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B-runge
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im thinking about getting one for sheddin some powder snow this season.
does anyone have some and if so post something about it and or a video you make with it skiing or biking or doing something X-treme
thanks.
Nov 24 2009 8:33PM
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Leafman
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i've been thinking about getting one of these to
Nov 24 2009 8:38PM
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B-runge
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and im not really looking at the HD
i cant afford it
just sayin, dont suggest that too much.
Nov 24 2009 8:42PM
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jca
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I <3 mine.

heres a couple videos I've made.

First Run + testing boot mounts for GoPro. from Jeff Amantea on Vimeo.

Nov 14th and 15th POV shreddin from Jeff Amantea on Vimeo.

GoPro Summer Montage from Jeff Amantea on Vimeo.

if you have any questions, feel free to ask!

Nov 24 2009 9:06PM
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B-runge
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all three of those edits were sick
im gunna get one thanks
also what types of mounts do you have for yours?
Nov 24 2009 9:40PM
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[Dawn
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Invest the money and get an HD. The quality is ridiculous. Check out some of the trailers for it on their website. Griffin@Dawn has one, and is going to upgrade to a HD. I suggest talking to him.
Nov 24 2009 11:29PM
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B-runge
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damn
idk ill talk to griff about it
but 130 vs 300

idk.....
Nov 24 2009 11:34PM
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[Dawn
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The quality is so good dude. It's way better than the V.I.O. Plus it's twice as cheap.
Nov 24 2009 11:51PM
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B-runge
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idk id rather buy some skis than drop 200 more than i really NEED to on a headcam
i dont have a money printer like you
Nov 24 2009 11:54PM
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no_steeze
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i was looking into it but i hate the angle the mounts create on the go pro

i got a contour hd off ebay new for like 200 which was so similar in price to the go pro that it seemed worth it
Nov 25 2009 12:33AM
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B-runge
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alex elaborate on different headcam angles that are superior?
Nov 25 2009 12:33AM
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no_steeze
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the go pro sits on top of your helmet making it not look as much like a pov but like a midget with a camcorder is standing on your shoulders. it kinda distorts the whole deal and you can't get into it as much imo

the contour and vio sit on your goggle strap or the side of your helmet which puts you at eye level and is the closest you get to it being through the filmer's eyes and imo you experience the whole deal better

the gopro just looks funky, as you could kinda see on the rails in the earlier vid posted
Nov 25 2009 12:40AM
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B-runge
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yeah i did kindof notice that

but im not sure if i can drop 60 more bucks or more
Nov 25 2009 12:44AM
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B-runge
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i dunno alex, in the first edit i kinda liked the "midget on the shoulders" look
and im sure you could mod it to fit on the side somehow

but i enjoyed it except for on the rails

and i plan on using it year round and the contour cant go underwater etc like the gopro can in the last edit. and idk if it has the 5mp picture every 2 5 or 10 seconds mode like the go pro.
i think ima stick with the go pro at $130
Nov 25 2009 12:53AM
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Leafman
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they have the chest mount now don't they?
Nov 25 2009 1:13AM
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B-runge
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yeah chest head helmet suction cup for cars and bike is what im gettin

along with a few permeant mounts it gives you
Nov 25 2009 1:28AM
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Leafman
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the hd one is so much better then the regular, im very tempted to get it
Nov 25 2009 2:00AM
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B-runge
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its tooo much
Nov 25 2009 2:06AM
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no_steeze
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you wont regret it unless you couldn't care less about video quality
Nov 25 2009 11:48AM
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ThunderousFilms
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and heres link incase embed fails http://vimeo.com/5354175
Nov 25 2009 2:53PM
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B-runge
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like too much as in i have no job and it would be half the ski season gone before i got the money

and



pretty sick park edit with a gopro wide
not an hd
im fine with the quality of it and the early season pow edit posted towards the top
plus youtube probably slaughtered it
Nov 27 2009 3:51AM
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no_steeze
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well you seem to already have your mind made up

im sure it'll be a super fun camera
Nov 27 2009 12:51PM
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B-runge
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yeah i think ill get it soon
hopefully i have a good time with it
Nov 27 2009 12:54PM
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tBatt
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Kayaking


Downhilling





Trampoline!
(idk if this works..)
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=183370444694













Nov 27 2009 4:47PM
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CraigAK
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i liked the edits!

did you guys get the helmet package or motosport package? i just got the HD motosport package on ebay, and im not sure if im gonna need to buy another mount for using it on top of my ski helmet, i know its got a side helmt mount i know.

it comes with these mounts:

  • 3 Flat, 3M™ Adhesive Mounts
  • 2 Curved, 3M™ Adhesive Mounts
  • 2 Quick-Release Buckles
  • 1 Vertical Surface “J-Hook” Buckle
  • 1 Suction Cup Mount
  • 1 Three-Way Pivoting Side Arm Assembly

    • http://www.goprocamera.com/index.php?area=2&productid=30

    what mounts did you who used it skiing use? i think the suction cup will be perfect for snowmachining

    Nov 29 2009 7:05PM
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    Wookum
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    this is b-runge...



    but i was also wondering if anyone could give insights into what mounts/straps you need for skiing.
    such as the vented helmet strap, is this what you use for helmets? i am very confused on this as to what mounts you need/ use in general for skiing.

    and heres an edit with just a regular go pro wide
    pretty sick shit



    and im now shooting for the HD because it just seems way better and i thought of handheld use also just like a normal cam, never really thought of taking it off the head but id much rather have HD to do followcam park stuff and whatnot.
    Nov 29 2009 10:43PM
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    jca
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    i have one of the curved sticky things on my helmet.

    it seems to be on there pretty strong, but i have a piece of hemp tied to the cam and my helmet just in case.

