moses Posted January 22, 2020 Report Posted January 22, 2020 Im thinking of adding a camera to my fishing outing out of my aluminium boat. Im looking for possibly a Go Pro. But i dont know which one to chose. Probably a used one. Any suggestions would be valuable.
TJQ Posted January 22, 2020 Report Posted January 22, 2020 I was talking to a buddy of mine and there are many gopro alternatives as well. https://www.cnet.com/news/best-gopro-alternative-budget-action-camera-2019/
moses Posted January 22, 2020 Author Report Posted January 22, 2020 Thanks for the link TJQ Explains well on the pros and con. The YI looks good.
TJQ Posted January 22, 2020 Report Posted January 22, 2020 Im thinking about getting a cheaper version just t wear as a body cam when im out and about.. for example yesterday I was in the bush and ran smack into 4 beautiful deer that ran around me for a bit. I would have loved to have footage of that!
moses Posted January 22, 2020 Author Report Posted January 22, 2020 I hear ya. would be nice to have that on film. Last summer i had a musky up to the boat while trying to grab my phone camera. Got off part way out of the water. Was going back in anyways.
Yellow Fever Posted January 23, 2020 Report Posted January 23, 2020 I use the Hero 2......all i need,see if you can find some used ones
mamona Posted January 23, 2020 Report Posted January 23, 2020 I am not sure what is your budget. If you can afford GoPro Hero 7 Black, even the used one, it would be all you need. Waterproof, excellent image stabilization, etc. Another option would be GoPro Hero 6 Black. If you are thinking about alternatives, I would recommend checking its codecs, accessories, batteries, waterproofing (if you need one), cases, etc
TJQ Posted January 23, 2020 Report Posted January 23, 2020 I did some head cam stuff a bunch a years ago, but the file sizes were sooooo big ... now sd card are much larger and editing is alot easier.
Fisherman Posted January 23, 2020 Report Posted January 23, 2020 I think the funniest one was you torture testing the Bass Pro socks a number of years ago.
discophish Posted January 23, 2020 Report Posted January 23, 2020 The GoPro 7 Black has been discounted with the release of the 8's. They are amazing cameras. Most impressive is the video stabilization. You can run with the camera in your hand, and the video literally floats like drone footage. The audio quality has been tremendously improved over the prior versions. I have used the 6's and didn't come close to the 7's. Low light conditions are managed well through software and lens. You will be amazed. I can't speak for any other competitive devices, but I can assure you that the 7's will do the job. I mount them on my snowmobile and motorcycle helmets, to the side around the cheek. And when I don't have a bucket on, I use the head mount which is similar to how your headlamp straps to your noggin. Gopro's now have voice command, so when it's mounted on my head rather than chasing the on button you can tell it to start recording, alternatively available are remote controls.
misfish Posted January 23, 2020 Report Posted January 23, 2020 5 hours ago, Fisherman said: I think the funniest one was you torture testing the Bass Pro socks a number of years ago. Try that with the new ones. Their CRAP. POS socks . They ruined a good thing. OP I have the session 5. Works great, but for the price of a 1.5" cube camera, it,s pricey. Crap, I forgot again today to buy a new SD card. 1
Fisherman Posted January 23, 2020 Report Posted January 23, 2020 39 minutes ago, misfish said: Try that with the new ones. Their CRAP. POS socks . They ruined a good thing. I still have 7 pairs, only for outdoor use in the cold, got to make them last.
Fisherman Posted January 24, 2020 Report Posted January 24, 2020 4 hours ago, discophish said: The GoPro 7 Black has been discounted with the release of the 8's. They are amazing cameras. Most impressive is the video stabilization. You can run with the camera in your hand, and the video literally floats like drone footage. The audio quality has been tremendously improved over the prior versions. I have used the 6's and didn't come close to the 7's. Low light conditions are managed well through software and lens. You will be amazed. I can't speak for any other competitive devices, but I can assure you that the 7's will do the job. I mount them on my snowmobile and motorcycle helmets, to the side around the cheek. And when I don't have a bucket on, I use the head mount which is similar to how your headlamp straps to your noggin. Gopro's now have voice command, so when it's mounted on my head rather than chasing the on button you can tell it to start recording, alternatively available are remote controls. Just by chance I noticed the Go Pro 7 Silver on sale this weekend, but after reading a stack of reviews doesn't come close to the 7 Black. I may do some more reading about the other models TJ mentioned.
moses Posted January 24, 2020 Author Report Posted January 24, 2020 Thanks For the info Fisherman. Well appreciated.
mamona Posted January 24, 2020 Report Posted January 24, 2020 Unfortunately, the Silver does not have Hypersmooth (this crazy good stabilization), removable battery, front screen, wake on voice, Time Warp video, and many more.
Jon Posted January 24, 2020 Report Posted January 24, 2020 If you are looking to go for a GoPro and interested in spending the additional money, I think the Hero8 Black is a fantastic option. I have a Hero6 and I find the frame to be a pain. The Hero8 gets rid of the frame and allows for additional attachments. Plus better image stabilization. If you have the ability to order/ship to the US, GoPro currently has a $100 off promotion if you trade in any camera.
Lake Erie Bait and Tackle Posted April 14, 2020 Report Posted April 14, 2020 They are amazing for fishing videos! You will love them! Just get one that isn't that old, can't go wrong...slightly used maybe.
big guy Posted April 16, 2020 Report Posted April 16, 2020 On 1/22/2020 at 12:18 PM, moses said: Im thinking of adding a camera to my fishing outing out of my aluminium boat. Im looking for possibly a Go Pro. But i dont know which one to chose. Probably a used one. Any suggestions would be valuable. Check out the Akaso V50 pro, or elite models. Very good reviews, lots on youtube. Camera and all the accessories can be had right now from $138 to $190 depending on model. Save some bucks on the camera and use your savings to buy mounts for it or lures. My next purchase for sure.
offgriddin Posted April 16, 2020 Report Posted April 16, 2020 There are a few very well reviewed cameras with tons of accessories on Amazon.. I'm going to get one myself
Bill Posted April 17, 2020 Report Posted April 17, 2020 My brother owns a GoPro. He attached it to a dune buggy he rented while he vacationed in Los Vegas. The stabilization was incredible.
Terry Posted April 17, 2020 Report Posted April 17, 2020 The YI 4K Action Camera Bundled 3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer Selfie Stick Bluetooth Remote is great and the stabilization 3 axis gimbal is very cool all for a lot less then GoPro
BillM Posted April 18, 2020 Report Posted April 18, 2020 Find a GoPro Hero 2018 and flash the Hero5 Black firmware. 4k is now enabled along with all the other cool stuff.
dintymoore Posted April 19, 2020 Report Posted April 19, 2020 On 4/16/2020 at 8:08 AM, big guy said: Check out the Akaso V50 pro, or elite models. Very good reviews, lots on youtube. Camera and all the accessories can be had right now from $138 to $190 depending on model. Save some bucks on the camera and use your savings to buy mounts for it or lures. My next purchase for sure. I bought the Akaso v50 pro SE. Great little camera, good build quality and even better video and picture. Simple to use and yes, half the price of the "bigger names". No issues with is thus far. The mark up on the GoPro accessories is ridiculous. I needed the shorty floating stick for a trip, 10 bucks on Amazon... The GoPro version - $30 at Walmart. 1
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