Which GoPro accessory?

[MagicalTrevor]

I've got some Amazon vouchers that I intend to spend on accessories for my GoPro.

I currently have, in my basket, a HD Skeleton Housing, a Sony ECM-DS70P stereo microphone and an extension cable. However, would the LCD screen be a better buy?

I'm wanting the microphone to record better quality sound for in-car video

[Freakuk]

I've borrowed a friends older GoPro Hero with the LCD screen, to be honest I've never used it but it does eat the battery doesn't really offer much help.

[mrmr96]

MagicalTrevor said:

I've got some Amazon vouchers that I intend to spend on accessories for my GoPro.

I currently have, in my basket, a HD Skeleton Housing, a Sony ECM-DS70P stereo microphone and an extension cable. However, would the LCD screen be a better buy?

I'm wanting the microphone to record better quality sound for in-car video

The gopro doesn't have a line in for a mic, though.

To be fair, if you're using the waterproof housing then it's not the best for audio.

A guide I read recommended that for sub-100mph wind then you're best with the "skeleton" housing (i.e. hand held/in car/etc). But for over 100mph wind then you're best with the "waterproof" housing (i.e. sky diving/outside of car/etc).

I tend to use the waterproof housing on the outside of my car as it offers best protection, and has the side benefit of reducing wind noise but you can still hear the induction/exhaust. But for in car the skeleton housing is the way to go.

If you want to buy accessories then I'd recommend:
- skeleton housing if you don't have one
- the LCD backpac as being good for lining up shots (and also make the menu SO much easier to use, as you can do it all on screen non with the 7-segment symbols on the front)
- more batteries (a pet hate of mine is stopping rolling due to a full card or empty battery, so have plenty of both)

[MagicalTrevor]

mrmr96 said:

The gopro doesn't have a line in for a mic, though.

To be fair, if you're using the waterproof housing then it's not the best for audio.

A guide I read recommended that for sub-100mph wind then you're best with the "skeleton" housing (i.e. hand held/in car/etc). But for over 100mph wind then you're best with the "waterproof" housing (i.e. sky diving/outside of car/etc).

I tend to use the waterproof housing on the outside of my car as it offers best protection, and has the side benefit of reducing wind noise but you can still hear the induction/exhaust. But for in car the skeleton housing is the way to go.

If you want to buy accessories then I'd recommend:
- skeleton housing if you don't have one
- the LCD backpac as being good for lining up shots (and also make the menu SO much easier to use, as you can do it all on screen non with the 7-segment symbols on the front)
- more batteries (a pet hate of mine is stopping rolling due to a full card or empty battery, so have plenty of both)

I should have said, my GoPro is the GoPro2 with the microphone line in. I wonder if the Sony mic is overkill for what I want, any recommendations for alternatives or should I be getting the Sony?

[MagicalTrevor]

Thanks for the advice, I've ordered the Skeleton case but got a Hama LM-09 omnidirectional mic... hope that's suitable!?

[raptor600]

There are lots of accessories to choose from!

I had no idea there were so many!