I have been comparing the two leading action cameras (with half an eye on when I replace the cheap and nasty camera that I use on the VFR).<\/p>\n
The choices are between the Hero Go Pro and the Drift Ghost (various models, but I’ve been looking at the cheaper HD, rather than the S model).<\/p>\n
In its favour, the Drift Ghost is sleeker than the Go Pro, and it is streamlined. It also has a rotatable lense which could be a very handy thing.<\/p>\n
The Drift Ghost comes in at \u00a3250.<\/p>\n
And then there’s the Go Pro. The big problem I have with the Go Pro is that it is as streamlined as half a housebrick. And the core attachment (for motorcyclists) seems to be via a suction-mounted arm (which makes the motorcyclist look like s\/he is an alien with a damaged antennae).<\/p>\n
The Go Pro Black Edition comes in at \u00a3370.<\/p>\n
In the technical world, both cameras offer 30fps at 1080p, though at 960p the Drift Ghost outstrips the Go Pro’s 30fps, but offering 30fps, 48fps, and 50fps.<\/p>\n
As far as battery power goes, the Drift Ghost ranks the better product, with a manufacturer’s stated 3h, against the Go Pro’s 2.30m.<\/p>\n
And let’s not forget the Drift Ghost’s rotatable lense.<\/p>\n
And the streamlining.<\/p>\n
And the fact that the Drift Ghost is \u00a3120 cheaper (\u00a3250 versus \u00a3370, plus I can get \u00a325 discount from the Drift Ghost, bringing it down to \u00a3225).<\/p>\n
Also, in choosing the Go Pro, one has to buy the mounts separately, whilst the mounts for the Drift Ghost come with the camera as inclusive items.<\/p>\n
In a straightforward good v bad on paper, the Drift Ghost is miles ahead of the Go Pro.<\/p>\n
The streamlining, plus the rotatable lense, are big wins (as is the price).<\/p>\n
But how do they stack up in quality of video and audio?<\/p>\n