(Part 2) Top products from r/gopro

Thanks /u/lamic

I looked through your post and recommendations, it looks awesome! I know I really should wait for the Hero5 but I'm not sure if I can wait.


I started to put a list of things I want/need into a spreadsheet, to start looking at Price. I have Amazon Prime so I'm thinking about ordering everything through Amazon.


Can you take a quick look through my list and see if everything checks out and if I missed anything for "Basic" operations? Then could you make any more recommendations, or let me know what my next purchases should be?

• GoPro HERO4 SILVER- $338
  
  
  
• Memory Card Lexar 64GB- $35, Looks like the cheapest one between Sandisk Extreme and Lexar, Lexar currently is the cheapest on Amazon
  
  
• Batteries - Wasabi Power Battery (2-Pack)- $22, Read a few reviews and people said they like these batteries a lot. Should give me enough juice and let me know how long I can record with, until I'm completely dead.
  
  
  
• Protection Lens - $7 I really just need to lens protector, in the reviews people are saying some parts don’t fit the Hero4 only the Hero3. Or should I put the $20 version off the actual GoPro site?
  
  
• GoPro The Tool – $4, Like you requested and reading some comments it looks like it would be worth it.
  
  
• A basic Card Reader - $7, did a quick google search on best card readers this one popped up for best for it’s price.
  
  
• SANDMARC® Pole - $40, Looked up some reviews and people tend to like this one. It seems like is always recommended to have some kind of stick or holdable mount to start off with. Also could you go into a little more detail about mounting the GoPro?
  
  
• Pelican Case -$25 I like the idea of it being waterproof and I like to be organized with my stuff. So this looks like a perfect fit. And it will be an awesome case to travel with.
  
  
• Kingston 5-in-1 Mobile Companion - $35 I was watching some videos and it seems like this could be a cool little gadget to have. I would mostly use it for “mobile uploads to Hard Drives”. Working in IT I know how important it is to have backups, and this will let me get around bringing a laptop to the resort and other stuff. This is the video I’m referring too that shows you how to upload to a HD with out a computer.
  
  
  So with everything in my cart I’m sitting at $488 which is with in my budget.
  
  I’m still reading about the remote. That might be something we add down the line. I think I’ll be pretty content with just my phone app or getting the “waterproof touch screen” case cover too.
  
  Do you think this is a good setup? Will this get me going? Do you have any recommendations, or anything that I should add or not buy yet?
  

This is a good place to start. Here are a few more thoughts/suggestions:

• Check the contents of the Lexar card, mine came with a mini card reader that works well.
  
• The gopro battery will be the limiting factor when continuously recording, you should test the maximum recording time before your wedding. Use the same settings and try to recreate the temperature it will be running at during the wedding.
  
• I highly suggest a product like this to give you peace of mind when you are using your gopro in the water. There are several cheap options on amazon.
  
• One thing that nobody has mentioned in this thread yet is sound. If you want the dialogue from your ceremony to come through the gopro will have to be very close. If there is wind it will be even more difficult to hear you. You'll get the best results if the case is not on.
  
• If any of your guests own gopros I'm sure they will be bringing them. See if they will let you borrow them for the wedding and pull the footage off of them afterwards. This way you can have multiple angles and make a really nice video later on. If he's up to it you can have the officiant wear a chest mounted gopro which will give a nice up close perspective and probably capture the best sound. You can get creative with any other angles.
  
• This flexible tripod is one of my favorite accessories. It's so versatile and can be mounted to just about anything. There are cheaper alternatives on amazon, I chose this one because it has a level (it was also $20 at the time I bought it).
  
• The Suction Cup is also a very useful tool for mounting the gopro. I suggest getting the gopro brand because it is sturdy and the suction cup is very strong.
  
• I would leave most of the settings alone. There is a ton of information on this subject and it can be overwhelming. My two cents are to use 2.7K resolution wide for most everything. If you want slow motion use 1080p at 60 FPS.
  
