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Thanks @Bajaracer. That's the one. It looks like the beautiful shots are taken with such an action camera but you never know with promotional demo vids. The sharpness is what I like.Are you referring to something like this?For the mounts. https://shop.gopole.com
@CaptBuddy. Thanks for your information. Very usefull and I am curious about your experiences in Spain.The GoPro is a great little camera....but.....
There is no view finder or screen, so you have to purchase the screen attachment, or use the smartphone app to aim it. Lots of set up time.
The batteries are small and don't last very long, so you'll need a couple.
It is more suited to video than still photography, IMO.
There is no tripod screw hole, so you need another attachment for that.
The menu system is cumbersome to use. Easier with the smartphone app.
I think it takes a lot of practice and patience to use well. And a sound technical knowledge of video helps.
With the waterproof case, the audio is terrible. With the open case, the audio is good, but not waterproof.
You might look into something like this: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IA9LQK6/?tag=casaivar02-20
I've got an earlier model and like it better than the GoPro for everyday stuff.
I'm taking with me to Spain next week.
HTH.
BTW, there is a product that slips onto your trekking pole for mounting a camera to get shots like the video above. It is called a StickPic.
Wouldn't the easy thing be to attach it to a backpack strap?
On the viewfinder. Really? The angle of view is so wide is this really an issue? I would think you'd just capture everything.
I'm thinking of the recently announced Pansonic ( I think it's them). The lens unit is connected to the camera unit by a cable. IIRC. I'd attach the small lens bit to the strap and stick the camera in the pack.
But cards? It's not like you're going to carry weeks worth of storage.
Yes that is a good one. My son in law just bought a GoAttach camera to backpack straps, https://peakdesign.com/store/action-pack
Yes that is a good one. My son in law just bought a Go
Ro Hero 3 + yesterday and showed it today .nice handy gadget.
So I think I go for the same.
Thanks again for feedback
Thanks for your reaction. I am curious about your experiences which maybe you will share with us later onI'm using a Go-Pro also for the first time. I was a videographer for many years using professional cameras that weighed a ton. Not sure how I will like the wide angle lens on the Go-Pro but going to give it a try. Probably use an iPad for some stills. It's all an experiment. Leaving Pamplona on Oct 2 and allowing about fifty days to get to Santiago. Hope to see some of you on the camino.
Thanks for the advise Jeffnd. I allready am thinking of an extra battery .I have a GoPro, but I bought it after the Camino. I would have loved to have had it with me when I walked. I brought a Canon EOS-M with me, and it spent half the time packed away in a waterproof bag because it rained so much.
The GoPro is very easy to setup and use with a smartphone or tablet. I would bring extra batteries though.
How did you cope with your Gopro camera on the camino ? Are you in Santiago allready ? Curious about your Gopro experiences. I allready bought mine last week .not tried it out yetI'm using a Go-Pro also for the first time. I was a videographer for many years using professional cameras that weighed a ton. Not sure how I will like the wide angle lens on the Go-Pro but going to give it a try. Probably use an iPad for some stills. It's all an experiment. Leaving Pamplona on Oct 2 and allowing about fifty days to get to Santiago. Hope to see some of you on the camino.
In the meantime I tried out the latest Gopro Hero 4 silver which has a built in touch screen which can be switched off to safe battery power. With a 32 GB microcard I can shoot up to 90 minutes video. I think I buy an extra card ,64 GB.The GoPro is a great little camera....but.....
There is no view finder or screen, so you have to purchase the screen attachment, or use the smartphone app to aim it. Lots of set up time.
The batteries are small and don't last very long, so you'll need a couple.
It is more suited to video than still photography, IMO.
There is no tripod screw hole, so you need another attachment for that.
The menu system is cumbersome to use. Easier with the smartphone app.
I think it takes a lot of practice and patience to use well. And a sound technical knowledge of video helps.
With the waterproof case, the audio is terrible. With the open case, the audio is good, but not waterproof.
You might look into something like this: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IA9LQK6/?tag=casaivar02-20
I've got an earlier model and like it better than the GoPro for everyday stuff.
I'm taking with me to Spain next week.
HTH.
BTW, there is a product that slips onto your trekking pole for mounting a camera to get shots like the video above. It is called a StickPic.
I used this for self portraits. It is great.About mounting on a walkingpole I have no experience yet but will have a look at it at an outdoorshop .
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