Got my hands on the GO PRO HD. Ive just got it, so im still fumbling with functions. I took it for a spin today, just a test session, and tried different positions with the chest mount.
Its got some neat vid functions such as the ability to record 720p at 60 fps - for that silky smooth recording. Or up to a 1080p at 30 fps. I'm playing around with the 960p as im told its the best mode for a chest mount.
Sound isn't good, the cam is tucked into a "bulletproof" housing, and that hinders proper sound recording. No biggie for me tho'. Other than that my initial impressions are very positive, it seems to be a quality product. The outer lens has a bit of a fish eye effect, great for trail shooting when cam is mounted on a helmet or chest strap.
Chest mount - obviously without the cam attached. It fits me well, and im currently trying to make it co-work with my Camelbak - no real issues yet:
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The GOPRO HD is also capable of taking pics (5mp):
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Trail pic from the GOPRO (compressed). I just had to share this. Story behind pic: I love to attack corners, but I almost took it a bit too far this time - my rear end drifted more than planned, and I came so far down horisontically that I almost hit the ground with my left hand (see pic). Crazy thing about this is that I actually came out of this without crashing - and without foot tapping the ground(!) See last section of the vid below to see this move in action.
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Raw test-video.Compressed. 40 sek.
Is that yout pulse I can here in the video? :)
ReplyDeleteYes it is, funny side effect of the chest mount I guess : )
ReplyDeletesound comes through well with the supplied open-back case door. have you tried that?
ReplyDeleteYearh, tried it out last week, way better sound. Positioned the cam further up my chest as well, with good results. Its all about trying out different setups.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun, fast trail :) ......where abouts did you record it?
ReplyDeleteThanks : ) cant comment on trail location, sry.
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