$99 Action Camera

Ninja Chris · January 9th, 2013, 10:51 PM

Monoprice has thrown their hat into the ring with a $99 action cam. I wouldn't call it a direct competitor to something like a GoPro, but it definitely cost less. My question is how much would it cost to get mounting options equivalent to more expensive cameras?
http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

720p 30fps Video Sample
http://vimeo.com/57111944

Brief article on Gizmodo.
http://gizmodo.com/5974699/heres-you...-action-camera

Jiggles · January 9th, 2013, 11:15 PM

The quality on that camera is pretty bad. Even the original contour roam will beat it and look at how much the contour is. http://www.amazon.com/Contour-1600-C...s=contour+roam

That action cam is full of fail

Liquidtoon · January 10th, 2013, 12:42 PM

today you can get the action cam bundle for $49.99 like they say on the ad it isnt a goPro but you could get 6 of them for the same price. ..

http://www.woot.com/
today only though..1/10/2013

Jiggles · January 10th, 2013, 12:44 PM

I'd prefer a gopro, or uhm a cellphone even

himynameisjoe · January 10th, 2013, 08:46 PM

Why would I want 6 ****** cameras? That's like saying "Well my ford fiesta isn't a ferrari, but I bought 15 of them, which equals the price of one!" It just doesn't make any sense.

I hate when people or companies try to market like that. "We know it's not that great, but look it's kinda cheap!" No that's not cheap. It's cheap if it works well. If it sucks, it's expensive. I wouldn't pay 13 dollars for someones old used boot. Even if that boot originally cost 200 bucks. Because it's **** now.

BlackNinja8 · January 10th, 2013, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by himynameisjoe

Why would I want 6 ****** cameras? That's like saying "Well my ford fiesta isn't a ferrari, but I bought 15 of them, which equals the price of one!" It just doesn't make any sense.

I hate when people or companies try to market like that. "We know it's not that great, but look it's kinda cheap!" No that's not cheap. It's cheap if it works well. If it sucks, it's expensive. I wouldn't pay 13 dollars for someones old used boot. Even if that boot originally cost 200 bucks. Because it's **** now.

Some good points here but it depends on what ur looking for. If your objective is to have a dash cam to protect from unjust traffic stops or determine fault in an accident this might work fine. Especially if the alternatiive is riding without one cause you cant afford a gopro. Now if you want to have a million subscribers to you youtube videos then yeah maybe this is a waste at any price point.

himynameisjoe · January 10th, 2013, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackNinja8

Some good points here but it depends on what ur looking for. If your objective is to have a dash cam to protect from unjust traffic stops or determine fault in an accident this might work fine. Especially if the alternatiive is riding without one cause you cant afford a gopro. Now if you want to have a million subscribers to you youtube videos then yeah maybe this is a waste at any price point.

The dash cam is a very good point that I didn't think of! If you need "surveillance" cameras (for lack of a better word) 2 of these would be great at that price! Just enough quality that you can show the police that the stupid bitch really did just stop in the middle of the road for no reason without warning!

Good idea!

Jiggles · January 11th, 2013, 01:35 AM

Won't catch a license plate with that quality tho

Liquidtoon · January 11th, 2013, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Won't catch a license plate with that quality tho

I fully disagree, you could definately get a license plate with that quality. Its 720 video not hd but come on thats still standard def TV. If your intent was a inexpensive cam for recording accidents or to watch your form it would be fine.

OR as a second cam to add rear view to your videos,

himynameisjoe · January 11th, 2013, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liquidtoon

I fully disagree, you could definately get a license plate with that quality. Its 720 video not hd but come on thats still standard def TV. If your intent was a inexpensive cam for recording accidents or to watch your form it would be fine.

OR as a second cam to add rear view to your videos,

I'm not sure he was being completely serious

Jiggles · January 11th, 2013, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liquidtoon

I fully disagree, you could definately get a license plate with that quality. Its 720 video not hd but come on thats still standard def TV. If your intent was a inexpensive cam for recording accidents or to watch your form it would be fine.

OR as a second cam to add rear view to your videos,

I was, you won't get a plate unless the car is 10 feet in front of you with the plate directed right at it. The video just isn't clear enough to capture a plate at any distance

himynameisjoe · January 12th, 2013, 12:07 AM

Once again I will stand objected. I just went and found some videos and you're right. Unless it's full 1080 with a GOOD camera, there is no reading license plates until you're stopped at a stop light.

Jiggles · January 12th, 2013, 12:09 AM

Heres the awesome thing tho, the gopro 3 on 720 can read plates from a good distance. 1080 is even farther but resolution isn't everything

himynameisjoe · January 12th, 2013, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Heres the awesome thing tho, the gopro 3 on 720 can read plates from a good distance. 1080 is even farther but resolution isn't everything

Nope not at all. Just like megapixels aren't everything. A 6MP dSLR can shoot way better pictures than that bargain bin 12MP you got on clearance at Best Buy for 70 bucks.

