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Khellen · 06-01-2009, 01:31 AM

Just picked this up about a month ago, finally took the time to upload a video I made with it for anyone considering buying it. Very good camera for the money, shop around on ebay and you'll get it 137.99 (that's what I paid). Requires two triple A batteries...records for about 3-4 hours and uses a 2gb card which can take 2000 pics or an hour of video. Definitely recommend it, awesome car camera for the price. Anyways, here is the video, if you have any questions feel free to ask!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kGgeYFi_7o

edit: Also, forgot to mention....it has a protective case that is waterproof and is marketed as one of the smallest video camera in the world.

CleanNeon98 · 06-01-2009, 01:35 AM

How is wind noise with it?

Khellen · 06-01-2009, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CleanNeon98

How is wind noise with it?

Honestly not that bad, it has 2 different settings, a High noise and Low noise, so depending on how much wind will be hitting it, you can switch the setting. I'll try to get a video with sound when I can and post it up on here.

The only problem is while in the protective case, it's so secure that it does not allow much noise in, so you almost have to modify the case to let a bit more sound in while recording.

Great example of the effect the case has on the sound....

http://www.vimeo.com/3911756

DPancoast · 06-01-2009, 01:43 AM

Justinlansdale has one of these cams. I dunno if it's the wide version, but I still looked at it and it's the coolest thing ever. I def want one.

CleanNeon98 · 06-01-2009, 01:45 AM

Can you get me measurements of the suction cup? I have a potential spot to stick this for cool footage but if the cup is too big it won't hold

Khellen · 06-01-2009, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CleanNeon98

Can you get me measurements of the suction cup? I have a potential spot to stick this for cool footage but if the cup is too big it won't hold

Just checked, it has a diameter of 3". You'll need a height of at least 2.5" to fit the suction cup in whatever crevice you are trying to put it in.

Something to note though, it does not rotate, you rotate it by rotating the suction cup when mounting it. It does however "pitch" left, right, up, and down. Not sure a better way to put that, I'll post better pictures / video of the construction of the mount tomorrow or later this week.

grimm · 06-01-2009, 12:11 PM

cool but the video quality doesn't seem too great. is there a remote for it?

oneday · 06-01-2009, 01:16 PM

No remotes, which can make the operation a little tricky. Wind noise seems to be worse on cars with roofs, but there are two settings for mic control (high and low). I keep mine on low and don't have any issues.

The suction cup works pretty good as long as it and the spot you are sticking it are clean.

Batteries will last about an hour of use (I got 1:15 continuous at the LeMons race).

AutoX Video. Mounted using the supplied roll bar mount. You can see in the the video, there is a mount that allows you to put it on helmet too.

NickDHdfc · 06-03-2009, 11:12 AM

wow im trying to pick one of these up...video quality wasnt even that bad

oneday · 06-03-2009, 01:27 PM

Oh, one other negative about the GoPro: If you have the camera inside a fixed roof car and it is sunny out, the camera way over exposes the outside as it is trying to expose for the darker interior of the car (particularly a problem with black/dark grey interiors, but I have difficulties when I have the lid on my Miata). The only real solution is to mount the camera on the dash or as close to the window as possible.

alwaysinboost · 06-03-2009, 02:29 PM

I've tested that suction cup mount to 150 and it holds

**Ender81** · 06-03-2009, 02:40 PM

Ryan at 1320 has one of these. He brought them on last years fall run.

RWDTurbo149 · 06-03-2009, 08:23 PM

i have a go-pro too!!

mine works great, i love the quality!

problem is my video's since they have music, dont show how good the quality actually is on my computer...

http://www.vimeo.com/3949480

http://www.vimeo.com/3982217

justinlansdale · 06-03-2009, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DPancoast

Justinlansdale has one of these cams. I dunno if it's the wide version, but I still looked at it and it's the coolest thing ever. I def want one.

i have the same one as the OP, it is the wide version

PAFirefighter11 · 06-03-2009, 09:39 PM

I have one as well.. been on my motorcycle, former Camaro, former Jeep's, current Jeep, etc...

