Tips For Vlogging In Poor Weather

[Chandrajit]

I wouldn't use a gopro in the rain, I would use a Drift

Does the drift have an external mic option!!!

 

[Lurch]

The Ghosts do, the Stealth doesn't

 

[Chandrajit]

The Ghost says "Microphone Built-in, noise reducing microphone"

I don't think that it would be easy to record crisp voice like an ext mic in your helmet. But then again, I did not try it. Nor seen anyone around use that cam.

 

[Lurch]

Like all cams, Drifts have a built in mic, but on the Ghosts you can plug a 3.5mm jack in, and have a mic in your helmet.

I know this as I've been doing it for 3 years on an HD Ghost and a Ghost S.

 

[Chandrajit]

Thats the same you can do on a GoPro too. But, the point where you plugin the ext mic jack remains exposed to weather!!
Heavy rains could seep in easily, ending the cams life

So, how do you vlog with your crisp voice in such weathers?

 

[Lurch]

Not had an issue with vlogging in rain, some people use tape or blutac to weatherise the Drifts.

Keep going quick, it won't come in the back

 

[Chandrajit]

Hahaa... My 'preaaciousss' cam... I would rather use a Gluegun to seal it off... and be sure that my cam remains invincible to nature...

 

[2WL]

I believe you can buy the mic for the drift with a waterproof seal therefore making it ok.

Another option (my old one) would be to use a replay xD1080 as the mic housing for these is waterproof however the cost for the microphone adapter is extortionate. Another problem maybe even getting your hands on them because I believe they went bust.

A further option

Buy a gopro bluetooth headset and use the fully waterproof housing

 

[Chandrajit]

yeahhh... this bluetooth idea seems solid...

 

[Shifty]

I have used the drift so many times with the external mic in very heavy rain ️. It has filled up with water many times and had to be dried out on radiator when home. Took weeks to clear the screen .

It still works a treat!!