GoPro Hero 3 Black Edition

After many camera use for bike riding decided to take the plunge for this camera the GoPro Hero 3 Black Edition. It a lot of camera for the size and this Hero 3 comes with wifi as standard with White, Silver and Black variant.

Price at RM 1499.00 this Black Edition is currently top of the line for GoPro Hero 3, 12 MP still and able to do 14K video that is cinema quality and many more features that fit for professional.

Came with bundle of joy, assortments of fittings to satisfy every imagination you may have as long as its video angle we are talking about.

Camera weight by itself is very light, even with the tiny batteries it hardly feel anything. Outer casing which makes it water proof is very sturdy and make of clear plastic. This casing is tough and feel solid, all part that come with this camera has that expensive feel.

Various other mount available from GoPro online, ebay and local supliers but be prepared to pay a whooper for it. Thank good many made in china mount and fittings are available from ebay and at very reasonable price.

I had tested this camera and the video is superb, however on my last try its a bit shaky due location of mounting on my scooter is not that good. Need to make another and post again.

12 mp camera is not that good, this is a video cam first and camera second. It lack a view finder so, no point to use this a point and shoot. It on a darker side and due to wide angle view of this camera fish eye effect is apparent.

Above sample of image from this camera its at its standard setting, no adjustment done to it, below photo is taken with Samsung Galaxy Note I as comparison. Better stick to its action video taking capability, that its what its good for.

Able to do burst mode at 30 frame per second or less and can do time lapse photography as needed. Many other features are available for endless usage of this camera.

In all, this camera is a sports oriented action camera device, it cannot be compared to camera like Lumix from panasonic for its picture quality but its is more for a camera that use to be mounted on vehicle, body or any where other camera fail to mount.

I made a video, with this camera mounted on the Beemer C600 Sport windshield, unfortunately this location is not that suitable due to the windscreen vibration.

Quick video of the ride below, will make few more video and compare the result.

Camera Mount On BMW C600 Sport.

I don't have a GoPro but a Kodak Playsport is a good enough camera. Mounting this on my scooter, was difficult initially to figure out.

Use one of those Gorilla Pod and rubber band it works like a charm.

This tripod has soft rubber part so it will not damage the scooter trim, it will make it dirtier as in photo above.

Will try this out on my next ride.

Need for Speed

A bike hit this car, either the car is making a U turn or something else not right here.

Three person in the car, all about 19 years of age, one dead and the other two landed in ICU. The rider who is riding a Honda CBR 1000 is also warded in ICU. 

This kind of impact only result of a very high speed. What else can I say.. but another life is lost due to high speed.

Chinese New Year Traffic

Its chock a block from KL to up North today, thousands are going home. We are celebrating Chinese New Year tomorrow, please be patient and drive safe.

Wish a Happy Chinese New Year to all that celebrating it.

BMW C600 Sport Battery

Below is the BMW C600 Sport Yuasa equivalent specifications.

Friday morning Fatality

Earlier today a Kawasaki Versys involved with an accident with a car making a sudden U Turn without looking.

 Father sending his kid to school, the kid had a crush arm and father died on the spot.

 This is sad to see, a car making an illegal U Turn has cost a life lost.

 Apart from the U Turn, the damage shown here is extensive. This is a sign of high speed.

As a biker myself, while taking your kid on a bike do you ride this fast. Pity the kid who is in critical condition, can this be avoided.. possibly if the speed involved is less.

Above photo shown the decease in red circle, his name is Azhar from Puchong Bikers Group.

Photos courtesy of Superbikers Malaysia Forum 

Another life lost - for what ?

Another biker down yesterday evening 6th January 2013 nick name Kerol Tulang.

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It happened near Subang exit on the Federal toward Kuala Lumpur., don't have exact report of what happened

Very young.

Poor kid he hit this divider at night and yesterday there was no signage or any warning lamp fitted. Miraculously today there are three lamps. Those responsible for not displaying these warning sign or lighting must be held accountable. See those marks, that shows how many vehicle has hit it, and I frequent this stretch and I know its dark and confusing if there are no warning sign.

Its very sad to see a young kid has to pay with his life for this.