Go Pro recommendations

paul phalloides

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I'm looking to upgrade from my drift stealth cam to a smaller lighter go pro. I was looking for some input on which models hold up well and if the viewing screen is worth the extra bulk, I've noticed the session versions do away with it.
 
I'm interested too.

I would definitely go for a remote capable model. I have the basic of basics... the one that you can't even take out of the case. That one is good for what it is, but I really hate editing shots where I put the camera out of reach and Let It Run. I really like not having the camera on my head, so the ability to remotely start and stop filming is key.

I also would like the ability to see what is in frame. There is no way, on the go pro I have, to see what it's filming. You just have to point it in the general direction and hope it is a good shot. Even with the session it is bluetooth capable and can be linked to your phone or a remote with a screen to get a visual etc.

Depending on your budget, there are a bunch of options now, you should decide whether you want the compactness of a little cube or to have the interface of all that the larger models give you.

Also I would look into exchangeable batteries if you are wanting to run it all day. Some models, the unit itself has to be recharged rather than just slipping in a fresh battery.

Like I said, I am interested in learning more too. I am not trying to give you any suggestions, but more sharing my experience with what I have been using and what you may want to avoid.

Sorry that I'm not really that much help.
 
I am more towards Allentown. Actually I am about a half hour west of Allentown.

I don't think I know any arborists from the Scranton area.
 
I have a few Hero Sessions, one a regular Session (the current version of what was the Hero Session 4) and a Hero session 5.

I like them for the size & weight but unlike the regular Heros they don't have removable batteries so when I dies you've gotta switch to another camera, with the regular Hero you can have spare charged batteries and just swap those out and keep on recording.

For a budget (but still extremely good) alternative look at SJCAM.
 
The session is really easy to use and is waterproof already. You can real time view it on your phone if you need to check how it looks and the one touch record is simple. It’s really inexpensive and the only downside is battery life and not being interchangeable. I got about 2 hours out of it in 15 degree weather and 4 hours above freezing temps. Very nice price on them as well.


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If you are just looking at it as a hobby or to put some stuff on youtube, the gopro knock offs work fine. If I have some time to orrow I’ll upload a side by side comparison.

Don’t forget you probably already have a quality video camera that you occasionally make calls with!

Tony
 
I took three cameras out to the back yard.
The Rylo is a 360º camera. I included it for my own amusement The Akaso I got for $68 refurbished on Amazon. It shoots 4k but is set to 1080p here. The Gopro is a Hero 3 a few years old also shooting in 1080p. I only balanced the exposure a bit, but as you can see the cheap camera does fine. I would go with that unless you have bigger plans than youtube for your video.

Plus you'll feel much better when you get rammy and smash it cause you strapped it to a log and lowered it out of the tree!

Tony

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