GoPro may have legit competition

[Sieg]

The new Drift Innovation HD Ghost appears to address some of the shortfalls with GoPro and Contour engineering.

The specs that caught my attention were:
- Rotating lens, 300* range
- 170* 127* 90* field of view in 1080p
- Remote mic accessory
- 2" LCD screen
- Remote control

http://driftinnovation.com/camera/drift-hd-ghost/

[NorCal72]

That thing looks nice, I was considering the GoPro. I think I may wait a bit and see how this piece works out. Accessories are reasonably priced too.

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by NorCal72

That thing looks nice, I was considering the GoPro. I think I may wait a bit and see how this piece works out. Accessories are reasonably priced too.

I have 5 GoPro's (every model from day one) all have audio shortfalls. They just release a firmware upgrade for the new Hero3 that appears to have resolved it's issues. My Hero2 has mechanical noise issues, appears the 3 was electronic.

This camera has potential IMO. Alan of Stilwell Performance (off-road motorcycle team) just received cameras from them to test, I'm looking forward to his reports.

[69znc]

I am interested in initial feedback also. I too was looking at a GoPro

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by 69znc

I am interested in initial feedback also. I too was looking at a GoPro

GoPro's are exceptional at capturing image/video but audio is very important to motorsports (combustion powered) enthusiasts that don't want to listen to hard-rock audio tracks over-layed in the video. I wish I knew the reasons/challenges as to why GoPro hasn't put more energy into a remote mic accessory option.

[intocarss]

Originally Posted by Sieg

GoPro's are exceptional at capturing image/video but audio is very important to motorsports (combustion powered) enthusiasts that don't want to listen to hard-rock audio tracks over-layed in the video. I wish I knew the reasons/challenges as to why GoPro hasn't put more energy into a remote mic accessory option.

I like the remote control Thanks for the info

[sik68]

I'll be paying close attention to this one...looks cool, thanks for posting.

GoPro is just killing it with their marketing.

[sik68]

Here's a video comparing GoPro3 Black, DriftHD Ghost, Contour+2, and Sony Action Cam.

(Sony wins IMO)



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ewp9kQoQ1Ng

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by sik68

Here's a video comparing GoPro3 Black, DriftHD Ghost, Contour+2, and Sony Action Cam.

(Sony wins IMO)

Sony definitely has the audio advantage.

Ghost audio was baaad.

To get "decent" audio all these cameras need a remote mic option to allow shielding from the wind. A water resistant not waterproof case and plugin for most applications equals user convenience and improved audio results.

[glassman]

its nice to see sony back in the game...