The GoPro Thread

[MudRunnerTD]

G'day guys.

Well Santa was kind and I scored a GoPro HERO3 Silver. Niiice!!

It seems that there are a few of us that have this great bit of kit and I think we need a thread for them.

Let's chat GoPro!

What do you like, any little tricks to help me with my toy?

Any decent links to eBay adds?

Anyone want to do a group buy of stuff out of USA and save some postage-???

Cheers MR

Would be interested in seeing any short movies that you guys have shot on your GoPros?? Maybe we need a GoPro Footage thread too?

This is going to be great!

[healy]

good idea on the thread

[healy]

http://stores.ebay.com.au/outandabout2003?_rdc=1 this guy does a few batt options and cheap let me know if link dosnt work

[NissanGQ4.2]

I'm going to have to start a poor man's camera thread now, Santa wasn't so kind to bring me one of those, I must of been a bad boy last year

[Winnie]

Daz use your iPhone as a remote for the camera, download the gopro app and go from there. Read the instructions on the gopro booklet thing though because its a pain to set up

[MudRunnerTD]

A mate was saying the App is good but you have to set the thing up every time you use it and if you shut the App down or time out you have to go through the pair setup again.

He also said he liked the remote in the car and mounted it to the middle of the steering wheel for easy access. Still thinking of grabbing it.

I like the App instead of the LCD rear screen though? What are your thoughts on that?

[Winnie]

That's not true mine fires up straight away every time. Yeah having the LCD screen seems like a big waste of battery to me. There is about a 3 second delay to the app but really it's no big deal if its just using it to frame a picture or something.

[CorbinsGUte]

I used mine couple weeks ago out wheeling, got a mount on my bull bar next to the winch that the camera clicks into. Got some good footage of some hill climbs and decents . Also mount it to the quad bike too. I have an android app so what i do is mount my phone on my dash and can view what the camera sees. Very techy way to 4x4!

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[MudRunnerTD]

Awesome. He has a Hero2 and maybe a little different as that needs a Wifi dongle to operate.

[healy]

The remote is ok the app is good however when you have them on you need wifi on and that means alot less filming time as batt runs flat quicker

[healy]

thats how i mounted it on my tube bar worked a treat

[MudRunnerTD]

Need to buy a couple of good mounts. Want one for the bull bar and the internal grab rail... I think that is 2 different mounts I think? Also a suction mount.

So if I mount his for instant to my roof light rack on the GQ and used the App I could see where the thing is pointing etc?

[MudRunnerTD]

Also I am thinking of grabbing 2x32gig mini SD cards instead of 1x64gig card?

[healy]

yeah easy to set up angle with the app also you can mount them up side down when needed. the mount ive got for the tube bar you could get to fit the holy s##t bar. is that what you mean

[healy]

Also I am thinking of grabbing 2x32gig mini SD cards instead of 1x64gig card?

yeah why not i went with 64gig but im planning on getting another and maybe have one for video and one for pics if im not to lazy see how i go

[MudRunnerTD]

yeah easy to set up angle with the app also you can mount them up side down when needed. the mount ive got for the tube bar you could get to fit the holy s##t bar. is that what you mean


Yeah or in the GU there is no Holy chit bar but a Grab Handle on the A pillar.

So the large mount for the bull bar will close down around say your thumb?

[Winnie]

Also I am thinking of grabbing 2x32gig mini SD cards instead of 1x64gig card?

Better off with one 64GB then you don that've to keep track of two cards as they are tiny and easy to lose!!!
I got my suction mount off eBay for something like $20, thought it would be a copy but its genuine. Didn't say anywhere in the add that it's genuine. Haven't tried it out yet

[MudRunnerTD]

thats how i mounted it on my tube bar worked a treat

Damn Healy nice GQ mate!!! Damn it to hell!

[healy]

yeah mate just locked it on my thumb

[healy]

Damn Healy nice GQ mate!!! Damn it to hell!

yeah i loved it it went everywhere but it was only the rb30 and it hated water

[MudRunnerTD]

yeah mate just locked it on my thumb

Have you got a link to your mount? There seems to be a couple of different ones and I don't want to waste my cash?

Cheers

[Bloodyaussie]

I'm going to have to start a poor man's camera thread now, Santa wasn't so kind to bring me one of those, I must of been a bad boy last year

You seemed surprised by this...... I didn't get a bloody thing so I must have been a complete shit!!!!!

Jaycar has the poor mans version of one of these on special at the moment for $99.. normally $149

[healy]

my ones a legit gopro mount and i got it from a local fishing shop it cost $40 i figure if its gonna hold my $400 camera im getting from the store as i want someone to blame if it ever breaks ebay makes things hard like that

[healy]

You seemed surprised by this...... I didn't get a bloody thing so I must have been a complete shit!!!!!

