GoPro Cameras

[Jackie]

I'm thinking about getting Britton a GoPro for his birthday so I am reaching out for advise. He will likely use it when driving his motorcycle. We may also want to mount it to the front of my Jeep on ocassion. Is there a certain model I should consider over another? Also are there "must-have" mounting accessories or something else I haven't thought of? He's already got editing software - so I'm not concerned about that part.

His birthday isn't until July, but I'd like to get it for him early so he has it for our Moab trip in April!

[Hotchef181818]

I would purchase the motorsports kit, if I remember correctly it will cover all ose bases. You can also purchase individual mounts, etc afterwards. One thing a lot of people forget about is the memory card you need, it's not included. I bought mine on amazon. Don't pay more than $240 for the go pro. If you can't find one at that price let me know.

They just released a new model but I'm not sure what the upgrades were.

[Colin]

I agree the motorsport package will be the best, on the new model, as far as I know it just more capable.

[Redhurricane]

I have a hero HD, great camera. the motorcycle kit will come with a couple mounts, they also have grab bags of mounts that will give you a lot of options for mounting.

This is the chest mount, too low for my liking so I usually use the helmet mount.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPqWwD-1E9E&feature=related

[Jackie]

Thanks guys. Is the right one? http://gopro.com/cameras/hd-hero2-motorsports-edition/

[Alpine Spirit]

Yep that's the motor sports package. The he hero 2 has upgrades shoots better in low light conditions and shaper image. The new one has a mode to shoot 120 fps for really smooth suPer slow motion. Also most do not come with an ad card. I use the 16 gig card and never had an issue.

[ColoJeeper]

Anybody know a local store that stocks the GoPro Hero2 with the automotive pack?

[ColoJeeper]

Bestbuy offers an Automotive package, but costs over $400.... includes an extra battery and a 8GB memory card. Only stocks the Outdoor package, that comes with the headband mount for $299.

[Jackie]

I just placed the order on mpgear.com. I got free shipping and a free 16G SD card. Total $299. We'll see how we like it and add on as needed.

Thanks for the help here!

[Alpine Spirit]

Score!!!! Thats good price for all of that.

[Jackie]

Rats - After I got my order confirmation, I got another message saying it's on back-order. I just called and told the girl on the other end of the line that I REALLY wanted it (birthday gift - MOAB!) :blah::blah::blah: And told her I would totally brag up their company if they can put me to front of the line! We'll see!:smokin:

[Jackie]

I might have to give that a whirl, Robyn! Thanks:thumb:

[Jackie]

I took Robyn's advise. I canceled my order with mpgear.com since they couldn't promise I would have it before the Moab trip and they totally understood. Very nice customer service.

Then I ordered one from the Motorcyle Superstore and they guaranteed delivery by next Tuesday! The same total price, but no SD card. That's OK. For $25 bucks, I'd rather have the camera sooner than later.

[Jackie]

No - I don't think I get a caard from them. But I'll go buy a 16G one from Best Buy and call it a day. Then after I give it to Britton, I'll let him decide what additional accessories he wants.

Thanks again for your comment. It got me back in motion and now I know he'll have it for Moab!

[Jackie]

Mr. Brown just delivered it to my door. Plus I picked up 2 16GB cards and a spare battery. That should be enough to get him started and the he can get additional accessories if he wants them.

Can't wait till he gets home on Monday. I want to see this thing out of the box!

[ColoJeeper]

i just purchased a 32 GB card from Best Buy for just over $ 30. Bought the GoPro from them as well with a suction cup and a roll bar mount. Decided real quick that I wanted the LCD Bacpac as well, so i could actually aim the camera and see what I was taking video or pictures of. Don't take long to be into this camera for $ 450. Excellent video quality so far and the suction cup mount works well on the windshield of the jeep. Haven't had time yet to setup and try the rollbar mount.

[Jackie]

I want to open it all up and try out the mounts and go drive around the block or something (but that would be mean)! I'll wait...:rolleyes:

[ColoJeeper]

Yea....i figured as much. Have a suction cup mount for the GPS too and is doesn't like cold weather. Maybe it's an omen for me to just skip the snow runs.

[Jackie]

how you peaked at the presents and then made sure they were wrapped back up nice and neat...
Stop teasin' or I'm tellin'!!!