• One of the biggest problems with most people's videos are that they are shakey as hell. Try to keep the camera steady if possible. If you want to expand your budget a bit you can purchase a gimbal which will give you very very good results. Understandably those are out of most peoples' budgets and there are other techniques you can use to keep the camera steady by using the pole that will give decent results.
  
• If your gopro is in a cool/cold hotel room and you take it outside into the hot/humid air fog will condense on the lens. Once the lens warms up the fog will go away.
  
• Make sure you play with your gopro before hand so that you get a good feel for it and you can get any questions out of the way a head of time.
  
  Feel free to ask any questions you might still have. Also, congratulations and good luck!

Hero 7 black is the way to go. The hypersmooth stabilization makes it worth it.

Accessories to get:

First of all, get a gopro plus trial. It gives you 50% off of batteries and other accessories, but not chargers or microsd cards.

Grab a few extra batteries. With the trial, they're $10 each.

The dual bay charger is well worth the price.

These are the microsd cards I use in my H7B. They're fast, reliable and cheap. Also on gopro's recommended list of cards to use.

I use tempered glass protectors for the lens and rear screen and they don't affect video quality at all. They went on very easily and the lens cap is a nice bonus.

For a case, I currently use this one, but the official case looks good too.

I use this frame mount and love it. The front round piece can be removed if desired; I took it off as I don't need it for what I use my gopro for. It includes mounting options for both standard threaded mounts and gopro mounts. And the back slides on and off.

If you need a head mount, the amazonbasics one is identical to the official gopro branded mount aside from the logo (I have both).

Completely optional, but I really like these aluminum knobs over the standard plastic ones.

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That about covers everything I use. Hope this helps some!

Thanks! I put my GoPro on Burst mode to capture it. I originally was trying to get it half under water & half above, but that didn't happen lol. I believe I did 30 frames per 1 second. I know it's a lot of pictures, but I wanted a good shot and usually you will get a couple great ones out of the 30 that I took. I always have Protune on. White balance-5500k, Color-Gopro color, Iso-800, High sharpness, Exposure-0.
I can look again, but I'm pretty sure that is the settings I had selected.

Accessories: I have the GoPole Evo-http://www.amazon.com/GPE-10-Floating-Extension-Cameras-Transparent/dp/B00B3YJG5C

I think it's an amazing pole to have. It is a bit big, especially while snorkeling, but I was able to get some great videos/pics because of it. Hope this helps! If you have any other questions let me know

the best place will be online on amazon.com or people on this subreddit may point out places that are having especially good deals, right now this usually applies for the hero 3 black.

Depending on which camera you get there are certain micro sd specifications. If you plan on getting the white I believe you need a class 8 or above but considering the deals available for the newer models I would advise against this.

Getting the Silver you should get any micro sd that's class 10 I think this was the best deal when I got mine.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007XZL7PC/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

for the black you'll need again any class 10 but avoid using sandisk as there have been some problems where the gopro limits the bitrate for the very high resolutions.

For the black + you'll need one of the micro sd cards specified on this list

http://gopro.com/support/articles/software-update-release

you can find micro sd cards in store at best buy or radioshack or office depot but they will be more expensive than they will be online, and if you need to get one of the micro sd cards specified on the list, youll probably have to buy it online (I didnt see any in store).

If your getting the black or black+ this is the micro sd I got

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009SK57ZQ/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

let me know if theres anything else, best of luck

If you're going for a direct mount (close to the contacting surface) I'd go with the GoPro suction cup. It sticks like no ones business and has a larger base for more stability and less vibrations. If you are going to mount it far from the contact surface I'd go with a multi suction cup solution. I built this last year and it came out great. It was a bit of a DIY but you need to have multiple contact patches to negate the leverage you will be putting on the whole rig.

• Here is what it looks like mounted on the car
  
• Here is what the video came out like
  
  You can look into getting something like this which would work well but do nothing to dampen vibrations due to the single arm design.
  
  My second design (that was going to cost over $200...) included 3 ram mounts with balls on top, 6 ball clamps with a threaded side, and custom cut pole for the legs. the 3 arms would connect to this and would then have the GoPro(s) mounted on it.
  