Jaycar has the poor mans version of one of these on special at the moment for $99.. normally $149

hey sexy if its 1080p give it a go it is my opinion there is heaps of different ones on the market JB goodguys they all have similar but different but make sure its water and dust proof

[Bloodyaussie]

hey sexy if its 1080p give it a go it is my opinion there is heaps of different ones on the market JB goodguys they all have similar but different but make sure its water and dust proof

Hmmm, I am working locally so might have to have another look tomorrow and see what the specs are on it??

[MudRunnerTD]

OK

BUMP!


I have moved this thread tot he Video Section and made it a Sticky at the top of the section for future reference guys.

Cheers

[MudRunnerTD]

I was out at the meetup on the weekend and used the Hero3 for the first time. pretty cool little jigger.

When using the windscreen mount i had to flip the camera and film upside down..... Thinking it would be an easy flip at the other end..... Kinda.

Here is a Link to the program you have to download from the GoPro Site and the instructions on how to flip it. take a little processing time and you are making a duplicate.

http://gopro.com/support/rotate-stream-clip/

Here is a Great little You Tube video on using an internal Camera function to set your camera to Up or Upside Down! Much Much better!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lg-Whsj1K5w&feature=player_embedded

[threedogs]

I use this both day and night no problems, but does pick up engine noise easy.
Its better if you just turn radio up to get back ground music.
it records in 2 min loops.

[MudRunnerTD]

I use this both day and night no problems, but does pick up engine noise easy.
Its better if you just turn radio up to get back ground music.
it records in 2 min loops.

yeah cheers 3dogs, looks like a good little unit.

There are quite a few guys running GoPros on this site now so this thread is to help them.....And ME! get my head around this great little unit and find good links and tutorials to get the most out of these units.

The GoPro will film in 1080 for as long as it has enough memory, i am running 2 32gig micro SD cards which will be pretty cool i think.

[Ben-e-boy]

Mine came a couple of days ago. I was going to go an get a sd card for it but dick smith is under water :/ I cant wait to get it going! All this rain would have done massive damage to the glass house mountains and there is going to be some massive ruts to go play in :smiley_thumbs_up::smiley_thumbs_up:

I have some perspex I got from an old switch board and I am going to cut into little sqares and sika them to various places on the tray and under the ute

[MudRunnerTD]

Mine came a couple of days ago. I was going to go an get a sd card for it but dick smith is under water :/ I cant wait to get it going! All this rain would have done massive damage to the glass house mountains and there is going to be some massive ruts to go play in :smiley_thumbs_up::smiley_thumbs_up:

I have some perspex I got from an old switch board and I am going to cut into little sqares and sika them to various places on the tray and under the ute

Hey Ben,

I bought a few different mounts for mine mate and could near on mount it anywhere now. i have 2 different Grab rail styles for the bull bar or even the light bar i reckon no trouble, or the grab rail inside.

I am assuming your using the perspex as a mount to use the suction cup style mount to?

Make sure once you have the memory card that the first thing you do is the update as the wifi will not work and wont link to your phone for a remote control unless the update is done. Found out the hard way!!

I bought 2 Micro SD cards from China and they arrived in 3 days mate!they are Sandisk Brand and i think they will be fine. Saved a heap of cash. ;)

[Cbates]

http://www.westfield.com.au/au/retailers/cell-bikes/products/k-edge-go-big-gopro-adapter-mount~20571

These mounts are awesome!
Also what I got was the tripod mount and you can mount it to whatever you have an m8 possibly an m6 bolt mounted to. Spring clamps work great. Ill post some pics of the mounts I've made for mine

[MudRunnerTD]

Yeah I bought the tripod mount too. Very handy as it then gives you a thread option as cbates says. I have an extension pole off a level tool I have and it screwed straight to the tripod mount so have it for an extension stick. Nice one.

Also I shot some vid on the weekend and had it out of he case and hand held. It was really sensitive and shaky! Get the handle post for it if your going hand held as it will allow you to hold it much firmer.

[Cbates]

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Here's a pic of the hand mount I made with the tripod attachment

[Winnie]

Hey Daz I'm working on uploading the footage that I took on the weekend, the position I had the camera in is no good really, can't see in front at all but can see the front wheel lift right off the ground a few times.

[MudRunnerTD]

Yeah my door shot is OK to see how the front wheel is working but is way to far back on the car. Front quarter panel or the bonnet I think?

[Winnie]

Yeah front quarter, bonnet vibrates too much I had it on there at first. I think the lower the better too. Mine was too low and watching back the videos got smacked about by little branches and stuff sticking out.

