Go Pro video cam

Kingston 16GB or 32GB Secure Digital High-Capacity (SDHC) memory card is what GoPro recommends with 32GB being the max. I have the 16GB and havent came close to needing that much but I do record on the standard(lowest setting) def because those HD vids are just too big.

Also, the battery doesnt last long....you might want to get another one. Amazon is a good place to buy from.

We are still loving the one we have!! Cant wait to try it in the water!

do you run it with the waterproof window on or regular window on the back? It says to run regular for what we do but I think its best to keep it locked up.

Waterproof window....it should keep the dust out. I think that is worst on a camera than anything.

Be sure to read instructions, it can be confusing with the display that is has. Might want to just keep a copy in your ride.

ok im going to go get a 16 card tomorrow and also try to make a mount for it made out of that plastic peice it came with. I wont have it ready for this trip coming up but i will be ready for the next one.

I use 16gb cards.. but to be honest, you could probably get by with 8gb cards.. the battery dies before I get past 8gb anyway..

Did you pick up the LCD back? It really makes it MUCH more user friendly... get it if you can..

I use the r3 setting from the manual.. gets me 720p which is just fine.

I am using the roll bar mount, and it works great!

Spend some time getting to know how to use it, or you will miss some shots your first time out.. again, the lcd back makes it easy to see its recording, and what its pointed at.. witbout it, its hard.

does that help?

If it has two sound settings you will want to use the low setting or you end up with alot of bad back ground noise I have the older one tho hopefully they improve that issue on the new ones .

yes that helps. I will get it too. Dang...........

wish I was coming down, I could save you some $$.. but it will be a while before I can get down again..

let us know how it works Tbone...I might get me one...

Steve K wrote:We have the GoPro 960, got it for around $130 shipped. I love this camera!! Like Bush said, HD is too big but the 960 does both if you need it.

Steve, where did you find the GoPro 960 for that price?

Jetdriverx wrote:

Steve K wrote:We have the GoPro 960, got it for around $130 shipped. I love this camera!! Like Bush said, HD is too big but the 960 does both if you need it.

Steve, where did you find the GoPro 960 for that price?

I came across a great deal and had a 20% coupon to boot. Deal is dead now. But I am seeing them shipped for $150. I think the 960 is the way to go.

http://www.buy.com/prod/gopro-hd-hero-960/q/sellerid/10001650/loc/111/217548554.html

I've got the 960 and love it. I bought a couple of roll bar mount kits, one for each veicle. After trying it mounted on the rear cross bar I found I liked it better mounted on the dash using the standard mount. The roll bar mount is big and bulky and I was not able to mount it to the front roll bar because the knobs hit the roof. I might try making up something so I can mount to the roll bar right in front of the rear view mirror. The buttons are definetly tricky to work and keep it on the right settings like everyone said read the manual closely. Good to hear the video screen works well because I need to order one. I used the open cover so I could hear the engine. In this picture you can see it mounted on the dash. I like how it looked in playback. Check out the CAW video to see the dash perspective.

I got my GO pro at REI for 220 dollars.

TBONE21 wrote:

I got my GO pro at REI for 220 dollars.

Might want to check ebay next time, new they sell for ~$150.

Was it the big one that goes all the way to 1080 and also does ebay have a lifetime warranty?

Doh, the 1080 model, thought you were talking about the 960. Wasking thinking I had the 960 but it's the 1080 model also. Figured out not to use the 1080 mode after a short ten min video ate up several gigbytes on the sd card lol. Got mine free from a co-worker who bought it for his motorcycle and never used it

RZR_Joe wrote:

Doh, the 1080 model, thought you were talking about the 960. Wasking thinking I had the 960 but it's the 1080 model also. Figured out not to use the 1080 mode after a short ten min video ate up several gigbytes on the sd card lol. Got mine free from a co-worker who bought it for his motorcycle and never used it

Does it have lifetime warranty??

Nope but it was free

I was in Winston Salem NC Costco today and they have Go Pro 960 cameras for $139. They come with helmet mounts and head strap mount

upontheridge wrote:

I was in Winston Salem NC Costco today and they have Go Pro 960 cameras for $139. They come with helmet mounts and head strap mount

Thats a good deal....thanks for the info

Good idea jet. I may try that

Mine came with the suction cup mount. It works great on my hood. The manual says its rated for 200 mph. Not sure how they tested it.