Reasonably priced underwater video camera?
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Reasonably priced underwater video camera?
I've had a look at the go pro but with the housing it comes to £450, that's more than I want to spend.
Is there a decent one I could get for less?
I'm not sure if it makes a difference but it doesn't need to go deep as it'll be used whilst snorkeling not diving.
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Is there a decent one I could get for less?
I'm not sure if it makes a difference but it doesn't need to go deep as it'll be used whilst snorkeling not diving.
Thanks
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My son has just bought a gopro for his paint balling antics, I believe it's also water proof. I've not used it personally yet so can't comment on its functionality etc.
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...uctInformation
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...uctInformation
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Thanks Nik.
My stupidity, when I went on the gopro website I though they only made one camera ie the £400 one. I didn't realise they made a range of stuff starting from £99.
There are a few to choose from in my price range and I think they can all be made waterproof by using a housing.
Thanks!
My stupidity, when I went on the gopro website I though they only made one camera ie the £400 one. I didn't realise they made a range of stuff starting from £99.
There are a few to choose from in my price range and I think they can all be made waterproof by using a housing.
Thanks!
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I'd agree, the SJ4000 is very highly rated. Just make sure you don't get a fake.
foxoffer on eBay is an official supplier. The WiFi version is £62 at the moment and comes with loads of accessories.
It has a car mode that works with the MicroUSB cable plugged into your cars power outlet, so that when you start your car and the camera turns on, the camera begins recording.
foxoffer on eBay is an official supplier. The WiFi version is £62 at the moment and comes with loads of accessories.
It has a car mode that works with the MicroUSB cable plugged into your cars power outlet, so that when you start your car and the camera turns on, the camera begins recording.
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The WiFi allows you to use your phone as a remote viewfinder and also download footage direct to your phone. You might not need this depending on what you want to do with it.
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I'd use foxoffer, but it you want it from UK stock, you'll need to use someone else
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That's a damn good price and the reviews are positive. I'll have a proper look when I get home.
If the hero3+ has better picture quality I'd rather pay the £200 and get that.
If the hero3+ has better picture quality I'd rather pay the £200 and get that.
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I've decided to buy the gopro hero 4 silver edition, £267 delivered from Amazon.
I just need to make sure I buy the correct SD card.
Do I need to spend £40 on one of these?
SanDisk SDSDQXN-064G-FFPA Extreme 64 GB microSDXC UHS-I Class 10 U3 Memory Card up to 60 MB/s read FFP
Or will this do the same job at £23
SanDisk SDSDQUN-064G-FFP-A Ultra Android 64 GB microSDXC UHS-I Class 10 Memory Card + SD Adapter up to 48 MB/s read FFP
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I just need to make sure I buy the correct SD card.
Do I need to spend £40 on one of these?
SanDisk SDSDQXN-064G-FFPA Extreme 64 GB microSDXC UHS-I Class 10 U3 Memory Card up to 60 MB/s read FFP
Or will this do the same job at £23
SanDisk SDSDQUN-064G-FFP-A Ultra Android 64 GB microSDXC UHS-I Class 10 Memory Card + SD Adapter up to 48 MB/s read FFP
Thanks
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I bloody well hope not or I'll have wasted my money! I'm not diving as the kids are too young, we'll only be snorkeling and so I'm hoping at shallow depths the light levels will be ok.
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