Yet another "gopro killer"

[MASHTON1138]

So I just watched the correct video review and gotta say it is a nice looking camera. For under $150 it looks great to me. I would not call it a GoPro killer though, it seems to have a color bias that leans blue and the GoPro is way more natural, but again price difference is where a lot of people might buy this. I like it and it saves me $150 for other gear. I just wonder if it will have durability issues for our uses. But then again you could get a Hero 960 for $149.

[Glenstr]

So I just watched the correct video review and gotta say it is a nice looking camera. For under $150 it looks great to me. I would not call it a GoPro killer though, it seems to have a color bias that leans blue and the GoPro is way more natural, but again price difference is where a lot of people might buy this. I like it and it saves me $150 for other gear. I just wonder if it will have durability issues for our uses. But then again you could get a Hero 960 for $149.

I think a "GoPro killer" is more than a stretch too, but for the price and the aerodynamics it may be worth a try alright. For example mounting this on a stryker would probably be easier. The hero 960 can be had cheap alright, but lacks the 60fps this cam has. However for $50 more the original gopro can probably be found now too. Again, the size and profile of this one, along with the price may be just what some people are looking for.

[MASHTON1138]

The hero 960 can be had cheap alright, but lacks the 60fps this cam has.

The GoPro site lists the 960 as having 720P @ 60fps.

[Glenstr]

The GoPro site lists the 960 as having 720P @ 60fps.

think you misread, pasted from gopro site verbatim:
Missing from the HD HERO 960 are 720p @ 60fps, 1080p video, and the HERO BUS expansion port in the rear of the camera that will let you take advantage of GoPro’s BacPac accessories.

[MASHTON1138]

Yup, my bad. Read it too quickly.

[Ian Davidson]

Another couple of other new 'cameras of curiosity'

http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/17/o...-and-atc-cham/

[Hans]

Here is his video review of this camera. He said he found it for $77. The review is not so good, this thing drops frames like mad.

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/5-0-meg...ellow-tf-65342

[FPV FLYER]

So basically it's a piece of crap camera...

[SENTRY]

Again, that is NOT the R32 II. We have all seen the HK-HD cam and we all know it drops frames. I did a lot of testing with it. The NEW ons is out now and has fixed this issue apparently and made it better. Check RENAOTA's thread on RCG for more info.

[Glenstr]

Another couple of other new 'cameras of curiosity'

http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/17/o...-and-atc-cham/

I've been curious about the Oregon Scientific cameras since I saw one that was capable of 720p 60fps at Costco last year for $149 - dang near bought it, actually planned too but the next time I was down they were gone, as is the case often at Costco. The full 1080p with 60 fps looks good, be curious to see results from it. Ditto with the dual lens one.

My airframe is built specifically for AP and AV, so I think my next HD cam is going to be the Sony NEX5N, Panasonic GH2 or GH3 , neither of these are helmet cams or meant to be put on a plane, but rival studio quality video cams and take as good or better stills as a DSLR with a fraction of the weight. Also pricey at close to or over a G-mark for either one of them.