New GoProHD3

Bern Caughey said:
While less important for slomo, it would be great for 24 fps (there's no 24p currently, but think that will change soon).
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I'm not certain which you are referring to (the new Hero3 or the Hero2) but they both have 24p . . .
It's stated in the specs for the Hero3 and was delivered in the free software update you referenced.
I think a lot of people had a problem finding it (I know I did), you have to be in ProTune mode to access it.

Best.
 
Interviews?

Interviews?

Hi, I have never used a go pro, but I am wondering, with the addition of a good mic, and a tripod, could the go pro be used to capture quick interviews? All the footage I see is very wide angle and Iknow it has some other settings. Can you get a good talking head type interview with no image distortion? Thanks.
 
We'll, I would get it because of the 2.7k at 30p. I hate that it doesn't have stabilization but ill throw that badboy on a shoulder cam then. lol
 
JoeJITSU said:
We'll, I would get it because of the 2.7k at 30p. I hate that it doesn't have stabilization but ill throw that badboy on a shoulder cam then. lol
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Did the other GoPros have stabilization? I haven't seen a lot of complaints about it if not, and I think there would have been complaints if it were an issue, considering the camera main purpose is for action sports.
 
Exactly. An interchangeable lens on a GoPro would be utterly pointless.
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....obviously you didn't read eoshd's article .... it would only be "utterly pointless" if...you wanted to take it under water . And I also suggested gopro bring out a 1" sensor version . And I don't see the gh2 shooting 3k...and won't anytime soon ! And shallow dof is not always wanted. Take a break and watch Knife in the Water ....not one shallow depth shot in the whole film...and it looks pretty damn good to me !
 
StMad said:
A sharper GH2 with less DR, less control and more difficult to monitor?
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From what currently showed, I believe the new GoPro with the technicolor picture style should be able to hold up with the GH2's "not so good" DR. If the colors hold up we may be able to easily intercut these cameras with each other.
 
Kolor-Pikker said:
Not to knock on the camera or anything, but I definitely agree on the production quality, whoever did this no doubt had the capacity to achieve these results no matter what cam they had to work with.
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Abe Kislevitz that would be this guy. He edit's most of GoPro's video and has done all there Promo videos, including the HD2 one, which was awesome.

He stated after the HD2 Promo video came out that they used GoPro's with un-released firmware on them and I'd be betting they've done the same with this video.
 
Bern Caughey said:
Protune enables 24 fps, but not 23.97
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Indeed. I was confused by what you said instead of what you meant (if I'd given it a little thought I'd have figured it out), anyhow, my bad.
I suspect you are probably correct, that they will implement it in the near future . . . perhaps when they add the play-back feature?
That's be awesome!

Meanwhile I guess we'll just have to run/convert clips through the included Cineform Studio software.

Best.
 
kurth said:
....obviously you didn't read eoshd's article
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No, i didn't... because i don't think he has much insight. I had a quick look, just for the sake of balance, and I still agree with my initial view*... There is little to no value in an interchangeable GoPro.

You would make so many sacrifices just to get 2.7k that would probably still be out resolved by the GH2 in 1080p. You want deep DOF, why bother with an interchangeable lens then? Just move the GoPro closer or further away from your subject or use the wide/narrow function.

The fact that he managed to get a dig in at the C300 says all you need to know about that guy.
 
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There are always some weird things with EOSHD's articles. Now it seems like he would rather use GoPro for POV shots than a DSLR. That's just...That's someone speaking who hasn't actually used these cams. First of all...the GoPro doesn't let you lock the exposure. Secondly, there are absolutely beautiful pov shots being done on DSLR's at the moment. A full-frame DSLR will rock doing POV shots. Yes, you have to mount the camera but you have to mount a gopro too.

A GoPro is just not a good idea for narrative. Except for special action shots.

And why is every constant article in EOSHD bashing Canon cameras? That's ludicrous. Why isn't he bashing the Sony FS100 for horrible AVCHD artifacts and horrendous highlights? And that cam is not even that sharp. He owns it, where are the snark remarks?
 
I love Canon, but really...no 60p for $15k? that would be outrageous...I checked the specs and see 720/60p in the VBR mode, but maybe he's referring to 1080...and it's still not acceptable for that price.
 
Secondly, there are absolutely beautiful pov shots being done on DSLR's at the moment. A full-frame DSLR will rock doing POV shots.
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ha...pleaz put a 5d on your helmet and ski off a cliff !
 
I was planning on getting either a Hero 2 or that Sony Action cam in the near future. Good thing I waited, as this new GoPro sounds great for my needs, even though it is a bit pricier than the current models. Still though, for $400 I'm not complaining.
 
I wouldn't mind a GoPro but TBH with my POV rig and a Gorilla pod I can do much the same with my GH2.
 

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Well $400 for the camera which shoots 2.7k at 30 fps and $400 for a 1440p computer monitor and you get good picture quality for less than one tenth the price of a 4k 60fps camera and 4k TV.
 
maarek said:
There are always some weird things with EOSHD's articles. Now it seems like he would rather use GoPro for POV shots than a DSLR. That's just...That's someone speaking who hasn't actually used these cams. First of all...the GoPro doesn't let you lock the exposure. Secondly, there are absolutely beautiful pov shots being done on DSLR's at the moment. A full-frame DSLR will rock doing POV shots. Yes, you have to mount the camera but you have to mount a gopro too.

A GoPro is just not a good idea for narrative. Except for special action shots.

And why is every constant article in EOSHD bashing Canon cameras? That's ludicrous. Why isn't he bashing the Sony FS100 for horrible AVCHD artifacts and horrendous highlights? And that cam is not even that sharp. He owns it, where are the snark remarks?
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You know nothing about the FS 100, try owning one before you talk about it. I do own one, and if you know how to use it correctly the highlights roll off really well, and the avchd does not have the artifacting problem that you state. It also grades really well oh, but you don't own one so you wouldn't know about that.
 
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