GoPro SA

Hey chaps OMNICO [ie: we] are the official importer & distributor of GoPro in South Africa and sell to a group of approved or "authorised dealers"... DLVR is not one of them! Yes, we do have the Dive Housing and ALL other accessories compatible with the HD HERO & HD HERO2 cameras. Our website is busy being re-developed and will be live by 1 August... and will contain all the latest products and info. Sorry for the confusion on that one.

Hey guys. In terms of pricing, we understand that some are frustrated due to 'inflated' local pricing when compared to international pricing. As some have pointed out, international prices do not generally include sales tax so this is a consideration, as well as shipping and insurance on your parcel. Should it be nabbed by customs, you're in for some more there. Please bare in mind that the local pricing includes all the relevant local infrastructure, including a support staff to handle all queries, provide telephonic support, courier costs for returns if required, any warranties, etc, as well as a sponsorship programme, development programmes and event support. These all add to the costs over and above the regular customs, shipping, insurance, etc that are required to get the units here for you. Do you really want to deal with a US or European call centre for your camera questions? For support, locally purchased units offer a quicker turn-around due to reduced paperwork and complications with verification of origin of the unit - reducing cost to you and ensuring you're out there shooting your Heroism in HD sooner rather than later. Internationally purchased units also attract an 'International Warranty Handling Fee' to help cover the costs of the supply chain and support services. If you've got questions or would like to know stuff, please feel free to reply here or drop us a line at gopro@omnico.co.za. Our support line is operational from Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm - 021 300 1526 Regarding specs & comparisons, we can't deny that there are some great competitive products out there. However, take a look at the recent Gizmodo review - http://gizmodo.com/5919942/the-best-action-camera - which speaks for itself. The stills photos are captured using an 11MP sensor and are regularly used for the covers of magazines, posters and other advertising. In fact, Zig Zag magazine is currently running a competition looking for the best onboard shot with a GoPro to use as their January edition. No print media outlet would do this if it weren't up to scratch. There are, obviously, factors that will contribute to a better photo like movement [shake], lighting, etc.

Hey guys, thanks for the compliments!!! You're all Heroes!!! Please remember to share some videoes & photos on our Facebook media group - www.facebook.com/wohza - or our social platform - www.WorldOfHeroes.co.za

Thanks, glad you like it. Never had an issue with WMM & our files. That is strange! Have you done your Windows service packs / updates?

Correct, 720 @ 50fps is 170 degrees, ensuring you capture everything. It's a little trial & error, but you quickly get used to what works best. Remember that a 'variable or dynamic placement' like a Chesty or helmet is more difficult to perfect... while a handlebar / frame mounting is a 'constant' so you have more chance of getting it exactly how you want it. We have seen some guys draw lines on the housing as an aid...

Yip. There's a product from Wynn's called "C-Thru". It comes in a blue bottle and is available at most Pick n Pays, hardware & motor outlets... look in the car care section. It's the same stuff they use on car windscreens, motorbike visors, etc

Sorry, forgot to chat about the SD cards... We use class 10 cards across the board, which are a requirement for the higher speed features of the camera - like the timelapse function at 0.5sec intervals. A Class 6 card from a reputable brand [like Lexar or Sandisk] will go further than a 'no name brand' class 10 card.... so be careful what you buy. While slow cards [class 2 & some 4's] may drop frames, it's more likely to corrupt your file altogether. In some cases, people mistake intense shake & jittery image as dropped frames instead of looking at frame rate and the placement of the camera.

Hey guys As for software, Windows Movie Maker is a great start. We use Sony Vegas and Adobe Premiere when editing our stuff on PC. For Mac, our shorter edits are done in iMovie and then go all the way up to Final Cut Pro for the big stuff when managing loads of data - like the Absa Cape Epic. For the Absa Cape Epic, we used 720p @ 50fps on all our cameras... giving us HD footage [yes, 720 is still HD - exactly what you're seeing on Dstv HD channels] and the best frame rate to give a smoother ride. Also, 50fps is easier to slow down in editing for the slowmo shots as there is already more data per second... so you don't notice the distortion you would if stretching the 25 frames. In terms of mountings, the Chesty is great and we rode the 240km TransKaroo with one this weekend. If then angle isn't quite what you want, remember you can set the camera in the inverted position! For the handlebars, rather mount the camera on your stem [unless you have a square stem] with a Roll Bar mount - it'll provide a tighter fit thanks to the rubber lining and a more stable image as you won't need to use the 3-way pivot. Let us know if there's anything we can help with...