Testing the Go Pro

[atctim]

I was a good boy all year long, so my wife bought me a Hero Go Pro for Christmas. I just had to try it out today, in the mosty crappy weather conditions possible, freezing rain and sleet - I rode for 7 minutes in rain gear and froze!!!!!

Just a taste. will get more video on a better day to show a bit of my riding area.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uugs4JtCSGE

[Dammit!]

I love how all helmet cam vids begin with that same "is this thing on?" shot. :lol:

[dcreel]

Awesome video.. diggin the wheelie's down the road. I'm going to have to get one of those too. How simple or difficult are they to use? Are they just like a handheld video cam with an sd card? If it's similar to that I can handle it..

[Dammit!]

The standard def one is as simple as can be. Point and shoot basically. The files are small enough to be easy to edit. Doesn't take a very powerful computer to make nice vids.

The high definition one is a bit more complicated (more settings) but still point and shoot. The files are pretty huge though and use a format not supported by windows media player or windows movie maker so editing will not be as simple. Takes a fairly powerful PC just to view the vids.

I'll be getting a high def one before long. My current PC is pretty old though so I'm looking at building something more up to date first. Actually thinking about building a Hackintosh.

[dcreel]

What is the longest length of time you can make one straight video? Or are you limited to the size of your sd card?

[Bryan Raffa]

oh I wanna ware it...in the dezzie!:naughty::w00t: nice turn around in the man cave..

[Dammit!]

56 minutes on the standard one. That fills up a 2GB SD card. There's a firmware update available now that allows you to use a 4GB card but the max consecutive length is still 56 minutes.

[dcreel]

Thanks for the info.. but 1 more stupid question.. How far do you trust the (suction) mount for the helmet? Have you ever had a failure of the mount, or does it hold tight? I am definitely going to have to look into this...

[dcreel]

Is this what I am looking for?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GO-PRO-MOTORSPORTS-HERO-WIDE-ANGLE-CAMERA-NEW_W0QQitemZ400093246775QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotorc ycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item5d276a7537

Thanks guys..

[atctim]

I think the suction cup is more for Autos. It comes with a sticky mount for your helmet that the camera removes from. The camera is much smaller than I remember.

dcreel - your link is the one I have.

[Dammit!]

I personally never use that section cup mount and don't think I could trust it on a helmet. I think that's intended more for flat surfaces like a car hood. They also come with small curved plastic mounts that attach to your helmet with double sided foam tape (industrial stuff, real strong). The camera then attaches to that base plate with a quick release clip.

I can post some pics of the mounting system when I get home if it would be helpful.

[Dammit!]

Is this what I am looking for?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GO-PRO-MOTORSPORTS-HERO-WIDE-ANGLE-CAMERA-NEW_W0QQitemZ400093246775QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotorc ycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item5d276a7537

Thanks guys..

You can get them cheaper than that.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GO-PRO-GOPRO-HERO-MOTORSPORTS-WIDE-DIGITAL-VIDEO-CAMERA_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem20aeb0bba6QQitem Z140369771430QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessorie s

[dcreel]

How about $135 w/ free shipping.. Is this the same one?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GO-PRO-HERO-WIDE-5-CAMERA-SYSTEM_W0QQitemZ170420539216QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMot orcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item27addb0f50

[sirceo26]

wow that thing takes pretty good vids. alot better sound quality than my atc2k helmet cam. Looks like you need a little more air in your right tire ha.

[Dammit!]

How about $135 w/ free shipping.. Is this the same one?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GO-PRO-HERO-WIDE-5-CAMERA-SYSTEM_W0QQitemZ170420539216QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMot orcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item27addb0f50

That's the right part number (GMHW5170). The kit in the picture is the right one but this ad doesn't have the word "motorsports" in it. Probably just an oversight. There's the helmet hero, motorsports hero and surf hero. The motorsports is the one you want. Comes with the most mounts. Other than the mounts though, the camera in those three kits is identical.

[dcreel]

Awesome!! Thanks Dammit! Much appreciated..

[Dammit!]

No problem. Post lots of vids when you get it and let me know if you have any questions.

[ATC-Eric]

Sweet video Tim! Giving me the itch to ride the X!!!

Im bringing my laptop to Glamis, so you can dowload/burn to cd's and data so you can keep on taping!!

[Dammit!]

Im bringing my laptop to Glamis, so you can dowload/burn to cd's and data so you can keep on taping!!

I bring my laptop also. Everybody make sure I have copies of your footage before I leave so I can pick through it for the DVD. :D

[harryredtrike]

congrats on the new toy.we now expect high quality vids like dammit's

[MonroeMike]

Great gift to receive, works good, nice 180 in the garage too.

[inv3ctiv3]

very nice!

[clutchcargo]

The suction cup is pretty strong. You just have to clean the surface really good and it should be flat. I mounted it on my stand up jet ski and it worked great, but I did put a lanyard on it in case it popped off. It always stayed on though.

[Kintore]

Damn timmy!

now when were racing I can watch myself all day long!

[Mosh]

Damn timmy!

now when were racing I can watch myself all day long!
And that is a burn that just keeps on burnin...LOL

Sorry Tim.LOL

[atctim]

Damn timmy!

now when were racing I can watch myself all day long!

Or at least watch yourself crash really good.

[Kintore]

hmm touche!