  I didnt do ^^this^^ due to the fact that it was $120 more than my prototype, and for that money you can almost get the nice manfrotto DSLR capable suction cups and hardware. If you have any questions let me know!
  
  EDIT: oh, and always make sure your mounting surface is clean. like, windex then alcohol on the glass. And if you have surface scratches on your paint you will lose suction.

It looks nice I have a H4S so I cant use it as its only for the 3+. However personally because it is in place of the backdoor I dont know how safe the camera would be because of the extra weight if it were to fall and hit between the hinge and the battery.

The brunton case is "only" 4000mah, but if it were me I would purchase an external battery pack you can get a 10000-15000mah battery pack for under $25 and a set of extra batteries either of these would do, you can charge them with the external battery pack and will have WAY more than enough life to last you days of recording. For the price smatree looks the best it has a three channel charger so you could charge your gopro battery outside of its case as well.

These links are for the Hero 4 but they have the same batteries for the hero 3's as well.

Newmowa $19

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NYKTN60/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=XWVGO54S0UHL&coliid=I8IYLLB5U1SQM

Wasabi $24

http://www.amazon.com/Wasabi-Power-Battery-AHDBT-401-AHBBP-401/dp/B00OAAUZO2/ref=pd_cp_p_1

Smatree $20

http://www.amazon.com/Smatree%C2%AE-1290mAh-Replacement-3-Channel-Camcorder/dp/B00OT7N2ZA/ref=pd_cp_p_0

the gopro hero has nice quality. but i would not recommend it to most people, especially those that refer to themselves as "techheads". it has limited frame rates and resolutions, which is fine, the lack of slow motion rears it's ugly head very quickly after the first use. but more importantly than that, it is missing expandability. no swappable batteries and no support for backpacks at this moment in time... no lcd backpack, no wifi backpack, no battery backpack. this wouldn't be a huge deal if it had wifi built-in, but it doesn't have that either.

buy the best gopro you can afford. that may mean buying used, but as long as you check it out thoroughly before agreeing to anything, you could save some serious money. do not forget to budget accessories while crunching numbers. you will probably want extra batteries and a gopole of some kind right away. then after a while of playing with the stuff, head over to /r/goprodiy for ideas on pretty awesome, and usually cheap mounts.

i would definitely watch your video and give it an honest critique. i'm looking forward to it! but you need to realize that i am only a couple months ahead of you editing/filmmaking-wise so while i can offer suggestions, i make no claims of being inerrant.

  I hiked Mt. Kilimanjaro last month over the course of 7 days.  Our group of three all had gopros and we each brought 5-7 batteries and an external battery pack.  <br />
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  Our 12000mAh battery would charge gopro batteries about 8-12 times depending on original/wasabi capacity.  I ended up only going through more than one battery on two of the days I think.  If you turn the camera off when you stop recording the battery lasts fairly long even in cold conditions (It would get down to 15 degrees F at night (-10 C)).  <br />
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  As for memory cards I brought four 32g cards.  I like to have several smaller capacity cards instead of one big one in case one accidentally gets wiped or the data gets corrupted.  I ended up shooting ~60g over the seven days, including several long timelapses.  For a three week trip I would recommend two 64g cards if possible, or better yet four 32g cards.  <br />

I also brought a panning base (its a glorified egg timer) and got a few cool timelapse shots of sunrises and a few of the camps. Shot everything at 1080 60fps for video and 2s intervals for timelapses and turned out great.

Here are all the links. Good luck!

Anker 12000mAh External Battery
http://www.amazon.com/12000mAh-Portable-External-Technology-Smartphones/dp/B00CEZBKTO/ref=sr_1_8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1410496236&sr=1-8&keywords=anker

Wasabi USB 2 Pack
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IAZWWDA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

SanDisk Extreme 32g MicroSD
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FRHTXW2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Panning Base
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AJIZBWA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

As someone who has recently spent a lot of time researching SD cards for a new GoPro. Allow me to save you a lot of time.

