Cameras
GoPro Hero 4
"Dream it, do it, and capture it with your GoPro. With features like Emmy® Award-winning performance, built-in Wi-Fi, waterproof durability and more, GoPro puts the power to capture, create and share in the hands of everyone." http://shop.gopro.com/hero4
GoPro has a huge advantage in the fact that it was the first so there are more third party accessories including the quad copters that have built their products around this camera.
Black vs. Silver: The GoPro Hero 4 is the latest version of this popular camera and comes in two versions.
Black $499: This will shoot up to 4K (higher resolution) and up to 120 frames per second (good for slow-mo)
Silver $399: This has a built in touch screen LCD on the back and is slightly cheaper
Purchase: Since we already have an LCD backpack and want the 120 fps we chose to purchase the Hero Black.
Costco now has the Hero 3 for $350 with two batteries, a dual charger and the remote.
GoPro has a huge advantage in the fact that it was the first so there are more third party accessories including the quad copters that have built their products around this camera.
Black vs. Silver: The GoPro Hero 4 is the latest version of this popular camera and comes in two versions.
Black $499: This will shoot up to 4K (higher resolution) and up to 120 frames per second (good for slow-mo)
Silver $399: This has a built in touch screen LCD on the back and is slightly cheaper
Purchase: Since we already have an LCD backpack and want the 120 fps we chose to purchase the Hero Black.
Costco now has the Hero 3 for $350 with two batteries, a dual charger and the remote.
Contour
One of my students swears by his Contour camera. He really like the form factor and the ability to rotate the cameras lens when he straps it onto his helmet.
The company recently was purchased and stronger than ever. Features: Water proof without extra housing, laser level, easy to use, remote app Contour Roam 3: $199 http://contour.com/ |
Pentax WG-M1
The WG-M1 looks like an interesting camera ready for action at $299.
"The latest addition to the WG series combines the features you love, including waterproof, shock-resistant and coldproof assurance plus the ability to capture class leading high-resolution images and motion activities. With the ultra-wide angle lens, users are sure to capture an array of outdoor activities from underwater adventures to daredevil outdoor fun. . Waterproof up to a depth of 32 feet and cold resistant to temperatures as low as -10°C, the WG-M1 is ideal for the adventure seeker. With the equipped Wi-Fi connection, sending still images and movies from your smartphone is made easy for uploading to your favorite social media site. With the WG-M1 you’ll be able to capture dynamic Full HD movie clips with a realistic sense of depth. The rugged, heavy-duty design which offers large buttons and controls for ease of use, mimics that of the other WG series cameras. Equipped with a 1.5-inch color LCD monitor, you can easily check real-time images during both still-image and movie shooting modes. The WG-M1 is the must-have camera for the thrill seeker looking to capture the world around."
"The latest addition to the WG series combines the features you love, including waterproof, shock-resistant and coldproof assurance plus the ability to capture class leading high-resolution images and motion activities. With the ultra-wide angle lens, users are sure to capture an array of outdoor activities from underwater adventures to daredevil outdoor fun. . Waterproof up to a depth of 32 feet and cold resistant to temperatures as low as -10°C, the WG-M1 is ideal for the adventure seeker. With the equipped Wi-Fi connection, sending still images and movies from your smartphone is made easy for uploading to your favorite social media site. With the WG-M1 you’ll be able to capture dynamic Full HD movie clips with a realistic sense of depth. The rugged, heavy-duty design which offers large buttons and controls for ease of use, mimics that of the other WG series cameras. Equipped with a 1.5-inch color LCD monitor, you can easily check real-time images during both still-image and movie shooting modes. The WG-M1 is the must-have camera for the thrill seeker looking to capture the world around."