Go Pro vs ??????

Bdsp1234

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Hey folks , I’m going to invest in a camera. The obvious based upon brand alone is go pro. What are the alternatives out there that you guys use ?
 

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I have a GoPro Hero 3+. Kind of old now but works great for fishing video. I wouldn't worry about too many bells and whistles because you won't have time or brainpower to use it all.
If I needed another, I would get a simple one.

I set it to superwide 1080 and never change it. It gets everything just by pointing in a general direction.
I don't use the video viewer or bluetooth. That saves battery.

I use Apple iMovie for editing.

See videos here https://www.youtube.com/user/Skunkboat?feature=mhee
 
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I have had a GoPro for years, but barely use it. I bought a waterproof point and click recently and started using that more and use my phone with the DJI Osmo gimbal.
 

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Anyone you buy will work very well for your application. Shop around and do your best deal.
 

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SkunkBoat,
liked the video nice Bluefins, is the water always that nice or epic day.
 

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Over here it seems like it’s always nice when I have to work.
 

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I went with the Garmin VIRB....interfaces great with our Garmin displays. No plastic case to deal with and works great