Recommend me a budget action camera
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Topic: Recommend me a budget action camera
Posted By: GarethT
Subject: Recommend me a budget action camera
Date Posted: 13 Feb 20 at 6:50pm
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For filming from a transom hung mount. Gopro accessory compatible.
Thanks |
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Posted By: 423zero
Date Posted: 13 Feb 20 at 7:34pm
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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" rel="nofollow - 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" rel="nofollow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7s-Ytg4V3M
------------- Robert |
Posted By: H2
Date Posted: 13 Feb 20 at 10:42pm
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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. ------------- H2 #115 (sold) H2 145 OK 2082 |
Posted By: Sam.Spoons
Date Posted: 13 Feb 20 at 11:53pm
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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.
------------- Spice 346 "Flat Broke" Blaze 671 "supersonic soap dish" |
Posted By: H2
Date Posted: 14 Feb 20 at 12:11pm
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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" rel="nofollow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFHS-iFFAG8 ------------- H2 #115 (sold) H2 145 OK 2082 |
Posted By: Sam.Spoons
Date Posted: 14 Feb 20 at 12:38pm
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Yup, nowt wrong with that, probably seen too many dodgy YouTube vids.
Here's my first effort http://vimeo.com/100984487" rel="nofollow - 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
------------- Spice 346 "Flat Broke" Blaze 671 "supersonic soap dish" |
Posted By: GarethT
Date Posted: 14 Feb 20 at 12:58pm
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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 |
Posted By: maxibuddah
Date Posted: 14 Feb 20 at 1:06pm
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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 ------------- Everything I say is my opinion, honest |
Posted By: fudheid
Date Posted: 14 Feb 20 at 1:28pm
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apeman action camera - replaced the sj4000 - the mutts nuts!
------------- Cheers you only me from over the sea...... |
Posted By: Gordon 1430
Date Posted: 14 Feb 20 at 1:37pm
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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. ------------- Gordon Phantom 1430 |
Posted By: fleaberto
Date Posted: 14 Feb 20 at 3:20pm
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I use an SJ Cam M10 and it's great. Came with waterproof case and, during my RS600 years, survived many many submarine trips  It's a good few years old, has taken a battering and continues to work with no issue whatsoever. I don't think it's made anymore but I'd recommend SJ Cams in a heartbeat. ------------- Lightning368 'All the Gear' (409), Lightning368 'Sprite' (101), Laser (big number) 'Yellow Jack', RS Vareo (432)'The Golden Rays' |
Posted By: ian.r.mcdonald
Date Posted: 14 Feb 20 at 6:29pm
| We will never know of course, but it would be useful to see how much someones sailing style and boat trim changed when comparing " on camera" to off |
Posted By: GarethT
Date Posted: 14 Feb 20 at 6:51pm
| That's why I'm doing it. Either proof that I hike like a pussy (so I fix it) or subliminally turn me into a hero till it becomes habit! |
Posted By: ian.r.mcdonald
Date Posted: 14 Feb 20 at 6:56pm
Perfect choice and description of the gains. |
Posted By: craiggo
Date Posted: 14 Feb 20 at 10:41pm
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I have an Olfi one.five. It's a great little action cam with customer support that is second to none. ------------- OK 2129 RS200 411 |
Posted By: ttc546
Date Posted: 15 Feb 20 at 10:17am
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I have a GoPro Hero 4 Silver for sale if you are interested. Comes with all the usual stuff and is in perfect order. I upgraded recently to the 8 Black. PM me if interested ------------- |
Posted By: johnbrooker
Date Posted: 16 Feb 20 at 2:27pm
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I like the Sony Action cam ------------- https://dinghyracingtips.com" rel="nofollow - Dinghy Racing Tips Blog https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_-XsHqQUPXWd-cuuPZIUqQ" rel="nofollow - Sailing Tips YouTube Channel |
Posted By: Oli
Date Posted: 23 Feb 20 at 10:07pm
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akaso do a good action cam ------------- https://skiff-media.teemill.com/" rel="nofollow - T-SHIRTS https://www.photo4me.com/profile/23908/" rel="nofollow - PRINTS |
Posted By: Jack Sparrow
Date Posted: 24 Feb 20 at 10:37am
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Veho - make cheap action camera's, with good image quality. Veho VCC-006-K2s - £66 https://youtu.be/FzSfeaL423w" rel="nofollow - https://youtu.be/FzSfeaL423w Moving up the scale. I prefer Drift Innovation cameras to GoPro's. The current range starts at £124 + £24 for a waterproof case. You are likely to find older models much cheaper. Like the Drift HD. Which is still a great camera. ------------- http://www.uk3-7class.org/index.html" rel="nofollow - Farr 3.7 Class Website https://www.facebook.com/groups/1092602470772759/" rel="nofollow - Farr 3.7 Building - Facebook Group |