Gopro for kids and fishing

[kaelc]

Fired up our old GoPro Hero 3 last night and shot this loud (turn the sound down) video of us running in from crabbing.

The quality was ok, but I'm thinking settings are a little messed up or I need a newer GoPro or equivalent with better video and image stabilization? @Wooly what do you recommend, love your videos.

I figure the new gopros with a screen in a case are a better choice for my 3 year old son to snap pictures with rather than my old canon. Which surprisingly has kept working with a year of toddler use!

Alternatively should I just get a newer iPhone with the better lenses and a floating waterproof case?

 

[Stizzla]

GoPro’s are nice because they are lightweight, and have tons of accessories and mounting options. Body mount, dash mount, head mount, Clip on to a rail etc...
Also the newer ones have voice activation to start and stop recording.
I have a 6 black snd im sure I will dust it off and use it one of these years!

 

[sasqman]

Vidoe looked good to me! Nice looking crabs!

Get one of these and then there's no stress with the kids playing around with it. Comes with everything you need. If they break it, buy a new one. I have a few friends that own them with no issues.
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00OAUDF6M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabt1_.lmRFbZT5JG1R

 

[Wooly]

Fired up our old GoPro Hero 3 last night and shot this loud (turn the sound down) video of us running in from crabbing.

The quality was ok, but I'm thinking settings are a little messed up or I need a newer GoPro or equivalent with better video and image stabilization? @Wooly what do you recommend, love your videos.

I figure the new gopros with a screen in a case are a better choice for my 3 year old son to snap pictures with rather than my old canon. Which surprisingly has kept working with a year of toddler use!

Alternatively should I just get a newer iPhone with the better lenses and a floating waterproof case?

Hey buddy, video looks fine. Just the lighting is preventing you from getting a better image. Looks beautiful, I wish I could do that in November.

Yes the newer go pros will help a bit but I love my hero 3s. If your looking at doing some close up videos on the boat you can try out any of those hand held gimbals. They will make a huge difference in your video quality. DJI makes some pretty good ones. And yes you can buy them for the phone and just get a water proof case. That’s my next filming purchase.

 

[kaelc]

Thanks @Wooly looking forward to your 2020 edit and we'll keep using our 3 and keep an eye out for a gimbal. I'm getting the boat spruced up right now for mom and our new daughter, it's been a rough and ready boys boat for the last few years. Hope you had a good hunting season.