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ethanzatta
Posts: 146 - Karma: 309
So this season I am planning to make an edit or two. Last year I didn't make an edit because only my friend has a gopro and he hasn't given me any footage from his gopro. I always ask but he says he lost it. Anyways I got a gopro Hero 3+ at the end of the season. I was thinking since Christmas is coming up soon I might want a camera or the gopro hero 4+. I just wanted to know if it would be to get a gopro or an actual camera that would also be good for taking some pictures and videos of me skiing. Price range would be from 0-500 dollars but exceptions could be made considering what would be a good camera for the job. I also have a scorpion mount which I would be able to use for this camera. Any help is appreciated!
Nov 22 2014 9:00PM
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knuckle_thugging
Posts: 120 - Karma: 73
If you get something like a dslr the results will only show if you are a filmer and know how o use the tools, if you just want to get decent footage with not much effort a gopro will do the job fine
Nov 22 2014 11:20PM
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1738
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dslr is way better, but if you don't want to learn to film with it, then gopro is easy point and shoot.

If you want a dslr, get a canon t3i. I have one and it blew away my expectations. Add a 50mm f1.8 lense and you will be stunned at the quality.

Gopro: Easy, can make profesional looking edits with, but isnt best option

Dslr: Can be hard to learn to use, but not really an issue and you can make nice looking professional edits as long as u do it right
Nov 23 2014 12:22AM
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_Ryan
Posts: 118 - Karma: 176
I was in your position a couple years ago. I ended up getting a T3i and sold my Gopro. I don't really see why you would need a Hero 4 considering that you have a Hero 3. I would say keep or sell your Gopro and pick up a cheap SLR like a T2i or T3i. I got mine real cheap from the Canon refurbished online store. I kind of miss the fun of my gopro, but I really like the picture and video quality of the T3i.
Nov 23 2014 3:15AM
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