Pikeslayer Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Well, the last couple of weeks have been kind fishing wise, but expensive on lost gear . My latest casualty was my Sanyo HD camera/video recorder. So, I am really interested in looking at/purchasing the GoPro system. I know a few members here use them and I like the quality of video/photos posted. Also, I like the idea that I can strap the camera to my head so I won't lose it . I went to the GoPro website but cannot find any local dealers in the GTA. I'd really like to physically see this unit before laying out the $$$$. Can anyone provide any further information/advice?? I am rather anxious to move on this. Thx to all in advance of you assistance. Slayer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 I think young_one got his through a frind at Future Shop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrb2007 Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 best buy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Just about all camera places seem to have them now. Henry's and Vistek are others that stock them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbouck Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Saw them at Royal Distributing on the weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenzy31 Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Just saw them at Sport Check here in Barrie. I'm guessing other locations have them as well. Retail was $299 if I'm not mistaken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Future Shop, Best Buy, Henrys (or any camera shop) and alot of outdoor stores are now carrying them. Shouldn't be to hard to find one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikeslayer Posted August 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Thx everone. Gone shopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cranks bait Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Yup they all have them. To add to the list, don't go to box stores, go to local bike shops and hiking stores. They are sold at the same price, even though the small guys pay more for them. I know as I do sell them myself. You will be very pleased with it. Very easy to use and versitile. If you have any questions feel free to message me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWhite Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Kijiji mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yakpiker Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Well, the last couple of weeks have been kind fishing wise, but expensive on lost gear . My latest casualty was my Sanyo HD camera/video recorder. So, I am really interested in looking at/purchasing the GoPro system. I know a few members here use them and I like the quality of video/photos posted. Also, I like the idea that I can strap the camera to my head so I won't lose it . I went to the GoPro website but cannot find any local dealers in the GTA. I'd really like to physically see this unit before laying out the $$$$. Can anyone provide any further information/advice?? I am rather anxious to move on this. Thx to all in advance of you assistance. Slayer Check your messages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitbyboatguy Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 I will check with my grandma. I think she sells them too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 On a personal note, when Simon lost his camera, (and I DO sympathise), the picture of my very first ever number 1 salmon was lost. Not only that it was a heck of a nice unit! I hope the go-pro works well for you Simon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 (edited) I posted earlier about a similar camera at Costco for 199. Take a look and Google search for comparisons and reviews against the GoPro. The video is really good on this one 1080p at 30fps or 720p at 6-fps. It also has a screen for viewing the video on the camera. Neat underwater action camera at Costo Barrie Edited August 24, 2011 by Canuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Shirley Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Hey Canuck, that is a cool camera. I like that it comes with all the mounts and is half the price of the GoPro, and goes to 20 meters! It has a 130 FOV which will have minimal distortion and chromatic abberation that plagues the GoPro with a fish eye 180 FOV. The file format for the Extreme will work in most edit software as well. I have used a GoPro for a year now and I don't like it much due to the distortion and having to spend hours converting video that I can use. I just did a review thread on these cameras, but I haven't seen this one yet that you mentioned. I'll keep that one in mind when I'm looking to buy a new compact underwater video camera next year. The only ting I don't like is the micro SD cards rather than a standard card, but the ContourHD that I am looking at also uses the micro SD cards. Great find, wonder if they have them at the Costco in Burlington... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Hey Canuck, that is a cool camera. I like that it comes with all the mounts and is half the price of the GoPro, and goes to 20 meters! It has a 130 FOV which will have minimal distortion and chromatic abberation that plagues the GoPro with a fish eye 180 FOV. The file format for the Extreme will work in most edit software as well. I have used a GoPro for a year now and I don't like it much due to the distortion and having to spend hours converting video that I can use. I just did a review thread on these cameras, but I haven't seen this one yet that you mentioned. I'll keep that one in mind when I'm looking to buy a new compact underwater video camera next year. The only ting I don't like is the micro SD cards rather than a standard card, but the ContourHD that I am looking at also uses the micro SD cards. Great find, wonder if they have them at the Costco in Burlington... It is really cool. Here is a short video my daughter shot in the pool to test it out. This is only at 720p, not 1080. Its really clear and the sound quality underwater it pretty amazing too. AT $199 its a bargain. I know they had them at Costco in Calgary earlier this month, but not in Mississauga. I got mine in Barrie. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Px78PBo-vsU&feature=player_profilepage Will try it in the lake this weekend and post some other video, hopefully of some fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFSC Kevin Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 looks to be very nice quality there canuck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limeyangler Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 nice link canuck! That underwater video is really clear! now what can i sell for 200 so i can go get one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbouck Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 nice link canuck! That underwater video is really clear! now what can i sell for 200 so i can go get one of those. I was thinking the same thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightline Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 http://www.ebay.ca/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=gopro+camera&_sacat=See-All-Categories ebay has all sorts of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Here is another video I took snorkeling in Nottawasaga Bay off the cottage with the ATC9K camera. This was shot at 1080p but Youtube takes it down to 720p. There is a big rock in about 15 ft of water with the top about 4 feet down. There are sometimes SM Bass around and under it, but not this day. The little fish around the bottom are gobies (of course). The zebra mussels are much fewer since these guys showed up. Sorry for the "monkey cam" shakiness- its hard to swim and hold a camera at the same time. You can hear me breathing through the snorkel. The sound quality of the mic is really good underwater. I took some other video at the dock in the marina but the water was so murky it did not turn out good at all. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXfQ27eySP4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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