Looking for a camera for motorcycling. Drift HD Ghost vs. GoPro Hero 3+ Silver vs. Sony AS100v?
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Depends on a multitude of issues such as size, brand, features and lastly price. When I looked at buying a camera I cared less for brand and more for features and price which is why I chose the Drift HD Ghost. I did not regret my decision, in fact I would buy it again. Hope this helps.
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GoPro is good for quality but ghost isn't far behind and mounts A LOT better and more streamlined on the helmet. I use my ghost for motovlogging and it's the go-to for most motovloggers because it's good quality and streamlined. My vote is definitely for the ghost. The sony one sucks. Get a ghost.
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It's all in what you want and why. I got the ghost S because I mount it on to the right side of my helmet & is more streamline on the side, doesn't stick out like a big block or look dorky on the side like a go pro. Also, it does 60fps in HD. It has a mic out which I use, my mic is inside my helmet.
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It depends on what you want in a camera. I bought the drift ghost-s HD because I like that it isn't a goofy block on my helmet. I mounted it to the right side of my helmet and it looks cool to me, probably even Aero dynamic. It also records full HD in 60fps and has a remote I wear on my left wrist. It also has a great forward and side views from right side of my helmet. Sorry I got no intelligence on the other cameras.
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Sorry about that! The Mic for the Ghost camera is a 3.5mm jack and has a 40" cable. I also have a mic for the Drift standard HD cameras that has a 2.5mm jack. Would one of these work?You can purchase either from me, 3ME Kite Sports, here;DRIFT HD GHOST / GHOST-S EXTERNAL MICDrift Innovation HD External Clip Mic HDCMICThanx!Mike
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Hey there -I see no one has really responded to your question - I am in the same boat - looking for many of the things you are. I have been looking at the Sanyo Xacti HD700 7MP MPEG-4 High Definition 720p Camcorder with 5x Optical Zoom - the reviews have been pretty good - not sure about the external mic - and it still has the low light issues - Let me know if you made a choice -
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I initially purchased the SG580 and put it to the test. I ended up returning it and bought the HCO Uway GSM Wireless Scouting Camera,USM652. This is a good camera and I am very satisfied. This a good sight for doing your research. http://www.trailcampro.com/uwaytrailcameras.aspx
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I'm also thinking about those cameras and I don't know which one to get. I was leaning towards the Nikon d90 because of the HD video but I don't know.
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It depends upon 3 things: 1)What is the intended purpose (time lapse, action, sports etc.)? 2)How much you want to spend? 3) The time spent editing your footage. Everyone would like to achieve the same results as the GoPro demo that they play over and over to promote GoPro; however, most of us are limited the amount of money it would take to outfit ourselves with 3 or 4 GoPros, plus accessories. If you look at all the specs, the "Black" has the best resolution and more time lapse settings which translates to better video capture. Apparently the lenses are also better quality which means a clearer picture. A remote is included, which regularly sells for about $100; however, I have not used it once. Most of the activities that I used the GoPro were in and around water and since the remote is not water proof, it doesn't get used. I just edit the beginning and ending parts out of the video. GoPro should sell everything separately, out side of the packaged bundles. If they did, I would buy the "Black" edition because it provides the best resolution and features. You can always reduce the resolution; however, once the video has been shot, you can't increase the resolution. The accessories that I would purchase would be the protective plastic shell, extra batteries & charger, floaty backdoor, grenade handle, view screen back door, adhesive mounts ... your imagination and lots of time to practice. The view screen back door would be handy to set up your shots, especially time lapse. Some shots you only get once chance to take it ... better make it count. Angles and perspectives, make your video exciting and cool to look at. So set up some practice shots to see if it will work. If you can afford to purchase a couple more cameras, it would be advantageous because as I mentioned, some times you only get once chance.
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The low light performance is probably the best in the consumer camcorder. Check the camcorderinfo website. Comparing low light performace with my old Canon ZR25, I can't be more satisfied.