[healy]

You trying to get some flex angles? I just mounted it on the front bar but now I have a new toy time to find a new spot fun and games

[Ben-e-boy]

I went for a drive to mother mountain today to get my go pro settings, It was 2wd tracks I found a bit of a rut to play in and got some high speed stuff which I am pretty happy with.

The only problem is I accidentially wiped the vids some how... spewin :(

[MudRunnerTD]

I went for a drive to mother mountain today to get my go pro settings, It was 2wd tracks I found a bit of a rut to play in and got some high speed stuff which I am pretty happy with.

The only problem is I accidentially wiped the vids some how... spewin :(


Bugger Ben! How did you delete the files mate? I am not sure how you'd trip over that? are you sure they are not on the SD card?

[Ben-e-boy]

Bugger Ben! How did you delete the files mate? I am not sure how you'd trip over that? are you sure they are not on the SD card?

I tried to transfer the files to the laptop and a warning came up saying that there was corrupted files.

[MudRunnerTD]

Hmmmm? that happened to me too but i ejected the SD card and reinserted it and the error disappeared?

[Winnie]

Daz have you got the iPhone app sorted?

[Ben-e-boy]

Hmmmm? that happened to me too but i ejected the SD card and reinserted it and the error disappeared?


Thats exactly what I did, but mine disapeared.

[MudRunnerTD]

Daz have you got the iPhone app sorted?

I haven't had a play with it yet.

I am going to be a Tarmac Escort Vehicle at the Avalon Airshow in a couple of weeks and I will certainly be getting it sorted for then. There is going to be some great footage of some awesome planes

[Winnie]

Just remember you will need to plug the camera into the computer and do a software update.

[MudRunnerTD]

Yep I could not even view my photos without the upgrade. That's all done.

[MudRunnerTD]

Just remember you will need to plug the camera into the computer and do a software update.


I tried to transfer the files to the laptop and a warning came up saying that there was corrupted files.

Hey Ben

Actually this is what happened to me mate. I headed to the meetup after recieving my new memory sticks in the mail that day. I did not do the immediate update that is required out of the box. When I went to view the footage when I got back if came up as an error.

Fortunately I had a second SD card and used the second blank card to run the update off the GoPro site. After that I put the other used card in and there they were.

Have you done the upgrade mate?

[Ben-e-boy]

Hey Ben

Actually this is what happened to me mate. I headed to the meetup after recieving my new memory sticks in the mail that day. I did not do the immediate update that is required out of the box. When I went to view the footage when I got back if came up as an error.

Fortunately I had a second SD card and used the second blank card to run the update off the GoPro site. After that I put the other used card in and there they were.

Have you done the upgrade mate?


Yeah I have done the upgrades. I have already stuffed around with it prior to this, but my laptop couldnt handle the highest quality so I dropped it to 1080. Yesterday was round 2, which is gone :(.
On another note I had another crack at it today, It works!! it was just a drive around town with the skeleton case on it trying to see what the sound is like.

[MudRunnerTD]

Where did you get the skeleton case? I can't seem to find one for a GoPro 3? Thinking of buying a spare case for $65 I think and drilling appropriate holes in it ;)

[Winnie]

Daz by skeleton case he means the one with the holes in the back to allow sound.

[Ben-e-boy]

Where did you get the skeleton case? I can't seem to find one for a GoPro 3? Thinking of buying a spare case for $65 I think and drilling appropriate holes in it ;)


Daz by skeleton case he means the one with the holes in the back to allow sound.

sorry, thats the case I'm talking about

[MudRunnerTD]

Yeah I know but the standard case is water proof. The skeleton case I have to buy separately. The only one I have seen for a GoPro 3 was $120! I can get a new water proof one for about $65 and think I can get the dremel out and make my own??

[Ducer]

Hi all,

sorry for the rant... i get a bit excited sometimes... Thought this info may help some.

I've had the original HD hero gopro for about 2 1/2 years now and have only used it on the 4x4 trips we go on. The link to my vids (http://vimeo.com/davekappa)is in my signature below. The '11, '12 high country and the '12 navrun vids mainly use the go pro. Sometimes iPhone footage and happy snap cameras from other peeps.

Back then I did a lot of research and spoke to a few friends of mine on a camera forum about the best setting for this unit. They all came back and said that for what I needed it for, 720p was the best setting. Plus it gave that slight fish eye shot that I like. The all agreed that 1080 was great but the chances are you'll eat the battery and you're SD card won't last as long. Realistically, can you tell the difference? I can't, so it has stayed on 720 ever since.

I suggest (if you want to get anal) test all the settings out and write down what clip number is for what setting. That way you know what you actually like to watch as the end result.

