CopterCam
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Impressive ! http://vimeo.com/23386839
To be honest Sid, I dont see that much difference![]()
Ross,
You are joking ? The curved Horizon and warped Verticals are not present in the corrected video.
I found it much easier to pay the $49 and swap to a Sunex lens, problem solved permanently. I also have a standard HD Hero should I feel nostalgic for the curved view from the stock lens, so far it sits in a camera case unused.
Ken
You are comparing Apples with Oranges........... a main feature of the GoPro is the wide FOV (127* & 170*) notwithstanding the 'Fisheye' effect, whereas the Sunex reduces the FOV to 90*. If a wide FOV is not a requirement then the Sunex lense option (Warranty voided) is a solution. I have seen video from the Sunex conversion and some users complained of exposure and softness issues. The conclusion was that the new lense was not perpendicular to the Sensor plane ?
I believe that Sunex also manufacturer a lense suitable for this thread and sensor with a 120* FOV. This might be worth exploring but it most probably will some non desirable lense issues on the image ?
Sid
Ross & Ken, Yes, Can't disagree with your reasoning, it's amazing how many people have embraced the GoPro and adapted it to their respective needs. For me, the wide FOV in HD is a big plus and if some software allows me to improve the image, well that is a plus.
I will probably do the aftermarket lense conversion with another GOPro HD when some footage with the other lense starts to emerge for evaluation. There again. 3D AV would be interesting to see, how can one go about viewing the 3D GoPro video posted on YT?
Sid