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Any good GoPro alternatives out there?
Posted on 6/29/15 at 3:31 pm
Posted on 6/29/15 at 3:31 pm
Yes, I am a poor person, laugh if you want. I am looking for a cheaper alternative to the GoPro. I have found many online, but I would like to hear some reviews of what everyone is actually using. Has anyone come across any that are decent?
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Posted on 6/29/15 at 3:46 pm to Krypto
I bought an Intova super sport II. Made for diving, but takes good above water stills and video.
Posted on 6/29/15 at 3:47 pm to Krypto
What about the basic GoPro Hero? Specs look pretty decent, lacks a few features compared to the higher end GoPros but still only cost $130.
Posted on 6/29/15 at 3:57 pm to YOURADHERE
Its definitely an option. I just see a whole lot of cameras out there for well under $100 that spec out to be pretty good comparisons to the GoPros.
Posted on 6/29/15 at 3:59 pm to Krypto
bought a refurbished GO Pro Hero 3+ Black for $279 directly from gopro with same factory warranty. can't tell its refurbished. Now its all damn sd cards, batteries, and mounts that creep up on ya.
Posted on 6/29/15 at 3:59 pm to Krypto
I have the Sony Action Cam (AS100v). Works just as good as far as I can tell.
ETA: Sony Action Cam vs GoPro Hero 3+ Black
ETA: Sony Action Cam vs GoPro Hero 3+ Black
This post was edited on 6/29/15 at 4:27 pm
Posted on 6/29/15 at 4:03 pm to Polar Pop
Find a used hero 2, look at the stuff I post, you can still shoot good stuff with it.
Posted on 6/29/15 at 5:04 pm to Polar Pop
Those SJ6000s are legit for the money: Great quality video with an LCD screen for framing your time-lapse shots and you can use all of the gopro accessories. You can get the Wifi version on Amazon prime for $79 with lots of mounts and accessories. I think you can find packages with 3 batteries and a charger for $99.
Plenty of reviews online.
Plenty of reviews online.
Posted on 6/29/15 at 5:39 pm to Krypto
I have the Sony AS100V. Great video, (Example), but the accessories and mounts are high $$ and there aren't a lot of "knock-off" mounts that work with it.
I also think that none of the cameras do a very good job at distance. In the goose video linked the furthest decoy is only 45 yards or so.
I will check out the camera Pop linked for different angle shots.
I also think that none of the cameras do a very good job at distance. In the goose video linked the furthest decoy is only 45 yards or so.
I will check out the camera Pop linked for different angle shots.
Posted on 6/29/15 at 5:59 pm to CajunAlum Tiger Fan
Thanks for the heads upPosted on 6/29/15 at 6:05 pm to Polar Pop
The SJ4000 is one I was concidering....now I need to take a look at the SJ6000 for sure.
Posted on 6/29/15 at 7:03 pm to Krypto
I believe the 6000 is just a newer model with better technical specs, especially when it comes to the fisheye look on still pics. I've had mine for a year and I've been happy with it for the price. I don't have the Wifi model, but I'm thinking about grabbing one.
Posted on 7/6/15 at 5:32 pm to CajunAlum Tiger Fan
Did anyone pull the trigger on the SJ6000 and if so does it fit a GoPro mount. Im thinking about getting one. Thanks.
Posted on 7/6/15 at 6:01 pm to GRIZZ
I am wondering the same. Also is the sj6000 made by sjcam? I ask because the 6000 is not on sjcam's website. I have read some reviews that some cameras are knockoffs and are pretty much junk.
Posted on 7/6/15 at 6:03 pm to Krypto
Wasp
Posted on 7/6/15 at 6:24 pm to KingRanch
Wasp cams are pretty bitchin. Pretty sure they use a lot of the same mounts as the gopro as well.
Posted on 7/6/15 at 7:11 pm to Barf
Do you have a Wasp? The reviews I read said it was great above water but crap under. Any truth to that?
Posted on 7/6/15 at 10:13 pm to GRIZZ
I use a Kodak xs100, works pretty well for me.
Posted on 7/6/15 at 10:36 pm to Krypto
Cheaper alternative is buy a waterproof case for your phone. Life proof has all kinds of mounts and mounting options for iPhone and samsungs. This is assuming when you say poor, you don't have a flip phone.
I have a DSLR that I haven't touched in months because my phone takes great photographs and video and is also the reason I've never bought a gopro. I just don't see the need anymore.
I have a DSLR that I haven't touched in months because my phone takes great photographs and video and is also the reason I've never bought a gopro. I just don't see the need anymore.
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