I have 2x32GB SanDisc cards. The reason I opted for this is that the 64's were (and possibly still are) unreliable. I had 1 fail me and all my footage lost when I first bought the go pro. Painfull! Even with 1 x 32GB, I haven't run out of space yet.

Having said that, I also upload all the footage onto my iPad every night in case my SD card goes again... Better safe then sorry. For this, I use iPad camera connection kit (http://store.apple.com/au/product/MC531ZM/A/apple-ipad-camera-connection-kit). Also handy for getting stuff from your iPhone to your iPad.

I have the suction cup mount and over this period I have tried mounting it in many different places. Back then there were no wifi remotes so you had to be able to reach it by sticking your hand out the window and turning it on and off. The best place that I have found to mount mine thus far is top right corner of the windscreen (If you're looking over the bonnet, above the rego sticker). I think that this gives the best perspective of what you are going through and the land surrounding. The other good one for river crossings is behind the front wheel arch.

So I didn't lose the camera while we were driving, I bought one of those orange disc lock reminder cords (http://www.motorsport-tools.com/sealey-motorcycle-disc-lock-spring-reminder-spr12-p-248842.html) that they use on motor bikes. One end goes over the mount before the camera goes on it and the other gets looped around the bull bar, roof rack, side mirror... Whatever it can basically. Touch wood, it's never come off or got bent out of place no matter what we have been through... So far.

Accessories to date are:
- wifi remote; once set up after updates, works perfectly. No longer do I have have to brave the elements to turn it on and off.
- extra battery
- LCD screen so I can see what the hell I am doing... I think with the new apps and a wifi backpack you don't need this anymore as you can see what the camera is seeing through the app.
- 12v battery charger that is constantly charging the non working battery. Cable ties work a treat to hold the batteries in place whilst driving
- extra mounting clips... Just incase

My next project is to get constant power to the unit by drilling a hole in the side of the waterproof case, run a usb cable through it into the charging hole and the seal with a grommet and silicon. See how we go with that. Anybody have any ideas?

I love the camera and ill be getting the hero3 later this year to run as a second camera on someone else's car... And I'll use the wifi remote to activate for more footage.

Anyhoos, hope this helps, apologies for the rant.

Cheers, Dave

[NP99]

2x32 or 4x16 SD cards are my preference over a single 64. Once bitten, twice shy with data storage!!!

[04OFF]

Were you guy using "class 10" cards when you had 64G card fail ?




Ducer, i modified my own case to take constant usb power (you can buy a 3D case modified for this off ebay) you need to make sure you have a "fully charged" battery in the camera before starting , otherwise it won't work properly.

I also made my own pan and tilt platform so i could put the camera on a pole and adjust the shot without pulling the pole down (this worked great), i wanted to use it all to capture a high, wide angle footage over a long period, so didnt want to be changing batteries either.



During power supply testing, i drove around in the car for hours (much longer that a battery lasts anyway) it worked great, when used out in the field i found it unreliable, and so gave up on the idea.


They have just released new software update for my camera, i may get this updated when i have time, and test the whole set up again ?

[Ben-e-boy]

just to let let everyone know there is an update available for the hero 3 black edition, it has extra video modes.

I have just updated mine, I need to go and test it out.

[Stropp]

catch of the day, coming soon go pro silver $149, great buy if it happens, i have my name down for email alert for one if it goes ahead.

[mudski]

Can someone please talk me out of getting one of these? Can get the Black Edition for $359 online. What accessories should be had with this?

[Clunk]

Can someone please talk me out of getting one of these? Can get the Black Edition for $359 online. What accessories should be had with this?

Ok ill try by best to deter you from getting one...............

Don't get One!!!!!!!







There you go, I gave it my best shot. Did it work?

[mudski]

Nup. Didn't work. Try harder if you can.

[Clunk]

Nup. Didn't work. Try harder if you can.

Sorry but that was the best I could do......... Unless someone else can, you're on your own I'm afraid ;)

[mudski]

Sorry but that was the best I could do......... Unless someone else can, you're on your own I'm afraid ;)

Dont say that. Im trying my hardest to NOT want one. I must stay strong. I had a opportunity to use one about a month ago and saw them on display today at Autobarn. I've been on Google all evening trying to find a reason why I shouldn't get one. No luck yet.

[healy]

Dont say that. Im trying my hardest to NOT want one. I must stay strong. I had a opportunity to use one about a month ago and saw them on display today at Autobarn. I've been on Google all evening trying to find a reason why I shouldn't get one. No luck yet.

Just go and buy one you wont regret it

[mudski]

I know I wont regret it. I have forked out way too much coin in the last two months. I need to curb the spending. If I could get a black off the shelf tomorrow for the online price I found I would get it tomorrow. So that's my only grace at the moment.

