa).

Kev M Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 05 Dec 11 Location: Landlocked Online Status: Offline Posts: 346	Post Options Post Reply Quote Kev M Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Nov 12 at 3:38pm
	The flymount looks good but is effing expensive for what it is. A cheaper option would be a Manfrotto super clamp (or a chines rip-off of one) with a tripod adaptor. No idea on fittings for the other cameras Peaky I'm afraid. I've used the Manfrotto setup on the rack of my Blaze and the GoPro helmet mount on the boom and at 1080 they're just about wide enough to keep you in the picture when hiking.
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pondmonkey Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 12 Aug 11 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2202	Post Options Post Reply Quote pondmonkey Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Nov 12 at 2:45pm
	Toby- I use a Flymount, however you need to be going quicker than Solo speeds if you want the spray to come off the casing. I used the Flymount for the overhead shots in this, the supplied surf mounts on the board were fine for the rest of it: (worth noting that the surf mounts don't work in low temperatures, my go pro took a tumble of my snowboard when I tried using one) Edited by pondmonkey - 27 Nov 12 at 2:45pm

Guests Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Guest Group	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guests Quote Reply Posted: 27 Nov 12 at 2:38pm
	Can you get mast/rudder mounting accessories for any them? I was planning on using duck tape...

Kev M Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 05 Dec 11 Location: Landlocked Online Status: Offline Posts: 346	Post Options Post Reply Quote Kev M Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Nov 12 at 2:32pm
	The output is probably all much of a muchness between the different models, the thing that would swing it for me would be that mounting accessories.
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Guests Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Guest Group	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guests Quote Reply Posted: 27 Nov 12 at 1:31pm
	I'm writing my list for Santa and am concerned that being the old duffer he is, he knows more about wooden toys that technology. So I need to provide specific instructions on which video camera I would like. I don't skydive or snowboard, so it only needs to work for sailing. I know the GoPro hero is the famous one, but I'm quite tempted by the Sony Action Cam, or even the JVC Adixxion. Anyone tried either of these?