question about my gopro2. Help!!

[trophyhunt]

I have the go pro2 and have not used it yet, I've read the manual ( I know as I guy your not supposed to but what can I say??) and I'm confused on which video resolution mode to set it on?? Most of the modes talk about slow motion but I'm going snowmobiling for a week and I don't have a clue which setting would be better. Please anyone out there know which one is best for videoing fast hill climbs and such? Tips? Thanks

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Just want to ttt before I head to bed. Hoping someone just logged on that might have an answer.

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No video geeks out there?? And I always thought this site had all the answers in life??

[Becky]

I sent Smossy a PM - he has one he's always recording videos on so hopefully he'll read it here soon and help ya out if he can!

[trophyhunt]

Thanks, sorry about spacing on those deer antlers, I've been busy. I will get a hold of you when I get back in town, thanks again.

[Smossy]

I have the go pro2 and have not used it yet, I've read the manual ( I know as I guy your not supposed to but what can I say??) and I'm confused on which video resolution mode to set it on?? Most of the modes talk about slow motion but I'm going snowmobiling for a week and I don't have a clue which setting would be better. Please anyone out there know which one is best for videoing fast hill climbs and such? Tips? Thanks

Your best bet would be 720 - 60fps If you want real good quality during motion.
If your just hanging out around camp doing random stuff, Id switch it to 1080 - 30fps. With that being said though, you have the option "only in 1080 mode" to switch from wide angel, medium angle, and narrow angel. Which the lower the angle you go the closer your images will appear. Good for semi close up shots. It leaves your picture pretty squared.
The slow motion stuff isnt really that Big of a deal unless your really doing extreme actions sports and want to slow down stuff, Which still... In that case 720 would be your best bet. 960 Always leaves you with black bars on either sides and it makes it harder for video editing.

[Smossy]

If you have any other questions man just shoot me a message, I have a Gopro Hero2 Myself and I use it every single weekend on our hikes/adventures. I have some good links I could refer you to also.

[Caseyd]

Where you mounting it? Unfortunately hill climbs, drops etc don't always turn out that good. Depending on the conditions it can be really hard to judge depth/angles with the go pro. In addition to the helmet mount that comes with it, get a handle bar mount ($20) as they can be mounted on various places on your sled. Handlebars, front bumper looking forward or back up at you, rear bumper looking at you (great for criticing your skills later) etc.  Last Saturday with the couple feet of fresh I had some good video with it on my handlebar. Deep powder turns with it just duesching the camera on every turn.

[MichaelD]

Don't be stingy Smossy!  :-). Hook us up with some of those links.  Also interested in these cams and the more info the better.   Thanks!

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[Smossy]

Don't be stingy Smossy!  :-). Hook us up with some of those links.  Also interested in these cams and the more info the better.   Thanks!

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Alrighty well heres one for starter.
This is Mitch's channel
http://www.youtube.com/user/micbergsma/videos?view=0

Hes a great dude. Plan on meeting up with him when we go to Texas to check out Jacob's Well. Beautiful swimming hole.

He does tests, Comparisons, and shares random facts about virtually anything you can Imagine related to a Gopro cameras. Scroll through his video section and you will be amazed at what you can find. Enjoy.

P.S. I absolutely LOVE my gopro, and couldnt Imagine having any other camera for the price.
Ive seen numerous videos/tests where it was dropped 10k+ feet from skydiving/wingsuit flyers and It survives while still recording! Not even in the protective/waterproof case.

[trophyhunt]

Thanks a lot for the info, now where can I get that handle bar mount?? It's good to hear the comments about the helmet location because that's exactly where I was going to put it. Can I get that mount at Fred Meyer? or do I have to go to sportsmans wherehouse in Federal Way? Thanks guys.

[Smossy]

Thanks a lot for the info, now where can I get that handle bar mount?? It's good to hear the comments about the helmet location because that's exactly where I was going to put it. Can I get that mount at Fred Meyer? or do I have to go to sportsmans wherehouse in Federal Way? Thanks guys.

I dont recommend the helmet cam, Your head will always be moving around, That means the camera will to, You want it as stationary as possible for best footage like caseyd said.
A handlebar mount would work great. They have high end suction cup mounts also, and other attachments you can physically mount somewhere inconspicuous that has a small tether or string on it that connects to the suction cup incase it fails that way you dont lose your camera. If your going to pick up a GoPro, I also recommend putting your contact info on it in-case it gets lost, You would be surprised at how willing to return it some people might be. Also I painted my "non waterproof" cases that come with it just as a reminder not to stick them into the water. Alittle nail polish will save you from a few hundred doller disaster. Ill show you mine in a second, Ill post some photos.

But back to the mounts and accessories.
You can pick them up at Cabelas, Sportsmans Warehouse, Sports Authority usually has some in stock also.
You can always look online unless you need it asap.

[trophyhunt]

sweet, I don't have much time, leave sat morn. thanks again smossy.

[Smossy]

sweet, I don't have much time, leave sat morn. thanks again smossy.

Np man. Goodluck. Go PRO!

*Update* Photos added above.

[MichaelD]

Thanks for the link and the extra info Smossy.   I didn't want to sleep tonight so how I have something to do!  Good info.