[threedogs]

Ok these have been around awhile now just trying to figure out whats the difference with what I use now for daily driving and off road tracks of interest?
I can replay ,erase any footage not required, sits fine on the inside of windscreen with small 30x25 sceen, in records to mini SD card. Also noticed SCA have a camera for $129.
My camera only cost $50 and as I've said records in 2 min loops, is infra red for night stuff and if left on will record any movement around my patrol. pic in previous post

[mudski]

Is the SCA one waterproof John? During the summer we do a bit of swimming and diving, would be good to take a camera with me. I know the Gopro is good for 60m, well they say it is. Not that I would even go pass 6m...Plus the wireless streaming to a tablet I kinda like the idea of too.

[Winnie]

Is the SCA one waterproof John? During the summer we do a bit of swimming and diving, would be good to take a camera with me. I know the Gopro is good for 60m, well they say it is. Not that I would even go pass 6m...Plus the wireless streaming to a tablet I kinda like the idea of too.

Using a tablet or phone as a remote is awesome... And they've updated it so you can play back footage on your tablet too

[threedogs]

Cant fnd it but it did have a clear plastic cover, I'll keep looking.

[mudski]

I think i will wait to see if I can score a free one for my birf day in October :)

[healy]

Just get an early present win win

[Stropp]

I think i will wait to see if I can score a free one for my birf day in October :)


you and me both :)

[threedogs]

Trouble is I have fathers day and my birthday the following week, but Don't have birthdays anymore .
as Bin Laden made sure of that rrrrshole, nice to double dip though

[mudski]

Awh yeah I forgot about farvors day...Mwahahaha!!!!

[macca86]

I just got a go pro hero3 silver edition just tested it out on the weekend bike riding it handled 2 stacks heaps of branch strikes 2 water crossings and heavy fog. What's the best way to upload your videos here? As I'm off to emu creek on the 30th and will be using the patrol and bike.

[mudski]

Chuck'em on YouTube Macca. If not photobucket can do vids I believe.

[macca86]

I shall do that mmm does anyone wanna see me stack it on my bike? Not bad just easy lay downs doing a hill climb and going down a shale hill mmm no traction anyone. What's the best way to edit the videos so I don't need to up lad 10 mins of crap fr 3 mis of cool stuff

[NissanGQ4.2]

I use this one macca: http://www.avs4you.com/AVS-Video-Editor.aspx its 147MB

It says its free but not sure if it has any limitations on the free version

But there is literally hundreds of good video editing software out there

Just be careful with the free ones 2 as a lot put logo watermarks on you video or have other limits on them

[mudski]

Put'em up macca. Love seeing trail bike vids.

[NissanGQ4.2]

Macca, that AVS editor free trial in the link does have a logo on output video, I just downloaded it 2 see what the limitation was

[Stropp]

well i scored a gopro black for $388, dick smith had a special on the weekend only so i bought my self a late fathers day pressie, now i just need to work out how to use the bloody thing

[lhurley]

well i scored a gopro black for $388, dick smith had a special on the weekend only so i bought my self a late fathers day pressie, now i just need to work out how to use the bloody thing

Nice. I paid $488 for mine not even 6 months ago. Have to admit though, best spend ever.

[NP99]

That's great value, I paid that for silver. I also bought a book from Amazons on how to get the most from it, excellent book and cheap. Buy all your bits from eBay.........much much cheaper. Enjoy the camera :)

[lhurley]

That's great value, I paid that for silver. I also bought a book from Amazons on how to get the most from it, excellent book and cheap. Buy all your bits from eBay.........much much cheaper. Enjoy the camera :)

I have found most of the stuff i have bought (mounts and batters) have been pretty similar in price from the shop to ebay.

[NP99]

I have found most of the stuff i have bought (mounts and batters) have been pretty similar in price from the shop to ebay.

I got mine via Hong Kong :)

[Stropp]

tbh i was looking on the weekend and some things are cheaper on ebay others are not.

[Mitch.mccabe]

Just bought the hero 3 black, hopefully it arrives shortly so I can start showing some vids

[Hodge]

I've just coupled my GoPro 2 with the wifi bakpak i bought ages ago, and been sitting in the box ever since. Very handy seeing what you're recording and controlling it with a smart phone and such. Before that used to be so annoying coming home uploading the vids and finding out the videos didn't come out as good due to camera positioning etc.

[lhurley]

I've just coupled my GoPro 2 with the wifi bakpak i bought ages ago, and been sitting in the box ever since. Very handy seeing what you're recording and controlling it with a smart phone and such. Before that used to be so annoying coming home uploading the vids and finding out the videos didn't come out as good due to camera positioning etc.

