New GoPro

RideFreak · 10-18-2012, 05:15 PM

New Go Pro

Hero III black edition

This one is a game changer with the new filming modes. GP wouldn't give me one to test out (I asked)

so I had to preorder one. Unfortunately it won't be here in time for the Swell ride. I may keep the old one as a perm roost cam

Expect a quality improvment in the RF vids

RalphyDo · 10-18-2012, 05:19 PM

I am looking forward to see what the vids turn out like!! Nice, small, easy to use. What did you have to pay, if you dont mind my asking?

EDIT: just sawthe $400 price tag, not too bad

DudeMang · 10-18-2012, 05:21 PM

I'm not sure how I feel about the 4k resolution at only 15fps. What good is that great resolution if it's herky-jerky?

Greg@RME · 10-18-2012, 05:22 PM

Looks like another great leap in technology from GoPro! I've been putting off buying a Hero 2 and I'm glad I did! My HD Hero has been great, but the Hero 3 looks like a winner. I love the remote and the GoPro app, where you can see what the cameras viewing on your phone.

Once I pick up the Hero 3, my HD Hero will still get used as a second camera for multiple angles. Now to save my pennies for the Hero 3!

RideFreak · 10-18-2012, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DudeMang

I'm not sure how I feel about the 4k resolution at only 15fps. What good is that great resolution if it's herky-jerky?

That's for skydiving and things like that, not much good for moto. 1440p @ 48fps, 1080p @ 60 fps and 720p @ 120 fps are good moto modes and will make super sharp vids and great slomo

RideFreak · 10-18-2012, 05:25 PM

I heard Cycle Gear is selling the Hero IIs @ $199 (unconfirmed) that's a good price.

RalphyDo · 10-18-2012, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RideFreak

I heard Cycle Gear is selling the Hero IIs @ $199 (unconfirmed) that's a good price.

You're right, they are on close-out for $199

TNC · 10-18-2012, 05:53 PM

Good Lord, Chris...you're vids are going to get better? Man, I don't think I'll be worthy to watch anymore.

AtomicXRer · 10-18-2012, 08:21 PM

The aspheric optic is gonna get rid of the fisheye look; not sure if all chromatic aberration can be corrected with an aspheric.

Damn! Read it a little closer...6 element aspheric. Wow, don't break the lens ($$$).

DirtDad · 10-19-2012, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AtomicXRer

The aspheric optic is gonna get rid of the fisheye look; not sure if all chromatic aberration can be corrected with an aspheric.

Damn! Read it a little closer...6 element aspheric. Wow, don't break the lens ($$$).

Yea, that's what I was thinking too.

AtomicXRer · 10-19-2012, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DirtDad

Yea, that's what I was thinking too.

it was a rough day at work for me.

DakarNick · 10-19-2012, 06:31 AM

Greattttttttt. I just got a Hero 2. Guess it's outdated now. Oh well, it was a birthday present, didn't cost me anything

VozProto · 10-19-2012, 07:30 AM

Of course the GoPro III is gonna be amazing compared to the II.

But what about it is better. I havent really followed the GoPro product at all and want to pick one up.
... and $400 is a bit more than I want to spend.

Is the II worth picking up still and are there accessories that are a must have?

TheMuffinMan · 10-19-2012, 08:26 AM

The 3 has built in WIFI so you can see the video image from your smart phone which lets you make sure you have a good angle on the camera; something I fought with the Hero about. You can buy a wifi add-on for the earlier cameras but it makes them bulkier and/or they can't use the battery add-on.

I want a 3 but a woody's rear wheel is probably in the cards next.

AtomicXRer · 10-19-2012, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMuffinMan

The 3 has built in WIFI so you can see the video image from your smart phone which lets you make sure you have a good angle on the camera; something I fought with the Hero about. You can buy a wifi add-on for the earlier cameras but it makes them bulkier and/or they can't use the battery add-on.

I want a 3 but a woody's rear wheel is probably in the cards next.

No watching on your phone while you ride.

