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Ric on 12/31/2016 10:30:52 AM:
I would like to document our upcoming trip by making a video. Would appreciate any input on what type of cameras people have used. Looking at GoPro but have heard they are not user friendly for editing video. Suggestions?
 
Stillriding from Pgh. on 1/1/2017 8:18:52 PM:
On my video of Homestead to Pittsburgh which is on this page I used a Contour Camera. Had it hooked up the handlebars. My buddy uses a GoPro and has no trouble editing. I guess it's all up to which editing program you decide to use.
 
Anonymous on 1/8/2017 10:32:19 AM:
Seems like GoPro and personal iPhones are whats used most.The editing issues will depend on what you will be using on your computer to edit the footage.It can get as simple or complicated as you want to make it.Lots of programs to choose from.
 
Randy on 1/8/2017 2:07:10 PM:
I use a GoPro Hero4 Camera and attach it to my handlebars. You can also attach it to your chest, wearing it like a Body Cam. Be sure to have a few batteries because when shooting at HD there is alot of battery drain. I record at 720 which saves on battery life. As far as accessories buy the aftermarket ones like Smatree. You can find them on Amazon. Their a lot cheaper. Also go with the GOPRO Hero 4 and make sure the batteries and accessories you buy match, that is they are Hero4 compatiable! The HERO4 has a LCD Viewer, the cheaper GOPros do not have a viewer. You need a Viewer.
 
Marc from Cincinnati on 1/10/2017 10:31:06 AM:
I recently purchased the GoPro Hero 5. The feature I like most about this camera (besides that the fact that it can film in 4K resolution) is that it can be controlled by your voice. You simply tell it when to start recording or stop recording, no need to stop and fumble with the small buttons. It also has image stabilization which will help to dampen the vibration of the trail.
 
Anonymous on 1/28/2017 8:17:17 AM:
Thanks for all the input. My son is sending me his GoPro 4 to try. The 5 sounds really nice with the voice command feature. Our trip is not until Sept. so I have plenty of time.
 
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