Action Cams for everyday use

[Stumpy 256]

Hey all,

Is there any reason why these cams wouldn't work well for filming family etc? I have been thinking of getting one but also have a nipper on the way so would like to be able to use it for everything.
And further, which ones would be better for this? I suppose better sound would be higher on the list than for a pure jumping cam?

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[cube 0]

Stumpy

Hey all,

Is there any reason why these cams wouldn't work well for filming family etc? I have been thinking of getting one but also have a nipper on the way so would like to be able to use it for everything.
And further, which ones would be better for this? I suppose better sound would be higher on the list than for a pure jumping cam?

Problem is often too wide an angle, no zoom (well, i think one shouldn't use that anyway, at least not while filming) and lack of LCD-screen or viewfinder and sound quality. Depends on what you'd be using it for, gopro without housing works great for close up ground action (you meant home porn, right?)

[johnmatrix 21]

No - they'll film shit, for sure. But for JUST family stuff, it'd be a better idea to get a 'normal' video camera IMO, so you can zoom and have some flexibility. Or get a DSLR. Problem is it's harder to mount a DSLR on your cat, for that a GoPro would be better.

[Stumpy 256]

Hmmm good call on the DSLR - been thinking of upgrading anyway. What about a cat, in a shark suit, riding a roomba, chasing a duck?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgjB8xccF6w

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