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Can anyone post the actual recording specs of a different helmet cam that has better quality (or the same) as a Hero4 for cheaper? As far as I know, the GoPro has the best specs but I'm willing to learn I'm wrong.
I use it on my mountain bike, and for MX.
If I ever surf again or Scuba dive, I'll grab footage of that too.
The problem is: I'm not in the market for a new one. The one I have is good enough.
So,
They need to innovate and come out with new, cool products to expand their market.
And, now that there is some competition:
Lower the damn price!
I bought mine used. $500 is more than I could justify at the time for a toy.
If they were $200 new, I would have bought one 5 years earlier, then upgraded a time or 2 since.
Instead I spent $210 a year ago on a used one, and I'm now waiting for a compelling reason to upgrade.
That would be my strategy.
I have ideas for them. All they need to do is ask
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They should also update the shape, it's not exactly an aerodynamic design.
I'm going to try one. I have a Hero 2? and a 3 maybe.
whats the latest? Hero 4 Silver and black? Whats the difference?
The ones for 70 film at 1080P and 30 fps so it cant be too bad.
Im sure go pro probably uses some camera oem optics. Anyone know whos?
Some of you have made the point: pricing the product like you're a stand alone superior product ain't working no'mo...
But, they DO support it "after the sale" really, really well.
https://youtu.be/luvQwgRZ9bo
I'm about to pass this guy, now I can also see the guy I just passed
Battery life is also one of the deals they need to fix to be better
I like the thought of having an action cam, but i'm not going to spend 230 euro on the first gopro model
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If gopro wants to grow they need go the iPhone route and deliberately sell products that have poor battery life and software updates that destroy the performance of it's products when the latest and greatest comes out.
A lot of people really feel like they need their iphone and depend on it. If there is a flaw or negative they feel as though they need to live with it rather than dump it and buy something else.
I am a fan of the username by the way. A lot of dehydrated people out there.
Gopro isn't doing "well" because people are probably just happy with the product they bought years ago...
Thanks for the compliment
Seriously, it helps me figure out what I need to work on.
And when I get a little faster, I'll post it on Facebook and show my friends how awesome I am!
I also use it sometimes to record epic trails on my mountain bike.
BUT, I think $500 is a bit much. I waited probably 5 years from the time I first wanted one before pulling the trigger, and then I bought mine for the right price: $210 used.
If they drop the price, I believe they'd sell a lot of them.
I was recently overseas and the NEX had the hero 4 session on for $150. It had many of the same features of the Contour that I liked plus a few others the Contour didn't so I picked one up. It's even smaller than the Contour which is nice but the battery on the Contour is much better. I don't think Session will last for a full 150 min Hare Scramble but should be fine for Enduros as long as I only record the test sections. I still have the Contour for the longer recording sessions if required.
I'll know more once the race season starts.
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