Hippo-Drones
Pleb
When starting out, the one you have!
After that it all depends on budget... but the GoPro Hero 10 is the latest greatest, and is a mark above the others on video quality, it just depends on if you can stomach the price with the microphone adaptor / Media mod, and if you like the form factor.
You have an Insta360 One X2 already from what I have seen on your channel, what do you feel that is lacking?
After that it all depends on budget... but the GoPro Hero 10 is the latest greatest, and is a mark above the others on video quality, it just depends on if you can stomach the price with the microphone adaptor / Media mod, and if you like the form factor.
You have an Insta360 One X2 already from what I have seen on your channel, what do you feel that is lacking?
Meifesto
Semi-Suicidal Dutchie
Depends on a multiple of factors.
Budget.
Where you want it placed.
Mic through Camera or separate audio recording
Pure vlogging, or multi purpose
Type off rides (battery lifetime etc).
After that; what @HippoDrone said
Budget.
Where you want it placed.
Mic through Camera or separate audio recording
Pure vlogging, or multi purpose
Type off rides (battery lifetime etc).
After that; what @HippoDrone said
GIZZ
Wannabie Member
I never gave up on the DJI Osmo Action and the failure of it only having a single audio input. I use a Sena 50R for the mic, it's all hardwired to record everything I hear through Sena "sidetone". The 2 things that made it possible is me getting it into sidetone when I'm solo by pairing to my spare sena in my pocket, the other key is using an attenuator before the cam. I can plug this setup into any cam with a 3.5mm input, I just like the smallish size of the DJI.
If I had to buy a different cam I'd get a Hero 10 and deal with the bulk of it.
If I had to buy a different cam I'd get a Hero 10 and deal with the bulk of it.
R-Rated
Remember to Have Fun! - Solar Bear 2020 Champion
I would go with a used camera for beginners. Something a generation or two old so the outlay of capital is not that great. Plus some of us publishing 4k content are really shooting in 2.7k or even 1080. So having the latest edition camera is not really an issue to begin with.
Then if the new motovlogger decides to keep with it, upgrade later.
Then if the new motovlogger decides to keep with it, upgrade later.
LoneWolfer
Lone Wolfer Garage
I see used gopro's on facebook market place ranging from 50 to 150 bucks depending on the model year. Older gopros still have a lot to offer as 1080p is still the standard with how Youtube compresses files. Gopros that need the Gopro dongle to use a mic are a bit of an extra investment of 50 bucks but worth it as I can use a flexible mic that costs about 8 bucks on amazon.
If you're lucky, you can find a gopro that comes with the dongle from someone who tried vlogging and lost interest and they are just trying to clean out a drawer quickly and cheaply.
I started with a Polaroid Cube and recorded my audio into an iphone with an app and it work well but I wanted to do more and use less gadgets so a gopro with the dongle and a felixible mic make for a clean setup that I can clamp onto the helmet and take off quickly when I just want to ride.
If you're lucky, you can find a gopro that comes with the dongle from someone who tried vlogging and lost interest and they are just trying to clean out a drawer quickly and cheaply.
I started with a Polaroid Cube and recorded my audio into an iphone with an app and it work well but I wanted to do more and use less gadgets so a gopro with the dongle and a felixible mic make for a clean setup that I can clamp onto the helmet and take off quickly when I just want to ride.
Drakhen99
The Forrest Gump of Motovloggers
I'd say Hero 8. Great battery life, decent performance/image quality, and you can pick one up new or used for relatively cheap.
If you've got a few extra bucks, skip the 9 and get a 10 - I've found it to be more reliable and higher quality, but the battery life isn't as good unless you spring for the new Enduro batteries.
-John
If you've got a few extra bucks, skip the 9 and get a 10 - I've found it to be more reliable and higher quality, but the battery life isn't as good unless you spring for the new Enduro batteries.
-John
Meifesto
Semi-Suicidal Dutchie
There is a new camera coming out.
Some people already received a demo-model presale.
So curious to see if they made any positive changes.
Hippo-Drones
Pleb
Am looking forward to seeing how the new Drift performs
Meifesto
Semi-Suicidal Dutchie
Know of a Dutchie who received one.
So curious to see how he finds it.
I'm interested in the new Insta360 One RS. Besides the flexibility of both standard and 360 capability along with its improved video performance, I am especially intrigued by the improved audio quality per several reviews.
It has an optional small and inexpensive 3.5mm audio adapter for an in-helmet mic. It also has a gain level adjustment within the camera to tune it to your mic, helmet and other environmental factors. Per some of the audio I’ve heard, it has voice-sensitive AGC and smart filtering (e.g., turns down ambient engine sound while detecting voice). I will likely give it a try in a month or so when all the requisite parts are in stock. It has a form factor a hair smaller than the GoPro 9/10.
It has an optional small and inexpensive 3.5mm audio adapter for an in-helmet mic. It also has a gain level adjustment within the camera to tune it to your mic, helmet and other environmental factors. Per some of the audio I’ve heard, it has voice-sensitive AGC and smart filtering (e.g., turns down ambient engine sound while detecting voice). I will likely give it a try in a month or so when all the requisite parts are in stock. It has a form factor a hair smaller than the GoPro 9/10.
Hippo-Drones
Pleb
I use my Insta360 One R quite a bit, but only as a 360 camera as I didn't really feel that the single lens module offered anything any better than GoPro action cameras, the audio was terrible on it, so hopefully they have fixed that in the RS
nophix
Where's my coffee?
Do WHAT????? Drift is back????? I mean, I've had great luck with my Ghost X, so if they give me something cooler than that, I'm in! 4K was a bit of a mess with firmware, and I'm finding so is the Hero 9.
The original One R was an interesting idea, but fell short. The new RS appears to address its shortcomings, match GoPro 10 for video quality, has better/easier audio (especially for us), and of course the versatility of both single lens and 360.
Meifesto
Semi-Suicidal Dutchie
Tried to find the photo he shared, but it might have been a instagram story, so lost...
Looks nice, really curious about its quality and performance.
Moto Mengy
Motovlogger from PA, USA
I'd second a used Hero 8. I love mine to death and have had no issues at all with it, other than user error now and then.
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