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Location: Madison, WI | Hi guys,
Was thinking about getting a hat camera to film some topwater action on an upcoming musky trip.
Question for those of you who use them....
What are some good brand names / models numbers that you could recommend?
Thanks in advance for any feedback!
"Jackpot" John Schroeder |
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Location: New Hope MN | GoPro. The Microphone stinks, but it is waterproof. |
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Location: S.Wisconsin | I have the go pro hero 2 and am happy with it. So many mounting options and you can wear it on your head as well. The price will start to add up as it is 300 for the camera. The backpack so you can run a extra battery , 2 or 3 extra batteries , a sd card and all the other gadgets that you can get for the camera. Just started playing with it this year and so far I have 3 fish from hookset to release and another one in the bag for unhooking and release. Fun little toy |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | VIO POV. Best out there.
http://www.vio-pov.com/ |
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Location: North Metro - Twin Cities |
VIO POV is what I use. If you are trying to get topwater shots you will want sound and the MIC setup is not great on the GoPro. The VIO units are more expensive but have more interactive capabilities while you are shooting. Pioneer Press outdoors writer Dave Orrick is doing a story on point of view cameras for anglers and outdoors enthusiasts in Sundays 6/3 paper in their outdoors section and should offer some great info. The story will also be available online. One additional nugget, VIO was just recently acquired by Versa Electronics of New Hope MN, makers of MarCum units. |
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Location: S.Wisconsin | I dont think that the audio is that bad on the hero2.......just depends on how waterproof you want it to be. |
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Location: North Metro - Twin Cities | Not sure if the VIO POV units can be submerged but they are designed to be used in all weather. I've used mine in heavy rains with no problems. |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | The VIO water resistant, I wouldn't submerge the camera for more than a half hour. |
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