Action Camera Help

  • fishthumper
    Sartell, MN.
    Posts: 11923
    April 11, 2014 at 7:17 am #1357678

    I may be in the market for a Action camera. Not sure if I want to spend the $ for a Go-Pro. My current need is to film my daughters 1st Turkey hunt in a few weeks. Other than that I may like to film future turkey, Deer, and Duck hunts.I possibly might like to get some ice fishing footage with it as well someday. Other than the Go-Pro’s, are there any other cheaper units out there that will serve my purpose. Other than the cost the Go-Pro’s have tons of feature I most likely will not need, and I’ve heard they are not all that easy to use. Any Info. or suggestions are much appreciated.

    Brian Hoffies
    Land of 10,000 taxes, potholes & the politically correct.
    Posts: 6843
    April 11, 2014 at 7:51 am #1403487

    I saw Fleet Farm has one for a couple hundred bucks. Difference between that and Go Pro??? I don’t know.

    If you like what you produce and keep doing it you might as well bite the bullet and buy a Go Pro right away. I’m thinking you will end up with one anyway.

    Nitrodog
    Posts: 848
    April 11, 2014 at 8:28 am #1403500

    I got a go pro 3 months ago, not that difficult to operate. It does some amazing things and there editing program seems nice also.

    ekruger01
    Posts: 571
    April 11, 2014 at 8:30 am #1403502

    As a previous go pro user, I recommend one of the sony action cams. I find mine easier to use, can be mounted in many of the same ways. And it has a car zuess (sp?) lens which I find is brighter than the go pro, better sound too.

    dbright
    Cambridge
    Posts: 1867
    April 11, 2014 at 9:04 am #1403517

    Check out the midland action cameras. I have been looking into them and plan on picking one up soon. The xtc 300 looks to be the right fit for me.

    Brian Hoffies
    Land of 10,000 taxes, potholes & the politically correct.
    Posts: 6843
    April 11, 2014 at 9:12 am #1403519

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    Check out the midland action cameras. I have been looking into them and plan on picking one up soon. The xtc 300 looks to be the right fit for me.

    I think Midland was the name of the one I saw at Fleet Farm.

    mplspug
    Palmetto, Florida
    Posts: 25026
    April 11, 2014 at 9:36 am #1403533

    This might help

    Action Cam Top 10 Reviews

    I just found the site and admittedly, I am a little skeptical when Hero maxes out all the categories.

    Check out the comparison videos on YouTube too before you buy. There are many side by side reviews.

    My nephew has a GoPro, but I like the price of that action cam.

    I kind of like the Drift for FOV options, because I would like to be able to shoot things outside of wide angle.

    Did Sony come out with a newer model, because the comparison list it as $150, but then I look on Google Shopping and see $300+?

    burbob
    Hastings,MN
    Posts: 364
    April 11, 2014 at 10:24 am #1403544

    I have the Go Pro 3+ Black. Its pretty fun to play with. The Go Pro app is cool. You can see what the camera is viewing and change settings or modes on your phone up to a couple hundred feet away. It does take amazing video up close but is not great for things at distance.

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