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New gopro?

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anomericas
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It seems like every time I buy some electronic device, (computers, phones, ipods) within months there is a newer, better product out there. I'm sure you've all experienced it.

So my question is this -

The existing gopro cameras have been out for a while. Don't get me wrong, they're sick. Revolutionary, you could even say. But when will they be putting out something better and newer?

I saw they just released a new battery back that supposedly lasts twice as long as the previous, which is cool. I guess I'm just hesitant to spend $299 on something without knowing when they're going to update it. Buyer's remorse can get the best of me.
Mar 2 2011 5:39PM
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TheRealEvan.
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GoPro 3D comes out in a bit
Mar 2 2011 5:41PM
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Heinzler
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you have to own 2 of them for it to work
Mar 2 2011 5:42PM
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skithesprings
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you have to have 2 of the cameras and they are the cameras that are currently out. it should be a good while before anything gets changed because there was just a ton of new stuff put out and coming out onto the market for the existing camera.
Mar 2 2011 5:45PM
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WillStart
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The GoPro 3D is actually just a case that holds 2 regular GoPro HD Heros. They are connected by some sort of cable that syncs the cameras.
Mar 2 2011 5:46PM
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anomericas
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I saw something about an LCD screen that attaches to the back. Are they that hard to aim that you would need something like that?
Mar 2 2011 5:47PM
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skithesprings
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The GoPro 3D is actually just a case that holds 2 regular GoPro HD Heros.

4 times enough?
Mar 2 2011 5:47PM
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skithesprings
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nah, i film without it and never miss a shot. its really only helpful for setting up a stationary shot or taking a picture, neither of which i do. plus, it cuts the battery time by so much.

once you get a feel for the field of view its really really hard to miss shots.
Mar 2 2011 5:49PM
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Heinzler
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if i had a gopro and the lcd mount i'd just use it to watch my footy during lunch, stuff like that..
Mar 2 2011 5:50PM
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all-i-do-is=ski
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I don't see why they would need to make a newer version. I doubt they will.
Mar 2 2011 5:58PM
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1337
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yea i doubt anything is going to change for a while.
Mar 2 2011 6:00PM
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WillStart
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shit you posted while i was writing. each time it was posted it got a little more detailed and informative though, no harm done
Mar 2 2011 6:00PM
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Ski_Alot
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SKIING IS FOR FAGS
Mar 2 2011 6:16PM
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skithesprings
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haha, i wasn't serious, i did the same thing with the post before me, i figured you did the exact same.
Mar 2 2011 6:17PM
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Sklar
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if its not broken dont fix it
Mar 2 2011 6:19PM
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WillStart
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haha oh yea i know, i just meant it's not like we were all just posting useless info
Mar 2 2011 6:33PM
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anomericas
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cool - thanks for the info everybody. I guess I've been spoiled by "when to buy a mac." sounds like it's not the same kind of deal, though.

one more questions for you guys...

1. How is the quality on a big TV? I've only seen compressed, youtube footage.
Mar 4 2011 10:17AM
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RoofDaRoofieDogg
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indeed
Mar 4 2011 10:19AM
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Dustin.
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If you export it properly it's good.
Mar 4 2011 10:22AM
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Dustin.
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It's for checking out your shots after you take them.  The screen is way to small to use properly while filming anything intense.  If you think I'm gonna follow cam over a 70 foot jump and dick around looking at that little screen in the process....you're crazy  :)
Mar 4 2011 10:25AM
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NW_Rider
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Not gopro but for the contour next year you are going to be able to connect it to your phone via bluetooth for playback and such.
Mar 4 2011 11:31AM
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RubberSoul
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fucking brilliant
Mar 4 2011 11:44AM
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RubberSoul
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oh and the 3d gopro is just a case that holds two gopros together with a cable to sync them up
Mar 4 2011 11:45AM
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quixotic
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I don't think anyone has mentioned this yet, but the 3d gopro is just a case that holds two gopros together with a cable to sync them.






































lol
Mar 4 2011 11:56AM
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