Looking at purchasing one of these for christmas or sometime after, any info on the pros and cons of using them in the water, purchasing mounts etc would be greatly appreciated.
Being a non camera person I've read all the specifics but it reminds me of chemistry back at school (doesn't make any sense)
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I would think they are much of a muchness to be honest, really I think with all the technology involved its almost a ford v holden question. I have a go pro and would probably buy another one. I guess some will like other types. I started looking at one called a drift innovation the other day it also seemed really cool. The little JVC is also worth a look.
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That's what I thought, so it's left me more confused. The only things I'm not sure about with the Sony is the mountings for your board and the fact that it needs to be turned on before being placed in the housing
really I went and had a look at a heap of reviews and all of them still say the GoPro. I still reckon its probably a close run thing really.
That tests really wasn't that revelant to us as it was all low light test. No sports cam is great in low light. That test needs to be done again in full sunshine and underwater you will get completely different results. It also doesn't address the rolling shutter issues of the contour , the Sony is very steady in this regard , but it gets bloody hot , the ion runs really cool , no fogging issue and very simple to use , the Sony was a nightmare to set up with wifi. On all the units you will lose your wifi connection when the camera is under water a real pain in the arse. Shape ease of use , cost , no fog & accessories ION wins but it is not the same picture quality of the Sony or go pro but still pretty good.
IMHO
What about something like this , I know its not a action cam but would it be more versatile.?
Panasonic HX-WA2 High Definition Waterproof Vertical Video Camera
Enjoy taking fantastic Full HD videos and 14 megapixel photos in or out of the water with the versatile Panasonic HX-WA2 waterproof camcorder. Able to be submerged up to 3m you can go snorkeling and capture the underwater world; or feel secure filming in rainy weather. The WA2's unique ergonomic design makes it very comfortable to shoot even one-handed for long periods. Its 2.6 inch LCD screen rotates through 285o making it easier to shoot from low-or-high angle positions. The WA2 also sports 5x optical zoom plus a host of smart features such as Intelligent Auto and Intelligent Scene Selector that make using the camera simple. And when you're done shooting the included software allows easy editing and web upload.
Hate the fogging my go pro loves to do on me everytime I use it .... Though I'm impatient and don't do all the tips etc your surpost to?? But I do use anti fog still no good
How does the ION mount to your board?
The kit online looks as though it has no added buoyancy if it comes off?
Thanks,
Scott.
Hey guys,
Forget that Panasonic thing.
The only good thing about that camera is the lcd display.
Battery life and poor usb plugs quality are a major issue since the charger will no longer charge after a few months of intensive use.
I have heard good things about the contour, and I like that there are some great options out there now. The Go Pro HERO 3 is pretty killer tho.
guys I use sea drops on the inside of the housing of my sony action cam and it definately helps scubadiving.com.au/
I use the anti fog inserts with my Hero 3 Silver works fine. Great footage for the average bloke.
These are almost bulletproof cameras. Just make sure you have a floaty back door or tether!
I like the modular design of the Go Pro that allows many parts to be replaced or upgraded, also lots of genuine and after market accessories.
Syncs well with Mac's iMovie and iPhoto
Only gripe is the battery life, abysmal in cold weather ( a second battery is a good investment) and the clunky iPhone app, hopefully a new version soon....
