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Costco UK have an offer on at the moment, 26th Nov to 16th Dec 2012, The Oringinal GoPro HD Naked. down from £179.99 to £155.98 inc VAT. However, in the Birmingham branch, they have cocked up between the listing and the cards on the display, the ones you take to the check out. What they are selling, is the GoPro HD Surf version with helmet bracket and chest mount. I don't know if this applies to other branches but it may be worth checking out, a Surf version for £155.98!

This is the older first edition camera, currently the camera is in its third edition. http://gopro.com/products/
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Barry what do you think of these cameras ? was thinking of getting one !!
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I'm still playing, but I've seen some great images and videos from these tiny cameras. I've wanted one for a couple of years but they where priced a little high. Now the third edition has come out the earlier ones are now dropping. They have a very wide angle lense so its a fish eye image maker. They come with a standard water proof case down to 60m. But they run on their own once set, which is the attraction for me as I'm planning on flying it on my kite rig.

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Camera Optics
•Lens Type: Fixed Focus (2ft/.6m – ?), glass
•Aperture: f/2.8 (high performance in low-light situations)
•Angle of View: 170º ultra wide angle in WVGA, 720p, or 960p mode
•Angle of View: 127º wide angle in 1080p mode

Video
•HD Video Resolution Modes: (subject to change, pending final firmware release)
•1080p = 1920x1080 pixels (16:9), 30 fps, 15 Mbit/s data rate
•960p = 1280x960 pixels (4:3), 30 fps, 12 Mbit/s data rate
•720p = 1280x720 pixels (16:9), 60 fps, 15 Mbit/s data rate
•720p = 1280x720 pixels (16:9), 30 fps, 8 Mbit/s data rate
•WVGA = 848x480 pixels (16:9), 60 fps, 8 Mbit/s data rate

•Sensor Type: 1/2.5" HD CMOS, 2.2µm-sized pixels
•Light Sensitivity: Super low-light sensitivity (>1.4 V/lux-sec)
•Video Format: H.264 compression, saved as Windows- & Mac-compatible MPEG4 (.mp4) file
•Exposure Control: Auto with user selectable center weighted average and spot metering settings
•White Balance: Auto

Photo
•Resolution: 5 megapixel
•Capture Modes: Single, Triple shot burst, Time-lapse (1, 2, 5, 10, 30 or 60 secs), Self-timer

Audio
•Microphone: Built-in, mono
•Audio Format: 48 kHz, AAC Compression, Automatic Gain Control

Storage
•Memory: SDHC up to 32GB capacity (Class 4 or higher recommended - card NOT included)
•Average recording times (using 32GB SD card): •1080p (30 fps): 4h 21m
•960p (30 fps): 5h 26m
•720p (60 fps): 4h 21
•720p (30 fps): 8h 09m
•WVGA (60 fps): 8h 09m


Camera Connectors & Cables
•PC Connection: USB 2.0 (data connection and battery charging)
•HDTV Out: HD NTSC & PAL (component cable incl.)
•Audio Out: Combo 2.5mm jack with stereo audio and composite video out
•PC Compatibility: Windows® Vista or Windows® 7; Mac OS® X 10.4.11 and later

Power & Battery
•Battery Type: Rechargeable Lith-ion
•Battery Life: Approx. 2.5 hrs
•Charging: via USB to computer or optional power adapter
•Charge Time: 80% capacity after 1 hour with optional power adapter; or 2 hours with a computer’s USB port

Waterproof Camera Housing
•Depth Rating: Up to 197 feet / 60 meters
•Construction: Polycarbonate and stainless steel
•Hardware: Stainless steel

Size & Weight
•Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.6” x 2.4” x 1.2” (42mm x 60mm x 30mm)
•Weight: 3.3oz (94g) incl. battery, 5.9oz (167g) incl. housing
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A couple of images while playing this afternoon.

There is no view finder just a small LCD screen to see settings on the front and took this by mistake! :g64:
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This was out of the window.
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And the GoPro FaceBook page https://www.facebook.com/gopro
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Looks good Barry . I have seen the promo for them amazing footage .
I saw them in the airport duty free when Iwas going on holiday this year , was a decent price so dont know if should wait and see what price the 3 is next year ? But the 2 is looking a bargin at the momemt .
Are you using it on you kites now ?

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I hope to, I just need the tripod mount to add in to the rig, then the next windy clear day I'll be kite flying.
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Be interested to see the footage you take with it .

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:g50:
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Just had a play up the village in video mode.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ax0NiYrGNLA[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAFz3J0x2jQ[/youtube]
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A little further with playing, great then 180 degrees in a number of images stitched together. There is no view finder so you have to point it in the general direction.

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Aldridge gopro 066_stitch by Barry Carpenter, on Flickr

A couple of single images, showing just how wide the wide angle lense is.

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Aldridge gopro 002 by Barry Carpenter, on Flickr

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Aldridge gopro 055 by Barry Carpenter, on Flickr
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Good Pictures Barry. Is the fish eye fixed or is there opitions when you buy ?
Used to Drink round the Aldridge area in my youth , lived in West Brom for many years .
I was in the Bloxwich club about 4 years ago but split from the ex, now living in shifnal
I spoke to Jim last year and he has kindly put me back on the waiting list

Baz

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Just worked out who you are Baz, how are you doing mate. Its a fixed lens, so you can not do anything other then with software to remove the fish eye.

By the way, the waiting list is getting shorter.
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Lol really good now thanks Barry , had a rough few years but all well now. Living in shifnal with my new partner. Back into my detecting big time and loveing it .
Bought myself a deus so no excuses now lol.
Some of your pictures you post on here from your kite cam are great Barry really enjoy them .
Do like the go pro ,think its a no nonses camere but you can get some great results with a little forthought.
Give my regards to Jim when you see him next, and hope to see you in the not to distant future depending where i am on the waiting list ? Baz

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Spoke to Jim on Friday, he was not sure on how many are before you on the list. You know the form, some go on the list but never turn up when its their turn.

Anyway I've worked out a way to mount the GoPro on my Kite rig, using a small 0.14 Litre Really Useful Box. Added bonus, I can now fly two cameras at once.

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GoPro DIY KAP Mount by Barry Carpenter, on Flickr
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Thanks for that Barry . Have you a directional motor on there or just fixed ?
Baz

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