taylor.freefall 0 #1 February 4, 2012 This post is purely out of my own interest - but I was wondering if anybody uses the traditional type (for want of a better word) cameras, now that the really small camera's are on the market, such as gopro etc. This is not leading anywhere - it's just that I noticed a lot of older/traditional type video cameras/equipment for sale really cheap in classifieds?! just to add - I don't want this to lead into a "jump numbers before using a camera" thread, because that's not what it's about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #2 February 4, 2012 Yes, because GoPro's just don't have the quality for tandem or other professional video yet.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danielcroft 2 #3 February 4, 2012 GoPro just doesn't have the quality period. I use my CX150 when I actually want to get nice video. The GPHD (v1) has good HD video and the Hero2 has better video but doesn't match a real camera. Aside from that, I can get a hypeye and really good quality lens for me CX. I'd wear the CX all the time if I could get it on my full face (and not be super sketchy doing it). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taylor.freefall 0 #4 February 4, 2012 aaaah... that's why. Thanks guy's I totally get it. That's answered two questions in one! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #5 February 4, 2012 a One WORD answer..... to your questions about cameras for skydivingSONY jmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dthames 0 #6 February 4, 2012 I have the higher end Sony CX and it is really great. Not used for skydiving but a really nice camera. It has 12mega-pixel still capability. It has face recognition and while you are taking video, if it "sees" a smile on someone's face it will save a still image. It is amazing with is being marketed now. DanInstructor quote, “What's weird is that you're older than my dad!” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halfpastniner 0 #7 February 5, 2012 Go pro's offer good POV footage and creative angle options. But outside video still looks way better with a real camera, for many reasons. I like having both, best of both worlds!BASE 1384 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taylor.freefall 0 #8 February 5, 2012 QuoteI have the higher end Sony CX and it is really great. Not used for skydiving but a really nice camera. It has 12mega-pixel still capability. It has face recognition and while you are taking video, if it "sees" a smile on someone's face it will save a still image. It is amazing with is being marketed now. Dan That's my angle - I don't skydive anymore but I would like something to document the kids. The pov cameras now are so expensive it seems just as easy to buy a "proper" camera... especially second hand (cheap as chips). With everyone using gopro's I can only presume it is purely because of size - which is cool, but size to me doesn't matter... hmm.... that...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
