Which GoPro To Buy? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

benichi · 07-03-2015, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. NiceGuy

I want to buy a GoPro before this weekend. I have not used one before.

I went to their website and they have so dang many options and accessories that it takes time to weed through them all.

I'm a good still image photographer with my Canon 5D, but I don't shoot video. I'm experienced in Photoshop. I don't want to take my expensive camera on my kayak, hence the GoPro. I appreciate good optical quality, I like functional value for money spent, and I don't like being milked for bells & whistles we don't need that are frivolous add-on sales. I simply want to do a good job without wasting unnecessary money. Low light capability is always a plus.

For kayaking, fishing, and mounting to the fender of my hot rod to explore making some fun youtube videos, which GoPro model is the one to have now and which accessories should be bought at the same time?

I'm in a time crunch, so if those of you who have them can guide me, I would be much appreciative.

Hero+LCD $300
Hero 4 Black (appears to have no LCD, which seems odd to me) $500
Hero 4 Silver with LCD $400
http://shop.gopro.com/cameras

Is the LCD important? It seems they left that feature off of their most expensive camera.

Thank you

you might want to check out sony action camera. better quality video and not a bulky square. if you compare the video side by side i prefer sony action camera every time. just another thought also look in to how your going to be filming action camera and gopro have different ways you can wear them. this is a big factor to me as wearing a gopro on your chest sucks for fishing and the go pro head mount realy sucks as well. hurts my head.
I switched to the sony action camera I love it

this is a comparison video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNKKJEu-jTQ

spudz · 07-06-2015, 12:23 PM

You may want to wait a few more months. Go Pro is suppose to come out with the Go Pro 5 in October.

old_rookie · 07-06-2015, 01:02 PM

Bluetooth uses power and tends to drain the battery faster, that's been my experience - keep that in mind when using it.

FlyFishinYakr · 07-06-2015, 04:30 PM

GoPro just announced/unveiled the new Hero 4 "Session" today (available on the 12th?). Already waterproof (no case necessary, twin mics - one with reduced wind noise - better audio). About 1/3 the size of a regular Hero with the case.
Suggested Retail Price: $399.00

GoPro launches smallest, lightest camera yet http://www.cnbc.com/id/102811537

Watched an interview this a.m. with the CEO on CNBC. They are very aware of complaints on editing and are working extensively on software they hope to have ready later this year (unspecified date).

FFY

WARRIORMIKE · 07-07-2015, 07:22 AM

Call Go Pro and see if they have any good refurbished units available. Saves you money and you still get the GOPRO advantage.

07-06-2015, 12:23 PM	#2
spudz Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 78	You may want to wait a few more months. Go Pro is suppose to come out with the Go Pro 5 in October. Last edited by spudz; 07-06-2015 at 03:10 PM.

07-06-2015, 04:30 PM	#4
FlyFishinYakr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nor Cal...30 min from Bodega/Tomales Bay, 1hr from Clear Lake, 2+ hr to Berryessa & the Delta Posts: 729	GoPro just announced/unveiled the new Hero 4 "Session" today (available on the 12th?). Already waterproof (no case necessary, twin mics - one with reduced wind noise - better audio). About 1/3 the size of a regular Hero with the case. Suggested Retail Price: $399.00 GoPro launches smallest, lightest camera yet http://www.cnbc.com/id/102811537 Watched an interview this a.m. with the CEO on CNBC. They are very aware of complaints on editing and are working extensively on software they hope to have ready later this year (unspecified date). FFY Last edited by FlyFishinYakr; 07-06-2015 at 04:35 PM. Reason: Additional info.

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07-06-2015, 01:02 PM	#3
old_rookie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santee Posts: 904	Bluetooth uses power and tends to drain the battery faster, that's been my experience - keep that in mind when using it.

07-07-2015, 07:22 AM	#5
WARRIORMIKE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 303	Call Go Pro and see if they have any good refurbished units available. Saves you money and you still get the GOPRO advantage.