Don't bother with anything less than class 10. Anything lower will not work.

Avoid Sandisk, they work fine for some people, but lots of people have issues with them.

A single 32GB card will provide more shooting time than a single battery will give you, so if you don't have extra batteries and don't plan on getting any, 32GB is fine. However, extra batteries are relatively cheap, so I opted to go for 64GB.

Long story short:
This is the one I went with

That is about the best bang for you buck your going to find.

There are a few (slightly) better cards out there, but they are over 100 dollars.

Hope this helps.

So what's the best deal on the camera and memory card? I imagine since the product is brand new it'll be pretty much the exact same from everywhere, right?
I was just going to buy it off Amazon (once it shows up as in stock) with this memory card.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009SK57ZQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A22D4OS15PHL3K

Any reason not to? Is that a good memory card? It's one of the recommended ones on GoPro's website so I figure it's a safe bet.

Buy the Hero4 to future proof yourself a bit more. Another GoPro won't be coming out for awhile and when it finally does, it will only be marginally better than the 4 while much better than the 3+. So far the screen has been great, just take care of it and keep it protected as often as possible. I just received these in the mail also:

http://www.amazon.com/Smatree%C2%AE-1290mAh-Replacement-3-Channel-Camcorder/dp/B00OT7N2ZA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1419799174&sr=8-3&keywords=hero+4+battery

http://www.amazon.com/RAVPower%C2%AE-10400mAh-External-Thunderbolt-Incredible/dp/B009V5X1CE/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1419816813&sr=8-4&keywords=gopro+external+battery

http://www.amazon.com/GoPro-AUCMT-302-Suction-Cup-Mount/dp/B00F19Q7YI/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1463955388&sr=1-1&keywords=gopro+car+mount
Also this mount is awesome for doing a driving timelapse :) super good and can also be used for other shots as well

Hey fai1, I bought this EVO pole from Amazon for a recent trip to Iceland. It handled the sulfur hot springs and salt water like a champ. The telescoping section is all clear so it's less distracting in videos and plastic is lighter and less likely to corrode than the GoPro branded poles. The main pole is watertight unless you open the twist joint under water, then it will fill and sink. I locked it before submersion so it would float. When I was done shooting for the day, I submerged the whole pole and let it fill with tap water to clear out residue before opening the twist joint and resting the pole upside-down to let the water drain out. Good luck!

• A suction cup mount is great to mount your GoPro inside and outside of your car. Just make sure to tether it when it's outside. I'd recommend the [GoPro suction cup] (http://amzn.com/B00F19Q7YI)
  
  
• There are a lot of great tripods out there. I have a Slik tripod that I have used with my GoPro and it's great. It's fairly compact and not too heavy. [Slik Tripod] (http://amzn.com/B000HZH6W8)
  
  
• Yeah the battery life isn't great on GoPros. I'm not sure which generation you're planning on buying but if you're going with a 3+, you can get the [Brunton All Day power pack] (http://amzn.com/B00LUKNM5E). If you're going with a Hero 4, the Brunton won't work with those so you could get a [GoPro Battery Bacpac] (http://amzn.com/B00NIYJFRO).
  
  
• You can plug a USB cable into your GoPro while recording. You won't be able to do that with the regular housing though so you'll need [the frame] (http://shop.gopro.com/mounts/the-frame/ANDFR-302.html#/start=1) or the [Skeleton Housing] (http://shop.gopro.com/accessories/skeleton-housing/AHSSK-301.html#/start=1)
  
  
• Always tether. ALWAYS!
  
  
  

That looks awesome. If you want to do something to record audio, you can do what I did.

I bought this frame (forgot I already had one, but when I bought it, it was on sale for $18): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009PK9QGU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

...with this audio cable adapter: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A3MY7L8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

...and I use this mic for the audio: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I4DGRCU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

To get a setup that allows me to record MUCH better audio quality than you get with the camera in its normal case. The audio quality still isn't great though from what I've tested while filming fishing out on my boat. If you can afford it, I would get a better quality mic, but that one is enough and better than what the camera can do.