The wonders of modern technology hey.

[NP99]

Has anybody mounted under the car?

[CorbinsGUte]

Has anybody mounted under the car?

Yes I did on my patrol I mounted it upside down on tje bottom of my bullbar, facing the front tyre and suspension. Got a view of the front end flexing and articulating . It was awesome.

Sent from my GT-I9305 using Tapatalk 2

[Hodge]

Has anybody mounted under the car?

I had my one mounted under my Navara in an attempt to identify a knocking noise. Zippy tied to something.
Camera and video worked perfect but never did find the issue.

[NP99]

My gopro dolly arrived today.

[Drewboyaus]

Nice. I paid $488 for mine not even 6 months ago. Have to admit though, best spend ever.

What craps me off is GoPro sell the Black edition on their website for $329 plus shipping. And surprise-surprise to ship to Australia they charge nearly $100. What a crock. I can get the very same item shipped for $35.
Protecting Aussie rip off retailer margins again.
Perhaps I should have vented in the angry thread!

[NP99]

What craps me off is GoPro sell the Black edition on their website for $329 plus shipping. And surprise-surprise to ship to Australia they charge nearly $100. What a crock. I can get the very same item shipped for $35.
Protecting Aussie rip off retailer margins again.
Perhaps I should have vented in the angry thread!

How true mate......everything nearly is over priced here :(

[Stropp]

Mud runner put me onto the apple app, which shows you the same as the backpack and it's free! Came in real handy to see what's being recorded or just to see what's happening.

[NP99]

Mud runner put me onto the apple app, which shows you the same as the backpack and it's free! Came in real handy to see what's being recorded or just to see what's happening.

What's it called Stropp?

[lhurley]

What's it called Stropp?

It's just the go pro app. It's not a 3rd party thing.

[Stropp]

What's it called Stropp?

yup gopro app works great and is free, love that free stuff.

[04OFF]

Has anybody mounted under the car?


Yes.........:D

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?23612-Gopro-under-car-at-the-Beach&p=429463#post429463

[Mitch.mccabe]

Here is just quick little vid from yesterday, not really anything exciting but still.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/piercemenow1/10496686043/

[NP99]

The current repo catalog has a gopro clone for sale. Could be a cheap option!

[Mitch.mccabe]

I cant wait to get this thing onto the mud and get some real good footage!!

[04OFF]

My gopro dolly arrived today.

Has your dolly worked out usefull ?

[NP99]

I'm trying to use it on the kitchen table like the final scene they use in the tv show Duck Dynasty.

[04OFF]

The thing that put me off that sort of dolly, is that you need a dead flat surface ??, so not great if wanting to film outdoors.

I recon a home made track system would give some cool shots tho !


Does the gopro wide angle lens capture any of the trolley in the bottom of the shot, when shooting level, or do you hang it off some mounts so it clears the wheels ?

[NP99]

The thing that put me off that sort of dolly, is that you need a dead flat surface ??, so not great if wanting to film outdoors.

I recon a home made track system would give some cool shots tho !


Does the gopro wide angle lens capture any of the trolley in the bottom of the shot, when shooting level, or do you hang it off some mounts so it clears the wheels ?

Hangs off mounts, I'll get some pics posted up soon for you. Yes, a flat surface is needed, but I like your tracks idea, I think I could build a set to suit.....

[Timmo]

hows evey one going with their Go pro?

[04OFF]

Mine still pee's me off every time I use it, yesterday I set up rig shot pole mount off the front of the car, spent ages setting it all up, then needed to see what the camera was capturing, but do you think I could get a preview to work !!!


So after restarting/connecting everything many times over I gave up, I undid everything, and just stuck the gopro on the roof in a position I can easy guess the viewing angle, still no preview, after driving for 5 min the preview came alive (yay !), but then of course the gopro battery was now low, (because of all the time stuffing around trying to get the preview to work), so I had to get it down off the roof to fit another battery :frown:



I have learnt that owning a gopro you have to be patient, don't expect it to work every time, don't let the battery die while recording (this can corrupt the files and card beyond repair especially if you turn it back on), carry many spare batteries, only format the SD card in the gopro (not the pc), if something is happening "now" and you want to record it on video, grab your phone.



The great thing about not really "loving" my go pro, is im never afraid to put it in harms way, and they are tough (well the case is), and when they do work, you can capture some great footage.




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9T9pFbEP4RE&list=UUL2wnNRGXLpIH7Xckhq2C7g

[megatexture]

Shame it was overcast as it didn't allow the camera to show any of the ruts/ steps on that track. Shame to hear about the go pro being a nightmare to use, do you know Many people with them? And do they all have the same issues?

