GoPro Tips Tricks Q & A - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jorluivil · 01-05-2012, 08:43 PM

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?

bigbarrels · 01-05-2012, 09:39 PM

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

GregAndrew · 01-05-2012, 09:42 PM

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.

JeffB · 01-05-2012, 10:20 PM

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...

rogersmith · 01-05-2012, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JeffB

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!

Reel Anxious · 01-05-2012, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JeffB

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...

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.

jorluivil · 01-05-2012, 11:11 PM

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?

bus kid · 01-05-2012, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigbarrels

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

lmfao

jorluivil · 01-06-2012, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by bigbarrels

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

au contraire mon fraire

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

mtnbykr2 · 01-06-2012, 07:46 AM

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

bus kid · 01-06-2012, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

au contraire mon fraire

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

its like they knew Jorge was going to need one.

coxtanker421 · 01-06-2012, 09:09 AM

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.

. maybe this year.

any suggestions on mounting pls?

bigbarrels · 01-06-2012, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

au contraire mon fraire

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

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

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

William Novotny · 01-06-2012, 09:37 AM

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

GregAndrew · 01-06-2012, 04:44 PM

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.

Fish Taco · 02-11-2012, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by William Novotny

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

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

reefer · 02-07-2012, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

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?

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.

01-05-2012, 08:43 PM	#1
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01-05-2012, 09:39 PM	#2
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	1.Don't forget to hit record 2. They don't float 3. Have fun with it __________________ The shorter you are, the bigger your fish appear

01-05-2012, 10:20 PM	#4
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	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... __________________ If you're looking for me I'm

01-05-2012, 11:11 PM	#7
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	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? __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer Last edited by jorluivil; 01-06-2012 at 02:00 AM.

01-06-2012, 07:46 AM	#10
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	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 __________________

01-05-2012, 09:42 PM	#3
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	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.

01-06-2012, 09:09 AM	#12
coxtanker421 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 270	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. . maybe this year. any suggestions on mounting pls?

01-06-2012, 09:37 AM	#14
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	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 __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

01-06-2012, 04:44 PM	#15
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	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.