Bracket Talk
Go Pro Camera Recommendation?
March 16, 2018, 09:33 PM
aaronGo Pro Camera Recommendation?
All - What Go Pro camera and mounts do you recommend for drag racing? Thanks in advance.
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March 16, 2018, 09:53 PM
Curly1I have 3 of them and can never get all three to work at same time. Lucky for one to record a pass. Here in Texas the heat is hard on them. There are better options now and I would look into them.
When I first got them they were good but have rapidly got worse. Battery life is not very good if it is hot or they get old.
If you already have one then s it but if you have not bought them then I would check other options.
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March 17, 2018, 08:33 AM
KWigI would look into a ReplayPrime X. Smaller, more compact, and incredible video.
Seabass’s Video sold me on one.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IrD1TTUfdRg
You have to put in the effort, to get anything out of it.
March 17, 2018, 09:19 AM
CashflowMike Bjorum makes a great NHRA approved mount for the Go-Pro cameras. With that being said I would buy a clone camera for 50 or 60 bucks instead of 300 or more for a Go-Pro. Good luck with whatever you pick!
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March 17, 2018, 09:41 AM
Curly1Be careful with the clone cameras. In addition to the the three GoPros I have one to of the clones. Forgot how much I paid for it but it was a total waste.
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Before you argue with someone ask yourself, "Is this person mentally mature enough to grasp the concept of a different perspective?" If not there is no point to argue.
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March 17, 2018, 10:07 AM
CashflowBruce,
Are you dropping these off the Empire State Building or what? Sounds to me like you're hard on equipment.
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March 17, 2018, 10:53 AM
Curly1quote:
Originally posted by Cashflow:
Bruce,
Are you dropping these off the Empire State Building or what? Sounds to me like you're hard on equipment.
It is not the camera itself it is the batteries. I think the Texas heat and being out in the sun kills them. The video itself is pretty good when you can get it to record. The remote if you use it is hard to get them to sinc up so I do not even use that feature any more.
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Before you argue with someone ask yourself, "Is this person mentally mature enough to grasp the concept of a different perspective?" If not there is no point to argue.
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March 17, 2018, 11:16 AM
CashflowYou might try sticking the battery in it right before you head to the lanes.
I just reach up and hit the button before I pull out, no remote.
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March 18, 2018, 08:16 PM
MikeB4963Aaron
If you like GoPro and want to mount it properly per NHRA, get a HERO3+ or HERO4. HERO4 is likely still available.
If you need more info, email me.
macmanmike@aol.com
or PM my Facebook Mike Bjorum
March 19, 2018, 10:03 AM
B-rad2416Get the HERO +LCD. Battery is great in heat or cold and records great video. Get the large tube roll bar mount from GoPro. Never had an issue with camera dying or anything. One thing I will say is, use the recommended SD card on GoPro's website
March 19, 2018, 11:46 AM
Lenny5160quote:
Originally posted by B-rad2416:
Get the HERO +LCD. Battery is great in heat or cold and records great video. Get the large tube roll bar mount from GoPro. Never had an issue with camera dying or anything. One thing I will say is, use the recommended SD card on GoPro's website
I have the Hero +, which is this one without the screen. The specs are crappy compared to the others, but the video quality is still excellent. The LCD screen would be nice and make mounting more convenient, although I just eyeball it and the video comes out great. I can sync mine to my phone to see what the camera is seeing, if necessary.
I don't see the need to pay up for the latest and greatest GoPro when they are all very good.
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March 19, 2018, 08:26 PM
aaronThanks all!
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