Browsing Archive: January, 2014

Side by side: GoPro Hero 2 vs. GoPro Hero 3+ Black Edition

Posted by Corne Scheepers on Saturday, January 25, 2014,

I've been delaying the decision to buy a second GoPro for months and when the company announced the launch of the brand new and updated Hero 3+ model towards the end of 2013, I was glad I waited. Smaller, better and badder than any of it predecessors the Hero 3+ absolutely rocks! My GoPro is probably the most versatile piece of equipment in my camera bag. I've used it for everything from filming wide shots for interviews to aerial footage from the wing of a gilder plane and helmet cam footag...

GoPole Grenade Grip

Posted by Corne Scheepers on Saturday, January 25, 2014,

I picked this up recently. GoPole's Grenade Grip for GoPro cameras. The world's most popular action camera has spawned an entire industry around custom mounts that will allow you to mount GoPros on everything from bike handlebars to combat helmets and firearms. GoPole made its name with a very popular pole mount. This rubberized handle is handy for situations where you need to film handheld shots while keeping a good grip on your camera. I haven't really had time to test this properly but ho...

GoPro mount 1. Human 0.

Posted by Corne Scheepers on Saturday, January 25, 2014,

My first post for 2014! It took a while to get this one online, but at least I have a good excuse.

See, on a recent adventure bike trip I came off the bike on a dirt track just outside Rhodes in the Eastern Cape. My injuries include a few unhappy hand ligaments (fortunately nothing broken). And the GoPro suction mount that took a very hard direct hit on the side of the bike? Just a few scratches...it still works! But sorry no crash footage - the batteries had run out by that time.