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bpman



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any update on this taffrican ?
Post #231212 28th Apr 2013 5:33pm
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taffrican



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bpman wrote:
any update on this taffrican ?


Bpman,the camera has been very stable since the last update, still gets warm but I never had any freezing issues at all until I plugged in the battery backpac, then I had the 1st freeze in weeks, now I just don't use the battery backpac until I really need it.
As for the sd cards, I sent them back to sandisk in czech republic and they honored the warranty, only problem is the sd card they replaced them with are just as crap as the one's I sent back, still writing under 9mb/s Rolling Eyes Rolling Eyes a waste of time that was eh?
So, the camera has been performing well, I can only recommend you DO NOT BUY sandisk, total rubbish, but a good warranty though Rolling with laughter they replace crap, with crap Rolling with laughter
cheers Thumbs Up Optimists say the glass is half full..
Pessimists say the glass is half empty..
Engineers say the glass is twice the size it needs to be!
Post #231242 28th Apr 2013 6:58pm
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bpman



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thanks for the update, so what cards are you planning on using in the future ?
Post #231260 28th Apr 2013 7:22pm
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I bought a PNY 16gb card whilst I was waiting for the sandisk cards to be returned and it has been fine, no issues at all with it Thumbs Up I would shop around a bit next time I go for a large capacity card though, the 32gb sandisk cards have been slated on the gopro forum, nobody rates them but strangely the 16gb sandisk cards have been highly recommended by the same blokes Rolling Eyes

BP have you been having problems with your cards or camera? Optimists say the glass is half full..
Pessimists say the glass is half empty..
Engineers say the glass is twice the size it needs to be!
Post #231327 28th Apr 2013 11:10pm
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bpman



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I've only used mine for time lapse but had no problems at all with it. I did get a dodgy 64gb sdxc but once replaced, no issues at all.

I flashed the firmware when I bought it but not bothered since, if it ain't broke ....



thanks for the update Thumbs Up
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WarPig



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I thought it was just the Sandisk 64gb cards that had problems? My Sandisk 32gb works fine (for now!).

Always charge it via the mains rather than computer/laptop. I use a powered usb hub to charge mine. Format the card 'in camera', not on computer.
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Steve B



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So everyone is happy with their gopro3 now?

Going to get one this weekend for our trip to Botswana, really considering doing the whole drive in time lapse !

Why is it best to charge from the mains? This isn't going to be possible on the road. I do have one of those nice 2 amp twin USB 12v adapters, is this good enough?

Thanks,

Steve 
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WarPig



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The problem of them freezing often occurred when connected to a laptop. Mine still does it occasionally even when connected to the mains. Many feel the Hero 3 was launched too soon, before all the bugs were ironed out. But everyone agrees its a brilliant camera nonetheless. Freezing up is quickly rectified by removing & reinserting the battery.

For your trip, consider the Wasabi battery charger pack which comes with 2 extra batteries.
Post #231875 30th Apr 2013 8:44pm
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