GoPro suggestions?

[MONK]

I ride alot and not only would I like a record of some of my better rides but I'd like video proof in case some moron cager does something they're famous for. I've had a few of the cheap, off brand "action cameras" before and frankly, felt they were total garbage. I buy quite a bit from Amazon and think they often have the best prices (unless I buy from a forum member) aswell as a generally stellar return policy. I don't need the latest and greatest action cam but I want something good quality with some decent features.

With all that said, after some research I may have narrowed this down to a few options unless someone has other suggestions.

Hero 5 (new) (https://www.amazon.com/GoPro-Hero5-Black-E-Commerce-Packaging/dp/B01MT0TJOM/ref=sr_1_18?dchild=1&keywords=gopro&qid=1606621626&sr=8-18)

Hero 6 (renewed) (https://www.amazon.com/GoPro-HERO6-Black-Action-Camera/dp/B07FL9SM19/ref=sr_1_15?dchild=1&keywords=gopro&qid=1606621626&sr=8-15)

Hero 7 (new) (https://www.amazon.com/GoPro-HERO7-Black-Commerce-Stabilization/dp/B083CNLVN3/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=gopro&qid=1606621626&sr=8-3)

It appears all (3) of these come with the same (OEM) accessories. I obviously need something waterproof (without an add'l case) and it needs to be able to continuously record (until the microSD card fills up) as most of my rides are over 2 hours. (It would be wired up to the bike.)

Does anybody have suggestions on any of these (3) GoPros and/or have their own suggestions? I'm not willing to pay anything more than these just to get the newest technology since I don't need it.

Thanks.

HAGO!

[RayBJ]

If you have a Garmin Zumo, look into the VIRB camera. Remote controled from the Zumo screen.
Added bonus is the G-Metrics to overlay speed, elevation, accel/decel, route, etc. on the finished output. VIRB Editing software is free and works fairly well.

[IGETAROUND]

might want to consider this, well built and has stateside support. https://www.amazon.com/INNOVV-Channel-Motorcyle-Motocam-Parking/dp/B07H9RK7NB/ref=sr_1_10?crid=2YARYUP0PI6NM&dchild=1&keywords=motorcycle+dash+cam+front+and+rear&qid=1606690566&sprefix=motorcycle+dash%2Caps%2C209&sr=8-10

Al in Kazoo

[Plarimer]

I actually have a GoPro and two ion Pros. I prefer the ion Pro because of its size and ease-of-use. I stuck it to the left side of my helmet and I can take continuous videos or snap one picture at a time. The battery life is similar to the GoPro, Or you can hook it up by USB for continuous power.

[CopperSpyder]

GoPro 9 looks nice right now. stable & level with 20MP. https://gopro.com/en/us/

[MONK]

I actually have a GoPro and two ion Pros. I prefer the ion Pro because of its size and ease-of-use. I stuck it to the left side of my helmet and I can take continuous videos or snap one picture at a time. The battery life is similar to the GoPro, Or you can hook it up by USB for continuous power.

Can it be hardwired to the bike? Most of my rides are over the 2.5hr battery life. I can't find anything on their website stating whether it can be externally powered.


GoPro 9 looks nice right now. stable & level with 20MP. https://gopro.com/en/us/

Thanks but that looks expensive, even with the sale price.

[Grandpot]

I have a Hero 7. It's the first one with very good anti-shake software. I mounted mine in front of the windscreen, directly on the Tupperware. Videos come out really smooth. It's a couple of generations old now, so it should be very cost effective.