This has been my dream purchase for awhile now, and with the release of the GoPro2, what better time to take the plunge then now!
GoPro has been making cameras for extreme sports for awhile now (the GoPro2 is a third Generation Camera) and I often wonder if they realize now how this extreme camera has changed the way fishing videos & TV is shot and viewed. This tiny little camera can turn the average weekend warrior into a HD Fisherman with only 2 buttons.
Although designed for the extreme sport world the Hero2 is actually perfectly build for a fisherman's needs. the casing is waterproof, and shock proof, and the camera is designed to work in extreme heat and cold. so wether you are on the ice or the water this camera will get the job done. The array of mounts available allow you to place the hero anywhere and still get your shot. Hat/head/helmet mounts are very popular and can been seen on a variety of TV shows. The chest strap gives a great few of the battle and there are many mounts that will secure to your boat to ensure all the action is caught. I have even seen some of these cameras strapped to fishing nets, cook idea, and one i will have to try.
My favourite shots taken from a GoPro are those that watch the strike, the battle, and then dip into the water to catch the last few seconds of the fight from the fishes vantage point. no other camera can boast capabilities like this. (on the ice I love to see shots of the augers cutting threw from underwater, looks awesome)
One of the last perks i will mention is how great this camera is for the solo angler. I spent a lot of time on the water alone, and being able to take shots, of me fishing, and of my catch is pretty important to me, and the Hero is up to the task. setting up the stop motion camera allows it to takes pis every few seconds, a pose for a couple, and toss the fish back, no waiting on timers, no worries about being cut out of the shot. this seems to good to be true.. all i can say is now that i have on.. i want a second one
Definately true. I produce Backwoods Angler TV for the NBC Sports network, and we were using another underwater camera for awhile with good results, but now that we've switched to the GoPro, it's opened up a tremendous amount of opportunities. We'll run 2 or 3 cameras on the boat at the same time, catch more hook-sets and being able to have the shot from 3 different angles.
ReplyDeleteHaven't tried the Chest strap yet, but I'm sure we will. We have a video on YouTube now catching fish with the GoPro strapped to the camera.
Keep up the good work, and check out our show if you get the chance -
www.backwoodsanglertv.com
Chris Manley
Producer, Backwoods Angler TV