[04OFF]

Shame it was overcast as it didn't allow the camera to show any of the ruts/ steps on that track. Shame to hear about the go pro being a nightmare to use, do you know Many people with them? And do they all have the same issues?

Yeh it was actually raining a little, so hard to capture anything decent really, I knew you would know that track Troy, ive done it a few times before , but it was nasty on "wet" rock (lol)


Im used to the gopro now, and know what it can and can't do, ive also got a HD dash cam now, its in a fixed position, so will be able to capture stuff and know its at the right angle, and the battery wont go flat (also has a lower res rear cam, but the back window on a GU gets dusty so quick, a rear cam wont be much good off road)


When I ask people about their gopro, they always comment on how reliable it is "every time" the have used it, then I ask how often they use it ?, and the reply is normally ,oh about 2 or 3 times now (lol), know body seems to use one on a regular basis out in the feild, like every second weekend to capture everything exciting they may do, you don't see many people using them, or footage posted from a gopro, especially considering how many people have one, I mean, where's all the patrol action from the gopro owners on this forum, should be heaps of it, so I ask the question, why don't people use one when they paid so much for it ?


Mine will work mint in my lounge room, its when you get to the bottom of that really steep hill, every ones waiting for you, you want to video it, you need to set up the camera fast, that's when it will become a pain, and be more hassle than its worth wasting your time to get it up and running, so you end up giving up out of frustration.

Its a $500 camera, compared to any other electronics for $500 (cameras or otherwise) it is not that user friendly/reliable IMO.


If you can get it all set up, angled and working so you just have to hit record it works well, but, on standby it will eat the battery, so wont be long and you have to set it up again, these days I use mine in the same two locations (roof and drag link), this way I can guess the angle pretty well without any preview.

[lhurley]

TBH Im one pf those people who rarely use their go pros. In fact the last time i used it was when we did a night trip to glasshouse at the beginning of the year. Admittedly tho, that was the last time i did a big off road trip. Ive only done max 6 wheeling trip this past year. Id use my go pro more, but theres no point me filming my house just so i can use it.

I just pulled mine out the draw to see if it would set up easily, i have gotten a new phone and just wanted to see, it worked fine, less then 20 seconds and i had preview and was filming. Your welcome to borrow mine steve or troy and see how it goes, see whether its yours that is buggy or its a go pro thing. I doubt ill be going wheeling until next year so its just sitting here.

[04OFF]

We will do some trips early next year Lachlan, still keen for another sat arvo/night run @ GH, I will need you Troy or Mat to come (hopefully all) because ill get lost for sure :wink:

[megatexture]

Yeh it was actually raining a little, so hard to capture anything decent really, I knew you would know that track Troy, ive done it a few times before , but it was nasty on "wet" rock (lol)


Im used to the gopro now, and know what it can and can't do, ive also got a HD dash cam now, its in a fixed position, so will be able to capture stuff and know its at the right angle, and the battery wont go flat (also has a lower res rear cam, but the back window on a GU gets dusty so quick, a rear cam wont be much good off road)


When I ask people about their gopro, they always comment on how reliable it is "every time" the have used it, then I ask how often they use it ?, and the reply is normally ,oh about 2 or 3 times now (lol), know body seems to use one on a regular basis out in the feild, like every second weekend to capture everything exciting they may do, you don't see many people using them, or footage posted from a gopro, especially considering how many people have one, I mean, where's all the patrol action from the gopro owners on this forum, should be heaps of it, so I ask the question, why don't people use one when they paid so much for it ?


Mine will work mint in my lounge room, its when you get to the bottom of that really steep hill, every ones waiting for you, you want to video it, you need to set up the camera fast, that's when it will become a pain, and be more hassle than its worth wasting your time to get it up and running, so you end up giving up out of frustration.

Its a $500 camera, compared to any other electronics for $500 (cameras or otherwise) it is not that user friendly/reliable IMO.


If you can get it all set up, angled and working so you just have to hit record it works well, but, on standby it will eat the battery, so wont be long and you have to set it up again, these days I use mine in the same two locations (roof and drag link), this way I can guess the angle pretty well without any preview.

I only have one mate with one and he never has any issues with his but his is an old version possibly the first one, it's got me wondering if yours is faulty? Maybe you should try lachlan's to compare?

I'm still going on my front end(shock tower mounts new shocks superflex arm, all bushes and still to finish the brush bars) but come jan I should have a lot more time to crack the whip but I am keen to get back out there and start using it again

[macca86]

I have a gopro hero 3 silver and my gopro does strange things if I shoot long videos. I have a few videos on you tube under 86macca of me on the bike and my old patrol

[04OFF]

I only have one mate with one and he never has any issues with his but his is an old version possibly the first one, it's got me wondering if yours is faulty? Maybe you should try lachlan's to compare?


