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Old 06-06-2012, 08:41 PM
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I'm gettin' ready to pull the trigger on an underwater video camera....something I know absolutely nothing about. Any of you guys familiar with the GoPro Hero2? Is there another brand that I might want to look into? I need something that is user friendly x 1000, but, at the same time, takes quality pics.
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Old 06-06-2012, 08:43 PM
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Salty, do a search on here. I remember seeing a few threads on this.
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Old 06-06-2012, 08:48 PM
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The GoPro is the only way to go.
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Old 06-06-2012, 08:49 PM
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Old 06-06-2012, 08:51 PM
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I have the Go Pro and really enjoy it! I highly, highly recommend it!!!
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Old 06-06-2012, 08:56 PM
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We use a contour 1080 hd. I like it, haven't used a gopro to compare.
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I have the GoPro, make sure you get a high speed memory card. You'll see little number inside of a triangle 4, 6, 8, 10. The higher the number the better quality.
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I purchased one to take fishing footage and absolutely do not like it as I find it hard to edit extended recordings. However, I have a friend who uses them for quick underwater footage and it seems to be great for that. As mentioned, get a good card and make sure your computer can handle the editing.
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i have a go pro i got for christmas i may want to sale i never use it
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I purchased one to take fishing footage and absolutely do not like it as I find it hard to edit extended recordings. However, I have a friend who uses them for quick underwater footage and it seems to be great for that. As mentioned, get a good card and make sure your computer can handle the editing.
This is the kinda stuff that worries me. I am dumb as a brick when it comes to electronics. Micah, why does the footage length matter when editing? Will I have easy access to an editing program that is user friendly?

Are you sayin' it won't work with dial-up?
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you gonna start taping what the baits do in the pool?
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Old 06-06-2012, 09:27 PM
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Here is the package I been lookin' at, but, I want to find one that has everything I need (memory card, waterproof case, etc). I was told that there is a specific case I need to get because the one that comes with the camera causes dark patches in the corners.

http://gopro.com/cameras/hd-hero2-outdoor-edition/
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Old 06-06-2012, 09:28 PM
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you gonna start taping what the baits do in the pool?
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This is the kinda stuff that worries me. I am dumb as a brick when it comes to electronics. Micah, why does the footage length matter when editing? Will I have easy access to an editing program that is user friendly?

Are you sayin' it won't work with dial-up?
Footage length matters because you ultimately have to edit it to get something worth watching. I think it would be perfect for quick segments which is what it sounds like you would use it for. My neighbor uses them for filming pool footage for real estate ads.

For some reason I thought I could turn it on when I started a trip and turn it off when I left but it takes a lot of time/processing power to go through an hour + of footage. I feel like start/stop filming is a lot easier with a camcorder but that may just be my personal preference.

Also, your computer makes a big difference in editing capability. I run a Mac and the software is very easy to use. I am sure there are good programs for Windows or Winstons, depending on what you use.
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Old 06-06-2012, 11:46 PM
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Footage length matters because you ultimately have to edit it to get something worth watching. I think it would be perfect for quick segments which is what it sounds like you would use it for. My neighbor uses them for filming pool footage for real estate ads.

For some reason I thought I could turn it on when I started a trip and turn it off when I left but it takes a lot of time/processing power to go through an hour + of footage. I feel like start/stop filming is a lot easier with a camcorder but that may just be my personal preference.

Also, your computer makes a big difference in editing capability. I run a Mac and the software is very easy to use. I am sure there are good programs for Windows or Winstons, depending on what you use.
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Just purchased a Go Pro Hero 2.........Thing Rocks
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