Do you have any recommendations or non-recommendations on which POV camcorder I should I buy to record my personal training sessions so I can review my training sessions later.
Currently I seem too think GoPro Hero+3 black might be the way to go.
Michael Soldwisch Webboard User Reg: 02-21-2012
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I have a GoPro Hero3 and I love it, but you have to know, that it does not have image stabilization. If you use it on a tripod, or on a brushless gimbal, then you are good.
For example a Sony Handycam will give you better quality, because it has great real time image stabilization, in case you use it without a tripod.
There are always pros and cons. If I need super wide angle, or slow motion, I use GoPro. For handheld, and zoom in from the distance, the Sony is by far better.
I would think any good camcorder would do a good job, especially if you mount it on a tripod. I have a GoPro also but the only reason I would use it would be if I need wide-angle capability or if I had to mount it somewhere on myself or another surface. Otherwise, it has some serious limitations that make it pretty inconvenient for recording a dog training session and viewing the results immediately. You have to download the video file to a computer before you can view it unless you buy a separate viewscreen attachment. I just use mine for underwater video. For normal everyday use I use a Canon camcorder or the video capbility on my Nikon DSLR, on a tripod preferably.
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Which Sony Handycam is better? There's one for $200 and there's one for $2,000. I'm not a professional, I just want a versitle camcorder that I can get steady shots with but can also mount to various equipment like the GoPro is capable of.
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Quote: SamanthaTopper
... I just want a versitle camcorder that I can get steady shots with but can also mount to various equipment like the GoPro is capable of.
That's the problem, a Sony Handycam doesn't mount on various equipment as well as the GoPro does. And it is also not ruggedized, the on camera screen can break off easy, and the zoom lens cannot handle shocks well, if you wrestle with it. That's why GoPro doesn't have a zoom lens.
And to answer your question about the price: I think the more money you spent the better the quality in low light situations.
Thanks Micheal. Can you explain how easy it is too set up go pro and use the remote to record from distance without missing any of the training please. Thx in advance you been awesome on this topic
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Thanks Micheal. Can you explain how easy it is too set up go pro and use the remote to record from distance without missing any of the training please. Thx in advance you been awesome on this topic
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Sure, no problem. Since the GoPro has only two buttons for the menu, it is a hassle at first to set it up. But once you learn the sequence of button pushes, then it becomes way easier.
If you buy a GoPro 3, then it has WiFi, and if you have a smartphone (i use iphone), then you can remote control the GoPro via smartphone app, what is much easier.
I for myself don't use the remote too much, because, when I work with the dog, looking at the camera, or getting the phone out to remote control it, is very distracting for the dog.
I rather set it up, record for a longer time, and then edit on the computer the scenes I like to keep. The GoPro comes with a free downloadable software for PC and Mac.
Keep in mind, if you plan on shooting high resolution HD video, especially slow motion with 12o fps, then your editing computer needs to be fairly fast too.
Btw the GoPro Hero3 Black Edition can film with 240fps at a lower resolution and that looks like this .
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