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Re: Action Cams in 2019 whats everyone using

Postby windsuks » Thu Jun 06, 2019 10:27 am

I was about to drop the money on the new DJI Osmo camera as it was getting great reports however I still think the GoPro 7 has the edge so went for that (I lost my old one)
Latest video reviews def seem to still favour the GP7

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Re: Action Cams in 2019 whats everyone using

Postby Exal » Thu Jun 06, 2019 11:36 am

I just bought a gopro hero 7 black, bodhi floaty and grill mount.

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Re: Action Cams in 2019 whats everyone using

Postby RadDrDuke » Fri Jun 07, 2019 2:33 am

I also have the GoPro 6 black, it's awesome and really does take incredible video.

I use it with the UGo line mount (incredible device) as well as a standard cheap headstrap mount from amazon for a different perspective. I mostly just take take stills from the video footage and they are super high quality.

Quality is great; I have thrashed it many times, dragged across beach many times, lost in waves several times, and freedived with it without any incident. It's also cheap because it's the older model

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Re: Action Cams in 2019 whats everyone using

Postby Kamikuza » Fri Jun 07, 2019 2:40 am

Has GoPro fixed the fogging case yet?

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Re: Action Cams in 2019 whats everyone using

Postby Peter_Frank » Fri Jun 07, 2019 5:48 am

Kamikuza wrote:
Fri Jun 07, 2019 2:40 am
Has GoPro fixed the fogging case yet?

I think the fogging case was with older models.

6 and 7 don't need an extra housing, right?

I don't on my 6.

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Re: Action Cams in 2019 whats everyone using

Postby joriws » Fri Jun 07, 2019 7:07 am

I started fpv drone flying and became familiar to new series of products. There other brands doing Session-like cameras like Foxeer and Runcam. Of course check IP rating if suitable with kiting. Price is a nice point.

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Re: Action Cams in 2019 whats everyone using

Postby Kamikuza » Fri Jun 07, 2019 10:31 am

Peter_Frank wrote:
Fri Jun 07, 2019 5:48 am
Kamikuza wrote:
Fri Jun 07, 2019 2:40 am
Has GoPro fixed the fogging case yet?

I think the fogging case was with older models.

6 and 7 don't need an extra housing, right?

I don't on my 6.

8) Peter
Wha-aaaaaat?!

I stopped paying attention because I assumed they still wanted a case. What IPX rating? Google google...

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Re: Action Cams in 2019 whats everyone using

Postby Exal » Fri Jun 07, 2019 10:58 am

Peter_Frank wrote:
Fri Jun 07, 2019 5:48 am
Kamikuza wrote:
Fri Jun 07, 2019 2:40 am
Has GoPro fixed the fogging case yet?

I think the fogging case was with older models.

6 and 7 don't need an extra housing, right?

I don't on my 6.

8) Peter
RadDrDuke wrote: I also have the GoPro 6 black, it's awesome and really does take incredible video.

I use it with the UGo line mount (incredible device) as well as a standard cheap headstrap mount from amazon for a different perspective. I mostly just take take stills from the video footage and they are super high quality.

Quality is great; I have thrashed it many times, dragged across beach many times, lost in waves several times, and freedived with it without any incident. It's also cheap because it's the older model
Doy you guys use the extra protection sticks for the lense and screen?

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Re: Action Cams in 2019 whats everyone using

Postby gmb13 » Fri Jun 07, 2019 11:25 am

After testing for a couple of weeks now, I have retired my Go Pro Hero 7 and am very happy with the Osmo Action. Full review is also coming soon, but I feel that DJI understand Watersports better than GoPro does now. The Hydrophobic coating on the Lens Cover and Screens, better stabilisation when in a linemount and almost no lens distortion are just some of the things that DJI have done way better and make the user experience as a kiter much better. There are some small things I would like, but those can be added or changed in Firmware. Best part is, the Osmo action does not crash.

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Re: Action Cams in 2019 whats everyone using

Postby Leon van Bergen » Fri Jun 07, 2019 12:25 pm

Kamikuza wrote:
Fri Jun 07, 2019 10:31 am
Peter_Frank wrote:
Fri Jun 07, 2019 5:48 am
Kamikuza wrote:
Fri Jun 07, 2019 2:40 am
Has GoPro fixed the fogging case yet?

I think the fogging case was with older models.

6 and 7 don't need an extra housing, right?

I don't on my 6.

8) Peter
Wha-aaaaaat?!

I stopped paying attention because I assumed they still wanted a case. What IPX rating? Google google...
Kamikize, what egg did you lie under?


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