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Best ski cameras for under $125?

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michigang
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Is that budget completely unrealistic? I was looking at GoPro Hero 5 sessions but I'd probably have to buy used and that gets risky...any recs? I'm sorry if there are already a million threads like this, link me to them if they already exist.
Oct 29 2018 8:25PM
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dmvhonkey
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Just use your phone with a gimble
Oct 29 2018 8:48PM
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vibecheck
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Forget video, just use a Polaroid camera, then you can fill up your room with blurred pictures of you skiing and it will look so cool and so hip!
Oct 29 2018 9:09PM
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michigang
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gnarclancyForget video, just use a Polaroid camera, then you can fill up your room with blurred pictures of you skiing and it will look so cool and so hip!


WoW sO tUmBlR aNd ArTsY
Oct 29 2018 9:15PM
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michigang
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dmvhonkeyJust use your phone with a gimble

that's actually not a horrible idea bc I already have a waterproof case
Oct 29 2018 9:16PM
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ic3burg
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You can probably find a gopro session for that, attached to a handle or pole for stability
Oct 29 2018 9:35PM
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CLQ
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Not really that sketch to buy used especially with gopros. Jerrys used it to video them going down a blue groomer and a hike they went on. I'm willing to bet 75% of people with gopros haven't used it more then 10 times.
Oct 29 2018 9:36PM
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bueno
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Off topic and I might be kicking rocks by saying this but you can message someone with a red name like eheath or whoever and get your name changed to pink to indicate that you’re a lady
Oct 29 2018 10:01PM
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michigang
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CLQNot really that sketch to buy used especially with gopros. Jerrys used it to video them going down a blue groomer and a hike they went on. I'm willing to bet 75% of people with gopros haven't used it more then 10 times.

That’s good to know, I’ve heard a lot of mixed stuff from friends about buying used but I guess I should look for broader feedback.
Oct 29 2018 10:52PM
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Gryllz
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dmvhonkeyJust use your phone with a gimble


*dies from cold 30 seconds later
Oct 29 2018 10:57PM
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michigang
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Gryllz*dies from cold 30 seconds later

there’s a good point lol
Oct 29 2018 11:00PM
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tsingtaofanatic
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neonedgeIs that budget completely unrealistic? I was looking at GoPro Hero 5 sessions but I'd probably have to buy used and that gets risky...any recs? I'm sorry if there are already a million threads like this, link me to them if they already exist.


get one of those lens you can just stick at the back of your phone if you know what i mean
Oct 30 2018 2:16AM
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Lonely
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dmvhonkeyJust use your phone with a gimble

This isnt a terrible option. Most newer phones take pretty decent video.
Oct 30 2018 9:22AM
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OregonDead
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Go pro has been decent for a while now. I think mine is a 4 and it gets surprisingly good shots.
Oct 30 2018 11:18AM
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peterspringer10
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Use your phone (preferably with a gimbal) like said before, or buy a used gopro. Hero 6 or higher are a lot better/easier to use but would be a bit more pricey, not too many options for so cheap tho
Nov 1 2018 12:25PM
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Evantheshredster
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buy a fisheye camera off of ebay.
Nov 1 2018 2:04PM
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albinoboy
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Dad Cam!!!!!!!!
I bought one at a yard sale for $15 and love it! Although it is a pain to digitize they are fun to film with. if you go with amazon or ebay you will maybe get a deal but they will be somewhere around 50 for sure.
Nov 2 2018 1:24AM
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albinoboy
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THE-Albino*Dad Cam!!!!!!!!
I bought one at a yard sale for $15 and love it! Although it is a pain to digitize they are fun to film with. if you go with amazon or ebay you will maybe get a deal but they will be somewhere around 50 for sure.

Its the sony Hi-8 if yalls were wondering
Nov 2 2018 1:26AM
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Lonely
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Evantheshredsterbuy a fisheye camera off of ebay.


What

This post doesn't make sense
Nov 2 2018 1:26PM
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Evantheshredster
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Fisheye camera, or lens, like the ones scooter kids use.
Nov 5 2018 1:59PM
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YeetCannon
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Get a Hero 7 White, only $199 at walmart
Nov 5 2018 3:05PM
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kingsskier
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Gryllz*dies from cold 30 seconds later


Keep some portable battery chargers in your jacket with a hand warmer in said pocket (though you may catch on fire). I can ski or be in the back country all day with no phone battery issues.
Most phones are IP67 or better now so falling in snow wont be an issue. The case would be needed for when you eat it.
Nov 7 2018 9:15AM
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cg.99
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i would buy a used gopro for cheap and use the rest of the budget for gear and stabilization
Nov 7 2018 9:39AM
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