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spruitm
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Hoping for quicker response here cause it's a pretty simple question


So I remember a while back people were saying that when you shot in 60 fps, it would only import half the click when you went to upload it.  Is this still a problem?  I havent bought one yet cause I figured theyd work some bugs out.
Are there any other known problems?

Also, I'll be using it for skiing and other everyday footage.  What is the best package to go with?  helmet and buy other mounts or a different on?  Basically just want to know which mounts you use most and are most useful to you.

thanks
Oct 26 2010 2:31PM
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Blurst
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Nope has never happened with mine.
Oct 26 2010 2:32PM
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Willard
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Im gonna ask one...How do you do a timelapse?
Oct 26 2010 2:41PM
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TehPhizZz
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I've used my friends for a while now it hasn't done tht to me.
Oct 26 2010 2:47PM
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joshua
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Has never happened to me. I would get the package that comes with all the helmet mounts. I got the naked package and now I want more mounts.
Oct 26 2010 2:53PM
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skithesprings
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the half clip problem comes from importing directly into imovie and can be fixed by importing into iphoto then opening the files with imovie.

i would suggest getting the motorsports mount kit because it still comes with a bunch of the helmet stickies and the flexible arm but you also get the suction cup mount which is dope for filming anything that involves a car.
Oct 26 2010 3:13PM
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SlimDunkin.
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I dont think it really happeneds anymore, in fact I just uploaded some stuff to my computer shot in 60 fps it worked fine
Oct 26 2010 3:42PM
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stickerman
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i havent had the problem with the 60fps. i have had mine sicne middle of the summer. get the helmet hero for a good variety of mounts. also get the pole mount.
Oct 26 2010 5:08PM
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Heinzler
Posts: 1931 - Karma: 125
you put the camera on a solid surface and record for at least 10 mins, then once you start editing you speed up the shot to however long you want the clip to be (for a 10 min timelapse shot and you want to make it a 10 sec clip, you speed it up 600%)
Oct 26 2010 5:30PM
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lands11
Posts: 1818 - Karma: 1,677
I use the handle bar mount the most, I have used it to mount to my pole, a go-cart, obviously handle-bars. Definitely my most used mount.
Oct 26 2010 5:34PM
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Freshbakedbread
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my go pro doesn't work

Oct 26 2010 5:34PM
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sirschralpalot.
Posts: 453 - Karma: 18
My gopro broke before I err got to use it so I couldnt tell you
Oct 26 2010 6:02PM
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Mr.Luke
Posts: 2441 - Karma: 166
that is very sad. No really, that sucks
Oct 26 2010 6:03PM
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VTtreeskier
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How about battery life, is it recommended to get an extra rechargeable battery for the 20 bucks?
Oct 28 2010 11:46AM
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Heath.
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I'd get one if I were you.
Oct 28 2010 11:48AM
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pmsnow
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this right here are good words of advice. I got the helmet pro and ended up having to buy the suction cup and other mounts when I don't really use all of the helmet mounts. The suction is legit
Oct 28 2010 11:52AM
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I_Am_Mod
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depends on your program....

this is my first timelapse ever,



it's shot with the imagemode, every 30 seconds a snapshot, then imported them in vegas (you can bulk import pictures and set standard still image length to 1/30th of a second, or something else you prefer) then when you playback at a 30fps framerate you get a smooth video....

also you can see the camera panning from L to R, i cropped the frames and started in the L corner then moved down to the right corner with the Pan function in vegas, if you have more questions, PM me, i'm no expert but i think the result is quite ok...
Oct 28 2010 11:54AM
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I_Am_Mod
Posts: 13214 - Karma: 3,753
also for some reason you can't watch it in HD here, i guess you have to friend me to watch it in full definition....
Oct 28 2010 11:55AM
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cooper.fry
Posts: 2229 - Karma: 34
so much confusion with the new GoPros these days
Oct 28 2010 12:08PM
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Willard
Posts: 5117 - Karma: 429
thank you so much
Oct 28 2010 12:17PM
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