GoPro waterproof cameras...

Post by **hillsbodyboarder** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 6:03 pm

Got a trip planned with some mates, and want to snap some shots, don't have enuf green for a digital setup.
Would like to hear opinions or news from anyone who has used, seen pics from one.
Retailing about $50 from BSC.

Post by **macca202** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 6:26 pm

in my 'in the surf photos' topic in general surf discussion, someone said they had one. find him and pm him. actually 2 ppl may have said they had one....

Post by **stylefirst** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 7:22 pm

Just go get it Hills, its only $50 which is really cheap compared to most of the stuff out there...
Itll be worth it on your trip and dont forget to post them on the forum, by the way, where are you going?

Post by **bootcamp** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 7:52 pm

yeah i have a digital underwater one, but in the past i bought a underwater camera from franklins for like $15, and it was reloadable, but yeah a camera would be worth it on your trip

Post by **macca202** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 8:06 pm

if you have $350 to spare, you can buy the Olympus mju mini 4 megapixels (i have this camera) and there is a current offer where you can get the underwater housing for free via redemption.

Post by **surfscracking** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 9:21 pm

Yep me and all my crew took one to Fiji. Sick concept, great constuction works really we'll when riding as it stays out of the way and you never miss a shot or a wave. Check out the link on this site it has sample shots. Rub wax on the housing and buff it off before every use as it acts the same as rainx. Enjoy..

Post by **macca202** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 9:43 pm

surfscracking wrote:Yep me and all my crew took one to Fiji. Sick concept, great constuction works really we'll when riding as it stays out of the way and you never miss a shot or a wave. Check out the link on this site it has sample shots. Rub wax on the housing and buff it off before every use as it acts the same as rainx. Enjoy..

the examples on the website are really small, do you have any of your own examples?

Post by **Jamoe** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 11:11 pm

$199 bucks at strathfield car radio at the moment will buy you 3.1 Megapixel digital camera with water housing. dont think it has an LCD screen or anything but hey its still a bloody decent deal i reckon.

Post by AV » Mon Jun 20, 2005 8:22 am

I have one of those cameras. You have to get real close to the action for the shots to come out okay, but when you do get close they do come out okay. Because it only has a very basic lens don't think you can sit out in deep water in the channel at Shark Island and get good pics.....the rider will only come out looking like a fly speck. Get close in. You'll notice when removing the film from the camera that the buttons and winder are a bit tinny, but they work.

Post by **surfscracking** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 10:30 am

I will post some soon.

Post by **hillsbodyboarder** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 11:30 am

headin down south coast mid july

bendoor · Post by **bendoor** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 1:16 pm

surfscracking wrote:Rub wax on the housing and buff it off before every use as it acts the same as rainx

what do u mean by this cos I just bought a new gopro on ebay the other week for $42...whats rainx?

Post by **surfscracking** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 2:17 pm

Ok, Here it is for all the budding photographers out there wanting to take good shots. As it says in the instruction given inside the packaging of the GoPro Camera there are a few ways to eliminate beading on the lense( a major factor when surfing and taking pics).

It suggests using car polish on the front of the lenses which works well. Same as the commercial that use to show you how the beads of water run of a car when it has been waxed.

Secondly rainX same stuff different name, different chemicals,whatever.

Thirdly for all surfers. SURF WAX. This works the same as car wax or polish. Get your finger rub it on a block of wax, then rub your finger over the focal point of the housing. ie the impression in the GoPro Camera shaped as a circle. I also place it above this area.WHY?? So the beads build up speed when you raise your aim out of the water and are total removed from the lense. Then pop that puppie up and bamm instant wall hanger.

Enjoy...

Post by **hillsbodyboarder** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 8:53 pm

cheers surfscrackin.
will take your advice.
im assuming you have used the GoPro camera.
any chance of seeing some fotos that u have taken with it?

Post by **surfscracking** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 8:57 pm

I am off to Mt Buller tomorrow. I will post some shots when upon my return..

Post by **hillsbodyboarder** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 7:05 pm

aight surfs.
have a ball mate.

Post by **Southozzie** » Fri Jun 24, 2005 4:47 pm

Also at Strathfield they were selling a digital cam with housing for $90. Comes with software, usb cable and extras. I picked 1 up. Only annoyance is the slight shot delay

Post by **hillsbodyboarder** » Sat Jun 25, 2005 2:59 pm

southoz,
any chance of seein sum shots mate?

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