GoPro Tips Tricks Q & A
 

I just got my hero2 so let the fun begin. For those that already have one what are some tips and tricks that you can provide?

1.Don't forget to hit record
2. They don't float
3. Have fun with it

Point the camera downward more than you think. Check to see that the lens is splash free when you turn it on. Select the one touch recording.

lmfao

I will have mine tomorrow as well. Just don't do like I did the first time I used it, leave it on in between sessions too long. The battery burns kind of fast...

exactly. and when turning it on/off, DONT accidentally get into the settings menus and mess everything up like I did. I came home and had 150 pictures of my face as I was trying to figure the settings out again!

I don't think I left it on. This happened before. Does the battery drain when not in use for a few weeks. Seems odd.

What resolution do most of you use? Obviously, higher resolution means you have less recording time and battery life. Is 1080 really necessary? How many of you use 960 or 720?

I have mine on the highest, r5! I have a 32gb memory so never runs out. You can find the 32gb memories for ~$35 on www.slickdeals.net

Also, mine has been foggin up on me lately, that shouldn't be an issue if yours is brand new, for some reason the older they get, the more they fog up...

Can't wait for your Hali vids...

Cheers:cheers1:

au contraire mon fraire:)


http://gopro.com/camera-accessories/floaty-backdoor/

I just got mine, had it out and played a little last week, set it up and check aim at home, you can get the 32mb card off Amazon for like 18.00
that's what I did, put the floating back door on, not much sound with it though, I have tryed r2 to r5 recording, didn't see a whole lot of difference, once you get used to the menu screen access and use, it all
falls into place, very cool...have fun :reel:

its like they knew Jorge was going to need one.:D

put a leash on it
 

anything of value should be strapped down. I am also looking for suggestions for mounting on tube? i have original go pro for awhile. it has not seen much action. i have been concentrating on trying to catch a fish. :wsb: :yt: . maybe this year. :cheers1: any suggestions on mounting pls?

nice! Need to get one since I'm on my 3rd GoPro:eek:

First one lost late in a day and I got some sweat in my eyes. The Go Pro was on a head strap (I forgot about it) and I flung my hat off to wipe my forehead and the GoPro launched into the water. I nearly got it back with the paddle but watched it slip off the paddle and slowly sink into the deep blue

2nd one sank with a kayak.....maybe the float device would have saved the kayak :D

a couple of suggestions
 

1.gopro makes an adheasive foam that sticks to the back of the waterproof case that DOES make it float. GET IT.

2. I had about an hour long fight with a thresher that I assumed was on film but wasn't due to a common mistake. when you hit the power button to turn on your gopro it does not automatically turn on in "video mode". you must hit the button again until it switches from single shot to video. I spent the whole hour doing commentary and catching underwater shots. when I checked my footage all I had was one cool picture of one very bendo rod.
I knew this and even practiced turning my gopro on and checking settings the night before so I wouldnt make this mistake, but in the heat of the moment all that was forgotten.

3. I was already said before, Angle your gopro slightly down or you will catch alot of cloud footage. play with your new camera before you take it out and get familiar with it so your not learning to make adjustments when you really need it to preform

hope this helps

At the lower resolutions you will not be able to view it as clearly on larger screens.

Don't buy the cheapest memory out there, you will end up regretting it. Go with a Name Brand like Kingston. Lost a lot of good footage on a cheap card that would not record properly on sunny days.

Although they are cheap to replace, the lenses scratch fairly easily so I keep my camera in a soft bag.

The GoPro and GoPro 2 can be set up for "One Button On" which can help out a lot if you do not intend to change to the different modes.

Be prepared to spend a lot of time producing your final products, especially with longer videos.

Test Run.....gaff and all!!!!


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Nice, Art Laboe and a GoPro demo. Post a pic of your camera mount.

