The GoPro HD All You Need To Know Thread

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frozenhole

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This is the place to post any input you have to contribute to riders considering potential purchases and current owners.

I'll be adding the settings that I have found work best when uploading to Vimeo.

In the meantime here is my zipline rig that I have put together. I'm just waiting on my line to arrive so I can start testing it out. If you're interested I can post links to provide further information on the parts used.

Anyone else rigged up anything similar yet?
 

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PirateKing

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Got a gopro on the way, interesting zipline rig, if you need to zipline faster or over long distances that are relatively flat I've used a similar rig with CO2 canisters powering them along distances of a few hundred metres for sending things on a similar lightweight zipline rig.

Would make for an interesting shot on high speed sections.
 
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hey man, i'm interested on where you got your pulleys and line. Can't find decent pulleys anywhere and I'm very much considering building my own.
 
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I got my pulleys from a boat/chandlery shop. I think they were about $10.00 each as they are stainless steel. I'll see if I can find the tag that was on them for more info.

I got my line on ebay as it was by far the cheapest.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270675205301&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

The universal ram mount came from here...
http://www.ja-gps.com.au/RAM/ram-b-111/

I used a flat sticky mount to attach the GoPro unit to the base of the ram mount.

Basically I am trying to replicate this guys method...
http://vimeo.com/15046586
 
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Ash58 said:
There's a really useful article that is worth a read if you have or are thinking of getting a GoPro HD at http://www.actioncamerasblog.com/2010/05/24/382/. It's all about how to edit the footage and what software is available.
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Nice find there.

I'll try and update the first post at some stage this week with most of what I can remember from the original thread.

Hopefully testing out my zipline for the first time tonight. Fingers crossed it turns out ok!
 
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What do people think of the Contour HD vs the GoPro HD? I have both here for testing, but i havnt had a chance to rig up any tests between the two. Ill be primarily using them for motorsport stuff though, incar footage of the race car.
Sofar though i do prefer the Contour simply because the rolling shutter on the GoPro can be quite sickening if the mount is vibrating at a harmonic of the shutter speed.
 
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Out of the two I prefer the GoPro because it has slightly warmer colours, and I think better small detail quality at similar resolutions. I also like that the GoPro gets much better film at night than the ContourHD, as I intend to not just use the camera for DH. I based my decision largely off this video here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5v36v2zpqQ
 
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I gave my zipline it's first run yesterday. Only captured 3 short runs because it takes a while to do this on your own. There's more of a description on the actual Vimeo page. Anyway take a look if you want...

[video=vimeo;22229350]http://vimeo.com/22229350[/video]
 
PirateKing

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Ok I expected that to turn out awesome, and it didn't disappoint. Going to have to build myself one of these over easter now.
 
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Has anyone else managed to get a zipline going yet?

I tried to stretch mine out over 90m but couldn't find an end point high enough so it sagged in the middle. Can be done though!

I've also noticed a few scratched in the lens on my housing. I've ordered some cleaner/scratch removal liquid. Has anyone used similar products before and had success?
 
whitey89

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frozenhole said:
I gave my zipline it's first run yesterday. Only captured 3 short runs because it takes a while to do this on your own. There's more of a description on the actual Vimeo page. Anyway take a look if you want...
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Thats so cool! Love the last take where the rider pulls infront of the camera

Ive got a gopro in the post. What types of mounts do you guys find you use the most? Chestcam? helmet?
 
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I've probably used my chest mount the most. I haven't even tried helmet mount (I don't want to stick the mount to my shiny carbon Palmer).

I also purchased the handlebar mount and have used it on my bars, forks and chainstay. There are a million angles to be captured with this mount.

Zipline is a favourite so far.
 
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whitey89 said:
Thats so cool! Love the last take where the rider pulls infront of the camera

Ive got a gopro in the post. What types of mounts do you guys find you use the most? Chestcam? helmet?
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Chest cam is by far the best mount you can buy, i dont like the helmet cam cause it can often get bashed by branches etc, unless you mount it under your visor.

The zipline looks liek a mad idea though.

I took this video as a test the other day, it uses the chest cam.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z180BDFBwxM

I only wish the GoPro could adjust to light changes quicker.
 
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