GoPro or POV camera forum? at DVinfo.net

Annen James · July 31st, 2010, 01:27 PM

I would like to see a GoPro or probably a general POV camera forum. They are used so frequently now that I think that a forum would be good. Thanks!

Chris Hurd · July 31st, 2010, 04:34 PM

Anybody else for GoPro?

Jack Zhang · July 31st, 2010, 05:01 PM

Can't name it GoPro, just name it General POV camera forum (Don't neglect Sony or Panasonic's AVCHD additions)

Tim Kolb · July 31st, 2010, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Hurd

Anybody else for GoPro?

Sure, i'm up for GoPro... I have 5.

(a generic POV camera forum is OK too I guess... :-) )

Pete Bauer · July 31st, 2010, 08:02 PM

Now I feel inadequate...I only have two GoPro HD Hero cameras.
;-)

As popular as these cameras are, there is bound to be an expansion in the market so seems reasonable to me to have a forum for inexpensive wide angle, fixed focus cameras. Not a big deal, but I'm not all that fond of the term POV; they tend to be marketed and often used that way, but you can be a lot more creative with these cameras than just that...maybe something like "Point n Shoot Video" or to hearken back to my youth "Instamatic Video?" But again, just thinkin' (with a Shiner Bock in hand, after a hard day of yard work).

Tim Kolb · July 31st, 2010, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete Bauer

Now I feel inadequate...I only have two GoPro HD Hero cameras.
;-)

Yeah, well...three of mine are SD...I got the two HD models and I only use the SD models for continuous still images of something, etc...

If you know anybody interested in two SD Wide Heroes and a...not wide SD Hero, send 'em my way.

By the by...the waterproof housings...are really waterproof...

Lake Superior Shipwreck Footage-GoPro Camera on Vimeo

:-)

Pete Bauer · July 31st, 2010, 09:20 PM

Very cool video, Tim. I grew up in Northern MN and was a diver, but never dove the Big Lakes.

Yep, Woody the Swimming Dachshund can confirm the GoPro case is waterproof, although he prefers to stay at the surface (1080p30 frame grab)! Also attached is a GoPro video frame grab in a documentarian setting (720p60 frame grab; June 2nd crew extraction of the 21 Soyuz crew returning from the International Space Station).

But we digress...Chris, I guess we need a forum for this stuff!

Alan Melville · August 1st, 2010, 04:06 AM

Yep, I'm interested. I have a GroPro HD, not super impressed but it definitely has it's uses and if used in the right conditions captures events well.

Al

Paul Mailath · August 1st, 2010, 06:30 AM

me too - got mine for some surfing footage for an upcoming short - havent' really had time to play with it yet,

Gabor Heeres · August 1st, 2010, 07:22 AM

+1. Still dubbing to bouy one. GoPro HD or ContourHD, that's the question....

Annen James · August 1st, 2010, 08:01 AM

GoPro for sure. The Contour is very soft around the edges, and the audio is poor (both are really, but the GoPro at least gives you something to work with that somewhat useable),

Bill Thesken · August 1st, 2010, 10:36 AM

I have a big camera, but most of the stuff I've been filming lately has been with the GoPro such as this type of water based activity:

YouTube - Kona Red

It's light weight and fun to get in the water with it.
Last week I put together two 30 minute films that look great using all GoPro water footage.
However, there are some questions I have that only a forum with other users experiences may be able to answer.

Matt Davis · August 1st, 2010, 12:34 PM

Definitely want a GoPro or POV section here. I've just bought my GoPro HD and wanted to plug into the usual DVinfo.net hive mind whilst learning the ropes.

POV is IMHO probably a better title just in case something better pops up, though the GPH does seem to be the best in town at the moment.

Mine's going on a kite!

Dan Brockett · August 1st, 2010, 06:50 PM

For those of you who subscribe to HD Video Pro Magazine, I am working on a feature article about POV cameras. Testing the Go Pro, Panansonic, Sony and Iconix. Any requests for specific information beyond the obvious or tests you would like to see?

Dan

Annen James · August 1st, 2010, 07:42 PM

All cameras on a color chart test. Man the GoPro is brown. Vibration issues, say in a car on on a bike. Soft edges test. Wide angle test and fish-eyeing.

oooohh... and I know it's not the main factor, but a comparison of audio would be nice.

