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Offline Wolfan8or

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GoPro Helmet Cam
« on: October 28, 2009, 06:03:28 PM »
Usually this would go on the head....but that's boring and elementary for cinematography. Instead I decided to give it a 28 Weeks Later feel.

http://www.goprocamera.com/index.php?area=2&productid=1

Rigged onto cheap OE Tech Spec Op Plate Carrier





The result



more rigs and angles to come

more in depth mini review on DFA forums (join, it's pretty laid back....and dead)
http://dfairsoft.freeforums.org/now-we-can-make-real-videos-t43.html
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Re: GoPro Helmet Cam
« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2009, 08:14:48 PM »
I have decided. Thats sick. Definitely looking to see some videos from you in the future, however, wouldn't that let you observe only 1 side of the battle, namely, the left side?
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Re: GoPro Helmet Cam
« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2009, 11:11:24 PM »
Quote from: "Exarach"
I have decided. Thats sick. Definitely looking to see some videos from you in the future, however, wouldn't that let you observe only 1 side of the battle, namely, the left side?


LOL

But on a serious note I'd like to see the videos myself as well
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Re: GoPro Helmet Cam
« Reply #3 on: October 29, 2009, 10:38:54 AM »
Now you need to attach some gears and a remote to pan the camera left and right with something like a Wii nunchuck  :mrgreen:
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Re: GoPro Helmet Cam
« Reply #4 on: October 29, 2009, 10:15:51 PM »
Can I wire your brain up to my mouse and keyboard?
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Re: GoPro Helmet Cam
« Reply #5 on: October 29, 2009, 11:49:34 PM »
Try mounting High center chest for that First Person Shooter feel. wait that might not work..... try it anyway. Can you mount it to your rifle??  What model did you get??
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Re: GoPro Helmet Cam
« Reply #6 on: November 01, 2009, 06:38:31 PM »
Quote from: "G1zm0"
Try mounting High center chest for that First Person Shooter feel. wait that might not work..... try it anyway. Can you mount it to your rifle??  What model did you get??

Strapping a camera to a rifle stock works well for the first-person perspective.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8N53Q9GTp4
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Re: GoPro Helmet Cam
« Reply #7 on: November 01, 2009, 07:23:07 PM »
looks good! So you got the GoPro Helmet or the GroPro Helmet HERO Wide?

It takes great footage, but $300......... lol
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Re: GoPro Helmet Cam
« Reply #8 on: November 02, 2009, 04:12:39 AM »
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looks good! So you got the GoPro Helmet or the GroPro Helmet HERO Wide?

It takes great footage, but $300......... lol
Either one are one in the same, the wide is better IMO. it has a wide angle lens, 120 degrees IIRC. I have had a number of these...They would be fine for airsofting, mountain biking etc. We use them on our drift cars inside and out for events.. I can tell you they have been tested up to 172mph.. :lol:

And they retail for under $200, you can get them locally at CycleGear @ Country Club and Southern Or contact me and I will order one at the same cost. 199$
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Re: GoPro Helmet Cam
« Reply #9 on: November 02, 2009, 07:52:16 PM »
lol yes they can.. don't plan on any good audio at that speed lol
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Re: GoPro Helmet Cam
« Reply #10 on: November 02, 2009, 08:28:07 PM »
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lol yes they can.. don't plan on any good audio at that speed lol
Actually on my ZX6r I mounted it on the tank in the baffle of the windscreen so you heard a tiny amount of wind but not much, mostly engine/exhaust noise..and a few sirens here and there.. :roll:
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Re: GoPro Helmet Cam
« Reply #11 on: November 03, 2009, 01:38:31 PM »
I use one for my race car practice session and qualifying sessions at PIR, and it works beautifully and yes up to 140 MPh it works fantastic
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Re: GoPro Helmet Cam
« Reply #12 on: November 08, 2009, 12:56:39 PM »
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Re: GoPro Helmet Cam
« Reply #13 on: November 08, 2009, 01:59:12 PM »
Nice! That camera angle's really unique. I dont know if you play in any CQB areas but i think thats where your camera set up would be the best since it would show a cool perspective of room clearing and interaction with teammates  [smilie=armata_pdt_01.gif]
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Re: GoPro Helmet Cam
« Reply #14 on: November 08, 2009, 10:17:21 PM »
Thats a really cool looking camera angle, even if we can't see what you're shooting at. :)
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