On my bike cruising:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiY4QXQAGAY

Testing it in my Wrangler on road though:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFHs4K1qUfo

On my old Cherokee during a hill climb (This is the NON-fish eye version I was testing):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FmrWY1_ljs

06-01-2009, 01:31 AM	#1
Khellen Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Saylorsburg, PA Member #5720 My Ride: 05 STi 30R Brotated 400awhp iTrader: (7)	GoPro Wide Just picked this up about a month ago, finally took the time to upload a video I made with it for anyone considering buying it. Very good camera for the money, shop around on ebay and you'll get it 137.99 (that's what I paid). Requires two triple A batteries...records for about 3-4 hours and uses a 2gb card which can take 2000 pics or an hour of video. Definitely recommend it, awesome car camera for the price. Anyways, here is the video, if you have any questions feel free to ask! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kGgeYFi_7o edit: Also, forgot to mention....it has a protective case that is waterproof and is marketed as one of the smallest video camera in the world. Last edited by Khellen; 06-01-2009 at 01:46 AM.

06-01-2009, 01:35 AM	#2
CleanNeon98 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philadelphia Member #2029 My Ride: "Honey Badger" Turbo Miata iTrader: (8)	How is wind noise with it? __________________ 2004 MAZDASPEED MX-5 : 328whp / 308wtq / 2500lbs 2012 Toyota Prius 2 : Daily Driver

06-01-2009, 01:45 AM	#5
CleanNeon98 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philadelphia Member #2029 My Ride: "Honey Badger" Turbo Miata iTrader: (8)	Can you get me measurements of the suction cup? I have a potential spot to stick this for cool footage but if the cup is too big it won't hold __________________ 2004 MAZDASPEED MX-5 : 328whp / 308wtq / 2500lbs 2012 Toyota Prius 2 : Daily Driver

06-01-2009, 12:11 PM	#7
grimm Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Member #3058 iTrader: (2)	cool but the video quality doesn't seem too great. is there a remote for it? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

06-01-2009, 01:16 PM	#8
oneday Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Holland Member #5367 My Ride: E36 M3 Coupe iTrader: (0)	No remotes, which can make the operation a little tricky. Wind noise seems to be worse on cars with roofs, but there are two settings for mic control (high and low). I keep mine on low and don't have any issues. The suction cup works pretty good as long as it and the spot you are sticking it are clean. Batteries will last about an hour of use (I got 1:15 continuous at the LeMons race). AutoX Video. Mounted using the supplied roll bar mount. You can see in the the video, there is a mount that allows you to put it on helmet too. __________________ Saving for more track time.

06-03-2009, 11:12 AM	#9
NickDHdfc Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pottstown Member #13612 My Ride: 2008 WRX iTrader: (0)	wow im trying to pick one of these up...video quality wasnt even that bad

06-03-2009, 01:27 PM	#10
oneday Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Holland Member #5367 My Ride: E36 M3 Coupe iTrader: (0)	Oh, one other negative about the GoPro: If you have the camera inside a fixed roof car and it is sunny out, the camera way over exposes the outside as it is trying to expose for the darker interior of the car (particularly a problem with black/dark grey interiors, but I have difficulties when I have the lid on my Miata). The only real solution is to mount the camera on the dash or as close to the window as possible. __________________ Saving for more track time.

06-03-2009, 02:29 PM	#11
alwaysinboost Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: still at work Member #1454 My Ride: 04 EVO Wrecked by Oakes Detailing iTrader: (0)	I've tested that suction cup mount to 150 and it holds __________________ "Drifting is gay. It might look cool on TV... but once you actually try it... you realize its the dumbest thing ever invented..." Jessie James

06-03-2009, 08:23 PM	#13
RWDTurbo149 Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: Quakertown, Pa Member #13830 My Ride: 2007 STI iTrader: (0)	i have a go-pro too!! mine works great, i love the quality! problem is my video's since they have music, dont show how good the quality actually is on my computer... http://www.vimeo.com/3949480 http://www.vimeo.com/3982217

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