January 9th, 2013, 10:51 PM | #1 |
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$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 |
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January 9th, 2013, 11:15 PM | #2 |
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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
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January 10th, 2013, 12:42 PM | #3 |
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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 |
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January 10th, 2013, 12:44 PM | #4 |
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I'd prefer a gopro, or uhm a cellphone even
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January 10th, 2013, 08:46 PM | #5 |
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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.
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January 10th, 2013, 09:12 PM | #6 | |
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January 10th, 2013, 09:16 PM | #7 | |
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January 11th, 2013, 01:35 AM | #8 |
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Won't catch a license plate with that quality tho
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January 11th, 2013, 11:19 PM | #9 |
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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, |
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January 11th, 2013, 11:21 PM | #10 | |
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January 11th, 2013, 11:58 PM | #11 | |
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January 12th, 2013, 12:07 AM | #12 |
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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.
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January 12th, 2013, 12:09 AM | #13 |
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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
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January 12th, 2013, 12:25 AM | #14 |
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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.
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January 12th, 2013, 01:17 AM | #15 |
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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
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January 14th, 2013, 11:40 PM | #16 |
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Am I the only one who watches COPS? Those dash cams suck but the videos are funny as hell. Who needs HD ?
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February 3rd, 2013, 02:35 AM | #17 |
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February 3rd, 2013, 03:25 PM | #18 |
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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. . . .
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February 3rd, 2013, 03:42 PM | #19 |
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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.
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February 3rd, 2013, 04:19 PM | #20 |
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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!
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February 3rd, 2013, 04:30 PM | #21 | |
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February 3rd, 2013, 04:33 PM | #22 |
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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.
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February 3rd, 2013, 07:12 PM | #26 |
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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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