gopro camera recommendations?

Ian Mastenbrook

2011-12-06

Definitely the helmet mount is the best choice for video. Handlebars get
way too much vibration to produce a decent video. Even on long decents I
will wear mine on my helmet. The only place where a handlebar mount was OK
was racing at PIR on the smooth course. As far as pictures go, you would
just want to keep it in your jersey pocket or have someone else take the
picture. You can't really get a decent picture handsfree.

On Mon, Dec 5, 2011 at 10:02 PM, Jennifer Leonard <
jennifer.m.leonard@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi OBRAland
>
> Im considering getting a GoPro for a road bike tour Im planning this
> summer. I was wondering in particular about mounting it to my helmet or
> bike; I talked to someone on Cycle Oregon that had the handlebar mount
> crack and the camera fall off on a descent! From the online reviews it
> sounds like this is not an uncommon problem with the handlebar mount.
>
> Basically I want something Ill be able to take video and still shots with
> mounted either to my bike or my helmet. Something with an arm would be good
> to get some shots of me on the bike too. Maybe a remote? Not sure Id use
> it since the whole point is to keep my hands free. I dont need it to be
> professional quality but definitely good. Im planning to bike in the Alps
> and want to capture the scenery and suffering. ;)
>
> Thanks
>
> Jenn
>
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Jennifer Leonard

2011-12-06

Hi OBRAland

Im considering getting a GoPro for a road bike tour Im planning this
summer. I was wondering in particular about mounting it to my helmet or
bike; I talked to someone on Cycle Oregon that had the handlebar mount
crack and the camera fall off on a descent! From the online reviews it
sounds like this is not an uncommon problem with the handlebar mount.

Basically I want something Ill be able to take video and still shots with
mounted either to my bike or my helmet. Something with an arm would be good
to get some shots of me on the bike too. Maybe a remote? Not sure Id use
it since the whole point is to keep my hands free. I dont need it to be
professional quality but definitely good. Im planning to bike in the Alps
and want to capture the scenery and suffering. ;)

Thanks

Jenn