grahamch Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Have been looking at buying one for a while and wished had one on a recent goose trip to Orkney. What type would folk recommend, have looked at the gopro and sony ranges and can decide, any recommendations? Will be used for fishing, walking, wildfowling etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 I use a go pro, brilliant camera. For head mounting to capture shooting footage I just place mine over my eye and put a used cartridge case under the band to line it up. Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 There is new entry level go pro for £100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 There is new entry level go pro for £100 Have you a link to the above? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshAndy Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Halford are selling them £99.99 Steve had one for my birthday off the wife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/cameras/digital-camcorders/digital-camcorders/action-camcorders/gopro-hero-action-camcorder-10075719-pdt.html?srcid=198&cmpid=ppc~gg~0008+%28DTP%29+Go+Pro~~Exact&mctag=gg_goog_7904&s_kwcid=AL!3391!3!44799359015!e!!g!!gopro%20uk&ef_id=45tPTAUYzVsAAMs6:20141107081222:s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/cameras/digital-camcorders/digital-camcorders/action-camcorders/gopro-hero-action-camcorder-10075719-pdt.html?srcid=198&cmpid=ppc~gg~0008+%28DTP%29+Go+Pro~~Exact&mctag=gg_goog_7904&s_kwcid=AL!3391!3!44799359015!e!!g!!gopro%20uk&ef_id=45tPTAUYzVsAAMs6:20141107081222:s Do you get the straps/brackets with the camera? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshAndy Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 No accessories, I bought a head strap off ebay for £4 delivered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 No accessories, I bought a head strap off ebay for £4 delivered Thanks Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlerob Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 There are some barrel cams on ebay for around 45-50.mark thought about them myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 (edited) Most of them are pretty pointless frame rate too low recoil knackers the image for quit a few frames and the lens can be quite distorting shame you can't change the GP lens but it does have better frame rates. Edited November 7, 2014 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blade Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 There's a go pro 3 white edition for £105 posted on flea bay lightly used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzashadow Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 i am very interested in this thread as well has anyone got any of the cheap ones and can people post videos to show the quality thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 I used to own an Action Cam (chilli can) which worked well when fitted to my shotgun barrel. I don't have any video's though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Halford are selling them £99.99 Steve had one for my birthday off the wife Get one from argos and you also get a free £10 voucher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Get one from argos and you also get a free £10 voucher. You have to spend £100 to get the voucher,so pick up a cheap set of batteries. The voucher offer stopped on Nov 3rd, but will be offered again soon,I have been told. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 (edited) I'm in the early stages of using the sony, so far I'm very impressed. This helped in my choice: Also the image stability feature works wonders with shotgun recoil ! Edited November 8, 2014 by mpk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 (edited) Here's an example of one of mine from a flight yesterday, the only annoying thing is the fish eye lense. It makes the birds seem further than they are. (The ducks in this video are a nice 40 yds but they look further) it's quite good in low light which is good for fowling. The sound quality isn't great with the calls as it distorts it. I think this is because they are very loud and the camera is right next to them, it picks up normal voice fine. It also mounts on the side of your head instead of the front and is black and not silver. This video is a prime example of why you shouldn't leave your hide at home !! Flaring birds are annoying !! Edited November 8, 2014 by mpk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzashadow Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 I'm in the early stages of using the sony, so far I'm very impressed. This helped in my choice: Also the image stability feature works wonders with shotgun recoil ! the sony is the clearest but everything seems blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 (edited) the sony is the clearest but everything seems blue I can't say I notice that with mine but I have only been using it for a couple of months so far. Edited November 9, 2014 by mpk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamch Posted November 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 thanks for the advice, have found a local outlet doing model 3 black for aroung 200 quid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footu Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Does anyone have hero4 footage? Especially low light? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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