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mikenoncorsa
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7th Nov 13 at 11:32   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Anybody got one?

Looking for a half decent one but don't wanna splash out £300 on a go pro. Can anybody recommend anything. Seem some polaroid ones, with mounting kits for £50-£90 quid.

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RichR
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7th Nov 13 at 11:50   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Surfdome have a Contour Camera for £152 and a couple of friends swear by them as they're not as chunky as a GoPro.
deano87
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7th Nov 13 at 12:11   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
There will be plenty out there for your price.

But simple theory is. Cheaper the camera, worse the picture.
deano87
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7th Nov 13 at 12:12   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
And don't forget with bright white , sun and changing conditions including wet and stacking, you're going to want a half decent one!
Nic Barnes
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7th Nov 13 at 12:59   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Can get older go pro second hand for cheap
3CorsaMeal
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I bet nic buys all the factory seconds clothes from M&Ms
Nic Barnes
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7th Nov 13 at 15:27   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
http://bit.ly/1c1TvRq

The one I've got was £50 from a mate who upgraded to the go pro 3. I have seen a few end on eBay about £70 ish.
Jimbothebarbarian
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7th Nov 13 at 16:15   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
http://bit.ly/1c1TvRq

The one I've got was £50 from a mate who upgraded to the go pro 3. I have seen a few end on eBay about £70 ish.


Is that the same model as yours?
Jimbothebarbarian
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7th Nov 13 at 16:16   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Read good things about these... clicky

But I dunno...
Nic Barnes
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7th Nov 13 at 19:43   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Jimbothebarbarian
quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
http://bit.ly/1c1TvRq

The one I've got was £50 from a mate who upgraded to the go pro 3. I have seen a few end on eBay about £70 ish.


Is that the same model as yours?
Gaz
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7th Nov 13 at 20:06   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
have a look at Drift HD's too
gazza808
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7th Nov 13 at 22:23   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Mate got a go pro copy, all the gopro bits fit mounts etc,
Was damn sight cheaper too
Jimbothebarbarian
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7th Nov 13 at 22:55   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by gazza808
Mate got a go pro copy, all the gopro bits fit mounts etc,
Was damn sight cheaper too


Links?
Bart
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7th Nov 13 at 23:28   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
There are imitations out there (http://www.sunsky-online.com/product/default!view.do?subject.id=268041) but you'll get what you pay for.
I have a Hero 3 black edition and it's the beez neez
gazza808
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8th Nov 13 at 11:45   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Jimbothebarbarian
quote:
Originally posted by gazza808
Mate got a go pro copy, all the gopro bits fit mounts etc,
Was damn sight cheaper too


Links?


Sorry just waiting on them.
Sunz
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8th Nov 13 at 16:48   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Gaz
have a look at Drift HD's too


These seem to be an all round better package, puts the Go pros to shame.
deano87
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8th Nov 13 at 16:52   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by LiVe LeE
Surfdome have a Contour Camera for £152 and a couple of friends swear by them as they're not as chunky as a GoPro.

Thought they rang a bell. Contour went out of business but has supposedly been bought up by one of the original investment companies.

Before they reform (and if you're not too worried about warranty) you might get a good deal on it.
RichR
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8th Nov 13 at 16:54   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Buy it off a big firm like Surfdome and you won't have an issue returning if* it's faulty
DaveyLC
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9th Nov 13 at 15:17   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
GoPro Black.. Best Action Cam money can buy.
Graham88
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9th Nov 13 at 23:29   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
2nd hand go pro's ftw… get far more for your money and they are pretty bulletproof anyway..

I have a Go Pro 1 HD I'm selling for £100...
DaveyLC
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10th Nov 13 at 19:14   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
GoPro's actually have quite a bad record for failures but they operate an 'apple like' warranty... They'll pretty much replace anything as long as its in once piece..
Graham88
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10th Nov 13 at 22:33   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I've had them for years and touch wood no problems! Biggest failure rate I've heard of is the 3 which I've steered clear of
DaveyLC
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I've got a HD2, 3 White, 3 Silver and a 3 Black.. The only one I've had problems with was the HD2 which was swapped out free of charge even though it was a year out of warranty

The 3 Black is by far the best of the bunch.

 
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