Wanted to Borrow

[gmdboston]

I'm thinking of getting a GoPro camera for filming several activities. The main one being my son's Pop Warner football team for film review. My only concern is the lack of a zoom. If any one has one that I can borrow for an evening to film practice I would really appreciate it. I need to make sure that when we use a digital zoom on the projector or the video software, we don't lose the picture quality. If you have ever broken down football film you know that being able to see the color of the center's nail polish is critical.

[butcher bergs]

Pete, if the GoPro thing doesn't work out, consider trying one of the Contour cameras(formerly known as VholdR). If mine was HD I'd offer it to you but I'm a cheap bastard so I went with the basic setup...still provides decent video tho but not for your application.

[Mike Qube]

I'm thinking of getting a GoPro camera for filming several activities. The main one being my son's Pop Warner football team for film review. My only concern is the lack of a zoom. If any one has one that I can borrow for an evening to film practice I would really appreciate it. I need to make sure that when we use a digital zoom on the projector or the video software, we don't lose the picture quality. If you have ever broken down football film you know that being able to see the color of the center's nail polish is critical.

Are you going to be mounting it to a helmet during the practice or holding it? If you're just holding it in your hand, you might be better off with a point and shoot digital camera that does video.

[Jim]

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Pete, I'm using both a Vhold R and GoPro. I gotta go with Bergs and recommend the Vhold R.

[gmdboston]

The film is shot from the top of the stands, about 30-40 yards from the center of the field, on a tripod. I just need to see is the GoPro or Vhold R can pick up enough detail, or do the players look like ants.

[Punjistick]

Keep in mind the GoPro is a wide angle lens and can cause perspective distortion.

Edit: If Jim is done using my GoPro you are welcome to borrow it and see how it goes.

[gmdboston]

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Pete, I'm using both a Vhold R and GoPro. I gotta go with Bergs and recommend the Vhold R.

So can I borrow both and see if they will work?

[Jim]

So can I borrow both and see if they will work?

the GoPro is Alex's (punjistick). the Vhold is Boston Moto's

[Degsy]

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The vhold is degsys and yes, you can borrow it.

[Jim]

both will be available after 5pm Sunday

[gmdboston]

When/how do I get them?

[ThisBitch]

When/how do I get them?

Knowing Jim, it will be something gay.

[gmdboston]

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Knowing Jim, it will be something gay.

I'll wear my rian coat.....

[03Worc9R]

I just got a Flip HD video recorder. I have yet to test it out enough to give it a full review, but for its size it works pretty good and is simple to use. I noticed the lighting is critical, as the indoor recordings don't come out anywhere close to the recordings done outside. The zoom seems to be very limited on it. Our application for it is to record our son and it seems to do it pretty well. Not sure it would be good for recordings 30+ yards away.

[Jim]

PK, I'll be at the track this weekend. if you're in the area, you can grab them Sunday when I'm packing up.

[ThisBitch]

I'll wear my rian coat.....

I love it when you talk dirty

[gmdboston]

PK, I'll be at the track this weekend. if you're in the area, you can grab them Sunday when I'm packing up.

how can I get the cameras?

[Jim]

i've got them at my place in Quincy right now. Let me know when & where you want to meet up to grab them.

[FireboltEric_MA]

Pick a rest area is what he is getting at.

[gmdboston]

I cant get away this week, can you ship them? I can send you a FEd EX lable if you want.

[Jim]

I cant get away this week, can you ship them? I can send you a FEd EX lable if you want.

sure. Sending a PM with my address