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It’s important to use one of the recommended Micro SD cards in your camera, or you may experience freeze-up or video corruption issues. If your camera has had an issue it is probably down to the Micro SD card being used. This applies whether you are using a GoPro, Contour, Drift, Sony or indeed any other type of action/POV camera. Buying a good quality fast Micro SD card can make the difference between getting the video or not.
Peak Design LTD is a Kickstarter success who create innovative camera mount systems for cameras ranging from DSLRs to GoPro.
I picked up the P.O.V pack a couple of weeks ago, which consists of the two elements shown above in one package deal.
I receive a couple of emails each day asking about my current GoPro setup so here is an update.
I use both a GoPro Hero 3 Black and 3+ Black editions. Both have there firmware updated every time there is a new release.
Natty Cordon tells us about the Contour Roam in her Contour Roam review. Enjoy.
Good footage for a good price
Contour have never been the obvious choice if you’re choosing a camera for kayaking, but having recently re-emerged under new management, the company has a lot to offer any badass on a budget.
I recently read a review of Contour’s top-of-the-range camera, the Contour +2. I am a firm believer that you get what you pay for with action cameras, but if you’re after a camera that delivers quality footage for a fraction of the price, then the Roam 2 is a great way to go. Here’s why…
These techniques could very easily be applied to Kayak edits.
How to Make a Sick Mountain Bike Edit from nsmb.com on Vimeo.
You might know how to make a mountain bike film but do you know how to make a sick edit? – nsmb.com
Now and again you can find a GoPro Hero 3 Plus Silver edition bargain.
I have just spotted that Amazon have GoPro Hero 3 Plus Silver editions for £200. This is less than the price of the older 3 Silver edition.
Click here.
Some great footage from Rob Schafsteck’s GoPro setup.
Spring Paddling: Contoocook River from Rob Schafsteck on Vimeo.
Recent rain and snow melt pumped up the ‘Took to a “sporty” 10 feet on the gauge. Decided to test out my homemade stern mount and as you can see, the breakaway feature worked…
Contour disappeared from the scene last year after the company went into difficulties. Since then Contour have been reborn under new management which puts Contour POV cameras back on the scene. Although a firm GoPro user I have tested the Contour range a few times and really like a number of their features. Check out my review of the Contour +2.
The UK distributers of Contour products (Ultra Sport Europe) kindly agreed to send me one of the new Contour + 2 cameras for test.
GoPro have launched a new matt black special OPs type housing for the GoPro 3 and 3+. The idea is that it gives the camera a more covert look and won’t grab the attention of those who may be caught while you are out filming.
If you are UK based, Sportpursuit have GoPro Hero 3 Black and Silver editions up from grabs.
For GoPro SD card advice check out my thoughts here.
Brunton are probably best known for their innovative battery charging technology but have now brought out some GoPro related kit. Brunton have brought out the All Day for GoPro Hero 3/3+ use. It fits the Hero 3 housing and replaces the full back door.
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