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Is a Gopro worth the money or worth getting?

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Fischer_Pro
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Is it worth buying a gopro or will i be wasting my money?

Oct 29 2010 3:50PM
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hollygrove
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no they're a lot of fun
Oct 29 2010 3:58PM
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BootySpunk.
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If I had the money I would instantly buy a GoPro they look so fun so yes buy one.
Oct 29 2010 4:05PM
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joshua
Posts: 5046 - Karma: 1,280
They are awesome. They are great quality, versatile, tough, waterproof, small, and pretty cheap. Definetely worth it. Get the HD one though not the standard def.
Oct 29 2010 4:09PM
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T.DUDE
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I think it would be a great investment. buy one!
Oct 29 2010 5:36PM
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ARZeman
Posts: 90 - Karma: 69
Obviously there is a unanimous 'yes' going on in this thread, and I will contribute to it as well. I got one in june and bring it nearly everywhere I go. It's soooo handy.

so yes definitely
Oct 29 2010 6:20PM
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BWalmer
Posts: 9141 - Karma: 12,883
I have and HD hero and it's amazing, I love how versatile it is, while the quality is still amazing for such a small, relatively cheap camera. I'd for sure get one if I were you.
Oct 29 2010 6:40PM
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Dustin.
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Oct 29 2010 6:53PM
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Hansel.
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Its totally worth it. and the only reason i bought it was for the waterproof casing. If it were not for that, I would have gone with the Contour HD. If you are skiing trees with the go pro, tether it down to your helmet in some way along with clipping it into the mounts. They easily get ripped off if you hit a branch.
Oct 29 2010 9:46PM
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Ducky.
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No
Oct 29 2010 9:48PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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How necessary is the 60fps on the HD hero? the 960 one doesn't have it. anyone have videos with the difference between the two.
Oct 29 2010 9:52PM
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Backyard.Skier
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yes get one, i love mine its so versatile and durable. get the HD one thoguh cause its a lot better and the 60fps is good for fast moving sports like biking and skiing.
Oct 29 2010 10:59PM
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Fischer_Pro
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so is there a big difference in buying the 1080p one compared to the 960p one?
Oct 29 2010 11:00PM
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JStrathern
Posts: 8747 - Karma: 1,536
Yes, one blows and the other does not.





















Hint: The 960 blows.
Oct 29 2010 11:03PM
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gnarles.
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its lots of fun
Oct 29 2010 11:05PM
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^BEANS^
Posts: 624 - Karma: 248
anyone have a edit filmed with the 960?
Oct 29 2010 11:22PM
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84891jnf92048
Posts: 11552 - Karma: 2,550
gopros are 100000% worth buying. really not that expensive for a camera of the quality, plus you can film so many things so many different ways. i actually end up filming things i wouldnt, just because its so much fun.
Oct 29 2010 11:44PM
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A.Eberhard
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-720p at 60fps
-1080p at 30fps
-for under $300?

Nuff said.
Oct 29 2010 11:47PM
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Chompo.
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No. Gopros suck and aren't worth getting. But they are a lot of fun
Oct 29 2010 11:47PM
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Fischer_Pro
Posts: 52 - Karma: 13

i got the 1080p one best thing ever

Nov 1 2010 11:00AM
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Jpurd
Posts: 3196 - Karma: 3,554
dude its sick
Nov 1 2010 11:03AM
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bakedpow
Posts: 8770 - Karma: 10,467
DUde get it for realz bro!
Nov 1 2010 12:06PM
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joshua
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Only thing is they suck hard as soon as it starts getting dark out.
Nov 1 2010 7:47PM
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84891jnf92048
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this. but low light during the day is fine, and they handle bright light surprisingly well also
Nov 1 2010 7:48PM
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Fischer_Pro
Posts: 52 - Karma: 13

ya i figured out in the dark they dont work but shadows and a little low light it still performs great and the sun doesnt blind you the camera filters it so its not to bright when your taping.

Nov 4 2010 1:28AM
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simon44
Posts: 1183 - Karma: 1,185
its totally worth it if you want a camera and think youll use it. if you dont think youll use it then its a waste
Nov 4 2010 1:40AM
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Literature
Posts: 13673 - Karma: 3,085
I think of it as a filmer who is on the same schedule, hikes just as fast, and doesn't ever complain about getting wet.

Perfect helmet cam solution.
Nov 4 2010 3:51AM
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I_Am_Mod
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for me my gopro is my best spent money of the last 1.5 year :)
Nov 4 2010 7:55AM
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