Hi Andy Before you splash the cash it might be worth checking with Guide Dogs that they are okay about recording training sessions. They may view it as a potential distraction and the individual trainer may have reservations about being filmed at work.
Hope it works out though, and glad you're getting that dog at last. John -----Original Message----- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Matthew Chao Sent: 01 December 2016 14:09 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Can a total operate a Go Pro camera guys Hi, Andy. First, you don't meed a mic, as the cameras have built-in ones, quite nice, in fact. The Hero5 series actually record in stereo. GoPro makes attachments for wrists, arms and legs. Additionally, there's a chest harness that you can wear. Minor problem is that the GoPro's mics are so sentitive that you'll hear a lot of thumping when walking - that's the sound of your feet as you plod along. So, long story short: If you're going to get a GoPro, get the Hero5 Session. Hope this all helps.--Matt & Quill. On 12/1/2016 6:15 AM, Andy wrote: > Hi Mat. > > Thanks for the advice regarding the Gopro cameras. > > I've been searching my local suppliers over here in Scotland since > your message and it's looking a bit complicated. > > I accept that you were saying about the Gopro hero 5. I can find 2 > models the one you suggest and a larger model, more expensive called > the Gopro Hero 5 black. > > So I'd probably go with your suggestion, but which of the Hero 5 range? > > Another complication is about fitments and attachments. I'd probably > need sighted assistence to look at these pages for I don't really > understand what they are, apart from a gun grip or extension pole. > I'd like something to attach it to my upper chest and perhaps a > similar attachment for my dog, for a dog's eye view of training. > > The final difficulty is that I notice that the 5 has an external > mini-usb for connecting a 3D binaural microphone set up. I'd much > rather this was a quarter inch socket. > > So it looks like I have quite a lot of work to do before I actually > make my purchase. But it will be the Hero 5 right enough. > > Thanks again for your help. > > Very best wishes. > > Andy. > >> From Scotland with Love. > > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Matthew Chao" <mattc...@verizon.net> > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2016 1:05 AM > Subject: Re: Can a total operate a Go Pro camera guys > > >> Hi, Andy. I had a GoPro Hero4 Silver, and yes, a blind person can >> use it. However, you should have a sighted person put it into video >> mode before you leave for training. You use the top button to start >> the video, and to stop it. When you stop the video, you get three >> beeps to know that that's what happened. >> >> >> The above said, however, a GoPro Hero5 would be better, as it has >> voice control. For example, you can say "GoPro start video" and >> "GoPro stop recording". Suggest you buy the Hero5 Session for $299. >> Hope this helps.--Matt & Quill. >> >> >> >> >> On 11/29/2016 6:43 PM, Andy wrote: >>> Hi all. >>> >>> Thinking of doing some video recording to send to family and >>> friends, in particular, my up-coming guide dog training. >>> >>> I'm thinking of buying a Go Pro 4 Silver 32GB and a set of Binaural >>> external micropones to capture these podcasts. >>> >>> This camera has a single button to turn the device on and start >>> recording. >>> >>> That's all I know about it apart from the fact that the screen is a >>> touch screen and does not have anything like voice over. >>> >>> So, given the high cost of this camera microphone set up, I'm a >>> little concerned that as a totally blind person, I'd be unable to >>> use this camera. >>> >>> Has anyone on this list any experience of using a Go Pro camera who >>> could give me a little advice please. >>> >>> Very best wishes. >>> >>> Andy. >>> >>>> From Scotland with Love. >>> >>> >>> >> >> > > >
