Has anyone ever used a GoPro HD?

Whizbang · 01-26-2010, 12:22 AM

i am looking at buying one. They seem extremely badass. Hoping someone has some first hand experience with them. I know the non HD models are great as a friend has one, but this new HD has my interest peaked.

Gregory Casimir · 02-02-2010, 02:31 PM

same here. woould like some input on this as well.

***ZGN*** · 02-05-2010, 08:50 AM

It does look like a badass cam and would be great for DGRR and other motorsport events. If you buy one though this link it will also help support our forum.

alanwu07 · 04-09-2010, 03:31 AM

I have one and from what I've seen (my friend owns the older non HD one), the quality is great so far. The sound issue where you could only hear the wind has been dealt with, but there is still quite a bit of sound. The whole thing comes in a relatively small package comes with all the mounting hardware so you're really getting a good package IMO. Overall, I'd say the quality of the videos it records and the pictures it takes is around an 8/10 but the overall package with the mounting hardware and the waterproof casing makes it a 9/10.

alanwu07 · 04-09-2010, 03:49 AM

Accidentally posted again.

josh18_2k · 04-09-2010, 03:29 PM

do any of them have some kind of anti-shake? (like any decent camcorder)
i know thye look good mounted on a car, but handheld is another story. (filming on snow for example)

***ZGN*** · 04-09-2010, 04:22 PM

There is no anti shake harware built into the camera, being that the camera is a super wide angle lens and only weighs 4 ounces you really don't need it.

For specifications and lots of videos visit

You can also go to Youtube.com and type in go pro and see many videos taken by this camera!

Whizbang · 04-09-2010, 07:22 PM

my friend uses one on his helmet for shifter karts, looks great. Ill acquire one for the rally car im sure. (or two, or three)

Rotary no Densetsu · 07-23-2010, 12:43 PM

I know this is kind of old, but I have four of these. They are pretty good. The only serious issue you have with wind noise is if you don't use the waterproof case thinger. Even still it's not all THAT bad to be honest. I mean, what do you expect out of a 300 dollar camera?

Picture quality is amazing, even on the lowest setting.

YouTube sucks as far as video quality goes, but here is an example. My big ass getting into the freeway. I made this video just testing out the camera before I went out to the track, disregard the watermark in the middle of the video, I didn't have editing software then. I've not really made anything 'cause my FD sucks and my drift car isn't finished yet. Anyway sorry for ranting, here's a couple vids.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzRoKMgzQSc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOZXB2Yx9A0

As you can see, the quality on the cameras is actually pretty damn good. They are totally worth their price if you ask me.

edit: owned Can't use YouTube tags.

01-26-2010, 12:22 AM	#1
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 21	Has anyone ever used a GoPro HD? i am looking at buying one. They seem extremely badass. Hoping someone has some first hand experience with them. I know the non HD models are great as a friend has one, but this new HD has my interest peaked. __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook Last edited by ZGN; 02-05-2010 at 08:52 AM.

02-05-2010, 08:50 AM	#3
*ZGN* Administrator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 2,264 Rep Power: 10	It does look like a badass cam and would be great for DGRR and other motorsport events. If you buy one though this link it will also help support our forum. __________________ Kevin

04-09-2010, 03:49 AM	#5
alanwu07 The Newbie Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	Accidentally posted again. Last edited by alanwu07; 04-09-2010 at 03:50 AM. Reason: Double Post.

04-09-2010, 03:29 PM	#6
josh18_2k Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gresham, OR Posts: 473 Rep Power: 18	do any of them have some kind of anti-shake? (like any decent camcorder) i know thye look good mounted on a car, but handheld is another story. (filming on snow for example) __________________

04-09-2010, 04:22 PM	#7
*ZGN* Administrator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 2,264 Rep Power: 10	There is no anti shake harware built into the camera, being that the camera is a super wide angle lens and only weighs 4 ounces you really don't need it. For specifications and lots of videos visit You can also go to Youtube.com and type in go pro and see many videos taken by this camera! __________________ Kevin Last edited by ZGN; 04-09-2010 at 04:47 PM.

02-02-2010, 02:31 PM	#2
Gregory Casimir Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 253 Rep Power: 16	same here. woould like some input on this as well.

04-09-2010, 03:31 AM	#4
alanwu07 The Newbie Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	I have one and from what I've seen (my friend owns the older non HD one), the quality is great so far. The sound issue where you could only hear the wind has been dealt with, but there is still quite a bit of sound. The whole thing comes in a relatively small package comes with all the mounting hardware so you're really getting a good package IMO. Overall, I'd say the quality of the videos it records and the pictures it takes is around an 8/10 but the overall package with the mounting hardware and the waterproof casing makes it a 9/10.

04-09-2010, 07:22 PM	#8
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 21	my friend uses one on his helmet for shifter karts, looks great. Ill acquire one for the rally car im sure. (or two, or three) __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

07-23-2010, 12:43 PM	#9
Rotary no Densetsu Haters gonna hate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 70 Rep Power: 18	I know this is kind of old, but I have four of these. They are pretty good. The only serious issue you have with wind noise is if you don't use the waterproof case thinger. Even still it's not all THAT bad to be honest. I mean, what do you expect out of a 300 dollar camera? Picture quality is amazing, even on the lowest setting. YouTube sucks as far as video quality goes, but here is an example. My big ass getting into the freeway. I made this video just testing out the camera before I went out to the track, disregard the watermark in the middle of the video, I didn't have editing software then. I've not really made anything 'cause my FD sucks and my drift car isn't finished yet. Anyway sorry for ranting, here's a couple vids. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzRoKMgzQSc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOZXB2Yx9A0 As you can see, the quality on the cameras is actually pretty damn good. They are totally worth their price if you ask me. edit: owned Can't use YouTube tags.