10-18-2012, 05:15 PM	#1
RideFreak ^OP Torque Junkie Joined: Apr 2009 Location: County Lockup Oddometer: 3,565	New GoPro New Go Pro Hero III black edition This one is a game changer with the new filming modes. GP wouldn't give me one to test out (I asked) so I had to preorder one. Unfortunately it won't be here in time for the Swell ride. I may keep the old one as a perm roost cam Expect a quality improvment in the RF vids __________________ *Chris* VIDEOS

10-18-2012, 05:22 PM	#4
Greg@RME Mis-Adventurer Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Fruita, CO Oddometer: 938	Looks like another great leap in technology from GoPro! I've been putting off buying a Hero 2 and I'm glad I did! My HD Hero has been great, but the Hero 3 looks like a winner. I love the remote and the GoPro app, where you can see what the cameras viewing on your phone. Once I pick up the Hero 3, my HD Hero will still get used as a second camera for multiple angles. Now to save my pennies for the Hero 3! __________________ Riding Utah- Exploring South-Eastern UT's backroads on a DR650 Riding Colorado- Breaking in a new bike (KTM 690 Enduro over the Continental Divide 2x)

10-18-2012, 05:25 PM	#6
RideFreak ^OP Torque Junkie Joined: Apr 2009 Location: County Lockup Oddometer: 3,565	I heard Cycle Gear is selling the Hero IIs @ $199 (unconfirmed) that's a good price. __________________ *Chris* VIDEOS

10-18-2012, 08:21 PM	#9
AtomicXRer Wild Feral BRP Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Los Alamos, Northern NM Oddometer: 3,395	The aspheric optic is gonna get rid of the fisheye look; not sure if all chromatic aberration can be corrected with an aspheric. Damn! Read it a little closer...6 element aspheric. Wow, don't break the lens ($$$). __________________ 2005 XR650R - plated 2003 KDX220 - plated 2003 KX250 - plated AtomicXRer screwed with this post 10-18-2012 at 08:38 PM

10-19-2012, 06:31 AM	#12
DakarNick Swabee Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Parker, Colorado Oddometer: 5,525	Greattttttttt. I just got a Hero 2. Guess it's outdated now. Oh well, it was a birthday present, didn't cost me anything __________________ 06 KTM 950 Adventure S 08 Dodge 2500, QC Shortbed, Cummins 6-speed auto, Big Horn

10-18-2012, 05:19 PM	#2
RalphyDo Banned Joined: Aug 2012 Location: Colorado Oddometer: 308	I am looking forward to see what the vids turn out like!! Nice, small, easy to use. What did you have to pay, if you dont mind my asking? EDIT: just sawthe $400 price tag, not too bad

10-18-2012, 05:21 PM	#3
DudeMang Adventurer Joined: Aug 2011 Oddometer: 19	I'm not sure how I feel about the 4k resolution at only 15fps. What good is that great resolution if it's herky-jerky?

10-18-2012, 05:53 PM	#8
TNC Candyass Camper Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Tejas Oddometer: 3,341	Good Lord, Chris...you're vids are going to get better? Man, I don't think I'll be worthy to watch anymore.

10-19-2012, 07:30 AM	#13
VozProto Type A ADD w/ OCD Joined: Apr 2012 Location: Colorado Oddometer: 176	Of course the GoPro III is gonna be amazing compared to the II. But what about it is better. I havent really followed the GoPro product at all and want to pick one up. ... and $400 is a bit more than I want to spend. Is the II worth picking up still and are there accessories that are a must have? __________________ The rider formerly known as r6dink. 2006 R1200GS w/ '07 motor

10-19-2012, 08:26 AM	#14
TheMuffinMan Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Denver, USA Oddometer: 3,718	The 3 has built in WIFI so you can see the video image from your smart phone which lets you make sure you have a good angle on the camera; something I fought with the Hero about. You can buy a wifi add-on for the earlier cameras but it makes them bulkier and/or they can't use the battery add-on. I want a 3 but a woody's rear wheel is probably in the cards next. __________________ "Civilize the mind, but make savage the body." To the house of a friend the way is never long. "Show respect to all, but grovel to none." '12 690 Enduro // 690 Wiki

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