    Nov 29 2009 11:59PM
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    Wookum
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    so you dont use the vented helmet strap?

    for example if i get a motorsports one i dont need to buy a vented helmet strap deal?

    cuz idk how to even use that one
    Nov 30 2009 12:02AM
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    jca
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    nope, my ski helmet vents have mesh in them.

    the headlamp style thing for it works well too if you arent wearing a helmet.

    Nov 30 2009 12:14AM
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    B-runge
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    thank you
    none of mine have open vents

    can you take those sticky things off?
    or do you just leave them on?

    and would a suction cup work
    cuz the motor sports ones are cheaper so it comes with it
    Nov 30 2009 12:26AM
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    CraigAK
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    i just got the motosport one, i think itll come with what you need, the curved adheasive mounts, and a side mount on the piciture on the site would be cool if your wearing a full face helmet.

    from how i understand it, the suction cup mount is only recommend for cars, motorcyles, or  im planning on putting in on my snowmachine. i think because its so hard to release (it would break the camera before it released) that its not recommened for anytime there a risk of you eating shit on a rail or rock or just ice. where as i would think the adheasive mount would rip off before the camera broke.

    Nov 30 2009 2:56AM
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    CraigAK
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    i mean i just bought one on ebay, havent seem it or tried to mount it to my helmet yet
    Nov 30 2009 2:58AM
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    B-runge
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    ight thanks for the help
    Nov 30 2009 9:10AM
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    jca
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    yeah you can take the sticky things off, but then you cant put them back on with the same sticky part.  So pretty much you just take them off if you're selling the helmet or something.

    Nov 30 2009 5:58PM
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    B-runge
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    oh alright

    do you by anychance have a picture of where yours is on ur helmet?
    Nov 30 2009 6:08PM
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    no_steeze
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    why do you have an alias?
    Nov 30 2009 9:14PM
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    B-runge
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    because when i ban myself for study time

    i get on it to pm a mod to get me un banned

    but that day i got carried away with posting
    Nov 30 2009 9:16PM
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    no_steeze
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    hahaha study habit fail
    Nov 30 2009 9:17PM
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    B-runge
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    yeah im a failure because of ns pretty much
    not makin excuses
    just sayin
    Nov 30 2009 9:19PM
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    Wookum
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    fuck

    cant get the hd anymore....


    parents cant afford it for birthday and christmas even if ill pay an extra 100
    and im not allowed to get a job during the school year
    :(
    Nov 30 2009 9:31PM
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    jhackbeez
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    November GoPro Edit from Jon Hackbarth on Vimeo.


    Dec 1 2009 1:16PM
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    B-runge
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    new question

    for just a go pro wide standard def.

    can i get any size SD card i want?
    or is the maximum really 4 gb?
    Dec 1 2009 7:44PM
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    B-runge
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    sick as shit
    shot on the HD


    gah i want the HD
    Dec 1 2009 7:59PM
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    jca
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    Here ya go.

    Click for larger image

    Click for larger image

    And yes, you can have as big of SD card as you want in the standard def. i use an 8gig

    Dec 1 2009 10:26PM
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    B-runge
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    thank you for the pic
    i think ima get a 32
    haha
    theyre only like 20 on ebay anyway....
    Dec 1 2009 10:31PM
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    jca
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    Jeff approves.
    Dec 1 2009 11:21PM
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    B-runge
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    haha word
    Dec 1 2009 11:23PM
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    CraigAK
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    can you easily adjust the up and down angle, or would you have to put a new adheasive pad high up if you didnt want it pointed that far down? thanks!
    Dec 2 2009 2:22AM
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    B-runge
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    Idk if this helps anyone, but if you have a standard wide this will benefit you lots.
    http://www.goprocamera.com/fwupgrade.php

    its a firmware update that:
    improved auto exposure processing to help in extreme bright lighting conditions (like snow covered slopes),
    and you can now record up to 4GB in one file
    use SDHC cards up to 8GB

    snow covered slopes are what these are used on
    and if you ever wanna record for 1 hr 52 min straight you now can.


    Dec 4 2009 12:04AM
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    j_hamborg
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    This is a video of my buddies that we made last weekend.


    Dec 4 2009 4:14PM
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    RileySnyderPhoto
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    So I have an HD but when I go to edit, Premier Pro just sees the files as an audio file. How can I convert it without loss of fps or quality so PPCS4 can use it?
    Dec 4 2009 7:53PM
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