Liquidtoon · January 12th, 2013, 01:17 AM

OK I kinda agree, in that what I was thinking was more in a collision situation. With low end stuff its always buyer beware. So for example the $50 currently on sale here looks like this vid. Like Joe said plates are hard to get unless your going with a nice set up. Anyway just my 2cents

BlackNinja8 · January 14th, 2013, 11:40 PM

Am I the only one who watches COPS? Those dash cams suck but the videos are funny as hell. Who needs HD ?

Kstorm21 · February 3rd, 2013, 02:35 AM

Contour Roam $69.99
Is it worth it?

I can also get the CONTOUR+ 2 for $179...

JBinSD · February 3rd, 2013, 03:25 PM

Thats not the Contour with the GPS tracking is it? I think that would be awesome for track analysis, but I think its a different model. . . .

Kstorm21 · February 3rd, 2013, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBinSD

Thats not the Contour with the GPS tracking is it? I think that would be awesome for track analysis, but I think its a different model. . . .

Yep...it's the one that does GPS (Countour +2). Where I work sells them and it's an open box marked down but then there's an extra 50% off.

MistahT · February 3rd, 2013, 04:19 PM

You can get a GoPro Hero used for under a hundred. Right now you get get a brand new HD Hero 2 with all the mounts you'll ever need for $200. I've learned a lot in my short life, but one of the most important things is BUY SOMETHING OF QUALITY ONCE, INSTEAD OF BUYING IT TWICE. That said, I got a Hero 2 a year ago and it's been wonderfully.

Long story short, my best friend got hit and the driver blamed him, told the cops it was his fault while he was in the ambulance. No bike, insurance wouldn't help, and 2 broken arms later, the cops wouldn't even take his defense. A camera on his helmet would have cleared him.

Whatever you do, get one, and wear it every time. It's kind of like going ATGATT, be prepared!

Kstorm21 · February 3rd, 2013, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MistahT

You can get a GoPro Hero used for under a hundred. Right now you get get a brand new HD Hero 2 with all the mounts you'll ever need for $200. I've learned a lot in my short life, but one of the most important things is BUY SOMETHING OF QUALITY ONCE, INSTEAD OF BUYING IT TWICE. That said, I got a Hero 2 a year ago and it's been wonderfully.

Long story short, my best friend got hit and the driver blamed him, told the cops it was his fault while he was in the ambulance. No bike, insurance wouldn't help, and 2 broken arms later, the cops wouldn't even take his defense. A camera on his helmet would have cleared him.

Whatever you do, get one, and wear it every time. It's kind of like going ATGATT, be prepared!

Are you talking in general or to my post about the contour?

MistahT · February 3rd, 2013, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kstorm21

Are you talking in general or to my post about the contour?

I meant the generic "action camera" looked decent, but I would pass and get a contour or gopro instead. I've got a gopro so it has my seal of approval, but I'm sure the contour would work just fine.

Jiggles · February 3rd, 2013, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MistahT

You can get a GoPro Hero used for under a hundred. Right now you get get a brand new HD Hero 2 with all the mounts you'll ever need for $200. I've learned a lot in my short life, but one of the most important things is BUY SOMETHING OF QUALITY ONCE, INSTEAD OF BUYING IT TWICE. That said, I got a Hero 2 a year ago and it's been wonderfully.

Long story short, my best friend got hit and the driver blamed him, told the cops it was his fault while he was in the ambulance. No bike, insurance wouldn't help, and 2 broken arms later, the cops wouldn't even take his defense. A camera on his helmet would have cleared him.

Whatever you do, get one, and wear it every time. It's kind of like going ATGATT, be prepared!

Hey, Brand new hero3's are $200

Kstorm21 · February 3rd, 2013, 06:47 PM

@Jiggles...did you crash again?

Jiggles · February 3rd, 2013, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kstorm21

@Jiggles...did you crash again?

You're late to the party

Kstorm21 · February 3rd, 2013, 07:12 PM

Apparently...I just saw your avatar. Is that your bike?

Oh...I found the thread about it...sorry to hear it.

Glad your leg is okay.

