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**antz.bin** · 11-07-2012, 01:15 PM

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Just so you know, There was an offer on the Nikon AW100 on Sulekha.com during the T20 world cup where it was being sold for around 11k. Look around for deals, you might just buy both

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**aargee** · 11-07-2012, 01:40 PM

There're 100's of reason to buy GoPro...but here're some points to keep in mind before considering them...
1. The battery life is quite a disaster; I would ride for over 15 hours a day, but, even if I didn't expect a 24 hours life, I'd expect something like a decent 10 hours
2. Atleast the additional batteries should be affordable & not like $20 a piece that lasts for another 2 hours
3. Otherwise, there's no point to have a backup capacity of 9 hours on a 32G card for which I should be using 3-4 batteries atleast
4. One way to overcome is to use USB cable & charge the camera while on the move, but again, that will require a slight alteration to motorcycle's electricals
5. The buttons on the camera are not so convenient; they require to press hard; yes it's good in a way than feather light touch, but then, that also involves in slight disorientation of the camera's position

Having said that, I'm not against GoPro, but, feel they need to work on improvising things a little more towards practicality

**rachitkohli** · 11-07-2012, 02:16 PM

I doubt if that suction based mount can keep the camera attached stable on a moving motorcycle..
Btw, they do free shipping to India.?

**Mad Mik** · 11-07-2012, 03:16 PM

I have a GoPro HD Hero. A few months after buying mine the Hero2 was released, Now they are upto #3.
It is a very robust camera. The buttons are hard to press due to the case having to be shock proof and water proof. You are effectively pressing against a spring that seals against water and pressure.

I've taken mine scuba diving, 30m, through tunnels, bike rides attached to my helmet, fuel tank, front forks, above rear brake light (All on my FZS)
You get a fantastic picture, different picture adjustments (taller, wider, FPS choice etc)
You will see GoPro's on documentaries in the wild, car drivers use these, I've even taken it paintballing, attaching it under the barrel for some fantastic views.

Check out my signature below for my GoPro videos.

**antz.bin** · 11-07-2012, 03:32 PM

Originally posted by rachitkohli View Post

Btw, they do free shipping to India.?

I have ordered stuff from DX.com in the past. It takes its own sweet time to reach you (took them 16 days to deliver my package) but the stuff was good. Shipping to India is either free or costs like $0.01 so almost free

. They ship using Registered Post (NOT SPEED POST) but the package can be tracked online.

Be sure to check product reviews before buying anything though.

**rachitkohli** · 11-07-2012, 03:37 PM

Originally posted by antz.bin View Post

I have ordered stuff from DX.com in the past. It takes its own sweet time to reach you (took them 16 days to deliver my package) but the stuff was good. Shipping to India is either free or costs like $0.01 so almost free

. They ship using Registered Post (NOT SPEED POST) but the package can be tracked online.

Be sure to check product reviews before buying anything though.

Thats ok, can live with it.. When you get free shipping.. Better then ebay's international free shipping which took almost a month to reach me..
Thanks..!

**Eshan-P180** · 11-07-2012, 03:51 PM

Originally posted by rachitkohli View Post

Thats ok, can live with it.. When you get free shipping.. Better then ebay's international free shipping which took almost a month to reach me..
Thanks..!

That reminded me to check my shipment from that site. Well its taking over a month for this website to deliver too, but yes hopes are still. I have attached a pic which states the current order status, please check the highlighted section for dates.

Its actually over a month now.

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**Hackdrag** · 11-08-2012, 02:36 AM

Originally posted by antz.bin View Post

Thread Approved

Just so you know, There was an offer on the Nikon AW100 on Sulekha.com during the T20 world cup where it was being sold for around 11k. Look around for deals, you might just buy both

.

