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Offline syoungs

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Cheap action cams
« on: September 14, 2016, 10:49:23 AM »
Looking at picking up a action cam this winter, don't want to pay go pro pricing for a toy, just want something to film around camp, and when were fishing, etc.

does anyone have a recommendation for a go pro like camera, that doesn't break the bank? I was looking at some cheaper ones on amazon that had decent reviews, but I trust the board, more then I trust amazon reviews at this point lol.

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Re: Cheap action cams
« Reply #1 on: September 14, 2016, 11:16:32 AM »
wife got me a first gen gopro a few years back (the original hero, not black/silver etc) it works pretty good, used it on our honeymoon when we did a shark cage dive, the depth of the shot isnt that great but at the same time, they really weren't "designed" for long viewing/recording distances either. I've seen some of the gopro knock offs on amazon for like $99 for a kit with lots of goodies, but dont use mine much now so no need for a second one. mine for its age/what it was designed for its pretty good, sound is decent and battery lasts pretty good, but havent played with the more recent ones... :twocents:

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Re: Cheap action cams
« Reply #2 on: September 14, 2016, 11:23:03 AM »
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiA67KTvI_PAhVB3GMKHTI_DWwQFghQMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theadventure.camera%2F&usg=AFQjCNEFNnzIxvQmrmwCeGux1uAurAwX-g&sig2=O0wGa4mRp5WkTpvWdRTTJw

look for these on ebay or buy direct from the website. you will find them at times on ebay cheaper from the same guy.  I have had a 7 and 8 . the 8 is mounted on my boat for the last year and still works awesome,  I think I paid around 45 or 50 dollars for the camera and a ton of acc. that came with it.
« Last Edit: September 14, 2016, 11:32:10 AM by FWilliams »

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Re: Cheap action cams
« Reply #3 on: September 14, 2016, 11:28:07 AM »
check out geek app on your phone picked one up for less than $30 with all attachments
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Re: Cheap action cams
« Reply #4 on: September 16, 2016, 05:18:01 PM »
Those cams look just right price wise Fwilliams. Thanks for the link!

I looked at geek, but it's been so hit or miss quality wise when I order I was pretty hesitant lol, my wife hates it, stuff randomly shows up I "had" to have, then forgot about!

 


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