Drift or Go Pro

[bigtwinthing]

Hi
I need a new action cam, what have you lot got and how do you rate them pls? Go pro 4 out now apparently, my old cams a dead un!

[VTRDark]

Did you see this that Geo posted the other day
http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic ... ilit=gopro

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[Jamoi]

I used to be a fan of the GoPro series, but recently got a Drift Ghost HD and for the purpose of motorcycling I find it a much better cam.

I like to mount it on my helmet, so I can capture everything I look at, the drift is quite sleek so you don't feel it much when the speeds pick up a bit. Whereas the GoPro felt like a sail.

If you're mounting it to a bike, then I'd say go for whatever your requirements are in terms of image quality.

30fps @ 1080p is the common standard, although 60fps @ 1080p is available but rendering times are pushed really high.

My last few vids were with the Drift.

My mate wanted a particular R1 and was ready to go buy it, so I got a test ride and posted this to wind him up

http://youtu.be/3_LOjoUeDw4

[VTRDark]

30fps @ 1080p is the common standard, although 60fps @ 1080p is available but rendering times are pushed really high.

They are US (NTSC) frame rates (and few other countries like Japan for example) over here we use 25 and 50 fps (PAL) frame rates which work better with our screen refresh rates. You will get less jerky smoother transitions/viewing using the right frame rate. Oh....and a little less render time

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frame_rate

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[Jamoi]

I'll try that Carl, cheers.

[geodude]

I have had both and both are great.

as already said, drift is better on crash hat but you need to get it lined up right. Also if you swap bikes, it may not be lined up as will
< Pointing too low after setting it up for the GS

I think the Go Pro is better on bike though tbh
No example with new gopro (yet!)

Go Pro on the chest is pretty cool too but you'll need straight bars on the storm!!

[Jamoi]

+1 on GoPro chesty - does give a great angle!

[nt1980]

I have a cheap china copy cam that does a good job only cost like 20 quid and is just as good

http://youtu.be/QpqDqwqvED4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjPP7qaW4T8

A few samples

[geodude]

I have a cheap china copy cam that does a good job only cost like 20 quid and is just as good

http://youtu.be/QpqDqwqvED4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjPP7qaW4T8

A few samples

Not bad for £20 A bit wobbly though!

[bigtwinthing]

Cheers ~Guys, i think its gonna be a Go-pro 4, John Lewis guarantee for 2 yrs

[geodude]

Looks like the £99 one is available now.

http://shop.gopro.com/EMEA/cameras/hero/CHDHA-301.html

£110 with delivery

Or pre-order it from Amazon http://amzn.to/1qdfcEv

[chric]

or currys geo they've started selling them

[geodude]

or currys geo they've started selling them

[bald_pig]

I got myself an SJ4000, only around £50!

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[bigtwinthing]

Thanks Guys, next question, with the Drift or Go pro can you view the recorded shots back through the viewfinder on the remote,the camera itself or nothing?

Previously i have used an ordinary small camera with vid and then adapted it to fit on my helmet or bike or ski pole, but it wobbles like a bugger.
You help is most appreciated.Paul.