Go pro?

[ers526]

I have been riding on the back of my husbands bike for years and have recently gotten my own bike and loving evrything about riding my own, the only thing I REALLY miss is being able to take pictures and capture really awesome shots. I am thinking about getting the gopro camera with either a handlebar mount or a helmet mount. Does anyone have a gopro and would you recomend one? What assesories would you recomend and would it really be worth the money? Safety is #1. No photo in the world would be worth an accident. Any recomendations or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

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[Knight]

It's been my experience that during potentially dangerous activities, any camera, either focused on you or your point of view, are hazards. I never tried anything other than stopping to take a still photo in regards to riding. This is because after years of extreme sports, I have found cameras inflate the ego, and reduce inhibitions. Everyone, has a little bit of badass in them, and it loves to show off for the record. Want proof, it's all over youtube. Maybe that's just me.
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[Ramie]

Go with one of these then edit the video for your pics

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[jpr1968]

Originally Posted by Knight

It's been my experience that during potentially dangerous activities, any camera, either focused on you or your point of view, are hazards. I never tried anything other than stopping to take a still photo in regards to riding. This is because after years of extreme sports, I have found cameras inflate the ego, and reduce inhibitions. Everyone, has a little bit of badass in them, and it loves to show off for the record. Want proof, it's all over youtube. Maybe that's just me.
My ¢2.

'92 VLX VT600C
AKA "Myrtle"
RIP

Why would a camera that is running on it's own be dangerous. Chances are those Utube video riders would be a problem, camera or no camera. The Gopro cameras are the best action camera's out there.

[kurtsecure]

I run a Contour Roam mounted on the handlebars. Just turn it on (really big slide button) and forget about it until the ride is done. Takes great video!

[N736RA]

I usually commute with my gopro (see my thread from earlier today), I have it mounted on my helmet. During cool scenic rides ill turn it on and just have it set to take a picture every 2 seconds, hands free and completely thoughtless...but every now and then something cool comes along.

[ers526]

Does the contour rosm tske still shots as well?
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[ers526]

Which go pro do you have? I love the idea of being able to set it to take a still shot evey few seconds

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[N736RA]

Originally Posted by ers526

Which go pro do you have? I love the idea of being able to set it to take a still shot evey few seconds

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I still have the original Hero, and I think they're up to the Hero 3 now, they all do the same things the 2 and 3 just better and better. You can also change the interval of the shots, on mine I can do every 2, 5, 10, 30, or 60 seconds.

[ers526]

Originally Posted by N736RA

I still have the original Hero, and I think they're up to the Hero 3 now, they all do the same things the 2 and 3 just better and better. You can also change the interval of the shots, on mine I can do every 2, 5, 10, 30, or 60 seconds.

yes they are up to Hero 3 top of the line is 400 buck! Im thinking i can get one of the cheaper ones and just set it to record at video and a still every few seconds like you said. how easy are they to turn off while riding and how is the quality? which helmet mount did you purchase?