July 31st, 2010, 01:27 PM	#1
Annen James Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ogden Posts: 161	GoPro or POV camera forum? I would like to see a GoPro or probably a general POV camera forum. They are used so frequently now that I think that a forum would be good. Thanks!

July 31st, 2010, 04:34 PM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Anybody else for GoPro? __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

July 31st, 2010, 08:02 PM	#5
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	Now I feel inadequate...I only have two GoPro HD Hero cameras. ;-) As popular as these cameras are, there is bound to be an expansion in the market so seems reasonable to me to have a forum for inexpensive wide angle, fixed focus cameras. Not a big deal, but I'm not all that fond of the term POV; they tend to be marketed and often used that way, but you can be a lot more creative with these cameras than just that...maybe something like "Point n Shoot Video" or to hearken back to my youth "Instamatic Video?" But again, just thinkin' (with a Shiner Bock in hand, after a hard day of yard work). __________________ Pete Bauer The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!

July 31st, 2010, 09:20 PM	#7
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	Very cool video, Tim. I grew up in Northern MN and was a diver, but never dove the Big Lakes. Yep, Woody the Swimming Dachshund can confirm the GoPro case is waterproof, although he prefers to stay at the surface (1080p30 frame grab)! Also attached is a GoPro video frame grab in a documentarian setting (720p60 frame grab; June 2nd crew extraction of the 21 Soyuz crew returning from the International Space Station). But we digress...Chris, I guess we need a forum for this stuff! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Pete Bauer The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!

August 1st, 2010, 06:30 AM	#9
Paul Mailath Trustee Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Coast - NSW, Australia Posts: 1,606	me too - got mine for some surfing footage for an upcoming short - havent' really had time to play with it yet, __________________ Cheers - Paul M. www.perbenyik.com

July 31st, 2010, 05:01 PM	#3
Jack Zhang Inner Circle Join Date: May 2005 Location: Burnaby, BC, Canada Posts: 3,053	Can't name it GoPro, just name it General POV camera forum (Don't neglect Sony or Panasonic's AVCHD additions)

August 1st, 2010, 04:06 AM	#8
Alan Melville Major Player Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: No Fixed Address :) Western Australia Posts: 275	Yep, I'm interested. I have a GroPro HD, not super impressed but it definitely has it's uses and if used in the right conditions captures events well. Al

August 1st, 2010, 07:22 AM	#10
Gabor Heeres Major Player Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Eindhoven, The Netherlands Posts: 322	+1. Still dubbing to bouy one. GoPro HD or ContourHD, that's the question....

August 1st, 2010, 08:01 AM	#11
Annen James Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ogden Posts: 161	GoPro for sure. The Contour is very soft around the edges, and the audio is poor (both are really, but the GoPro at least gives you something to work with that somewhat useable),

August 1st, 2010, 10:36 AM	#12
Bill Thesken Major Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: HI, USA Posts: 622	I have a big camera, but most of the stuff I've been filming lately has been with the GoPro such as this type of water based activity: YouTube - Kona Red It's light weight and fun to get in the water with it. Last week I put together two 30 minute films that look great using all GoPro water footage. However, there are some questions I have that only a forum with other users experiences may be able to answer.

August 1st, 2010, 12:34 PM	#13
Matt Davis Trustee Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Berkshire, UK Posts: 1,562	Definitely want a GoPro or POV section here. I've just bought my GoPro HD and wanted to plug into the usual DVinfo.net hive mind whilst learning the ropes. POV is IMHO probably a better title just in case something better pops up, though the GPH does seem to be the best in town at the moment. Mine's going on a kite! __________________ Director/Editor - MDMA Ltd: Write, Shoot, Edit, Publish - mattdavis.pro EX1 x2, C100 --> FCPX & PPro6

August 1st, 2010, 06:50 PM	#14
Dan Brockett Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 2,109	For those of you who subscribe to HD Video Pro Magazine, I am working on a feature article about POV cameras. Testing the Go Pro, Panansonic, Sony and Iconix. Any requests for specific information beyond the obvious or tests you would like to see? Dan

August 1st, 2010, 07:42 PM	#15
Annen James Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ogden Posts: 161	All cameras on a color chart test. Man the GoPro is brown. Vibration issues, say in a car on on a bike. Soft edges test. Wide angle test and fish-eyeing. oooohh... and I know it's not the main factor, but a comparison of audio would be nice.