Helmet camera for mountain biking

[Corey]

Thanks for the links.
They have a nice intro on the GoPro HD on the first link.

For watching back on most computers with a wide screen monitor 20" and above, what res shot with the cam will work best when viewing full screen via YouTube?

1080p at 30 frames per second, 960p with 4:3 resolution for maximum viewing area, or 720p at 60 frames per second

I am thinking the 960P.

This vid here was shot at 960P that is in GoPro's thread over on mtbr.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMwczh0tvwI
That is an incredible looking detailed video with that new HD camera.

He did say they cropped the movie from 4:3 to 16:9 playback for viewing on YouTube.
I do not know how to crop them with Windows Movie Maker, probably can not be done anyways with it.
Not looking to spend $$$ on new software either.

 

[Corey]

I looked up that H264 format the new camera is going to use, and I may be in luck as far as using it with Windows Movie Maker.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H.264/MPEG-4_AVC

I thought it was a Mac format, but MPG4 might work with Movie Maker?

I wrote GoPro too to find out more on that, and also to see if they have a release date for the new camera.

 

[SOAZ]

Corey,
I've had both.
I found the Vholdr to have shaky video and occasionally black out if it was a bumpy trail.
I ended up returning it for a gopro after using a friends.
Here are a couple examples of my videos.

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

 

[Corey]

Thanks Tim, great vids.

Are you going to upgrade to the new GoPro HD one in October?
The rep told me they are coming out near the end of next month.

 

[Corey]

Update to the GoPro HD
http://reviews.mtbr.com/interbike/gopro-hero-hd-first-look/

Test footage
http://www.goprocamera.com/hdheropreview/

They all look good, lots of vids to the right of the screen at the URL above.
The mountain bike one looks great.

 

[FROADER]

It does look great. I saw those previews this weekend and I think it's a must have for me.

 

[Corey]

Good PDF file
http://vid.goprocamera.com/HD_HERO_Catalog_v01.pdf

My wallet is waiting for the release of this new camera.

 

[FROADER]

My wallet is waiting for the release of this new camera.

x2. Will make a perfect birthday gift for myself.

 

[bluedog]

Here is a link to my shops FB video page. All the footage was shot with the VholdR cam either on my helmet (off road) or on my stem (on road). I know they have an HD version out now.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/video/?id=50964702304


Let me know if you can't see them and we can figure something out.

B.

 

[Corey]

Pre order time!
http://www.goprocamera.com/index.php?area=2&productid=29
Going to order mine tonight.

New videos are up too, the mountain biking one looks great.
http://www.goprocamera.com/hdheropreview/

 

[Corey]

I ordered the camera.
Now for the SD card, it can support up to a 32 GB one.
Any brand better?
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_2...ps&field-keywords=sd+card+32gb&sprefix=SD+car

Most 32 GB ones are between $80 to $100.
I see SanDisk has one called the Ultra II and a regular Ultra.
Here is the Ultra II.
SanDisk 32GB Ultra II 15MB/s SDHC SD Card Class 4 (SDSDH-032G-P36, Retail Packaging)

 

[Corey]

Good gosh, make sure you shop around.
I called my local Office Depot and they want $140 for a Kodak 32 GB.
I will order the SanDisk one when I get home from work.

I dig Amazon, they always have a good selection, and the one I want falls under the Prime category which means they stock it and I get free two day shipping.

 

[FROADER]

Just pre ordered mine. :bike_rider:

Corey, did you end up ordering the SD Ultra or Ultra II card for it?

 

[Corey]

Cool, lets hope they are a little head of schedule too, and ship them earlier than the end of the month.

Yes I did get that card, and since I am an Amazon Prime member, this qualified for a Prime shipment with free two day express shipping.
It was waiting for me when I got home today.
http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Ultra...3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1255085857&sr=8-3

 

[Corey]

Countdown, a week away

Another good review I just ran across.
This new cam ships next week.

http://gearjunkie.com/gopro-hd-helmet-hero

Lots more info from a

search.
http://www.google.com/search?q=HD+H...s=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzFDoX4fkGE&feature=player_embedded#

PS, I always thought it would be best to shoot in the highest resolution, but I see the 960 is better as it puts more of the vertical image in the movie allowing your handlebars and bike to get in the scene too.
http://www.actioncamerasblog.com/gopro-launches-the-hd-helmet-hero/

1080p — “True HD” video at 30 frames per second – to put it in perspective, 1080p 30 frames per second is the equivalent of shooting 30 2-megapixel photos per second. Each video still is a 2-megapixel photo, in essence. A first in wearable camera technology, available only from GoPro.

960p — “Maximum Wide Angle” video at 30 frames per second – 960p offers 25% more vertical viewing area than other resolutions. This means you can see your knees and skis on the slopes, and your handlebars and bike frame beneath you when charging the singletrack. Yet another first in wearable cameras, only from GoPro.

720p – “Slow-motion Cinema” is possible thanks to the HD Helmet HERO's incredibly smooth 60 frames per second 720p video. Again, a first in wearable camera technology, only from GoPro.