Roy Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 Future Shop's boxing day flyer has the Go Pro at $189., that's $160 off the regular price. That's the in store price, online it's $30-$40 more. That's still a good price. For those of you who are using that camera, what are the good options/accessories needed with that cam? Positives/negatives please? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWhite Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 (edited) They're awesome, we've actually caught bass on a line rigged with the gopro underwater, it turned out really well. Its basic to operate and has the time lapse feature, which is also good for Ice Fishin. Its also used in many HD tv shows incl. Mythbusters and The Amazing Race Negatives - get ready for endless hours in front of the computer - no more than 8ft away from camera during filming. Best at 4ft Edited December 24, 2011 by SirWhite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cranks bait Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 That is a good price. Just make sure that it's not the Naked model. It comes with no mounts. At regular price I am cheaper then FS but when they have blow outs like this I feel like I should go stock up because that's cheaper than my cost. The ride mount is a good one to get. You can clamp onto the rails of the boat, paddle, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhare Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 The reason its discounted so much is because of the HERO2 being released.I would suspect that the HERO will retail from between $190-220 after xmas. I have both cameras and they are awesome. Although they push the HERO2 as being twice the camera I'm not convinced. The film I have taken is hard to tell the difference between the 2. It has a few more features and takes nicer still shots but film quality is very close. Here is a video shot under the ice, don't mind the audio I forgot to silence it so its kind of annoying. You can actually see the braided line.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 I just picked up a Hero 2, and it's insane! Anything GoPro is awesome! Def a great deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted December 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 Thanks guys. Have you used yours much, Stoty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 Only been able to use it once, but the quality of video seems amazing! Just built a shelf that will be used to mount the camera in my Ice huts to (hopefully) get some great shots/action through the ice! One thing that is a MUST is a high quality SD card. I tried it with a class 4, 8 gb card and it was quite choppy. I just bought a new ($120) class 10, 32gb card and that fixed the issue. With true HD video, you need a super fast card in order to keep up with the writing speeds needed by the GoPro's. You'll love the camera though... honestly. They are amazing. I'm still TRYING to convince the wife to let me get a 2nd... LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted December 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 Thanks for the tips. AHHHH go get the second, you only live once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinforwalleye Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 My son has one Roy and he is a big fan of the Go Pro makes a very nice HD recording, he uses it for white water rafting,four wheeling,tubing and of course fishing. 189 is a great deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 Thanks for the tips. AHHHH go get the second, you only live once. Yes...but if I get the second... I may not be living anymore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted December 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 Yes...but if I get the second... I may not be living anymore! Relationships are all give and take. Get her a new iron and ironing board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 Relationships are all give and take. Get her a new iron and ironing board. Why do I get the feeling that he will die twice as quick with that advise Roy? Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskymike Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 Why do I get the feeling that he will die twice as quick with that advise Roy? Art Oh come on Art, that is solid advice. HAHA. I can say this because my wife doesn't read the board, but if she does...Roy, how dare you, that is HORRIBLE advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 I bought my girlfriend a sewing machine. This thread has made me think about returning it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!! All of the above posts are SO true! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 Has anyone tested any of the mounts in deeper (10-12ft) water with heavy current? I cannot wait to get my gopro camera, gonna be a lot of fun for ice fishing and next softwater season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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