Who Has A GoPro???

[98LowRanger]

I currently have an entry level DSLR, but I'm considering buying a GoPro. I love the time lapse feature for promoting my detailing projects. They can be waterproof and are nice and compact. Though I will primarily be using it for promoting my detailing, I can also see myself using it for personal use on vacation and such.

I was hoping to keep this purchase under $200, but I'm not sure that will be possible. Currently the GoPro HERO4 Silver is selling in the $300 range. I know the GoPro HERO4 Black edition is the better (or currently the best model?), but it is very similar to the Silver edition and at $400+ it is simply more that I would like to spend.

So I wanted to ask those of you who own a GoPro or have experience with one, are you satisfied with it's performance/reliability? The HERO4 Session and the HERO+ are more in my price range...anyone have any experience with them?

[timsatx]

Gopro's are expensive. I am lucky because I got the black edition for Christmas. This could be an option.

http:// http://www.amazon.com/DBPOWER-Original-waterproof-Batteries-Accessories/dp/B01464D2W8/ref=sr_1_1?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1457580595&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=Sports+camera&psc=1 (http://www.amazon.com/DBPOWER-Original-waterproof-Batteries-Accessories/dp/B01464D2W8/ref=sr_1_1?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1457580595&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=Sports+camera&psc=1)

[kevincwelch]

I have one. I think they are great. My kids like taking it to the beach and filming under water, and I use it skiing a lot. My brother goes all out with his -- drones, etc. I've taken some drives with my GoPro on my car, and the video is very good. I have the 3+ edition, and the time lapse photography makes really neat videos when you use the GoPro editing software -- it's a snap. Video is high quality as well. You could probably get some off of eeee bay inexpensively at this stage. The Hero 4 Session is obviously the cheapest, but it would probably do most of what the others do.

[98LowRanger]

Gopro's are expensive. I am lucky because I got the black edition for Christmas. This could be an option.

http:// http://www.amazon.com/DBPOWER-Original-waterproof-Batteries-Accessories/dp/B01464D2W8/ref=sr_1_1?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1457580595&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=Sports+camera&psc=1 (http://www.amazon.com/DBPOWER-Original-waterproof-Batteries-Accessories/dp/B01464D2W8/ref=sr_1_1?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1457580595&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=Sports+camera&psc=1)


WOW! Has pretty much the exact same specs as the GoPro HERO4 Silver for half the price!! I am unfamiliar with this brand, but the reviews are very positive on it. Thanks for the link! This is a very tempting alternate option!

[98LowRanger]

Well, now that I started looking around on Amazon, there are a bunch of knock off GoPros! Brands like GeekPro, DBPOWER, ASX, and Campark to name a few. Decisions, decisions.

[Mike@ShineStruck]

I like the Sony action cams due to their Video codec
But the gopro has the least distortion on the edges

Reply prime is another good one to check out

[Stevedotmil]

Check out the Drift HD cameras too.

[Docpeanut]

Buy once cry once

[asianisafish]

I got a gopro hero 3+ silver or whatever the name is, I got a used one from gopro under refurbished and I got it for cheap.

See if you can find some from gopro that refurbished

[larry33]

Would 25% off help?

[Matt@Revive]

i bought a Moment wide angle lens for my cell phone. $100 for the lens and $5 for a really good video app you can't beat it.