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Although this test is with a "GoPro Hero" ... The GoPro camera can be used for photos but ... the resulting photos are not very good especially not in low-light conditions. Here is an example: First a photo from the GoPro (Hero) (EXIF: F4.9, ISO 250 and 1/15 second) and now the same scene with a Nikon D80 + Tamron 17-50mm F2.8 (EXIF: F5.0, ISO 250 and ...

GoPro cameras do not have a built in tripod mount(1/4-20). They actually have a more specialized quick release clip built into the waterproof housing. To attach a GoPro unit to a tripod mount, you need the GoPro Tripod Mount which runs about $8 these days. To answer your question, if you want to mount a GoPro camera to a tripod, you need the Tripod mount ...

The GoPro HD Hero 2 states on the FAQ page: You will need to get a class-4 or higher SD card from a reputable brand and source in order to use the camera effectively. A class-10 SD card is recommended when using Time-Lapse mode or photo every 0.5 seconds. Class 4 isn't that fast by today's standards, and actually equates to 4MB/s read/write speeds. The ...

It's plain old lens flare, looks like the sun is in shot just behind that cloud. Different lens constructions flare differently. It actually looks a lot like the flare you get from old anamorphic lenses used in cinematography to project wide format images onto regular 35mm film. The flare is so iconic that filters exist to replicate it:

This is pretty common for the GoPro underwater housing. One of the larger GoPro dealers actually has custom made inserts that help with the issue. They call them GoPro Anti-Fog Inserts. This is the description: Prevent your camera's housing from fogging, even in cold temperatures/humid environments. Great value and performance: includes 3 sets of ...

My primary DSLR is a Canon 5D MKII, with an older Canon 450D as a backup body that I use mostly for a set-and-forget timelapse unit with a cheap intervalometer. I've recently moved to using a GoPro HD Hero 960 & GoPro HD Hero 1080p for the TL's I would use the 450D on, although there are very severe limitations. I've got an order in for the new HD Hero ...

You could use the majority of software that handles barrel distortion, and just either setup a profile and save/reuse that profile, or reuse the settings by syncing the settings. An example of this software would be PTLens, but many solutions exist. Since this is a fixed focal length lens, you don't need to worry about changing the settings for each image - ...

If you are looking for a more credible or official source stating what SD card works the best with the GoPro Hero 2, I would look no further then the EyeOfMine website. They are a very well known company that produces their own aftermarket accessories for GoPro cameras. I doubt you could find a company with more experience modifying and getting the most out ...

Neither will replace the other. The image quality of the GoPro is good (especially outdoors), but certainly not comparable to a DSLR or a decent point&shoot. The GoPro is intended for situations where you wouldn't take your DSLR - like near or under water, on a helmet, on your car, and so on. In such situations it will make "good enough" photos. It's a ...

What can I do to prevent fogging within the GoPro case when I take it out on the water? An important assumption that you must confirm is that the condensation is due to moisture present inside the canera at sealing time and is NOT caused by water ingress during operation. IF the camera is sucking in water then you have a pronlem that must be repaired. ...

If there is room inside the case a good option would be to place a silica gel pack inside. The silica gel will lower the moisture level inside the case, which will help to prevent condensation. You can also get reusable packs that can be baked to renew. Look for "indicating silica gel" (Example).

The GoPro is a tiny ruggedized video camera, designed mainly for helmet camera style mounting. It shoots stills, but this feature is only really designed as a last resort if you can only take one camera with you. The GoPro has no screen or viewfinder so you have no idea what you're going to get in the frame when composing your shots. Unless you also need to ...

That is a set of 15 GoPro Hero 3 camera/camcorders on a custom mount. One of my favorite examples of this in practice can be found in the DC Shoes advertisement videos with Ken Block, who is a professionally rally car driver. Take a look at the usage here in this YouTube video at 06:26, and again at 06:27 - http://youtu.be/btViXvIDsi0?t=6m25s Here is a ...

A GoPro is good at what it does in a dedicated range of applications. It is hard to use as a general purpose camera and/or will cost much more to configure it to do so. If you need need ruggedness, waterproofness and smallish size and weight then its value for money is reasonable. If you don't need the first two then you can get far more for your money ...

The official anti-fog inserts work well, but are easy to lose during a quick change. And never at an easy time to replace them. At a fix, I've overcome fogging on a number of adventures in South East Asia by simply tearing off strips of tissue paper. For a recent dirtbike trip up into the mountains of Cambodia, the fogging got particularly bad, and we were ...