Gopro or similar

[mudlva]

Righto there lads and laddess.
Looking at some from of video device.
Ive got no idea whether what i want exists nor if budget is adequate

Specs i think it may require.
.easy to use
.easy to edit
.easy to down load plus up load to youtube etc
.absorb vibration etc to allow viewers easy watching
.water mud and crap protected. It will be in a open buggy so it will end up getting wet etc
.no idea of budget but maybe $300-$500 if i realy had to go that high
.may be link up with a rear camara so i can use rear view at the same time
.may be upwards of 10hrs record time


Anything else that i may or should need

[Big]

I got the Ion pro 2 which is similar to i think the gopro3..? not sure but it does what i need it to.. only thing is can't change battery's so have to make sure it charged first and carry a charging bank with you..I paid $200 i think and was from the warehouse online shop.. most go pros are like 500+ with similar specs.. would like to get another but price is the thing..

[keithal]

jump onto aliexpress and search for action cams
cheap as and fairly good quality film from them

flatmate has the sj4000 and it seems pretty solid construction wise

ive just bough 2 of the sj7000 model so will see how they go

[00falcon]

For the price, the SJ4000 is pretty good... not a GoPro... but pretty good non the less

From memory, Ebay, NZ$120 ish with 3 batteries, here in a week, with a followup email asking if everything was alright and to just ask if i needed help with it...

I use it mounted inside the windshield, plunged in to the Aux power, and have turned on its dash cam function, so it starts and stops with the engine.
It did come with a sealed and partly sealed, clear cases, windsheild mount, and head mount.
it has a wifi function, that i never really use...

A couple of vids i fillmed on it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2P0GG3N7XA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkfBz9ulCvo

[Big]

For the price, the SJ4000 is pretty good... not a GoPro... but pretty good non the less

From memory, Ebay, NZ$120 ish with 3 batteries, here in a week, with a followup email asking if everything was alright and to just ask if i needed help with it...

I use it mounted inside the windshield, plunged in to the Aux power, and have turned on its dash cam function, so it starts and stops with the engine.
It did come with a sealed and partly sealed, clear cases, windsheild mount, and head mount.
it has a wifi function, that i never really use...

A couple of vids i fillmed on it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2P0GG3N7XA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkfBz9ulCvo

that is a great deal.. for the price i would get 2 or 3 of them..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-SJCAM- ... 1306722522

[yeti]

sweet been looking at the sj4000 things ......just ordered one ...cheers 00falcon

[Mattman]

I have an sj4000 and for the money its good. Uses stock gopro mounts.

[Lchundy]

That seems like a good deal just brought one
Anyone know of a half decent one that's not bulky suited more for helmet on a bike

[antsarooney]

You could try the sony action cam,is a bit more streamlined for going on side of a helmet.

[Checkerhead]

I have a Contour (Same profile as the Sony). I bout it instead of a GoPro as I thought it's shape would be better on a helmet. It's ok but if you are wearing goggles etc (I ski) then it's actually a pain). I later purchased a GoPro, and using the little "J arm" mount (which I think they come with from factory now) then it mounts neatly on the front of the helmet. It's above your eye level but below the top of your helmet, which means you don't catch it on things. So I vote for a Gopro (or similar) for helmet mounting. I guess it would be sport and helmet specific though.

[lilpigzuk]

I got one of these for the 2 & 4 wheeled toys knowing it was probably going to get full of mud etc

https://www.thewarehouse.co.nz/red/cata ... KU=2054111

So far its good. The gopro editing software is fairly easy to use - Im by no means a techno geek

First time using it

[charlies paj]

Anyone have a gps video camera recemendation ?

[cornflake]

i use the extrem x ones from jbhi fi sound is ok the wifi is good can hook it up to ur smart ph or tablet think mine were 130 bucks and 1080p

[Checkerhead]

Anyone have a gps video camera recemendation ?

I trialed a GoBandit. It was good besides a few prototype kind of issues. I could be wrong but I believe Sony purchased GoBandit to create their GPS camera's.

Contour also make a GPS camera. I have a non-GPS Contour that I like (but as above, for head mounting I prefer the GoPro)

[Big]

Have just got one SJ4000 myself to compare to my Ion pro 2 but was thinking of getting a couple anyway.. they do look very good so will see when it shows up..

[yeti]

ordered on the 11 th here today ...will give it a buzz over the weekend in Reefton if the old girl makes it off the trailer....don't hold ya breath....

[Big]

ordered on the 11 th here today ...will give it a buzz over the weekend in Reefton if the old girl makes it off the trailer....don't hold ya breath....

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you off to the teams event ?

[yeti]

yep been awhile since ive been for a skid , cant wait ...8 teams rick was saying .....

[Big]

yep been awhile since ive been for a skid , cant wait ...8 teams rick was saying .....

awesome.. might see ya there.. heading to chc sat to drop off some rims to be beadlocked then i was like.. hmmm refton or home..lol

[yeti]

sweet ............................rude not really ....