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• Buying a New Camera • +K an shit

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nstubler
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I know there are ton of threads like this

I searchbared and shit, sorry


I'm looking to buy a new camera and would be stoked on your input

Not trying to become a filmer yet, but would like to make some edits

Leanin towards the new GoPro but I don't know a lot about cameras


1. My Budget

Around 400 right now. I could definitely buy accessories and upgrades down the road though.


2. My Experience

Not a ton. I've filmed with various cameras before and made a few edits. I've done most my filming on my first generation GoPro.


3. My Current Gear

I've got the first generation GoPro with a ton of its accessories. I feel the newest one is a lot better so am thinking of upgrading to it.


4. My Usage

The main purpose of this camera is to film skiing, mostly in the park. However, I'm also into cliff jumping and skateboarding and would like to use it for this type of shit too.


5. Will My Homies Use It?

Absolutely. I plan on letting anyone be able to film with it.


6. How Do I Film?

Mostly follow cams or just standing and shooting. Really no use of tripods or things like that yet.


7. Current Computer

MacBook Pro Retina Display. 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 Processor, 16 GB 1600 Mhz DDR3 Memory, Intel HD Graphics 4000 512 MB


8. My Program

iMovie. Pretty familiar with it, but definitely have room for improvement.


thanks a ton

Dec 11 2012 12:16AM
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1Steeze2
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I would say go for the Hero 3. If you want top quality video/audio/picture you can get the black edition for $399.99 (not including tax).
Dec 11 2012 1:03AM
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.qzyxya
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You'd be much better off with a camcorder in the $3-400s than a gopro, in terms of image quality, obviously, but a gopro might just be more convenient.
Jesus there are way too many of these threads right now...
Dec 11 2012 8:25AM
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CrotchKiller
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Honestly the new go pros have better image quality then most if not all camcorders in the 3-400 dollar range. So don't base your decision on that
Dec 11 2012 9:06AM
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.qzyxya
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I don't really buy that... Yeah a gopro can do '2.7k' and 120fps and all of that but I can't imagine that the image quality is going to be as good. I mean a real camcorder should be better than a gopro...
I guess i haven't used one so I don't rly know but still...
Dec 11 2012 9:20AM
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Eggbert
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try 4k....... not that many (if any) camcorders in the $400 range can do that


honestly, the new gopros are sick. if you were to get a camcorder you would lose all the flexibility of the gopro.... being able to say: Fuck it, lets ski, throw it in your pocket and forget about it. If i brought a camcorder skiing i would be so worried about damaging it that i probably wouldnt even have fun.....
Dec 11 2012 10:20AM
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J_Wang
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canon t2i is my recomendation
Dec 11 2012 10:48AM
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Mag
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This, don't listen to all the idiots below crotch. If a gopro is all your wanting, it's a great action camera.
Dec 11 2012 11:04AM
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Eggbert
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why the hell would you recommend that?
Dec 11 2012 11:04AM
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.qzyxya
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lool
Dec 11 2012 11:15AM
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.qzyxya
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Honestly for most stuff a 1st gen gopro will do fine compared to the newer black one. I mean 720p 60fps is fine for skiing, yeah 120fps is better for slow motion but its probably not worth the extra $200 (or however much more it is than the 1st gen). The 2k and 4k don't matter for skiing really since its only 15 and 30fps, and you're going to want to shoot 60fps (I assume).
Dec 11 2012 11:19AM
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erikK
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the new one is 1000x better in low light, audio, has that pro tune mode which sounds pretty cool, is smaller, etc.
worth the extra money.
Dec 11 2012 3:06PM
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.qzyxya
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rly? thought it was just the resolution/fps.
Dec 11 2012 3:11PM
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Mkvackay
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you wonder why gopro commercials up to this point always looked better than what normally is produced? thats why.
Dec 11 2012 3:14PM
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=M=
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WRONG
now GTFO M&A with your misinformation, regurgitated, 2rd hand bullshit
Dec 11 2012 3:17PM
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Mag
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Yeah, Protune seems pretty awesome, would definitely use it if I still had a gopro, need proof?:

Click for larger image

Notice the yellow jacket,background snow(landing of jump), and the dark area under her jacket neckcuff.
Dec 11 2012 3:22PM
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.qzyxya
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dude... chill out...
im not sure if you would need the better audio/low light, unless you're going to be doing a lot of night skiing/urban. And it is double the price ($400 vs $200)
Dec 11 2012 3:45PM
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CrotchKiller
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Stop.
Dec 11 2012 4:11PM
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nstubler
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word thank you guys so much
just hooked it up faat with that K

Another quick question, what exactly is ProTune
Those pics helped explain it, but does the GoPro do it automatically or do you have to fuck with it?
Dec 11 2012 8:35PM
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markc
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get the hero 3
Dec 29 2012 4:39PM
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