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ChrisSlicks 02-11-2010 05:12 PM

Use probably can use a Motorola car cell phone charger, just need to check the required current rating.

Mike 02-11-2010 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan@Forged (Post 397821)
We only have 1 of these left in stock, who wants it? :)

I'll take it! Will handle everything when I talk to Sharif tomorrow.

vipor 02-11-2010 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 397966)
GoPro's website sells all of the accessories... no wall charger. But a second Li-ion battery is only $20, so I would definitely get one so you can have two for a long day of filming.

I'm still waiting for them to respond to my inquiry about the external microphone. From what I've read there is an rf receiver in the camera that is supposed to allow you to wireless link a remote and microphone, but I guess we are waiting on GoPro to release those components.

A remote and external mic would make this thing the perfect little gadget.

A remote would be awesome. Not easy to turn around and mess with a camera when you're strapped in and helmet on. Especially if the remote has a 2way status so you know if it's on and recording.

m4a1mustang 02-11-2010 06:37 PM

I just really want some good sound quality!!!

Ryan@Forged 02-12-2010 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike (Post 398024)
I'll take it! Will handle everything when I talk to Sharif tomorrow.

I'm holding you to that. :icon17:

Mike 02-12-2010 01:48 PM

im on the phone right now!

Ryan@Forged 02-12-2010 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike (Post 399081)
im on the phone right now!

:icon17: Thanks for the order Mike!

Ryan@Forged 02-15-2010 01:29 PM

we have a new batch of these that should be in later this week!

m4a1mustang 02-15-2010 04:34 PM

GoPro support just replied to my inquiry about an external microphone:

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoPro Support
Hi Steve

While we are actively looking into an external microphone for the HD HERO, we can not make any guarantees at this time. We are currently developing the LCD backpack and the external battery backpack, so the external mic would be a little down the road.

We apologize for the inconvenience.


Many thanks,

GoPro Support

A little disappointing.

vipor 02-15-2010 04:35 PM

well balls

m4a1mustang 02-15-2010 04:40 PM

Yeah -- so if you want good sound you're going to need to pick up a digital voice recorder and just add the audio to the GoPro's video.

vipor 02-15-2010 04:41 PM

yeah for most applications involving our Z's that's probably just fine.

I want the new firmware more than anything....

m4a1mustang 02-15-2010 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vipor (Post 402719)
yeah for most applications involving our Z's that's probably just fine.

I want the new firmware more than anything....

Yeah, that would be nice.

Sharif@Forged 02-15-2010 06:05 PM

I took some kick *** video from CMP this weekend. What are you all using for editing software?

Togo 02-15-2010 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sharif@Forged (Post 402874)
I took some kick *** video from CMP this weekend. What are you all using for editing software?

Sharif, I think i saw a vid of you on youtube.. you were going up a mountain in GA with a buddy in a gutted S2k (camera car)...:tup:

vipor 02-15-2010 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sharif@Forged (Post 402874)
I took some kick *** video from CMP this weekend. What are you all using for editing software?

Just downloaded Sony Vegas Pro 9, haven't messed with it yet.

AK370Z 02-15-2010 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by vipor (Post 403016)
Just downloaded Sony Vegas Pro 9, haven't messed with it yet.

It's $599! :eek: But yes, I was told it's really good. :tup:

vipor 02-15-2010 08:43 PM

I'm "trying" the software before "buying" :ugh2:

m4a1mustang 02-15-2010 09:30 PM

I need to do that.

vipor 02-15-2010 10:40 PM

I use RapidShare and a specific website to search on. It's not that expensive and offers a lot.

Sharif@Forged 02-15-2010 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vipor (Post 403046)
I'm "trying" the software before "buying" :ugh2:

Let us know how it works, especially for novices. I hate bothering my guys to whip up quick videos, and unfortunately Windows Movie Maker (something I can understand) is somewhat lacking, especially when working with hi def and different file compression.

Sharif@Forged 02-16-2010 09:13 AM

Enjoy...new overall NASA Time Trial record at CMP. :) This was taken in the highest res 1080P 16:9 format at 30fps, and edited really quickly in Windows Live Movie Maker. It's still processing in YouTube so the quality will improve shortly and be in HD.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnuty1xc0Ns

vipor 02-16-2010 09:24 AM

grat Sharif :tiphat:

I'm going to fight the urge to watch it now and come back when it's HD :D

Ryan@Forged 02-16-2010 02:56 PM

It is HD :D

Ryan@Forged 02-17-2010 12:30 PM

still taking orders on these!

Ryan@Forged 02-18-2010 02:14 PM

who else wants one of these? :)

Ryan@Forged 02-19-2010 03:32 PM

still taking orders!

Ryan@Forged 02-24-2010 01:07 PM

we received our new shipment of these!

