Whats the best value GO Pro set up?

IDXMonster said:

Here’s the Hero 5 Session Jeff. The quarters for size reference...
There are options out there,the GoPro is all I’ve ever used for it’s simplicity and like Woodbutcher said,transferring footage is a snap. As with anything,LEARNING how to use it effectively is key. The older Hero 3 and 4 needed the skeleton back door to get the audio to come through properly,no voicing or ambient sound is going to get through a waterproof housing. I didn’t discover that for a little while when I had mine,but when I did it was the solution...
Hero5 Session is waterproof as is,you just snap it into the frame that allows you to mount it to your different types of mounts(head mount,chest mount,handlebar mount,etc.) The one touch “on/record” then one touch “stop recording/off” is REALLY nice.
All kinds of cameras out there,it’s just what I use...

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coin chaser said:

Do they have a built in screen to see what your recording on the 5? Just curious IDX. It’s good to hear they sorted out the water proof volume issue now.

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IDXMonster said:

No,there is a version that’s larger with the screen but the Sessions do not. When I had the Hero4 with the touch screen it was easier to frame a shot or navigate the menus. Being as I know the angle the camera needs to be on my headband mount and I never use it any other way,the lack of the touch screen isn’t an issue. It is nice for those who use it differently than I do....

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coin chaser said:

Yeah it is nice to be able to mount it and run video. I like the screen on my JVC for zooming in on finds and stuff though. Being able to go under water in the rivers and film without the audio being muffled was nice as well but now that’s not a issue with the newer gopros. I need to get back to filming and swinging this summer again. May have to use both jvc and GoPro for the videos this year.

I went and tracked down your monster tube and subscribed to your channel too man looking forward to checking out your videos.

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IDXMonster said:

You could use the JVC to go looking in rivers for GoPros! Kind of like Aquachigger and his collection of dead electronics...good luck swinging this summer and thanks for the sub! I’ll try to get something useful on there,it’s tougher to do than I originally thought!

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cellrdwellr said:

Gotta love me some healthy informational debates! Not sure which route I will take here yet, but the size and simplicity of the hero 5 session looks really nice. The hero 6 looks really good aside from the price tag. This thread has been a great one, and until my taxes come in, and I make a decision, I would like to keep the suggestions coming. I appreciate all the feedback from you all!

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