The all GoPro models discussion thread

[pincher]

Boro said:

pincher said:

I've retested the housing (without the camera inside) 3 times now and each time I get water ingress.

It sounds like a rather shonky design if I have to minutely inspect the seal each time I close it? I would have thought that I should just be able to put the GoPro in, close the door and not really have to worry too much about it.

Definitely sounds like a faulty housing if it's still leaking and doesn't have an obstruction on the seal. Can you see any part of the seal or housing that would allow water in?

After a bit of email ping-pong with GoPro Support (including sending them a YouTube vid of the water ingress and borked camera), they are making a 'one time exception' and replacing the camera and housing.

Can't say fairer than that really!

Just hope they accept the fact that I can't find the receipt, as I bought it in NYC at Easter - have sent a screenshot of my bank statement with the Best Buy debit of $460-odd, so hopefully, that will suffice.

Will update when I get the new one through

[spartridge]

JonRB said:

Boro said:

I'm pretty sure that's normal. I always remove the card from the GoPro and use a card reader.

Same here. A USB 2.0 cable transfer is way too slow to transfer a 32GB or 64GB microSD. I use a USB 3.0 card reader.

It's something they've introduced on this 2014 3 white I've bought, but it's not on the 3 Black I have from 2013 as I can cut/paste the files from it. Wish I'd just picked up a 2nd hand 3 black now

Never had a problem with download speed from the USB cable and I'm using a hub also - mind you, I use 720p 60 fps and don't get near filling a card up before downloading.

[spartridge]

Anyway, its small beer. I'll be in the Black Forest in just over a week

[14-7]

Took delivery of a GoPro Fetch the other day. Was initially very impressed with build quality and apparent ruggedness until today's test.

The straps constantly loosen no matter what and several times the clasps came completely undone. Utterly shocking considering the outlay (£59 + £11 postage from GoPro themsleves).

Can't believe how poor the product is compared to other mounts they sell and I have bought. The Fetch mount is completely unreliable in my opinion unless you fancy tightening it every 2 minutes or are willing to retro fit it with velcro to stop it loosening all the time. My dog also managed to get one of the front straps tangled around its front leg despite the strap being tight about 30 seconds prior to this. Will be emailing Gopro tomorrow about it.

Anyway, here's the first attempt.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwpCkyqkHTI&ap...

[Mattt]

Mattt said:

Mine is off to the Netherlands today for repair, fingers crossed they give me a new one! Do they still send out 3s or do they just have 3+?

Just to update this, I got a brand new 3 Black delivered from the US last week. Mine was out of warranty and purchased (in person) overseas too.

[Boro]

Another new GoPro gadget to play with

300 lumens, runs off two GoPro Hero 3 or 3+ batteries (Included) and doubles as a dual battery charger.

Technical Specifications

Max. ~300 lumen (120min)
Max. 20 Hours at 60 lumen
Waterproof < 130ft, 40m
Battery capacity: 3.89Wh, 1050mAh
Input: 5V,500mA
Working temperature: -20 – 40C / -4-104F
Working humidity:30-95% RH

[JonRB]

I've just booked a glider experience, so naturally have had to buy some GoPro accessories in anticipation.

I confess I've gone for cheap knock-offs though...

Cheap knock-off Frame from eBay for £4 inc P&P



Cheap knockoff head harness for £5.99 inc P&P



Rationale is that if either fail, the GoPro will simply fall in my lap. No harm done.

(I realise that I will probably look like a knob with a GoPro attached to my forehead, but never mind)

[CVM]

That'll be handy when the loose camera falls into the controls or jams something

Loose articles and aircraft are not a happy mix.

[JonRB]

CVM said:

That'll be handy when the loose camera falls into the controls or jams something

Loose articles and aircraft are not a happy mix.

Well, I will ask permission of the pilot first of course. And if he refuses then that will be a shame because I'd love to record my flight.

But if he says no then the frame will still be useful and the headband might be too.

[TheRainMaker]

I'm fairly sure the pilot will know how to use his parachute, question is do you know how to use yours ?

[TheRainMaker]

PS I've never been refused filming in a plane yet

That said i've never had one stuck to my head

[JonRB]

TheRainMaker said:

I'm fairly sure the pilot will know how to use his parachute, question is do you know how to use yours ?

Not a clue.

TheRainMaker said:

That said i've never had one stuck to my head

Hmmm... I'm beginning to think maybe I'm not brave enough for a head harness. Maybe I need a chest harness instead. And then additionally use my compact camera handheld in video mode to get POV footage.


Edit: Or maybe a shoulder strap? I quite like that idea.




Edit2: Oh, wait, that's no good. The glider will be using shoulder harnesses to strap me in.

Edited by JonRB on Wednesday 17th September 21:12

[strudel]

Suction cup to the canopy?

[HereBeMonsters]

JonRB said:

TheRainMaker said:

I'm fairly sure the pilot will know how to use his parachute, question is do you know how to use yours ?

Not a clue.

TheRainMaker said:

That said i've never had one stuck to my head

Hmmm... I'm beginning to think maybe I'm not brave enough for a head harness. Maybe I need a chest harness instead. And then additionally use my compact camera handheld in video mode to get POV footage.


Edit: Or maybe a shoulder strap? I quite like that idea.




Edit2: Oh, wait, that's no good. The glider will be using shoulder harnesses to strap me in.

Edited by JonRB on Wednesday 17th September 21:12

That's quite cool, would be better than the chest mount for cycling footage, I think...

[TheRainMaker]

Ask the Pilot when you get there, they will get this asked all the time.

If it was me, GoPro on the front looking back at you (always funny seeing people chunder into paper bags)

Then a hand held camera with IS to get some out the window shots

[JonRB]

HereBeMonsters said:

That's quite cool, would be better than the chest mount for cycling footage, I think...

I agree. There's also a neoprene version. I'm not sure which one would be more stable. But it's certainly an interesting mount point.

[Boro]

We've had some of the Neoprene ones in and sold them to surfers. Very comfortable and not a chance of the shoulder strap slipping down accidentally. Well worth looking at.

I'd agree with a suction cup on the canopy or maybe even on the wing (looking in). If allowed and if you dare lol.

[JonRB]

Boro said:

I'd agree with a suction cup on the canopy or maybe even on the wing (looking in). If allowed and if you dare lol.

The latter would be awesome although there would be a risk of losing the camera of course.

[Boro]

Might be ok if you there was somewhere to tether it?

[Boro]

These things are awesome...



They use a non-permanent adhesive combined with strong suction cup.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzd7YXjnNUg

Edited by Boro on Friday 19th September 13:20