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Location: Oconto Falls, WI | So I just got a GoPro Hero 2 for my birthday. For those of you out there that have one what are the must have accessories I should look at purchasing to have for filming while fishing, or hunting?
Also I am looking for tips and learnings of what I should keep in mind while using my camera. The do’s and don’ts if you will.
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Biggest 'do' is to wear it starting when you get to the woods or water. Remember you are recording and make sure you are looking directly at where the action is most of the time. Acquire a good editing program and learn how to use the effects, transitions, etc. You will need extra batteries for the camera...at least 2. I'm looking forward to seeing some video! |
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| if you're using it in the boat at all, make sure you have some sort of float device attached to it. if a mount fails and it drops in the water you don't want that thing sinking to the bottom of the lake. check out www.gofloatit.com, they carry one that works well.
as far as accessories go, the post mount/handlebar and suction cup mounts are my personal favorites. that way you can attach it to your rear light post or find a creative place to suction it to (windshield, side of the boat, etc). it wouldn't hurt to get a spare battery as well; just don't get it from best buy as they sometimes are able to overprice certain gopro items and not others. |
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Location: Maine Township, MN | Make sure it's tilting up more than you think or you'll get footage of your feet.
Edited by nocturnalmotors 10/5/2012 7:56 AM
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Location: Cedar Falls, IA. | For me the wifi remote was a must have, allows you to control the camera from anywhere on the boat or stand etc. They are supposed to be coming out with an app where you can stream your video directly to your smart phone via the wifi bacpack so I held off on the LCD viewing screen. I also really like the RAM mounts for the camera. |
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| If you want to film all day, you'll probably want more like 5-7 batteries.
Charger with batteries:
http://www.amazon.com/Wasabi-Power-Battery-AHDBT-001-AHDBT-002/dp/B...
Batteries alone:
http://www.amazon.com/Wasabi-Power-Battery-AHDBT-001-AHDBT-002/dp/B...
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| If you hav the money I would tell you to get the screen for the back so you can see where you are shooting, you don't want to catcha big fish and then later notice that your camera angle was off and you missed everything! Also I really like the handle bar connector so you can attach the camera to your net or a pole...even though good tape will do. |
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| Jmeyers - 10/5/2012 8:21 AM
If you hav the money I would tell you to get the screen for the back so you can see where you are shooting, you don't want to catcha big fish and then later notice that your camera angle was off and you missed everything!
the lcd screen is handy in the beginning, but once you get used to the viewing angle of your GoPro it's no longer needed and you could instead have the battery bacpac attached for longer recording times. definitely consider it if you have the extra cash though, you'll likely find it useful. i definitely still use mine from time to time! |
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Thanks for the link! Agreed you will get less than 2 hrs recording time on each battery.. having at least 4 batteries is a must - IMO |
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Location: Appleton | I will agree that you will want a bunch of extra batteries. I buy all battery back packs because it makes charging and changing much easier. I have the LCD and never use it. I'd pass on it if I was going to do it again. The chest mount is much better than the head strap. Just try to keep it higher on your chest away from where your hands are when setting the hook. I tend to use the non water proof back door for better sound and also you don't get as much fog up either. I bought a mount from greenfish.com or something like that for putting it in a rod holder. The suction cup mount is amazing. You can run 50mph in 4' waves and have no issues. I still run a leader off it to the boat just in case. I currently run 3 in my boat and have 10 back packs and with constant charging that will last all day. Make sure you get a few 32g class 10 memory cards. You should get about 11 hrs of record time with 2. Hope this helps Travis. If you want anymore info let me know. |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | I'm using 4 Gaoki's, and have been very happy with them; they have the LCD screen built in. Batteries are very reasonable and give me right at 2.5 hours. I have a couple new ones on the way as soon as they are available with some new features. My hard mount cameras are all HD camcorders that allow for all sorts of sets including a permanent mount on the center of the cowl of my motor on the X170, two of the camcorders are waterproof to 10 feet and run about 3 hours per battery in the cold of fall but are significantly less effective in the real cold of winter. My ice sets are camcorders powered by double A rechargeables, last two hours in bitter cold and I have at least 50 hot AA batteries at the ready all the time. Lithium Ion batteries don't do well in winter conditions. The Gaoki's will serve me well in the shelter and as POV tending tip ups, and operate basically the same as a Go Pro.
I like a baseball cap bill mount for mine, I use zip ties to place the mount on the hat bill. Wherever I look, the camera looks, and at times (especially hunting) that's important to me. Yes, movement is an issue at times, but creative editing takes care of most of it, and when something happens I want recorded, I am pretty aware of the camera now after years of using one.
Some solid suction cup mounts are definitely worth buying as mentioned.
I still have a VIO POV as well, if I can ever pry it away from Norm.
POV cameras have come a long way!
http://upload.outdoorsfirst.com/watch.asp?id=607
http://upload.outdoorsfirst.com/watch.asp?id=824 |
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| You'll gain most of your knowledge just playin around with it IMO Rhino pretty much nailed it tho.....very very cool cameras.
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Location: Minnesota | i just bought in july still new to it i went all in bought evey thing. the led screen, wi fi, and the battery bacpac .
to tell you the truth the only thing i use is the battery back pack.i have 6 batterys.and 2 chargers i still dont know how long it will last i go abought 2 hrs change batterys put the dead ones in the charger so by the time i go through the next 2 sets the ones in the charger are ready to go. i posted my first video earlier this week. is fun when you can look back and watch it.my fish hit just after i changed direction. just play with it and have fun.
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