January 9th, 2013, 10:51 PM	#1
Ninja Chris ninjette.org member Name: Christian Location: Orange County, Ca Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Black & Yellow Ninja 250 Posts: 70	$99 Action Camera Monoprice has thrown their hat into the ring with a $99 action cam. I wouldn't call it a direct competitor to something like a GoPro, but it definitely cost less. My question is how much would it cost to get mounting options equivalent to more expensive cameras? http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2 720p 30fps Video Sample http://vimeo.com/57111944 Brief article on Gizmodo. http://gizmodo.com/5974699/heres-you...-action-camera

January 9th, 2013, 11:15 PM	#2
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	The quality on that camera is pretty bad. Even the original contour roam will beat it and look at how much the contour is. http://www.amazon.com/Contour-1600-C...s=contour+roam That action cam is full of fail __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

January 10th, 2013, 12:44 PM	#4
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	I'd prefer a gopro, or uhm a cellphone even __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

January 10th, 2013, 08:46 PM	#5
himynameisjoe ninjette.org sage Name: Joe Location: Lancaster, PA Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250(Totaled) Posts: 984 Blog Entries: 2	Why would I want 6 **** cameras? That's like saying "Well my ford fiesta isn't a ferrari, but I bought 15 of them, which equals the price of one!" It just doesn't make any sense. I hate when people or companies try to market like that. "We know it's not that great, but look it's kinda cheap!" No that's not cheap. It's cheap if it works well. If it sucks, it's expensive. I wouldn't pay 13 dollars for someones old used boot. Even if that boot originally cost 200 bucks. Because it's now. __________________________________________________ "I am a creationist, I believe man created god."**

January 11th, 2013, 01:35 AM	#8
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Won't catch a license plate with that quality tho __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

January 10th, 2013, 12:42 PM	#3
Liquidtoon ninjette.org member Name: Josh Location: Sacramento, Ca Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250r Posts: 215	today you can get the action cam bundle for $49.99 like they say on the ad it isnt a goPro but you could get 6 of them for the same price. .. http://www.woot.com/ today only though..1/10/2013

January 12th, 2013, 12:07 AM	#12
himynameisjoe ninjette.org sage Name: Joe Location: Lancaster, PA Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250(Totaled) Posts: 984 Blog Entries: 2	Once again I will stand objected. I just went and found some videos and you're right. Unless it's full 1080 with a GOOD camera, there is no reading license plates until you're stopped at a stop light. __________________________________________________ "I am a creationist, I believe man created god."

January 12th, 2013, 12:09 AM	#13
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Heres the awesome thing tho, the gopro 3 on 720 can read plates from a good distance. 1080 is even farther but resolution isn't everything __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

January 12th, 2013, 01:17 AM	#15
Liquidtoon ninjette.org member Name: Josh Location: Sacramento, Ca Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250r Posts: 215	OK I kinda agree, in that what I was thinking was more in a collision situation. With low end stuff its always buyer beware. So for example the $50 currently on sale here looks like this vid. Like Joe said plates are hard to get unless your going with a nice set up. Anyway just my 2cents

January 14th, 2013, 11:40 PM	#16
BlackNinja8 ninjette.org guru Name: NJ Location: Westchester, NY Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R (Sold); 2012 Vulcan 900; 2009 Harley Iron 883; 2004 SV650s; and a bunch of others over the years... Posts: 470	Am I the only one who watches COPS? Those dash cams suck but the videos are funny as hell. Who needs HD ?

February 3rd, 2013, 02:35 AM	#17
Kstorm21 ninjette.org sage Name: Katherine Location: Schofield Barracks, HI Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE Posts: 767	Contour Roam $69.99 Is it worth it? I can also get the CONTOUR+ 2 for $179... __________________________________________________

February 3rd, 2013, 03:25 PM	#18
JBinSD ninjette.org guru Name: Joel Location: Sandy Eggo north Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300, '99 SV650 tracked Posts: 378	Thats not the Contour with the GPS tracking is it? I think that would be awesome for track analysis, but I think its a different model. . . .

February 3rd, 2013, 04:19 PM	#20
MistahT ninjette.org member Name: Matthew Location: Maryland Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 FZ6R, 2006 Ninja 250, 1977 Suzuki GS550 Posts: 186	You can get a GoPro Hero used for under a hundred. Right now you get get a brand new HD Hero 2 with all the mounts you'll ever need for $200. I've learned a lot in my short life, but one of the most important things is BUY SOMETHING OF QUALITY ONCE, INSTEAD OF BUYING IT TWICE. That said, I got a Hero 2 a year ago and it's been wonderfully. Long story short, my best friend got hit and the driver blamed him, told the cops it was his fault while he was in the ambulance. No bike, insurance wouldn't help, and 2 broken arms later, the cops wouldn't even take his defense. A camera on his helmet would have cleared him. Whatever you do, get one, and wear it every time. It's kind of like going ATGATT, be prepared! __________________________________________________ 2012 Yamaha FZ6R (mine) 2004 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (wife) 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Street Fighter project

February 3rd, 2013, 06:47 PM	#24
Kstorm21 ninjette.org sage Name: Katherine Location: Schofield Barracks, HI Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE Posts: 767	@Jiggles...did you crash again? __________________________________________________

February 3rd, 2013, 07:12 PM	#26
Kstorm21 ninjette.org sage Name: Katherine Location: Schofield Barracks, HI Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE Posts: 767	Apparently...I just saw your avatar. Is that your bike? Oh...I found the thread about it...sorry to hear it. Glad your leg is okay. __________________________________________________

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