In canada your friend might be able to get as much as $300;

http://www.amazon.ca/GoPro-Outdoor-CHDOH-002-Camera-Silver/dp/B005WY3TI4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396625052&sr=8-1&keywords=gopro+hd+hero2

but when I saw those prices, I went direct to GoPro and ordered a new one from them instead. Being realistic, your friend can probably get $150-$200 if it is in great shape. Pure speculation though

My best guess:

RØDE VideoMic with Rycote Lyre Mount with Deadcat

160 LED Video Light (Or something similar)

Camcorder Stabilizing Handle Grip (Or something similar)

GoPro Jaws Mount

A filter adapter - somtehing like this

GoPro Mic Cable

Quite a nice setup, although I'd be conceerned about shadows from the light on the clamp and gopro, and the chance of the clamp coming off if bumped

I might have to get the chesty, have been wanting one but $40 is a lot for that. If you're looking for a better pole I'm really happy with this one.

Nice! I'd recommend getting a toy size quad to practice on, it will save you some cash in the long run. The Hubsan X4 has treated me well.

The main differences between the two are: voice control, 4K, 10megapixel vs the old session's 8meg pics, and video stabilization

I think it'd be worth it to get the hero 5 session as there is a better image output and those extra couple features. If your budget allows for it, you wont regret it!

Plus the extras included in the 4 session arent all that crazy. 16gb memory is small and you'll likely fill it up quick.
You can buy a 64gb proven to work card for less than 20 bucks here

Thanks for the review. I ordered the same thing a couple months back, and I think it's a really great package for those that are getting into the GoPro HERO4 series and need extra batteries. I believe it's also the only one (on Amazon) that allows charging for three batteries simultaneously. If you think about it, that makes a lot of sense because you already have the stock battery and you'll be getting two more.

Non-referral Amazon link

Assuming you are offloading the pictures to your computer after or during each leg of the trip, I would recommend getting a (32GB Sandisk Ultra)[http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-microSDHC-Memory-Adapter-SDSDQUA-032G-U46A/dp/B007XZM6VG/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1372100338&sr=1-1&keywords=sandisk+ultra+micro+sd] and either a Hero 3 White, Silver, or Black depending on how much you want to spend and how much you would use each model (ex. If you want to use the camera to film for shows, especially in low-light, get the Black). Other than that, make sure to get the newest version of the Suction Cup Mount (the one that doesn't have the shaky arm) and some tethers and you'll be good.

Also, it really depends just how long you want these timelapses to be. If you want them as a 5-second piece in a music video down the road, go with 1 shot every 30sec and compress it down to those 5sec of video.

But if you want to be able to see the scenery in each leg of the trip and focus on the beauty of the NorthWest, I'd reccomend shooting at 1 shot every 2-5sec.

In the end, if you offload the pictures to your computer every few hours, I reccomend shooting at 1 shot every 2sec simply because you can then compress all the photos down to a 20min video if you want. But if you did 1 shot every 60sec, that 20min vid would not be possible.

So I'm pretty sure the 32GB has more than enough space to do 1 shot every 2sec, leaving battery power to be your only problem. You'll get about 1.5-2hr of battery life on one charge. And it is possible to shoot with a USB plugged up to the GoPro which is the preferred option (2.1A car charger with MicroUSB going to the camera). Only problem is that you will need to use either The Frame or get an extra Housing and drill a hole where the microUSB is. I did the latter idea but also bought a $5 3D printed The Frame.

Any questions, and we're here for ya!

The first option is to go without a housing at all, and instead get a frame. The latest frame nicely snaps out too, but around 40$ USD or so. The next option, is to look into an external microphone with the microphone attachment that goes through the micro USB port.

Using this adapter and a standard microphone. The hard part however, I think is mounting the mic onto the housing/frame so that you don't have to stand there all day with the mic in your hand.

If you check out /r/goproDIY there are a few rigs made by some who have attached mics to mounts.

I got the Smatree 2x batteries. They've got 4.5 stars on Amazon with almost a thousand reviews. They're working great so far and I recommend them.

