GoPro camera's- are they worth it?

[baldock92]

I need an opinion from those of you who have a GoPro camera, or a similar product. I plan on doing a lot of travelling over the next few years and a good camera is a must, especially when I plan on doing scuba diving, sky dives etc. But are GoPro's worth the hefty price tag which come with them?

I was thinking of getting the Hero 3 black edition, which is the most expensive, but before I fork out the cash thought I would ask for your opinions- any would be welcome

Thanks

GB

[Graham C]

They seem pretty decent (having viewed a few Youtube clips).  An alternative would be the Drift Ghost HD.  Perhaps there's a comparison of the two about somewhere?

[baldock92]

I've read a couple of online reviews of a few different models but thought it would be good to get some good honest information from somebody on here. Thanks for suggesting the drift ghost as well

[lucky_scrote]

Buy one second hand. I was astonished how cheap they are.

Also check this page out: http://www.ebay.co.uk/gds/How-to-Buy-a-GoPro-on-eBay-/10000000177329648/g.html

[baldock92]

Buy one second hand. I was astonished how cheap they are.

Also check this page out: http://www.ebay.co.uk/gds/How-to-Buy-a-GoPro-on-eBay-/10000000177329648/g.html

That's a great link, thanks a lot!

[Royal Flush]

Have the 3 hero black. It's incredible and absolute snap purchase if you are travelling for a while.

[Royal Flush]

Would suggest getting the 3+ though as the low light transition is pretty impressive and the wifi is a lot faster. Also I believe the battery is better.

[Woodsey]

Think I'm going to upgrade one of my cameras soon. As someone that doesn't ski or do much in the way of sports these cameras are used for a lot, they seem a waste of time for me or am I missing a trick here?

[Royal Flush]

Think I'm going to upgrade one of my cameras soon. As someone that doesn't ski or do much in the way of sports these cameras are used for a lot, they seem a waste of time for me or am I missing a trick here?

Yeah not much point unless you are trying to capture action. Unless you want a really small camera.

[baldock92]

Yeah it seems like they're really used for action sports mainly. It seems like, unless a new model came out after buying a second hand one, you could pretty much get most of your money back if you sold it on.