Is this camera a good option or should I go for the Go Pro?
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I think so. I went back and forth on this and the go pro. Intova had the gadgets I wanted. My favorite is that I can mount it on my SUP and one man canoe. Has sound. Or not. Takes pics. Video is good. Easy to edit. Long battery life. Buttons are a little hard to press. And I think the newer one has a remote. Which I I wish mine had.
254970
Go Pro. My son in law loves his. I just purchased the intova for a scuba trip and video will not play back. I emailed the support desk and I am still waiting to hear back 6 weeks later. No exchange or refund no help no way would recommend this company or their product. Stay away from them.
254971
I like it a lot, great picture, only drawback was that it did not have any mounting brackets like some of the others do.
254972
Well, I did not like to spend so much money on the GoPro than I bought the Intova. It was nice and I was happy with it. But I have just got a Sony Action Cam 15. I did not use it yet and I know it does not have a lcd screen.
254973
I looked at the Go Pro but the Intova appears to be better for underwater video, which was my primary requirement.
254974
I have this and a couple of other people in my diving club have the GoPro. We've all used them both and generally agree that there's not a lot of difference, except for the fact that not all GoPros have a screen on the back. Since the Intova is a bit cheaper than the comparable GoPros, it's a pretty good option.
254975
I started yesterday to give you my opinion. What I wanted you to understand is the corp. Help is outstanding, and to me service is on top of my priories!
462536
This is a solid camera, but it really does depend on your cost/size/use constraints. You may be better off getting an entry level SLR, but I use this camera for hiking and it is easy to have on hand because of it's weight/size, so I carry it nearly everywhere. After all, the best camera is the one you have with you... If you aren't carrying one, it won't do you any good.
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Thank you for the tip.I like the camera very much, great zoom, it also has facial recognition.If you get it, one little note, make sure the rec, is on when your recording.I believe I hit it too quick when I put the camera on, and it did not register.Yes I did not record a whole chunk that I thought I did.Wish you the best with your camera stuff.
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The white edition will allow you to do basic recording with good results, and will be just fine for this sort of thing! As for accessories, I suggest the "Wasabi Power Battery (2 Pack)" on Amazon. Better/more powerful batteries + charger that is cheaper than buying a second normal GoPro battery. The "Adjustable Chest Mount Harness" is also a fine purchase, maybe even a "GoPro Head Strap Camera Mount." However, you WILL need a Class 10 MicroSD card, and I prefer 32gigs or more. There are some on sale right now. This is what I use in my Hero3 Blacks: http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-SDSDQUA-064G-U46A-microSDXC-Memory-Adapter/dp/B009QZH6JS/ref=pd_sim_p_9 Best of luck to you! PS - the items I recommended can be searched. I copied the names of the items directly from the Amazon titles! Just copy and paste everything between the quotes into the search bar and away you go!
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If you look at all the info on YouTube including the videos taken with this quad, you'll see that it does take very good videos and pictures. A comparison between a camera that came with the quad and a GoPro showed clearly that the GoPro video was worse in that the distant images were very fuzzy. I'd go with the camera that comes with this drone.
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Video quality from the camera is great. Just make sure you're using the STM lenses otherwise you will get the motor noise when it's focusing. Also, autofocusing with video is a little slow to lock-on compared to most camcorders today.
24812
First of all sorry my poor English, second, I don't think you can consider a GoPro similar a DSLR camera. With GoPro you have a fish eye (a lot of distortion) to do a portrait or a family photo for example. In my opinion if you don't practice a sport or don't have necessity to take the camera underwater you have to consider to buy a regular camera like a DSLR or a similar one. Best regards and good look!
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I purchased a GoPro for videos. I've only used this camera with the underwater housing & it has taken some amazing photos during my night dives. I have tried to take pictures of some moon rises and they have not come out well since I do not know how to set up the camera for those types of shots. Overall I love the camera but still learning how to use the settings to maximize my shots.
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Yes, it's a great camera but don't overpay (no more than $400). You could also look into the canon rebels.
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KatherineI also saw the same mixed reviews on the Panasonic Lumix. I took the chance anyway, because I wanted to buy an U/W camera for a friend for her birthday. As it turns out, she absolutely LOVES it! I saw the results. It took great pictures and great video! It may not be one of those GoPros, but for the price range, Panasonic does work, and my friend and her family have had fun using the camera, and they cannot wait until next summer!Hope that helps KatherineGeorge
1371375
I would say get a go pro but for the money the drift would do for learning.
982868
camera is excellent for outdoor shooting and its was the best game in town at the time of its introduction, if you can get a good deal on it by all means do it. but be warned you may be able to get something better for less $$ these days (its just the way technology works) I mostly use my Nikon D3100 for HD video these days and use my JVC as a secondary camera on a multi cam shoot. The .TOD file wrapper is a pain but most modern softwares seem to be able to handle it these days. (I use sony vegas)
968163
I have the camera for 2 days and I am pleased with it. It has many options and is somewhat complicated to use. I would go on the forums on dprerview.com before you pick a camera
1222499
It is not a bad camera .. but for just a little more money you can get the EPL5 which is far better in image quality and function.
1242032
Depends. It's a little slow if you want to use autofocus on action shots but amazing depth of field and sharp images. But if it's bright light and you have some experience tracking moving objects, I'd say it's a great choice.
1710424
No, this is a very cheap and worthless action camera. If you are looking for an action camera I suggest you spend the extra money and buy a GoPro.
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Yes it is a good camera. It is light weight, quick to focus, can take lots of micro 4/3 lenses, and the price was right. Is it the best camera? Probably not because there are a lot of terrific cameras out there including several updated variations on this model. If you're thinking about dipping your toe into micro 4/3 photography then there is probably no better camera for getting started. Do your research first to see if this might be something you want because there is no substitute for a well thought out purchase.