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Post by Voleibol!!!!!! on Apr 15, 2014 12:48:09 GMT -5
I'm looking at purchasing a new camera to record our matches, has anyone used this product to,record their volleyball matches? We use GTX for video exchange service and I want to make sure everything is compatible and easy to use.
Any info is helpful
Thanks
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Post by mclvbdad on Apr 15, 2014 13:36:23 GMT -5
I have used the GoPro series for years to record matches for recruiting video and stating purposes. I think they work great. I have used Hero and Hero2. Hero3 was released and Hero3+ is latest generation. I would not recommend Hero3, it had battery life issues. Hero3+ addressed those and got battery life back in line with other generations.
Here is a list of things to know. Whether they are pros or cons is an issue of preference and expectations so I'll leave that judgement to you.
- accessories are readily available and relatively inexpensive. In four years of use I've had 2 broken components: a case latch and an LCD backpack - base camera has no viewfinder or screen - camera output can be viewed on LCD backpack (any version) or streamed to a wireless device like an iPhone if your camera is wireless capable (higher end versions) - some type of camera feedback is essential for proper orientation in my opinion. I chose LCD backpack. I can set it up then turn it off to save battery. Can turn back on quickly if the camera get knocked out of position (this will happen frequently, more often by spectators than by balls). I've never used the wireless option but have been told by others it impacts battery life pretty significantly. - with a LCD backpack (turned on to position camera then turned off for recording) and a single battery I could record about 5 set of volleyball. I would start recording at the beginning of a set and stop at the end of the set. - an average set recorded at 1080p 30 frames per second is about 2.5 gigabytes. I think the Hero3+ Black will do 1080p 60 frames per second. - field of view options are excellent, in the middle field of view I could set up on the corner of a sports court in a convention center and capture the whole court from the refs stand all the way tot he end of the bench - wider field of views have better performance lighting and noise wise. Narrow field of view was noisy and grainy on the Hero2 in indoor conditions - each generation of camera has significantly increased image quality in low light conditions - only issues I've had from a ball strike was dislodging the memory card. Re-seat the card, power up and everything was back in order. I suffered no data loss on multiple occasions. Most of the time nothing happens when it gets knocked over. The two broken components were caused by fans not balls. LCD backpack was broken when an exuberant fan's cheering impacted the camera. LCD still works but the connector was damaged and the LCD will not cycle on and off correctly. Other breakage was when a fan knocked over the camera while I had the case open and camera out. Case latch got broken. - buy multiple batteries and memory cards. I have five of each. I typically use three of each for a day of recording. i bought multiple smaller memory cards to save money
All in all I've been extremely happy with the GoPro. Also get the added benefit of using it for diving and snorkeling and other water sports.
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Post by psumaui on Apr 15, 2014 13:39:45 GMT -5
I'm looking at purchasing a new camera to record our matches, has anyone used this product to,record their volleyball matches? We use GTX for video exchange service and I want to make sure everything is compatible and easy to use. Any info is helpful Thanks Not too sure I would recommend this for taking volleyball videos unless the fisheye effect doesn't bother you. I am a cyclist and use the Gopro Hero 3+ and love it but Gopro camera's are used mostly for outdoor sports and all the older models have the big fisheye effect when taking videos(Hero 3 and below). The new Gopro Hero 3+ has less of a fisheye effect and takes great videos at 720p/1080p and 4K. The base price for this camera is 199.00 - $399.00(depends on which model you purchase) but that is not including a battery backpack(or extra batteries), LCD backpack or a flash card which do not come with camera. You will need these items to record your matches. Would also recommend a tripod to hold camera if you do choose to use Gopro at matches. Here is their website: GOPROHere is link to the manuals so you can see how to use it and it's functions. Hero 3+ manualsThis was taken by a Hero3 +(Silver Edition).
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Post by sevb on Apr 15, 2014 19:57:12 GMT -5
Old school Cannon w a 6pin FireWire straight into a laptop ... So easy... So clean... So out dated!
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Post by mclvbdad on Apr 15, 2014 20:58:59 GMT -5
Agree on fisheye. Should have mentioned that. But medium and narrow fields of view do have much less fisheye than the wide FOV.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2014 6:40:26 GMT -5
Just some camera input from a GTX user. When we are home I hook our camera up to a laptop and transcode as the match is recording. I use the recording for film analysis and transcode to something more portable like mp4 so that uploads don't take forever and if our opponent wants a copy for the bus ride home or to watch in the hotel I can copy to a flash drive or burn a DVD. On the road, I have extended batteries and spares so that I don't have to search for a plug. I transcode film on the bus ride home or in the hotel overnight. Not sure if portability or reduction in workflow is your goal.
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Post by itsallrelative on Apr 16, 2014 7:58:11 GMT -5
Old school Cannon w a 6pin FireWire straight into a laptop ... So easy... So clean... So out dated! finding a laptop with firewire is getting interesting, isn't it?
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Post by mclvbdad on Apr 16, 2014 12:31:05 GMT -5
Old school Cannon w a 6pin FireWire straight into a laptop ... So easy... So clean... So out dated! finding a laptop with firewire is getting interesting, isn't it? Apple sells a thunderbolt to FireWire adaptor. I know most volleyball fanatics are hip enough to also be Mac users.
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Post by mavericks on Apr 16, 2014 16:44:26 GMT -5
Try putting the go pro on your middle during practice. It's funny to watch. It's also pretty amazing to see what they actually are looking at during the play.
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Post by sevb on Apr 16, 2014 18:26:01 GMT -5
Old school Cannon w a 6pin FireWire straight into a laptop ... So easy... So clean... So out dated! finding a laptop with firewire is getting interesting, isn't it? Very!!
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Post by volleyballer4life on Apr 17, 2014 10:18:13 GMT -5
For those that don't want the fish-eye lens (Plus, I heard the Hero3 Black isn't very clear past 4'), does anyone have suggestions? I was also in the market for a new camera, hate to put my 7-year old Sony HD Camera to pasture but I think it's time for an upgrade. Mine is more for sand, but I wouldn't mind taking video of my team's matches and going over film sessions
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