Go Pro

[Dieseltech]

Wondering how hard it would be for a 70 year old coot like me to learn how to use a Go Pro camera if I got one?

 

[Ozlander]

You are on the internet, so you know how to use a computer.
YouTube is your friend.

 

[DRussell]

Wondering how hard it would be for a 70 year old coot like me to learn how to use a Go Pro camera if I got one?

If you can maneuver and use a smart phone or a computer to surf the internet you will be able to learn the Go Pro.

 

[BarnyardEngineering]

I would not buy a Go Pro though, unless someone is giving it to you. If you pay attention to a lot of youtube videos, they are constantly complaining about their Go Pro cameras shutting off on them, losing audio, corrupting the files, etc.. From what I understand, most new Go Pro models are upgrades to software only. They do not upgrade the processor or memory, but keep adding new features. This causes stability problems with the camera because the hardware is overloaded.

If I were to get into it seriously, I think I would try a DJI Osmo Action 3 or 4.

 

[Mule Meat]

+1 on DJI.
I think Go Pro has about ran their course. You can find used go pros here for dime a dozen.

 

[Eman85]

I have a knock off cheapo from Amazon, don't use it much. I have used it as a data recorder in my car monitoring the gauges. As far as use it's easy to use and put the videos on my laptop.

 

[NoDakInMN]

I've had a Go Pro for 5 years, got nothing but good to say about it. I'd be cautious about the those who base their opinions on what they've heard others say, but have no personal experience with one.

 

[GChief]

I'd be cautious about the those who base their opinions on what they've heard others say, but have no personal experience with one.

It's the social media thing. Knowing what one is talking about is not required.

 

[bc]

They are ok if you got little fingers and hands to operate them. Used mine for a while but everything has to be transferred to a computer to use it. I do everything with my phone where I can view it as well.

 

[Gumby]

Not hard to learn how to run a GoPro. You will get the hang of it with 15-20 minutes of practice.

 

[TractorDad3]

I imagine I would not be the only one who would love to see you working, and any content related to the machines you have mentioned. If it’s in your plan to post your content please keep us up to speed on when we can start looking forward to it.
Saturday morning releases that coffee could be paired with would be delightful

 

[DanielW]

If you can rebuild injection pumps and post online, you can definitely handle a GoPro (or one of the cheapo knock-offs, which are just as good). And they're exceptionally handy for diagnostic work - especially on their slow-motion settings. If you have knotter trouble on a baler for instance, stick one of them on a good magnetic base pointing at the knotter. Bale a couple of bales and watch the slow-motion video - you can easily pinpoint the problem. I've done the same with a cell-phone on their slow motion video settings too, but the GoPro option is better.

 

[drsportster]

I think I paid 200 for one I really should learn to use it.

 

[GermantownGreen]

We have found....
Need multiple magnetic mounts, and a decent tripod,
Go look at Chris, In the wood yard, channel.
Over 1600 vids, search for his camera, conversation.
He shares good bad about the versions.
Ross the Oliver Guy uses iPad to edit videos with, he shared Bailey, my son.
The Oliver Acreage.
GG Wes