finally shopping for an activity camera!

[Hypoxic1]

Is the gopro the one to have or are there others that have great stills as well as movie footage? Hoping to keep it around 300

What should I look for ?

Any opinions?

Thanks, Chris

[xpresso2am]

I think the GoPro is the best. But for myself I needed something I could use in other areas.

first try was the kodak play sport, it worked great, until i washed and dried it in my jacket. (the bastard still worked,even though the door that protects the memory card came off)

I just purchased the Samsung W200 Camcorder
with 8GB MicroSD Card + Floating Strap for 99.00 from Costco. I havent tried it yet but if it sucks its easy to return. The review are pretty decent, we will see

[ashmoz]

Check this out, I posted yesterday... Your call whether buying from eBay is safe or not :)

http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/63880/ebay.com-gopro-hd-helmet-hero-digital-video-camera

GoPro is great...

Cheers, :cheers1:

[John M]

Nikon (AW 100) has a new camera for sale at Costco for about $320.00. I bought one a month ago and sofar it is working good.
Link http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Products/Product/Compact-Digital-Cameras/26293/COOLPIX-AW100.html:

Takes 1080 movies. Water proof to 30'.

Take a look.

John

[oneyedeer]

contour hd is another option a little bit more streamlined but accessory are more expensive

[GregAndrew]

If you get the GoPro, get the GoPro 2. Check out their site and you can compare the regular to the 2. The big one is from 5 to 12 megapixel photos. Drawback is that there is only an add-on view screen and it apparantly sucks the battery dry.

[Nic D]

it depends if you want a still camera or a video camera or a still camera that shoots video ok. Not so much the video part, but the focal length of the lens won't be as wide as the gopro.

Here is a good review of the latest waterproof still cameras that shoot video. The next button is kinda hard to find, maybe about 1/2 down the page.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/Q311waterproofcompactgrouptest/

If you want a video camera, then get the new gopro.