Topic: RE: Cheap Go Pro setup

[Tews19]

Is this a realistic expectation?

Not to sound like an idiot but when he shifts in the video it looks like he double throttles it? If that makes sense. He revs it slightly before letting the clutch engage. What does this do?

[Mooshie]

I have a go pro and I just purchased a Sena 10C.  the 10C is a camera and  bluetooth communication device (its pretty crazy what all this sena does).  I don't generally use the video feature. I like the camera.  But the video on the Sena has a tagging feature (which will probably see me using this feature).  You keep the camera running and when you get to an area you actually want to film you tagg it and it captures the minute prior to tagging, another minute since tagging and one past.  So you only end up with 3 minutes that are saved rather than plowing though a bunch of useless video.  I like the low profile of it (I always felt like a martian with the go pro on my helmet).  I do, however believe that the quality of camera/video is better on the Go Pro but I'm not complaining.  Its not going into a museum.

[PeWe]

This is an inexpensive action camera that is getting a lot of attention. The firmware was just updated to allow 2k resolution.http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=1170323&gclid=CK6ykJjL4scCFZKDaQodsjoGQA&is=REG&m=Y&A=details&Q=

Good hint!
If the videos are true, no fakes I should not choose GoPro
Google 'Xiaomi Yi Sport Camera + test vs gopro' and find youtube videos that Xiaomi Yi Sport Camera + test vs gopro
When I did that I found another camera: SJ4000

SJ4000 might be another contender.

I like the tube design. The low price of Xiaomi Yi and SJ4000 is a good reason to not spend a lot though.
EDIT: This look OK.

[chewbacca5000]

Hey Pee Wee

That video looks great.  I think we have a winner for cheap go pro.

Here is a write up on your xiaomi-yi

http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/02/xiaomi-yi-action-camera/

1080 at 60 fps

Go pro 3 vs xiami-yi

[chewbacca5000]

I also think Mooshie is on to something with the Sena 10c and the tagging feature.  I can see where plowing through a whole bunch of footage can be a real chore.

Not sure how tagging works though.  It that geo tagging?

Triggering/remote seems like a key feature to get the shots you want without too much haste.

[zabzob]

SJ4000 might be another contender.

I bought an SJ5000 for my Victoria to Saskatoon trip. Took excellent video and really great photos! For about 60 minutes. It simple would not work after that. 10 minute startup time, then it would freeze when I pushed a button. Tried upgrading firmware but it didn't help. Eventually it would not boot at all. Absolute garbage. Had I done my research I would have found the many people complaining about the same issue.

Don't buy anything from SJCAM.

[chewbacca5000]

Here is a $50 one.  Make sure you are sitting down when you watch this review.  Hilarious!

[chewbacca5000]

Man even Garmin is in the game.  They have a gps built into theirs.  Some good reviews.  More aerodynamic than the "brick on the stick"

http://www.amazon.com/product-reviews/B00J9PRRAS/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1944687562&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00EOHUVV8&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=04W6FDS36MPDYBGFBD06

The more I read the more it looks like gopro is pricing itself out of business.  This is really a $100 product IMO...

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Hey Pee Wee

That video looks great.  I think we have a winner for cheap go pro.

Here is a write up on your xiaomi-yi

http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/02/xiaomi-yi-action-camera/

1080 at 60 fps

Go pro 3 vs xiami-yi

Damn that's cheap for the resolution and other specs.

I've heard about the Sena.  You can control a host of functions.  A buddy of mine did a ride video and it even showed an overlay of our trip route and where were were on the map.

[PeWe]

The quality is hopefully good enough. It's worth a try when the cost is that low.

[chewbacca5000]

Not cheap so it does not qualify, but you will want one.

[PeWe]

Not cheap so it does not qualify, but you will want one.

Nice! It can follow me on my CB750 in 100Mph or more? 

[chewbacca5000]

Not cheap so it does not qualify, but you will want one.

Nice! It can follow me on my CB750 in 100Mph or more? 