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Robert, For taking photos on a moving boat, go with the SD800 IS. Depending on the photo, you might have to "track" the image to get a shot (such as a photo of something on the shore taken from a moving boat). The image stabilizer will probably make a big difference for you.
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I LOVE this camcorder. Hi Def is incredible. Still shots (photos) are also great. I use it mainly for sports. I bought a couple different lenses (wide angle & telephoto) because I like what they offer. I personally use Adobe Premiere for editing but Final Cut would be another great option. Wondershare is also decent for quick editing and nothing fancy.
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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.
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I do have a choice and I own them both. I take them both on field trips. The S100FS is faster in getting action shots, but the HS30EXR allows me to get closer to my subject. I usually shoot from a tripod using a cable release.
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The more I read around and talk with HD camera enthusiasts, I think I am leaning towards the M30. And right now Canon is doing the $200 off Fall sale.
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Have you looked at the Panasonic TM 700K? This is the best video and smallest camcorder around for less than $1000. Flash recording is the way to go for Battery consumption. Would not go into the hard drive versions regardless of the brand
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Most definitely work on gopro hero. I found that when using the Extreme PLUS, the quality of my images were better and transfer rate for movies and images were faster. Though, not a very significant difference. Depends on what you can afford.
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If you really want sports action, then even the lowest grade SLR beats any point and shoot camera. I use a Canon T3 to successfully take sports action although it rates poor when compared to top line SLR's. Point and shoots have slow buffer speeds when taking fast action particularly if you also want a RAW copy. (low burst response; the Nikon 7000 cannot be used for sports) You can buy the T3 with a basic lens for $499.00 and get superior shots to anything produced by such cameras as the G-12. I love the G-12 and use it for my walk around camera. The T-3 does all my heavy lifting for semi-pro shooting and enlargements.If you are a really serious sports photographer and want pro results then by all means buy at least a D60 Canon! The Sx 40 is a good camera but that lens never produces real sharp prints and the lens speed is slow for fast action.
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I was deciding between these two myself last week. I ended up going with the 780is because of the high def video as well as the inclusion of the viewfinder - which is small, but useful when you're running low on battery and still need to take pics. I just got the camera on Friday and have been taking tons of photos and they are brilliantl! I love it!
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If you intend to shoot video primarily and stills, as well, I feel the GH3 is clearly the better choice. If you primarily want to shoot stills and some video, too, maybe the Canikon choices would be a bit better. They shoot stills a little better than the GH3, but the GH3 is so geared to video, it is just a natural choice for that. I shoot nature and wildlife video, so having the 2x crop factor of the Panasonic is better, and with the addition of the ETC mode the amount of magnification you can get from a lens is staggering. For instance, a 300mm lens on the Canon (1.6x crop factor) or Nikon (1.5x crop factor) is equivalent to 480mm and 450mm, respectively. With the Panasonic GH3, with the 2x crop, the 300mm lens becomes a 600mm equivalent (to full-frame cameras, like the Canon 5D MK III) and with the ETC mode dialed in (2.4x addl. crop factor w/ NO LOSS OF LIGHT) your 300mm lens has become a 1440mm equivalent telephoto monster lens...insane! Another factor about the GH3 is having no mirror. This means the camera's sensor is closer to the front of the camera and allows just about any lens ever made to be adapted to the camera, usually with an adaptor (Fotodiox brand adaptors are a huge favorite of micro 4/3 camera users...well made and very inexpensive) costing around $20.00. I also like putting my eye up to the live electornic viewfinder, but the swing-out LCD can be used to focus and compose video shots, too. The video recording codecs used by the GH3 are many, stable and of high quality. The body of the GH3 is weather-sealed magnesium, a high-end, professional feature. So, yes, I really REALLY like the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. Put high-end new or used glass on it and get gorgeous images. I use it professionally on ALL my nature-based shoots and always get great shots...when I've done all the right things first! Read bunches of reviews before you buy, but if video is your main need/desire, this is the choice right now.