Get a job!:D

I took a few snap shots of my dogs with my GoPro. I used the 10FPS option, its amazing how well it works. You'll need a class 10 card for this.




http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/a...g?t=1326186187

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great pictures!!:D

Extra Batteries and charger
 

Here's a great deal on Amazon.
"Wasabi" battery charger and AC adapter for GoPro with two extra batteries and a car adapter for $22.
I did some fun dog shots by mounting the GoPro on my Lab's doggie/pfd...an extendable painters pole also enables me to get out or up and away from the subject for some interesting angles. The tripod mount with the 1/4-20 female thread is my favorite way to mount the GoPro just about anywhere. There are a lot of small c-clamp type camera mounts that you can find at sporting good stores or photo shops that can thread right onto the tripod mount.

Jim / Saba Slayer

so that was your dog. :eek:
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Put rainx on the outside of the mount (It's rare to get water on it when it high up, but you won't regret it when you do)

Invest the few extra $$ and put the fog inserts in.

I shoot in r4 for the best vertical coverage. Especially when I surf.

Turn on "1 Click record feature"

Buy the "Grab bag" of mounts. It makes things a little more fun when you can put it in a bunch of different place.

Here's how I had mine on my Malibu. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...65216116_n.jpg

You're a sick man:o

Are you referring to the outside of the camera housing in front of where the lens is or are you referring to the entire camera housing and mount?


I saw a video that stated that the older models are the ones that had the fog issues but it didn't state which models it considered to be 'older'. Are you using a Hero2? Have you had issues with fogging on yours?

This is one of the first things that I did. Just hold the button down and instantly start recording!!!

I'm pretty happy with my mounting location. I like and prefer the view from stern to bow slightly better than bow to stern or from the side

just tested my PVC GoPro mount today, worked great!

Are you referring to the outside of the camera housing in front of where the lens is or are you referring to the entire camera housing and mount?
Just on the outside of the mount, right in front of the lens



I saw a video that stated that the older models are the ones that had the fog issues but it didn't state which models it considered to be 'older'. Are you using a Hero2? Have you had issues with fogging on yours?

Mine fogs when I surf, I had the Hero. I have had it fog when I would do underwater shots before I put the inserts in.

This is one of the first things that I did. Just hold the button down and instantly start recording!!!
Yup, best firmware update ever


I'm pretty happy with my mounting location. I like and prefer the view from stern to bow slightly better than bow to stern or from the side
I move mine around so everything doesn't seem the same. I like bow to stern when cruising/fighting fish, stern to bow when bringing the fish to the boat/talking to people on the water and launching/landing

:jig:

FYI

Not sure how many of your use the GoPro Cineform Studio software but I just connected my camera found a firmware update.

What brand memory card are people using for their GoPro?

Storage? Class?

I got a new HERO2 and just got Fry's ADs and they have 32GB SDCH class 10 Brand Patriot for $29.99 on sale.

GoPro has their LCD screen that attaches to the back of the GoPro HD Hero cams! The camera with screen attached fits into the stock waterproof housing, and a new rear door is provided to keep the unit waterproof. That is what i been using. i also going to use it, to see what angle the camera should sit on my kayak, so i can get a good angle. but wouldnt be using it on the water, with the flotation backdoor. It would be covering it and plus the LCD will drain the battery faster.:D

Doesn't the GoPro "Floaty Backdoor" basically cover up the LCD BacPac if you have one? (Which obviously defeats the purpose of the LCD screen - so you can see the footage you've shot or shooting) Correct me if I am wrong please?...

I just got the Hero2 and bought the LCD BacPac accessory, and had wondered about the the "floaty" but don't think the two are compatible, are they?

Thanks for the input...

- Ken

Your assumptions are correct.

Uhhh.......George....should'nt a dog be larger than a tennis ball?:confused: :D

I've been playing around with the different features on my GoPro, I wanted to try making a video of a fishing trip using still pictures instead of full video. To test out this feature I mounted my GoPro on the dash of my car using double-sided tape(the mount is the same piece that the GoPro is attached to in the box) and set the camera to take a picture every two seconds. I downloaded the pictures to Windows Movie Maker and also downloaded a plug-in that allows me to convert movies and pictures to HD format, this isn't normally available in Windows Movie Maker. Anyway, this is what I got.........



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WITHOUT HD PLUG-IN

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WITH HD PLUG-IN(MAKE SURE YOU CHANGE IT TO VIEW IN HD)

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