Call me to order! :)

spearfish25 02-24-2010 09:23 PM

Can someone who purchased one post a little review and some more sample vids? I'm strongly considering buying one, but I need some first hand opinions.

vipor 02-25-2010 08:19 AM

There's 10 pages of those...

Overall I'm very happy with my purchase. The rattle or buzzing I was experiencing seemed to be from the battery cover. I removed it completely and the audio turned out pretty good considering.

When the new firmware is released (February is almost over....) my options for mounting will increase and I think I'll be able to get the exact behind-the-seat shot I've been looking for. The LCD Backpac will be nice too, but it's not as much of a pressing issue.

I've been unbelievably busy with some recent happenings and haven't been able to chop up my video yet, but I did plug the camera into an HD TV and it looked great :tup:

Sharif@Forged 02-25-2010 10:33 AM

I suggest running the "non water proof" back. It really helps with sound.

Here is another vid I made over the weekend at VIR, using just the suction cap mounted to my side window: You can bump it up to HD if you like. I filmed it in the 1080P highest resolution R5.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyJtx8kIMYE

antbear 02-25-2010 10:33 AM

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For windshield mounting the design for this camera is really bad. The attachment point for the case which holds the camera a too short. This design does not allow the camera to tilt so it can be aimed straight. This attachment point should be longer to allow the back camera case hinge to clear when tilting the camera. So adjustments to get the camera aimed straight must be made by adding several other adjusting parts. The camera mounts upside down with no problem but then the video has to be flipped. I'm really unhappy with a design that makes windshield mounting so difficult. Solving the problem would be an easy fix. Making the attachment point just 1/8 inch longer (see arrow) would correct this bad design.

Sharif@Forged 02-25-2010 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antbear (Post 416895)
For windshield mounting the design for this camera is really bad. The attachment point for the case which holds the camera a too short. This design does not allow the camera to tilt so it can be aimed straight. This attachment point should be longer to allow the back camera case hinge to clear when tilting the camera. So adjustments to get the camera aimed straight must be made by adding several other adjusting parts. The camera mounts unside down with no problem but then the video has to be flipped. I'm really unhappy with a design that makes windshield mounting so difficult.

Just mount it on the outside of the windshield...probably solved. The suction cup has held up for me to 172mph.

sig11 02-25-2010 11:20 AM

When they release the new firmware the upside down thing is a non-issue. The sad thing is that every place I have tried to mount the camera I end up with it upside down.

vipor 02-25-2010 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antbear (Post 416895)
For windshield mounting the design for this camera is really bad. The attachment point for the case which holds the camera a too short. This design does not allow the camera to tilt so it can be aimed straight. This attachment point should be longer to allow the back camera case hinge to clear when tilting the camera. So adjustments to get the camera aimed straight must be made by adding several other adjusting parts. The camera mounts upside down with no problem but then the video has to be flipped. I'm really unhappy with a design that makes windshield mounting so difficult. Solving the problem would be an easy fix. Making the attachment point just 1/8 inch longer (see arrow) would correct this bad design.

Just gotta be creative ^

spearfish25 02-25-2010 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vipor (Post 416725)
There's 10 pages of those...

Yeah, not really.

I want the 'true' review. Someone to comment on build quality, durability, interface issues, etc etc.

After reading that, I'll buy it regardless of the review :)

vipor 02-25-2010 10:51 PM

think of it this way... most of what was not mentioned.. was not mentioned because it works fine.

- the bracket is weird and has some quirks
- the battery cover can rattle and eff up audio
- the HD version needs a new firmware to flip the video

otherwise it's great. exactly what's advertised. looks awesome on a 56" 1080p DILA :tup:

storage is actually better than advertised/expected. you can fit a lot of video on a 32gb card lol. i ended up throwing a lot of images from my camera on the same card and passing it around with a reader at my HPDE so people could get files. still walked away with only 60% usage or so.

the LCD viewfinder will be out soon and help with setup. an external mic is in the works as well and should help with any audio complaints. it will also allow a WP external mount with an interior mic thereby allowing different ways to set things up for your recordings.

it's really a good deal overall. if i'd seen what the camera was capable of before seeing the price i wouldn't have believed it cost that little.

Sharif@Forged 02-26-2010 07:47 AM

I havent had any issues with mine. The beautiful of this thing, i not just the featureset, but the ease and simplicity of use. I have a whole pile of video cams in my drawer that collect dust because they are hard to mount, hard to use, difficult to download files, difficult to edit...etc...etc. That is what really pisses me off.

The GoPro simply delivers.

Ryan@Forged 02-27-2010 10:03 AM

As always these things are flying off the shelf! Call us to order :)

XwChriswX 02-27-2010 11:57 AM

That vid is wicked, if I didn't know better I'd say I was watching Qualifying on ESPN for some race lol. Although sometimes it looks like its looking through an aquarium? Awesome quality though! You can really feel the speed when the wind kicks up. :tup:

Definately looking to get one of these after I pickup my Z.


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