Fishbone- what is it?

[Grant Lamontagne]

We don't have a big enough budget to do a Gopro giveaway. 

Def

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[derekmac]

We don't have a big enough budget to do a Gopro giveaway. 

Def

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Sure we do.

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-camera-camcorder-lens/bedford/go-pro/1039821024?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

You don't have to mention in the GAW that it doesn't work.     

[NKlamerus]

I airways hook a securing line to the camera so that if it does get loose, especially somewhere it will be unrecoverable, I still have it.

It bothers me that they didn't include a cord mount on the camera housing so I bought machined aluminum lense rings with mounting points on them since I use them on lakes and in the ocean mostly.

Def

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Same here. I use a 3ft leash made out of weed Wacker line that is blaze yellow.

Works great and doesn't flap in the wind. It also lasts longer Than fishing line and doesn't hold water like paracord would.

Have you ever had issues with moisture in the housing when you use a waterproof back? Which model do you have?

[Grant Lamontagne]

I have two Hero2's and a Contour GPS.  For ease of use and features I think the Contour is a better choice than the GoPro, but Contour has largely disappeared off the face of the Earth so for the most part these days it's GoPro or go away.

I also like the Contour better because it has an aluminum housing and can be used without a case- and when you do use the waterproof case, it floats, unlike the GoPros which sink.

I only ever use the waterproof backs.  Even with the skeleton backs the sound is muffled.  I might end up getting one of those cutaway cases with the hole in the side for an external mic.

Yes, I have had problems with the case fogging up, but I find if you put one of the silica gel packs that comes with electronics you can minimize that.  I have also heard that putting the cam and case in the freezer for 20 minutes before setting out will get rid of the humidity issue as well.  I keep thinking about buying the anti fog inserts, but I'm pretty sure they are just silica gel packs and I'm too cheap to pay for them when I have hundreds of them from all of the other things I have bought.

Def

[NKlamerus]

I have two Hero2's and a Contour GPS.  For ease of use and features I think the Contour is a better choice than the GoPro, but Contour has largely disappeared off the face of the Earth so for the most part these days it's GoPro or go away.

I also like the Contour better because it has an aluminum housing and can be used without a case- and when you do use the waterproof case, it floats, unlike the GoPros which sink.

I only ever use the waterproof backs.  Even with the skeleton backs the sound is muffled.  I might end up getting one of those cutaway cases with the hole in the side for an external mic.

Yes, I have had problems with the case fogging up, but I find if you put one of the silica gel packs that comes with electronics you can minimize that.  I have also heard that putting the cam and case in the freezer for 20 minutes before setting out will get rid of the humidity issue as well.  I keep thinking about buying the anti fog inserts, but I'm pretty sure they are just silica gel packs and I'm too cheap to pay for them when I have hundreds of them from all of the other things I have bought.

Def

The anti fog inserts are actually cloth. It's like white felt but stiffer.

I use a Gopro 3 Silver but I've got the 3+ case for it. The buttons are so much nicer and the case is a whole lot slimmer.

I really really want a quad copter for flight videos while we are on the boat but they are just too expensive.

[Grant Lamontagne]

I picked up a nice, cheap quad with a built in camera called the Syma X5c.  It says it's an HD camera on it, but I have my doubts on that.  Still, it comes out nice enough, and at $50 for the whole unit it's a lot more expendable than a $500 DJI Phantom with a $200 GoPro hanging from it.

Oh yes, and I just ordered the open side GoPro case.  I have been going back and forth for a while, and this thread put me over the top on it.

Def

[NKlamerus]

Also, they make lanyard attachments of you replace the lense bezel.

[Grant Lamontagne]

Yes, that's what I did.  There's a thread about it here somewhere.

Def

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[Grant Lamontagne]

Here it is:

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,46478.0.html

I suppose since I just got new housings I'll want to get more bezels to go with them.  It never ends, does it? 

Def

[pfrsantos]

Also, they make lanyard attachments of you replace the lense bezel. (Image removed from quote.)

Guess what this just brought to mind...

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Come on, guess!

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[Grant Lamontagne]

I actually hadn't seen that video before.  That is a pretty heavy duty slingshot.

I bet Megan would pummel the crap out of a watermelon with that monster!

Def

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[pfrsantos]

I actually hadn't seen that video before.  That is a pretty heavy duty slingshot.

I bet Megan would pummel the crap out of a watermelon with that monster!

Def

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FTFY.

You know what happens when you whisper "Megan" in the kitchen?

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[Etherealicer]

I actually hadn't seen that video before.  That is a pretty heavy duty slingshot.

I bet Megan would pummel the crap out of a watermelon with that monster!

Def

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FTFY.

You know what happens when you whisper "Megan" in the kitchen?

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[Chako]

I have the original Go Pro, and even bought the LCD back panel because I couldn't stand not seeing what I was aiming at until after the fact.

I have never had any issues hand tightening the plastic clamp. It hasn't failed me on any of my motorcycle trips attached to the engine guard yet.

Neat tool though. I still think it is cool that you can use it as a tie down aid. 

[NKlamerus]

I have the original Go Pro, and even bought the LCD back panel because I couldn't stand not seeing what I was aiming at until after the fact.

I have never had any issues hand tightening the plastic clamp. It hasn't failed me on any of my motorcycle trips attached to the engine guard yet.

Neat tool though. I still think it is cool that you can use it as a tie down aid. 

I'm not sure how often you use your gopro but I would strongly recommend upgrading to a hero3 or newer.

I've tinkered around with the original hero and it astounds me every time I pick it up. The advancements GoPro has made is incredible.

Also; the 3 or newer gopro (hero 3, hero 3+, and hero 4) all connect to your phone via a wifi connection. So instead of using an lcd "bacpac" you can see live feed on your phone as well as control your gopro. (Setup settings, view the current photos and videos, see battery statistics, etc...)

[Grant Lamontagne]

I get the same functionality with the wifi backpack on my Hero2's. The Contour does that without add ons but with Bluetooth so there's less range.

Def

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[Chako]

I don't see any need to upgrade the old cam yet. It does everything and more that I need it to. No doubt the newer ones are better. 

[NKlamerus]

I get the same functionality with the wifi backpack on my Hero2's. The Contour does that without add ons but with Bluetooth so there's less range.

Def

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Yeah but with built in wifi I can use the battery bacpac. I kinda wish they could make "stackable" bacpacs.

My battery life doesn't last too long even with the bacpac. I can generally run a 4 hour time laps with a photo every 5 or 10 seconds.

[Grant Lamontagne]

Yeah that's about the timing I'm getting.  Usually between 4 and 5 hours.

I agree, one option at a time is a pain in the butt.

I got another battery backpack today for my Hero 2 and it came with a full case for a Hero 3 if you need a spare.

Getting back to the original post, I also got the Gopro Tool.  As a wrench it seems to work well enough bit is also quite shallow so it slips off as well.  I'm test the bottle opener ability shortly.

Def

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[mrynnr]

Mail! Got it on Saturday! Thanks Boss! Now to get a GoPro.

[Grant Lamontagne]

Glad it got there safe and sound!

Def