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has anyone used or tried the HD version of the GoPro? thinking of an xmas present to myself... google is brining up prices of 269.99 but clickable links takes me to the same 299 price. a cyber monday deal would be nice!

im curious if the HD upgrade is really worth it from the reg. on their site the footage is amazing with HD but im wondering what kinda of shots the average joe will get...anyone?
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oshow 11/25/2009 7:39am
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I was wondering the same thing, I wouldn't think I really need to spend the extra $100 for the HD one.
tcannon521 11/25/2009 7:57am
11/25/2009 7:57am
I have had one for about a week now.

Video is better for sure, but the reason I wanted it was the rechargeable battery pack.

Btw, if anyone wants the hero wide mine is for sale for 120.00 shipped!
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doublezero 11/25/2009 8:20am
11/25/2009 8:20am Edited Date/Time 4/17/2016 7:07pm
The helmet cam vid I posted is from the GoPro HD... Quality is excellent! Especially when you play it straight from the camera to the TV...
Click here for the post

also here is a sequence of shots from the camera:
(Keep in mind that both the vid and sequence shots are compressed for the web)

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jeffro503 11/25/2009 8:59am
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doublezero wrote:
The helmet cam vid I posted is from the GoPro HD... Quality is excellent! Especially when you play it straight from the camera to the TV...
The helmet cam vid I posted is from the GoPro HD... Quality is excellent! Especially when you play it straight from the camera to the TV...
Click here for the post

also here is a sequence of shots from the camera:
(Keep in mind that both the vid and sequence shots are compressed for the web)



All i'm getting here is a slide show with no sound? I thought this was a video? Maybe my comp isn't playing it right , but the timer on the video is counting down correctly. Either way......the shots are really , really clear.

BTW.....what track is that? It's friggin' sweet!

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mxracer32 11/25/2009 9:15am
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it does look pretty clear...

see here is a vid with the regular, and the i the lighting really makes for horrible video. plus im wondering when compressing for vimeo or youtube if you lose your HD advantage anyways....

http://www.vimeo.com/7631784
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doublezero 11/25/2009 9:25am
11/25/2009 9:25am
doublezero wrote:
The helmet cam vid I posted is from the GoPro HD... Quality is excellent! Especially when you play it straight from the camera to the TV...
The helmet cam vid I posted is from the GoPro HD... Quality is excellent! Especially when you play it straight from the camera to the TV...
Click here for the post

also here is a sequence of shots from the camera:
(Keep in mind that both the vid and sequence shots are compressed for the web)

jeffro503 wrote:
All i'm getting here is a slide show with no sound? I thought this was a video? Maybe my comp isn't playing it right , but...


All i'm getting here is a slide show with no sound? I thought this was a video? Maybe my comp isn't playing it right , but the timer on the video is counting down correctly. Either way......the shots are really , really clear.

BTW.....what track is that? It's friggin' sweet!
This is a sequence slide show, not a video... Click where it says "Click here for the post" for the video...

The track is Seminole Tribe Motocross in South Florida...
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doublezero 11/25/2009 9:28am
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The BIG advantage to the new HD is the SOUND, they really worked on it, sound quality is so much better.. If your compression setting are good, the video over the web will be so much better than the regular GoPro... IMO it is a good deal, and I love the camera.
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oshow 11/25/2009 11:19am
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Damn, I guess I need to spend the $$ and get the HD one.
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mxracer32 11/25/2009 11:40am
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yea.

any cyber monday deals for us moto-heads?!?!?
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JackLHyde 11/25/2009 12:04pm
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Looks good, but what I have often noticed are some popping sounds with helmet cameras, which don't come from rocks hitting it. Like in this video:

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RMZ819 11/25/2009 12:15pm
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mxracer32 wrote:
yea.

any cyber monday deals for us moto-heads?!?!?
Got mine shipped for 270.00 from highlandtrails.net. It's the cats ass!
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doublezero 11/25/2009 12:21pm
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Have no idea what that sound is, kinda sounds like it is not secure..
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mxracer32 11/25/2009 12:50pm
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doublezero, do you run the camera in the waterproof box all the time? some local guys were saying they do that for added protection from rocks\dirt kicking up.
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jbomx363 11/25/2009 1:48pm
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JackHyde.. is that the HD camera or the regular?
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doublezero 11/25/2009 2:54pm
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mxracer32 wrote:
doublezero, do you run the camera in the waterproof box all the time? some local guys were saying they do that for added protection from rocks\dirt...
doublezero, do you run the camera in the waterproof box all the time? some local guys were saying they do that for added protection from rocks\dirt kicking up.
Yes I use it all the time, you don't want to damage the lens. You can easily replace the lens cover.
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GuyB 11/25/2009 3:59pm
11/25/2009 3:59pm
Maybe that noise is caused by the end of the helmet strap flapping around? Or stuff hitting the fenders?
speedracerx212 11/25/2009 7:17pm
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Hey guys if you want a deal on go pro check out wocsports.com they are listed for $279 for hd and $169 std wide free shipping. use coupon mototalk at check out and take additional 10 off each. not trying to spam just help out

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