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/knockoff gopro. Anyone have experience with the no name walmart ones or the super cheap like $40 Chinese ones off sites like aliexpress?

Obviously I'm not expecting the video quality or features of a $400 camera. I just want to record a few races a year for my own enjoyment but my cheapness is getting in the way.
 
Go on youtube and look up Emerson videos. I am surprised at the decent quality video it puts out for $60 at the Showcase/As sseen on TV stores.
 
Can these cheaper cameras run the same headstrap as gopro?
 
Matt Rain said:
Used Contour Roam 2 will run you around $100. Great basic camera.
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I like the ROAMS are good, somewhat stealth when mounted. Mounted mine recently got ripped off by a kijiji seller and bought a roam with broken usb port I didn't realize until it was time to charge it :( But hardwired it now... its actually more convenient not ever needing to charge it anymore :) I just hit the format button every few days and it cleans the 32gb card for me. I think this would be good for track, I like that its more stable than helmet mounted and I don't get dizzy trying to watch it.



 
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Matt Rain said:
Used Contour Roam 2 will run you around $100. Great basic camera.
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These are very favourably reviewed as best bang for the buck.

Go Pro spends a fortune on marketing, and that's reflected in the price. The actual HD cameras on these things are $15 or less.
 
Techmoan

he does good reviews. Mostly unbiased reviews. Includes test footage.

most of the products are inexpensive cameras made in china.
 
CafeRay said:
The actual HD cameras on these things are $15 or less.
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I wouldn't go that far. Their sensors and optics are pretty high-end. I played with my buddy's Hero 3+ and it smokes my Roam 2, especially in low-light.

But for general Youtube-ing, the Roam 2 is more than adequate. Love the foolproof interface and the crazy battery life.
 
Matt Rain said:
I wouldn't go that far. Their sensors and optics are pretty high-end. I played with my buddy's Hero 3+ and it smokes my Roam 2, especially in low-light.

But for general Youtube-ing, the Roam 2 is more than adequate. Love the foolproof interface and the crazy battery life.
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The size of the contour is what makes it appealing to me. Simple to use and rather small.
 
Matt Rain said:
I wouldn't go that far. Their sensors and optics are pretty high-end. I played with my buddy's Hero 3+ and it smokes my Roam 2, especially in low-light.

But for general Youtube-ing, the Roam 2 is more than adequate. Love the foolproof interface and the crazy battery life.
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they are just versions from the cell phone industry.
 
CafeRay said:
No. Gopros are overpriced and have crap audio.

Search Amazon.com and look at the user reviews.
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So is there like a universal headstrap for cameras or do all of them have some proprietary mounts?
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