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GoPro HD 960 VS 1080

Discussion in 'Technology' started by DTFtacoma, Dec 21, 2010.

  1. Dec 21, 2010 at 12:00 PM
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    DTFtacoma

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    What do you guys think? I can get a GoPro HD 960 for $180 or a 1080 for $240.

    Is it worth it Just wanted someones opinion :confused:
     
  2. Dec 21, 2010 at 12:36 PM
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  3. Dec 27, 2010 at 1:08 PM
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    Well my girlfriend was nice enough to surprise me with this on Christmas :D

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  4. Dec 27, 2010 at 4:06 PM
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    Great Gift, mine was a birthday present!
    Enjoy the cam, I love mine.
     
  5. Dec 27, 2010 at 4:16 PM
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    My parents got me the 960. I haven't used it yet but I know telling the difference between 960 and 1080 is pretty damn hard. They got mine from Costco. It came with a ton of mounts and extra lenses
     
  7. Dec 27, 2010 at 4:19 PM
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    Man shit I want one. Tryin to win one on gopros website. Daily giveaway
     
  8. Dec 27, 2010 at 4:22 PM
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    1080p. 960 is not wide
     
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  11. Dec 27, 2010 at 4:40 PM
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    cant go wrong with 1080 though ;)
     
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    GoPro is the shit....got mine a few weeks ago, can't wait to throw down some lines with it
     
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    960p: 1280x960 Ultra Wide and Tall HD featuring a 170º angle of view, 30 fps, and 4:3 aspect ratio. See more of the action above and below than widescreen16:9 resolutions can show.

    Not my taste IMO though
     
  14. Dec 27, 2010 at 4:48 PM
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  15. Dec 27, 2010 at 5:00 PM
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  17. Dec 27, 2010 at 5:27 PM
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    1080 all the way. Not only do you get a higher resolution, you get 720p at 60fps - awesome for slow motion.

    The 960 setting is just 1080 cropped.
     
  18. Dec 27, 2010 at 5:33 PM
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  19. Dec 27, 2010 at 5:36 PM
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    I just called a surf shop here and they said that they only have the 1080 and it's $269. Is Costco cheaper?
     
  20. Dec 27, 2010 at 5:46 PM
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    Costco had the 960 with a bunch of stuff for $179-$189 I think.

    Mine came with:
    (4) 3m hard mounts
    (1) Helmet mount adapter
    (1) none Waterproof back door for better sound
    (2) Replacement Lenses and o-rings
    (1) Screwdriver for lenses
    (1) Head Strap
    (1) quick release thingy

    Then the camera, Battery, and all the cables
     

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