Go Pro Camera help

[Spectre Powerboats]

I had an old GoPro (about 3-4 years old) camera and just got rid of it. I am wanting to upgrade but there is so many choices out there now. I am looking for the best camera and accessories for high speed boating videos. What do you guys recommend? Also, I had suction cup problems with my old one, have they made better ones since? Thanks Todd

[Slimm]

I have a GoPro Hero3+ Black edition and a Sony Action cam. If you want to record video while you drive I prefer the Sony because it has built in GPS and if you use the free Sony software to make the video it shows the GPS speed and route on the video for you whereas the GoPro doesn't. The Sony also has the ability to use an external microphone with just a 1/8" stereo microphone whereas the GoPro requires a miniUSB to 3.5mm adapter.

I think they are both very capable of giving you the quality video but the Sony is better for speed runs in my opinion. My girlfriend bought me the GoPro plus all the attachments and goodies etc...I bought the Sony myself because I wanted to record with GPS.

Just my 2¢ I hope it helps.


Slimm

[eli]

have ultra pro x adventure 4 and quality is as good as go pro $69.00

[2.5-21]

sorry to but in, Is the sony waterproof?

[David - WI]

This is kind of cool, if you have GPS data to go along with your video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzGBJd8lJnI

[Slimm]

sorry to but in, Is the sony waterproof?

In the waterproof case they are waterproof down to 197'

The Sony I have is an HDR-AS30V. It looks exactly like this except mine is black --> http://www.sony.com/electronics/actioncam/hdr-as200v-body-kit

I got mine from ebay, looks like this --> http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sony-HDR-AS3...item2c9c7ace98


I am sure there are other cameras that are even better than what I have but I love mine. If you use an external mic you can eliminate almost all the wind noise and hear the engines screaming clearly but it takes some time trying different locations to get the mic out of the wind.

Here is a video showing the built in GPS of the Sony. This is Mr Fast Eddie, Ed Perso, I think 16ft Superboat on here. -->https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_81opSHTV4

I love the on screen built in GPS...hands down my favorite camera for running. I use the GoPro for recording while I fish.

Slimm

[eli]

guess that's cool for while but I like whole screen to see all video .

[jpf091959]

I have a contour +2. GPS, google mapping waterproof, blue tooth to my iphone. America designed, made.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ggn2vFp7PsQ

[Slimm]

I have a contour +2. GPS, google mapping waterproof, blue tooth to my iphone. America designed, made.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ggn2vFp7PsQ

Thanks for that info, it's a good looking camera with good video. I like the gps read out and the route display..

Slimm

[2.5-21]

I have a contour +2. GPS, google mapping waterproof, blue tooth to my iphone. America designed, made.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ggn2vFp7PsQ

is the speedo in the software of the camera? does it come with editing software? What kind of mounts does it come with?

[Scream And Fly]

The current GoPro cameras are really fantastic - definitely better than they were in earlier generations.
I think one of the best alternatives is the Sony AZ-1.http://www.sony.com/electronics/actioncam/hdr-az1-kit

[Dirk Pitt]

The current GoPro cameras are really fantastic - definitely better than they were in earlier generations.
I think one of the best alternatives is the Sony AZ-1.http://www.sony.com/electronics/actioncam/hdr-az1-kit

you really get a lot for the money amozon seems to have the best deals

[David - WI]

Garmin VIRB "elite" links up with certain other Garmin products for automatic GPS overlay... but of course the Garmin I bought was one model to "cheap" to link to the VIRB so I bought a "white" GoPro instead. http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Virb-El.../dp/B00EOHUVTU

[Scream And Fly]

you really get a lot for the money amozon seems to have the best deals

Absolutely! And our giveaways are all coming from Amazon now, too.

Greg