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2K views 17 replies 11 participants last post by  racenviper 
#1 ·
I'm sure many of us who use GoPro cameras have lost an opportunity for good additional footage when the low power signal turns the camera off. Has anyone rigged up a USB power connector, fed from a 12v converter on the Strom, to provide continuous charge. Granted it would require drilling an access hole in the non waterproof version of the outer housing but if it worked it would be a real plus. (I have the battery back pack that does extend the regular battery life but if you have a remote it has to come off.)
 
#2 ·
The skeleton case ( non-waterproof ) allows you to power the camera without drilling out the waterproof case. The skeleton case isn't expensive at $30.

HD Skeleton Housing - GoPro Official Store: Wearable Digital Cameras for Sports

I don't have one, yet. I do, however, have three batteries for the camera and several 32gb sd cards. You'll end up being limited by the battery or your sd card in the end.

I currently have my camera mounted to my helmet so I prefer to use the internal battery. However, I do want to rid up a mount or two directly on the bike. In this case, bike power would be nice. That way I could always be charging the camera on the bike and swapping that out with the helmet mounted camera ( if and when I get a second camera ).
 
#3 ·
Good tip. I've been so pleased with my GoPros I haven't been keeping up with available options. The only con I see for this case is it will pick up a lot of noise being as open as it is. I'll have to think it through. I have an extra case and may want just one hole rather than so many openings, but we'll see.
Thanks again.
 
#4 ·
I picked up a tip from another Go-Pro motorcyclist for wind-noise. I have made this mod to my case, but I have not recorded with this mod yet.

The internal mic on the Go-Pro is located on the top of the camera. I bought some foam from Home Depot ( basically, weather-stripping ) and placed it inside the top of the camera case so that when the camera is in the case this foam covers the mic. This will / should act as a type of windscreen that you see on microphones.

My camera is mounted to my helmet, but the gentleman I got this tip from had his camera mounted to his bike ( handlebar mount? ). There was very little wind noise in his youtube video and you could hear the engine very well.

I'll post back after I get a chance to test this tip.
 
#6 ·
I do want to add an extra audio track to my recordings, but I want engine noise in the background as well.

Thanks for the tip about using gaffer tape.

For your videos, the sound of the aircraft engines fading into the background would be cool ( assuming you're not base jumping ).
 
#7 ·
I've had a GoPro2 for a couple of years now, and love it. I use two batteries and spare cards.

Having said that, I got the sales pitch on the new Drift 'Ghost' camera at the local bike show in January. Wow! The big thing is the 'tagging' mode. The camera loops to its built-in memory while you ride, and then, if you hit 'record', it writes anywhere from the past 30 seconds to 5 minutes and keeps recording--you set the default time beforehand. This is perfect for when you're cruising along and then encounter that spectacular vista, unexpected shot, or emergency situation...I've lost count of the shots that I've missed because I couldn't hit 'record' in time, or had just turned off my recording because I thought the 'best' part of the ride was over.

It's also compatible with all of your existing GoPro mounts...

Drift Innovation - Home Page | Drift Action Cameras

It has other nice features, and I'm sure the new Hero does, as well, but that tagging feature has me sold...when I have the money, that is...:mrgreen:
 
#9 ·
I've gotta couple of batteries now but it'd be awesome to have a waterproof solution for keeping the thing running. I'm also keen to get the wifi back-pack too - the combination of remote and endless power would always mean you get that shot eh?
 
#10 ·
A waterproof power connection would be very nice.

I carry several 32gb sd cards. I have been setting the camera to take pics every 2 seconds for part of the ride. Then I switch over to video for parts. 32gb can go a long way. Up until you run out of memory.

The new Hero3 can take pics and video at the same time. I have the Hero2, which is not able to do this.
 
#11 ·
Off topic a little. I just scored the JVC GC-XA1 at Best Buy for $149.00. Great buy and is on par or better than the Go Pro depending on whose review you read. I have used it a few times and it performs as advertised. I ordered extra batteries and a plug in cable from Amazon for 20 bucks. This unit is rugged and waterproof without the bulky case the Go Pro uses.
 
#12 ·
having endless power would be pretty sweet, but my gopro has turned itself off from over heating before! if you were charging it and taking video and it was warmer weather, the gopro might not even be able to keep running! most electronic devices, cameras, cell phones, what have you have built in temp monitors and will turn themselves off before they do internal damage....but i also almost always run with the waterproof case on since i'm living in the PNW where rain just happens a lot... :yesnod:
 
#13 ·
I just got the new DRIFT GHOST S camera. Remote control pad on/off etc and adjustable horizon feature which is handy when camera on the lean on the outside of the helmet. Really great footage as well . AWESOME !
 
#17 ·
$130 for the USB version. ouch.

Looks like a great idea though. I wonder if someone could rig one of those up by sacrificing a battery? It's a lot cleaner that what i did, totally waterproof and no worries about overheating either. The only bummer is you still have to remove the camera to swap out the memory card.
 
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