santamaria 0 #1 February 27, 2009 Hi all, I'v been looking for something to record some jumps with a decent quality and just to have some vids from skydiving. As a student I think the gopro hero is my solution. I can buy a gopro hero (normal) from someone who has never used it (he wanted his children to use it for horsebackriding , but they don't use it) Anyhow. It is the normal gopro hero. NOT the wide. Im not an video expert so here some questions: Will this be a huge difference with the wide camera? What will be the difference between video/pictures? Is it usefull or not? Let me know Thanks! SPECS WIDE GO PRO : Specs Model Number: GMHW5170 Resolution: 5 megapixel (2592x1944) photo, 512x384 video Sensor: CMOS Video Format: MJPEG, 30 fps, saved as .AVI file Optics: glass lens, f/2.8 aperture, with ultra-wide 170º angle of view Modes: video, standard photo, photo every 2 or 5 secs, 3x photo burst sequence, self timer, upside down photo/video flip Exposure Control: auto White Balance: auto Self Timer: 10 seconds Microphone: built-in with adjustable recording/input level Audio Format: 8kHz, mono Memory: 16 MB internal, expandable to 2GB with SD card (not included), expandable to 4GB with SDHC card (not included) via free software download from GoPro website—available soon Capacity: 56 minutes video (incl. audio) or 1,945 photos with optional 2GB SD card. 1hr 52min video (incl. audio) with optional 4GB SDHC card—available soon Power: 2x AAA batteries (not included), lithium batteries highly recommended. 3hrs. video recording with lithium, 2hrs. with NiMH TV Out (with RCA cable): NTSC or PAL PC Connection: USB + RCA combo cable PC Compatibility: Windows ME, 2000, XP, and Vista; Mac OS X 10.2 and later Dimensions: 1.75" x 2.30" x 1.25"/4.45cm x 5.84cm x 3.18cm (H x W x D) Weight: 4.9 oz/139 g ---------------------------------------------------------- SPECS NORMAL : Specs Model Number: GMHW50 Resolution: 5 megapixel (2592x1944) photo, 512x384 video Sensor: CMOS Video Format: MJPEG, 30 fps, saved as .AVI file Optics: glass lens, f/2.8 aperture, 54º angle of view Modes: video, standard photo, photo every 2 or 5 secs, 3x photo burst sequence, self timer, upside down photo/video flip Exposure Control: auto White Balance: auto Self Timer: 10 seconds Microphone: built-in with adjustable recording/input level Audio Format: 8kHz, mono Memory: 16 MB internal, expandable to 2GB with SD card (not included), expandable to 4GB with SDHC card (not included) via free software download from GoPro website—available soon Capacity: 56 minutes video (incl. audio) or 1,945 photos with optional 2GB SD card. 1hr 52min video (incl. audio) with optional 4GB SDHC card—available soon Power: 2x AAA batteries (not included), lithium batteries highly recommended. 3hrs. video recording with lithium, 2hrs. with NiMH TV Out (with RCA cable): NTSC or PAL PC Connection: USB + RCA combo cable PC Compatibility: Windows ME, 2000, XP, and Vista; Mac OS X 10.2 and later Dimensions: 1.75" x 2.30" x 1.25"/4.45cm x 5.84cm x 3.18cm (H x W x D) Weight: 4.9 oz/139 g Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #2 February 27, 2009 Jody, I'd be very much surprised if they let you jump any camera right now: Quote3.4.1 Vooraleer met een camera te mogen springen moet de springer minimum het C-brevet hebben. De Centrumleider moet een toelating geven. ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrwrong 0 #3 February 27, 2009 Quote Jody, I'd be very much surprised if they let you jump any camera right now: Quote 3.4.1 Vooraleer met een camera te mogen springen moet de springer minimum het C-brevet hebben. De Centrumleider moet een toelating geven. But.. But.. But.. Maybe he's got them mad skills “The sum of intelligence on the planet is a constant; the population is growing.” - George Bernard Shaw He who dies with the most toys, wins..... dudeist skydiver # 19515 Buy quality and cry once! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
santamaria 0 #4 February 27, 2009 Quote Quote Jody, I'd be very much surprised if they let you jump any camera right now: Quote 3.4.1 Vooraleer met een camera te mogen springen moet de springer minimum het C-brevet hebben. De Centrumleider moet een toelating geven. But.. But.. But.. Maybe he's got them mad skills I will have that this summer? But pls could you next to that give information between the difference.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #5 February 27, 2009 Quote I will have that this summer? But pls could you next to that give information between the difference.... 54 degree view vs 170 degree view. BIG difference there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