Pretty sure it's this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VA4CK8

Just bought one for my trip to Hawaii and it was awesome. It's not gopro specific so I used it with my point and shoot also. You'll the gopro tripod mount but I recommend it highly.

I'm going against the grain here, but...

Go with the RAM twist lock mount. Especially if you're interested in other mounts as well. Way more stable than most GoPro mounts, and with the 1" ball, more adjustable too. I've got the suction cup, a couple different length arms, the clamp, and a tripod mount ball. Just those get me most of the setups I need that aren't covered by a sticky mount.

The head strap ontop of goggles isn't a fun choice while snorkeling. It doesn't come down far enough with the goggles in the way to really stay on tight. It also feels uncomfortable have all that pressure on your head. When I went we used our XShot 2.0 pole and it turned out great. Just wash the pole and case with fresh water and dry after snorkeling. There are better options but for your first time out I'd say start small and buy more if you think you need it the second time out.

You wont need a red filter but you'll see improvements however I cant think of any manufacturers who have on for the Hero3+ case.

You could also get the Bobber mount so it'll never sink.

Also this is there SD cards I use

So i'm looking @ getting a gopro for my helmet when i go riding my motorcycle & i was wondering what the biggest difference i wound seen between Gopro hero & the Gopro hero4 silver as of right now i just want it incase anything were to happen while riding. But idk later down the road if my friends wanted to see them i would edit them into a video like some motovlogers do i guess

Since first party weapon mounts for the GoPro are ridiculously expensive we decided to take matters into our own hands.

We took one of the flat adhesive mounts drilled a couple holes into it, which lined up with the holes on a cheap scope ring mount, then used one of the 90 degree clamps to get the camera oriented down the barrel. It seems a little tall, but we've come to realize that the height is actually perfect for getting the barrel in frame. I'll see about posting some video / pictures from the gopro later.

Amazon had it for 5% off just a few days ago. I went ahead and jumped on that even though I only saved 15 bucks. I did get free shipping and no tax too, so that's ok.

The surf edition is 9% off ($274) and the outdoor edition is 7% off ($280).
http://www.amazon.com/GoPro-HD-HERO2-Outdoor-Edition/dp/B005WY3TI4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1334969386&sr=8-1

The official gopro suction cup is currently $20 on amazon which is an amazing deal for the quality I would highly suggest buying it.

http://amzn.com/B00F19Q7YI

I use the x-shot 2.0 it's really been great. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000VA4CK8/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1383069154&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NIYJF6U?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

For something like this with camera only, does the price make sense? It's from GoPro, it has prime (which is kinda necessary at this point haha).. I'm not sure I understand what buying one directly from GoPro includes vs. something like this on amazon, which obviously specifies "camera only."

The card you linked is a full size SD card. The 3+ black can only use a micro SD. The micro SD version of that card is $59.99: http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Class-Adapter-MB-MG64DA-AM/dp/B00IVPU88U

If the micro SD version was only $35.99 then it would definitely be worth it!

For stationary timelapse shots, I sometimes use one of these - http://www.amazon.com/camarush-1004-camalapse-4/dp/B00LV5LBE2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422133875&sr=8-1&keywords=camalapse&pebp=1422133879178&peasin=B00LV5LBE2

They are great way to add a little motion to a stationary landscape shot. If you decide to buy, you do need to by a special mount, but it is cheap - http://www.amazon.com/GoPro-ABQRT-001-Tripod-Mounts/dp/B00F19Q7AC/ref=pd_sim_p_5?ie=UTF8&refRID=0J04X2SMKPA01Q3PHE5Y

Thanks bro. I used a this handle with this light

I have 2x Samsung 64GB Pro microSDXC and am very pleased with them. Never had any issues to report with both the HERO3 Black Edition & HERO3+ Black Edition.

