Go Pro

I purcahsed a Go Pro a couple of years ago and its one of my favourite pieces of equipment. So far I have used it on a bodyboard in the sea and on a bike helmet, filming a bike ride around bike tracks but I can't wait to use it for more!  I have the HD Hero 2, so since then more advanced models have been released!

I have been able to use the HD Hero 3, which is slightly smaller than the HD Hero 2 and also has the feature of remote control use. Of the two, I prefer the Hero 3, but the Hero 2 is just as good in quality terms (1080p) .

I bought the motorsports edition, which comes with 3 or 4 changable mounts, and suction cup mount for use on car windows etc. My uncle actually built me a camera boom which works by attatching the suction cup mount and camera to a ping pong paddle shaped panel at one end! This helps with pans and high angle shots. I would also like to get the chest harness mount for use when cycling. These cameras do not have a display screen, but they shoot with a fish eye effect, meaning they will pick everything up when pointed in the right direction. I don't find having no display screen an issue, but there is a detachable display screen that you can buy separately if it is something that you need.

There is also a case designed for filming in 3D. The case consists of holding two go pro cameras, one upside down the other the right way up. I think this is a really cool idea and one day in the future would love to give this a try!

I am signed up to the Go Pro website, so am often emailed with amazing videos taken from other people around the world. My favourite videos  are  of people skydiving in squirrel suits and surfers from within the wave, the quality these cameras produce is just amazing! They work really well both above and below water! If possible, I would definitely recommend buying one or even two of these cameras!. They are small enough to take anywhere and everywhere and I always have mine on hand. They are constantly developing new models and equipment which is definitely worth looking into!

The latest release is the HD Hero 4 Session which is half the size of previous models. It comes with the same range of mounts but only has one button, unlike other models, making action shooting much easier. At the moment, I wouldn't have any use for this particular model, however I hope to become more involved with water sports in the future, and so may consider investing in one of these soon!