I have an optio w10 camera that works quite well for still pics while kayaking. But I'm thinking of purchasing something that might shoot better video clips. I've looked at the "Hero" on line but must say I was not impressed with the HD wide angle clips I've seen to date. I also didn't think much of the choppy frame to frame transition. Can't recall if that was at 30 frames per second or 60. I certainly would not use the helmet mount unless I wanted to give viewers vertigo. I'm thinking I would like to mount something to an elevated post that I would either mount fore or aft of the cockpit. I want to use the camera in some local tide races, surf and dynamic water environments - lots of rough water, big waves, to catch the drama of these conditions. Any suggestions would be most welcomed. Sorry if I'm revisiting a thread that most likely has already appeared, but the way technology jumps ahead any thread a year old might no longer be pertinent. gordin warner *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Here's a video Duane shot before his Hero made the ultimate sacrifice! http://www.youtube.com/user/strosaker#p/u/2/iJvW34tbt7Y ----- Original Message ----- > > I'd like to see more footage shot by kayakers using the Hero GoPro. > > gordin *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
I get tired just watching Duane making that long paddle out through several breaking waves. He makes it look easy. Steve Holtzman __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4634 (20091124) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
I had to take a nap. Craig On Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 9:03 PM, Steve Holtzman <sh_at_actglobal.net> wrote: > I get tired just watching Duane making that long paddle out through several > breaking waves. He makes it look easy. > > Steve Holtzman *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Steve H., Those waves are pretty soft. Duane --- On Tue, 11/24/09, Steve Holtzman <sh_at_actglobal.net> wrote: > I get tired just watching Duane > making that long paddle out through several > breaking waves. He makes it look easy. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Paddlewisers, When my Hero GoPro died after a few weeks, I took it back to REI for the 100% guarantee, and the lady working there told me they've been getting a lot of them returned. But it was a cool system while it worked. Duane *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Duane wrote, > But it was a cool system while it worked. I'm curious to know how the camera failed. Was it a failure of the water proof case that let water in or was it something else? If water got in did it happen after a particular incident (endo in surf, smash up in rocks) or was the failure due to some quality control issue with the electronics? I appreciated the video link Mark sent. The only other kayak clip of the helmet cam I'd seen was shot in the Okisollo Tide Race. If you do not successfully break out and slip backwards onto the leading wave here your kayak gets pushed into the following chaos. With four and five foot waves slamming you from all directions the helmet cam works like a fruit fly on acid. Your head and consequently the camera darts from one instantaneous image, to the next view, constantly seeking where the next threat (wave) is coming from until you essentially either out guess yourself or fall one brace behind and get knocked over. I know this from both my short experience and from a longer helmet cam video shot by some kayaking friends. In this scenario I don't know if any camera fixed to either a helmet or deck would be ideal. I suspect two cameras would be needed. One fixed and stable on shore the other dynamic and mounted on board to capture the frantic action. In the video Mark sent I found it fascinating how Duane ran off that guy riding the plank and using a broom. I assume each tribe has it's own territory in the California surf zone. I also appreciated how Duane graciously endeavoured to show us some submarine views of the dynamic surf zone. Very considerate. Loved the rides; especially in the long boat. Gordin Warner *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
On Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 12:08 PM, Gordin Warner <gwarner2_at_shaw.ca> wrote: > In this scenario I don't know if any camera fixed to either a helmet or > deck would be ideal. I suspect two cameras would be needed. One fixed and > stable on shore the other dynamic and mounted on board to capture the > frantic action. > > I have been kicking around a scheme to use a combination of kayak-mounted cams and a person in the muthah-ship (or in the Zodiac) with a cam to document some kayaking trips around the PNW. Some areas are not suitable for this approach but others would be perfect. Plus I can bring my wife along so I can eat properly. Not that I need much more proper eating, mind you. Plus I'd have my comfy bunk. And if a bear wreaks havoc among the kayak campers on the beach I could be relied upon to go get help. Craig Jungers Moses Lake, WA www.nwkayaking.net *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Gordin, I was on the inside of that stand-up paddler, so I had the right of way over him. But two more people were were on the inside of me and had the right of way over me, so I was just getting out of the way. But we do tend to share waves at San Onofre. The camera failed after some water leaked in while kayaking. Duane *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
"Mark Sanders" > I'm interested in the new waterproof Lumix by Panasonic which shoots in > HD, but it ain't cheap! > > Thanks for responding Mark, I was hoping you would. I'm curious, what > sort of camera do you prseently use? I have conclued the Hero GoPro is great for gear heads. No let me rephrase that. It's great for cog heads. Guys with lots of teeth on their chain rings, be they bike, motorcycle cars or speed boats, where the camera will stay relatively stable and dry. Of course they seem to work well stuck out on the end of surf board staring back at the rider. I'd like to see more footage shot by kayakers using the Hero GoPro. gordin *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
[Please remove all old content that is not pertinent to your reply including old headers and footers. It's list policy.... this post was modified to meet policy] Duane bought a Hero, I think it lasted a week! A while ago I went through a lot of reviews of the Hero on the internet and most owners seemed a bit disappointed. I'm interested in the new waterproof Lumix by Panasonic which shoots in HD, but it ain't cheap! Mark *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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