I don't think its faulty as such, I think its just the way they are, they should be called GoPro-Am (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amateur_professionalism) (lol), look , I can hook it up right now at home, and I bet it will give me a preview without fail just like that, and it will all work perfect time and time again, I can also send and capture gopro footage onto my ph, but it seems to know the difference between testing, and when you want to capture some action in a hurry or when it really counts.


Id like a Hero 4 with a built in LCD screen, this would at least solve most of the preview issues, plus they have advertised faster wifi and pootooth as well, of course they also changed the battery design, so the 5 batteries I have for my Hero 3 wont work in it, so id need more batteries and chargers etc.

Think ill just see how the dash cam works out :wink:

[megatexture]

Has the dash cam got decent vid quality?

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Has the dash cam got decent vid quality?



Front camera is full HD (1920 x 1080) @ 30fps

Rear camera is HD (1280 x 720) @ 30fps

It records non stop on a about a 12 hr loop (64g card) Its got GPS so I can access all the track info plotted on google maps/earth, plus speed etc




http://www.blackvue.com/en/contents/sub1.asp?idx=26

[menace 2]

I decided to go for the "Contour Roam 3" as opposed to the go-pro...it is water proof up to 30 feet without a case....is cylindrical , so easier to mount on the side of things without sticking out too far...half the price and very much competition to go-pro....but only time will tell for I haven't got right into it yet or have much knowledge on it...

[megatexture]

Front camera is full HD (1920 x 1080) @ 30fps

Rear camera is HD (1280 x 720) @ 30fps

It records non stop on a about a 12 hr loop (64g card) Its got GPS so I can access all the track info plotted on google maps/earth, plus speed etc




http://www.blackvue.com/en/contents/sub1.asp?idx=26

They look good what did it set you back? I like the one with 2. Ch and LCD built in

Do you know if the rear camera is waterproof? And what kind of plug has it got, it looks like a 2.5-3mm headphone plug?

[04OFF]

They look good what did it set you back? I like the one with 2. Ch and LCD built in

Do you know if the rear camera is waterproof? And what kind of plug has it got, it looks like a 2.5-3mm headphone plug?


Just over 500 with the parking power meter supply box, camera/s is not waterproof, so inside the car only, supplied camera cable is a MC- card (mini coax)


I didn't go with the LCD one because you want the front lens in the middle of your car (well I do) the LCD screen did not look like it will fit behind the rear vision mirror (as I have mine) Plus you could not use it there anyway, I didn't want the LCD screen lower than the rear vision mirror blocking my view, or annoying me at night, and ive heard of people getting busted having a GPS mounted there so may not be legal ?

If you mount it just above the dash it will still block your view, and the cameras view ahead may be too low for a lifted patrol for car park incidents etc ?, but im not sure, The one with the LCD, does have a full HD rear cam, and I like the idea of the screen, but I would have to have it somewhere I cant really see/use the screen, or have it way off centre , I never tried a LCD one in the car , but mine fits completely behind the rear view mirror and blocks zero view, I plan to paint the back of the mirror black so the camera is even harder to see, I think the idea is you don't play with them all the time, more let them do their thing until you need to retrieve footage.

[megatexture]

Cheers I think you have the right unit for the patrol and I would set it up the same.
I'm shopping for one for a Renault master single cab so plenty of window room and I was wanting a recorder and a reverse camera so I could get both in one. I rarely drive it at night so the LCD won't bother me much but that unit is $600 on ebay with the parking box included so I'll have to think about it

[04OFF]

Well id say the rear camera not waterproof would make it not practical in a long tray ute, as the camera behind the back window would be too far away from the rear of the vehicle, plus your load can block the rear camera ?

[nissannewby]

I was out there 2 weekends ago on the bike and found some new and interesting tracks. Will be good to try them in the patrol.

[megatexture]

Well id say the rear camera not waterproof would make it not practical in a long tray ute, as the camera behind the back window would be too far away from the rear of the vehicle, plus your load can block the rear camera ?

I'm getting a canopy fitted and vinyl sides so could maybe look at a acrylic window on the back but it would depend on the cord length also as the trays a good 4m

[Stropp]

i bought a blackvue at the 4wd show recently but have not installed it yet, bought mainly for the g shock recording and the movement sensor recording.

[Avo]

i bought a blackvue at the 4wd show recently but have not installed it yet, bought mainly for the g shock recording and the movement sensor recording.

did Hollywood load up any footage of the weekend yet stropp?

[Stropp]

did Hollywood load up any footage of the weekend yet stropp?

no heis up tonight on his way to work, i will get onto him.