So like this one?, http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-MicroSDXC-Memory-Adapter-SDSDQU-064G-AFFP-A/dp/B009QZH6JS/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1376629996&sr=8-5&keywords=micro+sd+cards

I got this one, the Hubsan X4. It's showing it for $40 right now but I think I only paid $35 for mine at the time. They make the same one with a camera installed but I didn't see the point of that since the whole idea was to only use it for practicing.

It really wasn't hard to get the hang of. I started indoors with it and crashed it several times. It was fun but taking it out to the soccer fields and zipping it all over the place is what made me understand people's obsession with multicopters. The worst that has happened outdoors is twice I've taken my eye off it when it had gotten so far away it was just a tiny black speck in the sky. Both times I panicked, cut the throttle to let it fall and searched for it. Luckily it suffered no damage either of those times.

I will say you should definitely invest in some extra props and extra batteries. You can find all that pretty cheap online too. Even with all that added on you're still talking about less than $100.

Oh, and completely un-GoPro-related: these things are extremely fun to fly at night. With the LEDs on it's easier to see and looks like a UFO buzzing about.

My personal favorite:

GoPole Reach or Evo

Joby GorillaPod

Wasabi Batteries and Charger

Thanks. I fixed the link. Is this the same one? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F19Q7YI

This is the one I use Samsung Pro:

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Class-Adapter-MB-MG64DA-AM/dp/B00IVPU88U/

And these are other brands at similar speeds.

Lexar High Performance

http://www.amazon.com/Lexar-High-Performance-MicroSDXC-Memory-LSDMI64GBBNL633R/dp/B00IF4OATU

Sandisk Extreme Plus

http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Extreme-Frustration-Free-Packaging--SDSDQX-064G-AFFP-/dp/B00DM1BDPK

That being said 1080@30 isn't that crazy in bitrate. Are you using protune? It could very well be a dud card because 1080@30 should be well within the range of the card you linked

I was going to advise you this one, but it's now almost twice the price I paid for it, and I forgot you need an adapter. A couple of days ago /u/shallowlikeme posted an awesome picture of the Morning Glory allegedly taken with this pole, which seems to be one hell of a good deal.

I bought this light and put it on this bracket. The GoPro is attached with a tripod mount. I had to file part of the mounting piece on the light to make it fit on the bracket.

The GoPole Evo sounds like just what you're looking for. It floats and it's not too expensive, and it has a wrist strap.

http://www.amazon.com/GoPole-EVO-Transparent-Extension-Cameras/dp/B00B3YJG5C

What do you think about buying the Hero2 Outdoor Edition?

Also, is the WiFi back and remote worth the money?

I use something like this on my rig. You will also need the Tripod mount from GoPro.

Cold shoe to Tripod Adapter

GoPro Tripod Mount

Yeah, I'm using this one. says it's class 10

No man, GoPro recommends Class 10 Micro SD cards, you can get cheaper like this one
http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-MicroSDXC-Memory-Adapter-SDSDQU-064G-AFFP-A/dp/B009QZH6JS/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1380605263&sr=8-4&keywords=micro+sd+card

This same card is 19.95 on Amazon. Amazon's exclusive name is called EVO Select. Same as Plus for all other retailers.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XWZWYVP/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_8VRgDbQW1T00H

I ordered the Lexar 633x UHS-1, I saw it on the recommended list on GoPro's site. The seller is Lexar, and the model number matches the one on the list to the last character (A instead of R)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012PLSFH6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_hJZRzbHT8EH68

I just want to confirm that this SD card will in fact work with my Hero4 Silver. The product code is different from the recommended card list, though the description is the same.

Woah! You should get it from Amazon US in that case, it's selling for $42.

https://www.amazon.com/Lexar-High-Performance-microSDXC-UHS-I-Adapter/dp/B012PLSFH6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1496246282&sr=8-2&keywords=lexar+633x+64gb

Yeah, I'm sorry. You mean mini-USB.
Here ya go: http://www.amazon.com/GoPro-AMCCC-301-3-5mm-Mic-Adapter/dp/B00A3MY7L8

I picked up this along with the suggested attachment last week. It doesn't compact down to quite the size I want, but it seems very durable. Plus, I get the added DSLR monopod use out of it and it's a bit cheaper.

