GoPro
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mezz
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I would suggest going to gopro.com & look at what they have to offer & what may peak your interest. I've never had one, but from what I have seen GoPro is a quality product. They aren't cheap, but, there are a variety of cameras to choose from at different price points. I can relate with your situation regarding technology and the ever changing aspects of it all. I grew up in a time where typewriters were primarily manual & you were lucky to land on an electric one in class & calculators were for those who could afford one. Computers? Never heard of them in the private sector, had to teach myself how to use the early DOS version computers back in the mid 80's, then along came Windows, then the world wide web, holy crap! The never ending changes now are at times a bit overwhelming, so, your not alone. Good luck in your search.
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heckler56
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I have a GoPro v2. It worked/works really well. The cold affects battery life so plan to have spare batteries and memory cards if you plan to run it longer than a couple hours.
Mine came with numerous different mounts and I used a 3M backed quick mount and put it on the side of my helmet, towards middle of the trail. I choose this location because riding right the right side and top of my helmet gets tuncked by branches.
I used the camera for about two years then one -20 degree evening on a 200 mile trek it fell off at a gas station due to the bitter cold. Haven’t used it since.. Primarily because things kept happening to people in front of me and the embarrassment to them did not go over well. Here are some videos I posted: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHeckler56
Mine came with numerous different mounts and I used a 3M backed quick mount and put it on the side of my helmet, towards middle of the trail. I choose this location because riding right the right side and top of my helmet gets tuncked by branches.
I used the camera for about two years then one -20 degree evening on a 200 mile trek it fell off at a gas station due to the bitter cold. Haven’t used it since.. Primarily because things kept happening to people in front of me and the embarrassment to them did not go over well. Here are some videos I posted: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHeckler56
If you're technically challenged like many of us I would recommend going with one of their basic models, fewer bells and whistles. Some of this stuff is just so far advanced that we/you would never use some of the features. Consider buying from a store i.e. Best Buy, etc. where they can give you a demo. YouTube has a lot to offer also in the way of operations.
The mounts for attaching to your helmet are extra and usually offer a variety of locations. Mine is on the lefthand side as I experimented and found that to be the best. Anywhere on top is open to brush and possible loss or damage. Make sure you use a tether so if it comes lose from the helmet, it will still be there. The tether should be included with the mounts.
I tried various options for START RECORDING. You don't want the thing running all the time, the batteries won't last. Some can be activated with sound, others with a remote button on your glove, or a switch on the camera itself. I chose the latter, others were too unreliable.
In reality, what you record is not very exciting. Endless loops of trailriding may be great for us living the moment. Once recorded it becomes a bit tiresome. Just being honest here. Highlights of wildlife, captured scenery are rather seldom when compiling the video.
You're halfway there. Once recorded on your camera, you'll need to edit the content. This will require a program which cost me as much as the camera. There may be less expensive options/even free but your finished product will show it. I chose Cyberlink which offers some great features. You can buy it at Best Buy or On line at various levels of production. Another word of caution, it takes a lot of patience and practice to master the program. The raw video from your camera is just that. To make it presentable as something others would enjoy will take hours of editing.
My first few times out were all failures. Either the camera was aimed too low, too high, too far left or right, very maddening. I found that I would have close to an hour of vid to make just a short film to share. To share with others, you'll need to upload to YouTube which is another challenge. This is the reason that I haven't produced anything in a few years, it got so darn difficult to upload due to YouTubes requirements that I chose to avoid it entirely.
I hate to disuade anyone from enjoying a new pasttime or hobby. I enjoyed the video portion of this a lot but it was a challenge mastering all the technology and I'd hate to see someone put a lot of money into something and then find out they're not able to master and enjoy it.
Good luck with your plans and adventures. The Cameras are good for all seasons and events once you master their usage. The following is one of my vids from a couple of years ago. This was probably at my peak of experience and editing skills.
The mounts for attaching to your helmet are extra and usually offer a variety of locations. Mine is on the lefthand side as I experimented and found that to be the best. Anywhere on top is open to brush and possible loss or damage. Make sure you use a tether so if it comes lose from the helmet, it will still be there. The tether should be included with the mounts.
I tried various options for START RECORDING. You don't want the thing running all the time, the batteries won't last. Some can be activated with sound, others with a remote button on your glove, or a switch on the camera itself. I chose the latter, others were too unreliable.
In reality, what you record is not very exciting. Endless loops of trailriding may be great for us living the moment. Once recorded it becomes a bit tiresome. Just being honest here. Highlights of wildlife, captured scenery are rather seldom when compiling the video.
You're halfway there. Once recorded on your camera, you'll need to edit the content. This will require a program which cost me as much as the camera. There may be less expensive options/even free but your finished product will show it. I chose Cyberlink which offers some great features. You can buy it at Best Buy or On line at various levels of production. Another word of caution, it takes a lot of patience and practice to master the program. The raw video from your camera is just that. To make it presentable as something others would enjoy will take hours of editing.
My first few times out were all failures. Either the camera was aimed too low, too high, too far left or right, very maddening. I found that I would have close to an hour of vid to make just a short film to share. To share with others, you'll need to upload to YouTube which is another challenge. This is the reason that I haven't produced anything in a few years, it got so darn difficult to upload due to YouTubes requirements that I chose to avoid it entirely.
I hate to disuade anyone from enjoying a new pasttime or hobby. I enjoyed the video portion of this a lot but it was a challenge mastering all the technology and I'd hate to see someone put a lot of money into something and then find out they're not able to master and enjoy it.
Good luck with your plans and adventures. The Cameras are good for all seasons and events once you master their usage. The following is one of my vids from a couple of years ago. This was probably at my peak of experience and editing skills.
Tks Mezz. Didn't know what a computer was until I went back to school at the age of 43. Took a class and learned on a IBM C clone with a board that looked like a small thin suitcase---had a carrying handle.
Was looking because I have been selected among Legion Riders nationwide to escort a special flag from PIttsburg to DC on July 4th. The flag was flown over al of our foreign cemeteries [26], and then flown in each state. By July 3rd it will be back in Pittsburg, home of the National Flag Assc where we will have police escort all the way to DC on the 4th for the 250th National celebration. Needless to say, I am highly pumped and honored. Only 250 riders were picked.