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Discussion => The No Wake Zone => Topic started by: Brendella Pickle on June 29, 2010, 10:23:09 AM

Title: GoPro Camera
Post by: Brendella Pickle on June 29, 2010, 10:23:09 AM: Just bought one of these, it should be here in a day or so. Anyone else have one? Is there anything I need to know about it? It say's it's waterproof...
Title: Re: GoPro Camera
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on June 29, 2010, 10:26:37 AM: Quote from: Brendella Pickle on June 29, 2010, 10:23:09 AM
Just bought one of these, it should be here in a day or so. Anyone else have one? Is there anything I need to know about it? It say's it's waterproof...

I had 2....lost one at elsinore because i put it on ralphs boat right where there was a pinstripe. make sure you put them on flat clean surfaces.

They dont float so I have been thinking about using some old foam coozies, cut out the bottom and wrap them around the bases of the stands to help keep them afloat.

just curious, did you click the banner on the site to purchase it? which one did you get? The one I have is the original non-hd...non-widescreen. plain jane. it was when they first came out and didnt have all the cool options they have now.
Title: Re: GoPro Camera
Post by: Brendella Pickle on June 29, 2010, 10:33:22 AM: Quote from: Brad @ SoCalJetBoats.com on June 29, 2010, 10:26:37 AM
I had 2....lost one at elsinore because i put it on ralphs boat right where there was a pinstripe. make sure you put them on flat clean surfaces.

They dont float so I have been thinking about using some old foam coozies, cut out the bottom and wrap them around the bases of the stands to help keep them afloat.

just curious, did you click the banner on the site to purchase it? which one did you get? The one I have is the original non-hd...non-widescreen. plain jane. it was when they first came out and didnt have all the cool options they have now.

I didn't buy it by clicking on the banner. I bought it off of Ebay for quite a bit less. Supposedly still in the box. It's the 5mp and I think wide.
Title: Re: GoPro Camera
Post by: Brendella Pickle on July 01, 2010, 10:12:14 AM: Got it yesterday via USPS. It is 5mp, not wide. Works great and including shipping I got it for $68. You gotta love Ebay!!!
Title: Re: GoPro Camera
Post by: oldmxdog61u on July 01, 2010, 10:39:38 AM: fantastic little camera IMO. The AVI files generated are a PITA if you are on windows, if you have a MAC you will quickly be making GREAT home movies of your trips.
ONLY use the battery type recommended, and memorize the blinking light pattern or you may end up with stills instead of video feed.

In my case-

AVDRA Race 2 Moto 2 March 21 2010 The Big Crash (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_TANWtYu1g#)
Title: Re: GoPro Camera
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on July 01, 2010, 10:46:43 AM: yeah, thats the one I have. I am going to be buying a couple of the wide screen HD ones here soon :thumbup:

here is a few videos taken from my gopro

CompJet Spinout @ Ming (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGKVbyCrUYY#)

Comp Jet Crash at Long Beach (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFcqklUcub4#)

CompJet Spin Out (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1JWcPPuFRw#)
Title: Re: GoPro Camera
Post by: Brendella Pickle on July 01, 2010, 10:47:29 AM: Quote from: oldmxdog61u on July 01, 2010, 10:39:38 AM
fantastic little camera IMO. The AVI files generated are a PITA if you are on windows, if you have a MAC you will quickly be making GREAT home movies of your trips.
ONLY use the battery type recommended, and memorize the blinking light pattern or you may end up with stills instead of video feed.

Thanks for the heads up!! Nice video! I will definitely have to learn what the blinks mean first, I guess, lol
Title: Re: GoPro Camera
Post by: Brendella Pickle on July 01, 2010, 10:51:47 AM: Quote from: Brad @ SoCalJetBoats.com on July 01, 2010, 10:46:43 AM
yeah, thats the one I have. I am going to be buying a couple of the wide screen HD ones here soon :thumbup:

here is a few videos taken from my gopro

Bitchin' videos!! I thought you were going down in that last one.
Title: Re: GoPro Camera
Post by: Brendella Pickle on July 01, 2010, 10:55:34 AM: Anyone else have any gopro videos??? Water, street, offroad??? Let's see them!!
Title: Re: GoPro Camera
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on July 01, 2010, 10:58:08 AM: Here is lance in long beach. I believe its a wide screen, but not HD....not 100% sure.....the quality is much better tho. the wide screen lens makes a huge difference

http://www.facebook.com/v/113235626247 (http://www.facebook.com/v/113235626247)
Title: Re: GoPro Camera
Post by: shueman on July 03, 2010, 08:10:19 AM: Here's an awesome GP video, done with multiple cameras... :)

Lynch 3 Camera Full Ride (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUj2kbR7r5s&feature=related#ws)
Title: Re: GoPro Camera
Post by: BOOST on July 03, 2010, 09:17:52 AM: That was one good ride :thumbup: driver look right at home working the pedals.
Title: Re: GoPro Camera
Post by: h2oicon on July 03, 2010, 08:40:56 PM: what was the top speed........does anybody know.......... real smoothe
Title: Re: GoPro Camera
Post by: Brendella Pickle on July 09, 2010, 01:33:54 PM: Bump... anyone else got any vids taken with their gopro? So far these are great!
Title: Re: GoPro Camera
Post by: Brendella Pickle on July 14, 2010, 07:23:18 AM: Bump. Come on guys, I know you have more. I haven't gotten to use my camera yet or I'd have some to post.
Title: Re: GoPro Camera
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on July 14, 2010, 07:42:56 AM: heres a funny thread of Ron (76 Bonneville) in the CJ511....with his gangsta lean. :thumbup:

edit: helps if i add the link

http://www.socaljetboats.com/boat-racing/cj-511-parker-onboard-video/ (http://www.socaljetboats.com/boat-racing/cj-511-parker-onboard-video/)