It was right there on the amazon page you linked to.

http://www.amazon.com/GoPro-ABQRT-001-Tripod-Mounts/dp/B00F19Q7AC/ref=pd_cp_p_0

Here's what I just got for $399 on Amazon.

http://i.imgur.com/dskN83I.png

Edit: here's the link http://www.amazon.com/GoPro-CHDHY-401-HERO4-SILVER/dp/B00NIYJF6U/ref=sr_1_1?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1417146779&sr=1-1&keywords=go+pro+hero+4

This.

i am using the class 10. i use these right now

I use this.

http://www.amazon.com/GorillaPod-Always-On-Camera-Tripod-Cameras/dp/B005HY4TVK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1396828163&sr=8-2&keywords=joby+micro250

http://www.amazon.com/GoPro-GTRA30-Tripod-Mount/dp/B002RCLYXG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1396828197&sr=8-3&keywords=gopro+tripod+mount

http://www.amazon.com/GoPro-Frame-Mount-ANDMK-301-Cameras/dp/B009PK9QGU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1396828214&sr=8-2&keywords=gopro+frame

They make a frame case[amazon link] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009PK9QGU?cache=a70aea7dd3a17697ffc52d0e08f2d87e&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&qid=1406574240&sr=8-4#ref=mp_s_a_1_4)

They do. The Frame is currently $40

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009PK9QGU?pc_redir=1405470303&robot_redir=1

Just in case : http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009QZH6JS/ref=pe_385040_127541850_TE_item

Here's an affiliate-free link:

• http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009QZH6JS/
  
  It has dropped to this price a couple of times, but this looks like the trend:
  
  
• http://camelcamelcamel.com/SanDisk-MicroSDXC-Adapter-Frustration-Free-Packaging/product/B009QZH6JS

this one in the 64gb flavor

Looking for something similar. Thinking about getting this one

Anyone have experience with it?

I might pick this upseeing as I could also use it out of the water.

Or you could get the Samsung 32GB PRO

Hubsan X4 H107L : http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IZC6C8E

I think it's expensive for everyone...lol. And for $40, why not?

Is this the one? http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IZC6C8E/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3QAIPXUUVWZPZ&coliid=I3C0HKYELURX1K&psc=1

here

Here is something that can be used to charge 3 batteries at once

Here is something you can connect to your GoPro while its recording to charge it and it can charge it 10-11 times from 0-100

Is that what you were asking for?

I'm getting this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XWZWYVP

Generally, the lexar 633x is top recommendation. Recently lexar announced that they will no longer produce memory cards, so that may cease in the future, but for now they're still widely available.

Batteries
, Suction Cup,Polemount(you'll need the tripod mount for this one too)


Those are my essentials. if you dont want mounts then just get the batteries. if you're going to use the Wi-fi it really drains the batteries and the wall charger is convient

The Wasabi packs now come with this feature. I have an older Wasabi charger + batteries and they've been great for me. $22 for your USB charger and 2 batteries... you can't really go wrong. I see that some people mentioned the charging base wasn't perfect, but at that price you could even get 2 in case one gives you trouble. Or you could get the old model and use a USB -> barrel connector, which should still work.

http://www.amazon.com/Wasabi-Power-AHDBT-201-AHDBT-301-AHDBT-302/dp/B00IAZWWDA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410205488&sr=8-1&keywords=wasabi+gopro

My work already had the LED light, but I think it's the same if not very similar to this one: https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Camera-Photo/Dimmable-Digital-Camcorder-Pentax-Panasonic-Samsung-Olympus/B004TJ6JH6

The light has it's own battery so needs to be charged every so often. The external mic is powered from the GoPro.

No I don't buy anything SanDisk. I bought a 128GB Samsung

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06XWZWYVP/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494711769&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=samsung+select+128gb&dpPl=1&dpID=41h%2B73%2BX4qL&ref=plSrch

I bought one of those for long 4k sessions. I use that and a portable charger. 128gb you don't really have to worry.