starting to shop for a camera to record riding adventures. whats the best for me? bluetooth is not really important, just want to have good audio and video quality. what about factory refurbished or used? are these very durable?
GoPro seems to be the best value so far, but I want WiFi, and 1080 at a true 60 fps, good results in low light, large image processor, etc. There are lots of other cameras on the market, some well known names like Garmin, others not so well known. Some can be bought for really cheap, less than 75 bucks on E-bay and do a decent job of capturing video. Some have better editing apps than other. All these cameras can be found in in-depth reviews on-line, and you can get a sense of exactly what they will do or won't do from these reviews.
Pmsl try replay and you tube comparisons, get the prime if you want to shove go pro to last century. The go pro are good but fantastic at advertising. Dirt dame replay prime is wifi enabled does 1080p at 60fps 720 at 120fps if you want and streams playback to your smart phone .... Imo good value too. http://replayxd.com/product/prime-x/
are some better at sound or does that kinda depend on its box? i would really like to get good sound! i guess its probably something you play with but some videos i watch have great audio of the bike
Some you can add an external mic usually ones blogging choose these check specs on what one your interested in.
I cant see why a refurb unit isnt as good as a new one if it was done by the factory, nows the time to scope out ebay craigslist etc unwanted gifts and upgrades etc.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121528086420?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT this looks like a winner, sealed factory refurbished. seems to be a great deal
If that floats ya boat go for it. Personally would go replay just for low profile. Check out reviews on you tube many side to side comparisons.
That sounds like the gopro was in just a skeleton case. The standard, open back door on the gopro doesn't give you that incredible wind noise. I have a hero 3 and it takes great riding videos and the sound is awesome. I'm not computer savy so I don't bother trying to upload my videos. There downloaded on my computer.
I shot this 2 days ago. Shot 1080P 60fps, dumped into GoPro Studio (their free editor) using Protune. I have done some shooting with the skeleton and works well too. Happy with the audio overall as it matches the quality of the video at least on my desktop. Uploaded to YouTube though video takes a hit. Fast motion requires a high enough bitrate so detail isn't a blur of pixilation but unless you pay for higher bitrate streaming I guess we have to deal with the mush on the screen. I wouldn't break from a GoPro now. They have a good codec and GP Studio works well though you can bring the AVI/MOV files into most editors. My only real complaint is the amount of compression or just lack of dynamic range. Being careful about lighting is really important but POV shooting means turn it on and ride into the sunset. White balance, saturation and exposure each suffer in harsh lighting, even across one frame, but unless you can work wonders in After Effects it's got to suffice. View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3AT-Mwxtn8&feature=player_embedded
If you have a USB input you may be able to play the files by just switching your video source and selecting the file on your tv.
View: http://youtu.be/VGxYJuSCKJc Read posters comments, your looking at high end cameras the footage will be very good no matter which one you choose the decision is yours. Go pro are good for chest mounts but anything else im for low drag bullet cam every time have had countless cameras an settled on one that suits my needs happend to be replay xd i shoot in 720 @30 cus unless your paying premium most video sites change to this format any way.
