esCape-ist Posted August 28, 2022 Share I have got a hero 8, and a bunch of mounting hardware. Had it for a few years and never really used it, but now starting to experiment with video editing as a hobby, and want to start filming multiple angles. does anyone have any experience with the knock off go pros available on takealot? I am not a pro, and not planning to make any money from my videos, so shelling out R10k on another new go- pro is not gonna happen. But just how bad are these R1000.00 knock off? something like this: https://www.takealot.com/volkano-extreme-series-4k-action-camera/PLID55054903 If you have a knock off which one and would you recommend it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted August 28, 2022 Share Honestely the Hero 8 is A flippen Mega Camera Considering 10 is Bloody awesome in its own right and unless 4k is all you want to work with then stay with the 8. I've got the 7 and only really use 2.7k and it has been nearly as good as my session 5 , it died and I nearly cried because of it. I'f gopro relaunch the session with the Hero 8 capabilities my Hero 7 won't see the light of day again and I won't look at the standard gopro again Form factor on the Hero 4 and 5 sessions is still underrated TODAY Underachiever 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotatoBagMan Posted August 28, 2022 Share There are quite alot of VS type videos on YouTube where they compare the gopros Vs knock-offs. And even compared to the older GoPro models, those knock offs don't come close. I've owned a knock off a couple years ago and compared to my session 4 at the time... I got rid of the fakey in a matter of days. I do media and film making as a profession and even as a hobby I wouldn't bother with those Knock offs . You're better off with a GoPro 6 and up. esCape-ist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafe Racer Posted August 28, 2022 Share Bud, I had one they are terrible used it once and binned it, better quality on a Nokia 3110 😂 J Wakefield 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esCape-ist Posted August 28, 2022 Share Okay, will give this a skip then, and rather look for a used go pro 6 or up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capediver Posted August 28, 2022 Share 56 minutes ago, esCape-ist said: I have got a hero 8, and a bunch of mounting hardware. Had it for a few years and never really used it, but now starting to experiment with video editing as a hobby, and want to start filming multiple angles. does anyone have any experience with the knock off go pros available on takealot? I am not a pro, and not planning to make any money from my videos, so shelling out R10k on another new go- pro is not gonna happen. But just how bad are these R1000.00 knock off? something like this: https://www.takealot.com/volkano-extreme-series-4k-action-camera/PLID55054903 If you have a knock off which one and would you recommend it? Check the Buy& Sell section here...there's a Session 5 up there good choice if you want a second angle. Edited August 28, 2022 by capediver PotatoBagMan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Gordo Posted August 29, 2022 Share I have one similar to that. Bought it a few years ago. It starts up with the gopro startup screen, but the word "gopro" is not on there. The also the software is different and the lense gives a wider angle to the go pro. Other than that, no issues and shoots in 1080p. I use windows movie maker to edit the clips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted August 29, 2022 Share The biggest development in action cameras in the last few years is image stabilization IMO. My Hero 3 Black is basically now a still camera or for diving or swimming. On the bike its terrible compared to the newer ones. I suspect the knock offs also lack the stabilization of the GoPro cameras from the 7 on up. esCape-ist and ChrisF 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capediver Posted August 29, 2022 Share 1 hour ago, Headshot said: The biggest development in action cameras in the last few years is image stabilization IMO. My Hero 3 Black is basically now a still camera or for diving or swimming. On the bike its terrible compared to the newer ones. I suspect the knock offs also lack the stabilization of the GoPro cameras from the 7 on up. This.....plus higher res and frame-rates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Gordo Posted August 29, 2022 Share I dont have any issue with all of the above. Although, I mount mine on my bars, personally anywhere on the bike is the best place if you want a much better clip. The moment you move it to the body or helmet, then you get the shakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meezo Posted August 29, 2022 Share 50 minutes ago, Eddy Gordo said: I dont have any issue with all of the above. Although, I mount mine on my bars, personally anywhere on the bike is the best place if you want a much better clip. The moment you move it to the body or helmet, then you get the shakes. Need to ride faster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esCape-ist Posted August 29, 2022 Share 4 hours ago, Eddy Gordo said: I have one similar to that. Bought it a few years ago. It starts up with the gopro startup screen, but the word "gopro" is not on there. The also the software is different and the lense gives a wider angle to the go pro. Other than that, no issues and shoots in 1080p. I use windows movie maker to edit the clips. Which brand is the one you bought. If I where to get one, I was considering volcano, sinch there speakers etc are not too bad compared to the real deal. Also played around with a volkano drone a while ago and it wasn’t completely rubbish. do you maybe have a link to a YouTube vid filmed with your camera? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Gordo Posted August 29, 2022 Share 4 hours ago, esCape-ist said: Which brand is the one you bought. If I where to get one, I was considering volcano, sinch there speakers etc are not too bad compared to the real deal. Also played around with a volkano drone a while ago and it wasn’t completely rubbish. do you maybe have a link to a YouTube vid filmed with your camera? I bought mine a few years back. There is no name. Go it on ali express. My other one is an SJcam M10. Some people claim its better than the equivalent gopro Edited August 29, 2022 by Eddy Gordo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trance Dance Posted August 29, 2022 Share So I got my daughter a volcano 1080 extreme camera about 18 months ago. This is one of her vids. I thought the quality was pretty good for the price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted August 30, 2022 Share 17 hours ago, Trance Dance said: So I got my daughter a volcano 1080 extreme camera about 18 months ago. This is one of her vids. I thought the quality was pretty good for the price! Compared to a 7 and up GoPro, that is pretty terrible. I can't watch this or my own videos anymore because of the jumpy bumpy video quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esCape-ist Posted August 30, 2022 Share 31 minutes ago, Headshot said: Compared to a 7 and up GoPro, that is pretty terrible. I can't watch this or my own videos anymore because of the jumpy bumpy video quality. Yeah, the stabilisation is definitely not on par… but this is being filmed into the sun, and obviously no Color correction done in post editing of the video, so not completely terrible. I am going to get one, and try it out for b roll shooting, and using mounted on tripod etc, so basically fimling from a stationary spot, and keep the 8 for body or bike cam footage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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