Gopro HD Hero - any good?

rodgers73

Hi,

I'm thinking about this as a purchase but wondered if its worth the money?

There seems to be 2 version - the 1080 and the 960. I've read bad comments on the 960, but wondered if the 1080 is worth the high price tag?

Is there a decent alternative for a lower price? I'm looking for HD video and good still pics.

saprkzz

The GoPro is very good, the quality is great and you get a decent 3 hrs recording on the lower setting which still make a good movie. Easy to operate and can use throughout the winter in its case.

Its a great little bit of kit!

MattC59

rodgers73 wrote:

Hi,

I'm thinking about this as a purchase but wondered if its worth the money?

There seems to be 2 version - the 1080 and the 960. I've read bad comments on the 960, but wondered if the 1080 is worth the high price tag?

Is there a decent alternative for a lower price? I'm looking for HD video and good still pics.

I've been wondering the same. All the reviews of the 1080 seem really good, I may have to bit the bullet and invest !

rodgers73

I'm not surprised the 1080 is good - it should be for £300!

rodgers73

Works out at £230 on the US site. Rip off Britain etc.

Omar Little

expensive but a great bit of kit, very versatile.

some really good footage from the rider cams on the tour of california a few weeks ago

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FA9AeYQTivQ

rodgers73

Yeah, I do karting as well so it does have a cross application.

Dave-M

I got a 960 during a recent trip to the states, and thinks it's a great bit of kit.