GoPro Hero 2014 base model

[Runbikeswim]

Just got this and went for my 1st ride to test and was blown away.

Battery life, photos, time laps and video all look amazing. all for a device that has a RRP of 2300.

 

Compare this to the ridiculous expensive 4 silver and black ( 6000 and 74000) and it is a no brainier for a weekend rider with a budget.

 

It does have a few draw drawbacks the biggest to me being no wifi, but again doesn't warrant that extra heap op cash to me.

[Spoke101]

Congrats on the new hardware but is RRP not 2000?

[The Guy in Pink]

Wifi for me is indispensable.  On Tuesday we were doing a preliminary investigation for possible dam sites in a really mountainous area . I mounted the my Hero 3 Black on the mirror arm under the helicopter with my handlebar mount and we flew several valleys taking high resolution video and stills, while I controlled the camera from inside the chopper.

Without the remote it could not be possible or I would have had to settle for a long video and try to make sense of it afterwards.

[Runbikeswim]

Congrats on the new hardware but is RRP not 2000?

Its currently on special at some retailers for 2000 but most dont have stock. Seems to be listed for 1995 to 2300.

[Runbikeswim]

Wifi for me is indispensable.  On Tuesday we were doing a preliminary investigation for possible dam sites in a really mountainous area . I mounted the my Hero 3 Black on the mirror arm under the helicopter with my handlebar mount and we flew several valleys taking high resolution video and stills, while I controlled the camera from inside the chopper.

Without the remote it could not be possible or I would have had to settle for a long video and try to make sense of it afterwards.

Having live preview to decide mounting option is nice and would not have minded that.

[The Guy in Pink]

Compare this to the ridiculous expensive 4 silver and black ( 6000 and 74000) and it is a no brainier for a weekend rider with a budget.

 

At this morning's meeting  I showed the Videos from Tuesdays flying on the projector. The two Ghanaian fellows who flew with us in the back seat on Tuesday were blown away with the quality of the videos and both asked me bring them a GoPro when returning from  my next R&R.

 

When I bought my Hero 3 Black it came with the remote and battery charger, and I added  a load of mounts, suction cup,  extra battery etc. and ended up spending about $600. (USD)

 

I priced a similar bundle for them just now based on the Hero4 Black and it will be about $1050.  That is a whack more in Rands as the Rand was at about R8.50/$ when I bought mine and is now R11.60/$ 

[Joe Massapuss]

Hey guys,

 

Just thought I would recommend a place to buy Gopro accessories at good prices. Literally just bought a Gopro chest mount from Brett at a far better price than the original, and his service was great too.

As someone who spent close to $1000 on my gopro and accessories when i was in America earlier this year, i REALLY REALLY wish i found out about this before, would have saved me a decent sum of cash.

 

Enjoy your Gopro's, i absolutely love mine.

 

Cheers

 

http://www.xtreme-xccessories.co.za/c/104/all-products?orderby=15

[needleshy]

One thing to remember about the Base model is that if the housing lens get scratched there is no way of replacing it, it can't take any extension backpack and is molded to the housing thus the need for replacement if scratches or cracks develop.