Thanks for approval.
Ya some time sulekha has best deals compared to other sites

Originally posted by aargee View Post

There're 100's of reason to buy GoPro...but here're some points to keep in mind before considering them...
1. The battery life is quite a disaster; I would ride for over 15 hours a day, but, even if I didn't expect a 24 hours life, I'd expect something like a decent 10 hours
2. Atleast the additional batteries should be affordable & not like $20 a piece that lasts for another 2 hours
3. Otherwise, there's no point to have a backup capacity of 9 hours on a 32G card for which I should be using 3-4 batteries atleast
4. One way to overcome is to use USB cable & charge the camera while on the move, but again, that will require a slight alteration to motorcycle's electricals
5. The buttons on the camera are not so convenient; they require to press hard; yes it's good in a way than feather light touch, but then, that also involves in slight disorientation of the camera's position

Having said that, I'm not against GoPro, but, feel they need to work on improvising things a little more towards practicality

Ya its a great camera, And me too dont have nothing aginst GoPro

BTW GoPro Hero 3 has answered some of your question

And USB power from bike is pretty staright forward DIY

Originally posted by Mad Mik View Post

I have a GoPro HD Hero. A few months after buying mine the Hero2 was released, Now they are upto #3.
It is a very robust camera. The buttons are hard to press due to the case having to be shock proof and water proof. You are effectively pressing against a spring that seals against water and pressure.

I've taken mine scuba diving, 30m, through tunnels, bike rides attached to my helmet, fuel tank, front forks, above rear brake light (All on my FZS)
You get a fantastic picture, different picture adjustments (taller, wider, FPS choice etc)
You will see GoPro's on documentaries in the wild, car drivers use these, I've even taken it paintballing, attaching it under the barrel for some fantastic views.

Check out my signature below for my GoPro videos.

Yes its a great camera but only problem is it cost 1/4 or 1/5 of a average Indian Bike

Originally posted by antz.bin View Post

I have ordered stuff from DX.com in the past. It takes its own sweet time to reach you (took them 16 days to deliver my package) but the stuff was good. Shipping to India is either free or costs like $0.01 so almost free

. They ship using Registered Post (NOT SPEED POST) but the package can be tracked online.

Be sure to check product reviews before buying anything though.

Lucky You mine took around 45 days.
But there is lot of interesting stuff in DX at reasonable price.

Originally posted by Eshan-P180 View Post

That reminded me to check my shipment from that site. Well its taking over a month for this website to deliver too, but yes hopes are still. I have attached a pic which states the current order status, please check the highlighted section for dates.

Its actually over a month now.

Ya delivery time of Deal extreme is the the worst.
This is the only site that make the Dell India to 2nd Position in Worst Product Delivary time.
The delivary has to come through custom clearance and the shippment travel at very low priority all around the world.

As I mention my Aim of this post is to share some VFM alternative to GoPro.
And there may be still cheaper solution.
And ya there is costlier solution too.
Drive SaFe

**Mad Mik** · 11-08-2012, 03:38 AM

There are alternatives.
Replay or Tachyon cameras. these are more of a tube shape, similar to a scope on a gun.

**Killer** · 11-08-2012, 02:27 PM

In my opinion, theres simply no beating the new GoPro...outstanding - GoPro HERO3: Black Edition - Smaller, Lighter and 2X More Powerful - YouTube

**Sunny** · 11-08-2012, 04:47 PM

Your question has already been answered multiple times over. However here is one more 'go ahead' from my end. One more reason to 'Go' with GoPro is the fact that they seem much more serious with their publicity and marketing. A hint at how serious the company takes its products and investments. Go anywhere, Malaysia or to Planet DSG in Pune - they all have GoPro alog with accessories.

I have been recently using GoPro HD 2 with LCD backpack. No complaints. As with any product, this can also go kaput on the first day or last for many years. However, for me nothing comes close. But to be fair I havent tried other similar products (because I have not felt the need to do so).

**Hackdrag** · 11-08-2012, 05:10 PM

Originally posted by Mad Mik View Post

There are alternatives.
Replay or Tachyon cameras. these are more of a tube shape, similar to a scope on a gun.

RePlay XD1080 is an Apple to Apple comprison with GoPRo

But some say Replay is virtual
GoPro HD vs RePlay XD1080????? - DPChallenge Forums

**Mad Mik** · 11-08-2012, 06:17 PM

Originally posted by Hackdrag View Post

RePlay XD1080 is an Apple to Apple comprison with GoPRo

But some say Replay is virtual
GoPro HD vs RePlay XD1080????? - DPChallenge Forums

Check the forum dates. Replay has been out for a while now.
Still can't beat the ruggedness of the GP.

**demortion** · 01-07-2013, 02:27 AM

Go pro 3 White Edition is a good in budget right ?

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