Originally Posted by
ItsJustMe
Looks like they're copying the SJCAM M10. Which, BTW, is $80.
The Hero is nice in that it's waterproof without a case. Still, $400 is insane these days for a cam like that.
I'm sure it has outstanding video quality, but most people using it on a bike don't need that kind of quality. It's like buying a Hasselblad to take vacation snaps.
And the SJCAM M10 looks like it was copying the Polaroid Cube which is even smaller. The Hero Session also has copied the one-button off/on+record switch which the Contour Roam has had for years. And the Roam gets twice the recording time of the Session. So I'm not impressed either.
But my recent experiences with catching reckless drivers has made me realize that video quality is VERY important! Take a look at this video I shot just 4 days ago:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzZvSx4cVeo
Even with the original video file, I cannot read that license plate.
A professional video guy I know has recommended the Replay Prime X. It is what he uses on his motorcycle and is popular with law enforcement and motor racing. I'm trying to get him to provide a sample of oncoming traffic to check the readability of license plates.