waterproof video camera questions...

SoCal_WaveBlaster

SoCal_WaveBlaster

back from the dead
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SOMD
im looking at the go pro line...but ran across the oregon scientific brand...anyone know if they are any good?

im looking to get footage of the o-side crew to help make some longer vids by combining my footage with the others that are filming.

i was going to get the go pro 5mp wide angle, but was informed its too hard to get good shots because you have to be too close to get good shots. so i am looking at other options.

any advice or suggestions is greatly appreciated
 
infamy

infamy

Westside Freeride
Location
Sacramento, California, United States, 10598806276
i think stan (fiveOaddict) uses the oregon sci camera. check out his pismo vids and see if you like the quality. from watching his and watchin the o-side vids, i would go with a go-pro. i just cant decide between the wide angle and standard. anyone else have any input on which ones they like better?
 
BruceSki

BruceSki

Formerly Motoman25
Location
Long Island
i had an oregon sci cam and found it very difficult to use it because it wouldnt tape exactly what i was looking at.

I think the wide angle of the go pro would make filming off the helmet a lot easier. thats what i plan to buy when i replace my oregon sci thats at the bottom of the ocean
 
Jetaddict

Jetaddict

9 years to retirement...
Location
Tampa Bay
I owned/own both, and I'd take the Go Pro hands down. Quality is a lot better, mounting options are endless, and its a lot more user friendly. I have the standard lens GoPro, but thinking of going to the wide angle myself.
 
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BudProductions

BudProductions

BP-h2o.com
Location
United States
I just picked up the go pro wide, for $200 dollars with a waterproof housing how can you go wrong, I can't wait to try this puppy out, I'm thinkin about testing it out in the fish tank see how it works out
 
FxOne

FxOne

FxI
Location
Lake Travis
ive got my eye on a wide lens gopro but i dont wanna buy online and wait.........................anyone here buy one in a store, im searching all over


EDIT: just ordered it amazon, 143 with tax and 1 day shipping. it will be here wednesday!!!!!!!!!!!!! my OS atc2k will make a nice keychain
 
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Flash-FX

Flash-FX

No Square..No Round..FX-1
Location
South Jersey Shore
SoCal_WaveBlaster said:
im looking at the go pro line...but ran across the oregon scientific brand...anyone know if they are any good?

im looking to get footage of the o-side crew to help make some longer vids by combining my footage with the others that are filming.

i was going to get the go pro 5mp wide angle, but was informed its too hard to get good shots because you have to be too close to get good shots. so i am looking at other options.

any advice or suggestions is greatly appreciated
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It's a double edged sword...Wide angle for the good "less jittery" viewing VS. a little closer "zoomed in" view. I experimented for years with this stuff and the general audience can't handle the jerky motion...it tires them out. Go with the wide angle. The latest OC/fearless vid was great, easy to watch. The best would be to mix up the camera's and locations.
Keep up the good work!
 
227

227

Its all about the surf!
Location
Oceanside, CA
jakew4 said:
Wide angle if you want to film yourself, standard lens if you want to film others.
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Yup X2--Ed compare these two recent videos. “Oceanside 3-25-09”, which was filmed with my regular lens Go-pro and “Oceanside 3-29-09 on board GP wide angle”, which of course was filmed by the wide angle lens Go-pro. The first was shot by me and the second was shot by Mark. Mark also edited both of these videos. This will give you an idea of what to expect with each camera.
 
FxOne

FxOne

FxI
Location
Lake Travis
gopro says that a software update will be released for download to make the 4GB card work. on my OS camera i was using a ultra II scandisk and i switched to the extreme III and i dont think it was any better. im gonna get another ultra II

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SoCal_WaveBlaster

SoCal_WaveBlaster

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SOMD
227 said:
Yes, I tried using a 4gig in my Go Pro camera and it wouldn’t work (Go Pro says to use the 2gig only) It didn’t damage the camera, it just wouldn’t work
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thats good info...thanks man....and i will be out there this weekend for sure...and if you are down to ride friday i can as im off every friday ;)
 
227

227

Its all about the surf!
Location
Oceanside, CA
SoCal_WaveBlaster said:
thats good info...thanks man....and i will be out there this weekend for sure...and if you are down to ride friday i can as im off every friday ;)
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Ed The launch and parking at Oceanside Harbor is closed this weekend for the Iron man contest (April 1-4th). Nobodys is riding
 
FxOne

FxOne

FxI
Location
Lake Travis
tested out the gopro 5 wide today. makes my OS look even worse than i already knew it was

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masterblaster

masterblaster

X-H2
the older standard lens go pro was not a 5 meg cmos cam like the new one is.You will get better qual out of the newer standard lens.
Im trying to find out how difficult it will be to switch between lens and have both.To me 1st person action gets old real quick,good vids are always shot of others riding at close prox,and the wide angle lens cam we have makes everything look way to distant unless you are RIGHT on top of them.
 
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