Think you hurt his feelings.  Better watch out he might get his big brother.

http://twistedsifter.com/videos/turbocharged-quadcopter-test-flight/

[mrfish2]

I decided to pull the trigger on a Sena Prism today. Here's a link to a guy comparing the Prism to a GoPro Hero 3+:

Revzilla currently offers the Prism at $179, and at that price it comes with a waterproof housing, rechargeable battery, and all mounts necessary to attach it to a helmet. They have another kit priced at $249 that comes with every mounting accessory possible, and all this is still cheaper than a GoPro. The biggest advantage is Sena's Bluetooth capabilities, and that it'll allow me to connect the camera to my Sena SMH10 I've already got installed on my helmet.

[chewbacca5000]

Be sure to post up some links to ride videos.  I think I am going to go with one of the GoPro clones.

[Mooshie]

I also think Mooshie is on to something with the Sena 10c and the tagging feature.  I can see where plowing through a whole bunch of footage can be a real chore.

Not sure how tagging works though.  It that geo tagging?

Triggering/remote seems like a key feature to get the shots you want without too much haste.

The tagging works by turning on the video and ride.  Then when you hit an area that is spectacular you hit the video button again and it saves the minute BEFORE you hit the camera, and the minute since you hit the camera and one minute beyond that.  So a total of 3 minutes.  It saves those 3 minutes then keep going and erasing old worthless footage until you hit the camera again.  Then when the ride is done you download your 3 minutes "spurts" and post just that instead of sorting through an 8 hour ride.  I love this thing.  I think I may sell my GoPro I don't really see a need for it.  Also you need 3 batteries for a ride with the gopro.  On the Sena 10C one and done all day ride and it does so much more.  Its a great little device

[chewbacca5000]

Funny stuff.

[BomberMann650]

Funny stuff.

spoiler alert; the lemonade stand 

[chewbacca5000]

Ok guys stay tuned.  I got me a SJ4000 Cam from amazon.com, the real one not the clone, and I must say so far I love this thing!  Feels well constructed and comes with tons of mounts.  You do need to sand the mount tabs as they are slick pvc and will slide all over if you don't and leave your cam pointed at the road or clouds.

I went with the SJ4000 for the mounts and the little LCD on the back that lets you position the cam.  Was going with the xiaomi yi, but the LCD is what put it over the top.  The xiaomi yi has the 1080p 60fps, but I am under the impression you need good editing software to take advantage of the extra fps?

Will get up some footage latter.  You can't go wrong with these little action cams much better than a big camera and if you wreck it you are not out $300 to $300 bucks.

Right now I am using OpenShot on Ubuntu linux would like to know what others are using to edit their videos. 

[evanphi]

GoPro actually has some good software that is free. Very simple to use, but plenty of good features.

Not available for Ubuntu... but there is this: https://gist.github.com/KonradIT/ee685aee15ba1c3c44b4

[chewbacca5000]

Check this out. 

Made it with a sj4000 cam the real one.  Edited with OpenShot on Ubuntu 14.  I am really happy with the way it came out considering I have never done any video editing before.  Openshot made trimming up the clips a breeze.  Was able to use and export to youtube.

I love this little camera.  It is so light weigh compared to a point and shoot or DSLR.  The 170 degree field of vision captures everything so no need worry about being in the shot.

Just another reason why this forum rocks!  Thanks Guys.  Maybe the contour boys will post up some footage so we can see how it compares to the brick cams.

[FunJimmy]

Nice video quality but I've never understood the selfie pole mount, especially while riding a motorcycle. I hope that was a one time idea for the purpose of testing video quality only. Sure would get you a nasty fine and driver penalty points in these parts.

[chewbacca5000]

Nice video quality but I've never understood the selfie pole mount, especially while riding a motorcycle. I hope that was a one time idea for the purpose of testing video quality only. Sure would get you a nasty fine and driver penalty points in these parts.

Thanks for warning had no idea.  As for the pole just wanted some different interesting angle.

[70CB750]

Dang, Chewie, you look nothing like your avatar 

Thanks for the research, I may add the sj4000 on mhy wish list.

[chewbacca5000]

Dang, Chewie, you look nothing like your avatar 

Thanks for the research, I may add the sj4000 on mhy wish list.

Sorry to disappoint, got rogain on order to regrow the fur.  Make sure you get the one that says sj4000 cam and not sj4000.  Kinda funny since the sj4000 cam is a go pro clone and they are making clones of clones.  Yeah, that just doesn't work out so good.

I am happy with it.  It has wifi to connect to your android phone too.

 You need a class 10 micro sd or better 48mbps.