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GoPro vs. Cannon T3 Rebel

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CRtrailing
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Hey guys, to put it simply I want to try to film some “half decent” edits this. I sort of have 2 main options. I was wondering if any one has any input on how well GoPros film for close up shots/ follow cams and what not. My other option would be to use a older cannon t3 rebel (I know nothing about cameras). The downside of this would be the battery life (I would definitely have to buy some more batteries) and the camera doesn’t have a very good lense. If anyone has experience with either, I would appreciate any input.

**This thread was edited on Nov 17th 2024 at 6:18:09pm
Nov 17 2024 6:13PM
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CRtrailing
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GoPro is a hero 8 btw
Nov 17 2024 6:19PM
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bertBertson
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Gopros get flak but honestly if you can get an older gopro (anything hero 7 black or higher so it has the stabilization, 8 black should be solid) for cheap it will probably look better with less fussing in post compared to an old dslr. Being able to just put the thing in your pocket once you're done filming is nice too. Definitely consider
a) spare batteries
b) getting a pole (I just cut up an old hockey stick and stuck a mount on the end) and/or scorpion grip
c) Getting some cheap ND filters and learning to use Protune to shoot at the appropriate shutter speed for the framerate you're using. Not mandatory obviously but it will help remove the 'gopro effect'.
Nov 17 2024 8:05PM
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bertBertsonGopros get flak but honestly if you can get an older gopro (anything hero 7 black or higher so it has the stabilization, 8 black should be solid) for cheap it will probably look better with less fussing in post compared to an old dslr. Being able to just put the thing in your pocket once you're done filming is nice too. Definitely consider
a) spare batteries
b) getting a pole (I just cut up an old hockey stick and stuck a mount on the end) and/or scorpion grip
c) Getting some cheap ND filters and learning to use Protune to shoot at the appropriate shutter speed for the framerate you're using. Not mandatory obviously but it will help remove the 'gopro effect'.

I agree, the whole process would be much easier. I’ll definitely have to mess around with some settings/protune. I also already have a GoPro pole already. Honestly as long as I can get the video to look better than an iPhone, I’ll be happy.
Nov 17 2024 10:17PM
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eheath
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bro feels like 2012 all over again canon t3 lol


You've got a smartphone? most smartphones have pretty solid video capabilities with solid stabilization.
Nov 18 2024 1:20PM
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CRtrailing
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eheathbro feels like 2012 all over again canon t3 lol


You've got a smartphone? most smartphones have pretty solid video capabilities with solid stabilization.

Yeah, I have pretty decent iPhone. I just feel like something’s off about the way phones film. It’s definitely pretty good quality, but there’s something about that “iPhone look” that I don’t like at all.
Nov 18 2024 6:17PM
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CRtrailingYeah, I have pretty decent iPhone. I just feel like something’s off about the way phones film. It’s definitely pretty good quality, but there’s something about that “iPhone look” that I don’t like at all.

The GoPro will have the exact same problem, especially those older ones. The canon is your only chance at something normal looking but it's still not going to be great.
Nov 18 2024 8:42PM
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eheathThe GoPro will have the exact same problem, especially those older ones. The canon is your only chance at something normal looking but it's still not going to be great.

That’s unfortunate. Maybe it’s time to invest in something better.
Nov 19 2024 10:20AM
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eheath
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CRtrailingThat’s unfortunate. Maybe it’s time to invest in something better.

Id give the phone a second chance, tons of people are only using phones these days to make edits and post clips.
Nov 19 2024 10:35AM
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bertBertson
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CRtrailingYeah, I have pretty decent iPhone. I just feel like something’s off about the way phones film. It’s definitely pretty good quality, but there’s something about that “iPhone look” that I don’t like at all.

Maybe it's an ergonomics thing? A pole or u-grip for your phone might help especially for followcams.
Nov 19 2024 12:20PM
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CRtrailing
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bertBertsonMaybe it's an ergonomics thing? A pole or u-grip for your phone might help especially for followcams.

Found a cheap u grip for iPhones on Amazon. Might invest it that. Any settings you would recommend? I’ll have to look around some other threads and what not for sure.
Nov 20 2024 9:42AM
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bertBertson
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CRtrailingFound a cheap u grip for iPhones on Amazon. Might invest it that. Any settings you would recommend? I’ll have to look around some other threads and what not for sure.

I'm rocking like a 10 year old android atm so unfortunately I don't have any good iphone advice to contribute 😅
Nov 20 2024 12:12PM
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