We just had a meeting with our civilian equivalent of a major general. Nice guy. He stated that one of the initiatives he's trying out is that to send Go Pro cameras and tablets to the offices for testing. Naturally, our office is not getting the the goodies. Nothing is stopping me from getting a Go Pro however and using it. The tablet will have to wait because I'd need a secure tablet wit the appropriate software to work with. A just plain out of the box tablet is not recommended.
I see 2 advantages in using a Go Pro on a helmet mount.:
1. I can take photos while doing measurements. A great convenience. there had been times when I feel I need an extra hand or two.
2. I can take photos of opportunity as it presents itself.
Which comes down to the requirements:
1. I need a telephoto capability for the Go Pro. There had been times I can't get close enough due to safety concerns and I need to read the data plate.
2. The lens assembly and camera had to small enough to fit in the waterproof case. Because I'll be encountering extreme physical conditions.
3. Low light - night capability be a plus. So of the places I've been a low light no light. Placing a go pro on a telescope mount and dropping it a confined space to see what's there is good.
4. Need for a live remote viewer.
The Go Pros out of the box don't have telephoto capability. Stock telephoto lenses are available, but are too big to fit in the casing. However I did find a company in Sparta Michigan called Ragecams that do custom mods. They can place a telephoto lens and still be inside the casing.
http://ragecams.com/shop/privacy.php
Ain't gonna be cheap, but it might be worth it. I can convince myself to go this route if it's for work.
Any further suggestions?
__________________
Into terror!, Into valour!
Charge ahead! No! Never turn
Yes, it's into the fire we fly
And the devil will burn!
- Scarlett Pimpernell
I see 2 advantages in using a Go Pro on a helmet mount.:
1. I can take photos while doing measurements. A great convenience. there had been times when I feel I need an extra hand or two.
2. I can take photos of opportunity as it presents itself.
Which comes down to the requirements:
1. I need a telephoto capability for the Go Pro. There had been times I can't get close enough due to safety concerns and I need to read the data plate.
2. The lens assembly and camera had to small enough to fit in the waterproof case. Because I'll be encountering extreme physical conditions.
3. Low light - night capability be a plus. So of the places I've been a low light no light. Placing a go pro on a telescope mount and dropping it a confined space to see what's there is good.
4. Need for a live remote viewer.
The Go Pros out of the box don't have telephoto capability. Stock telephoto lenses are available, but are too big to fit in the casing. However I did find a company in Sparta Michigan called Ragecams that do custom mods. They can place a telephoto lens and still be inside the casing.
http://ragecams.com/shop/privacy.php
Ain't gonna be cheap, but it might be worth it. I can convince myself to go this route if it's for work.
Any further suggestions?
__________________
Into terror!, Into valour!
Charge ahead! No! Never turn
Yes, it's into the fire we fly
And the devil will burn!
- Scarlett Pimpernell
