GoPro hd hero 2 vs Oregon Scientific ATC9K

[tobermory]

Hi All..

Not sure if anyone has had experience in useing either of these two action cams. Really like the GoPro, but the ATC9K looks really nice. Has more little features and generally cheaper that the GoPro. GoPro seems to have better battery life.

Any comments will be appriciated.

Thanks in advance.

[Forgiss - Sean Nel]

very happy with my GoPro... never used the other one... just want to follow the thread to hear other people's opinions

[Nicholas de Kock]

GoPro is the industry leader almost everyone has them, you can 'almost' buy them at Pick n Pay now they are that popular. When you buy a GoPro you buy into that support structure. I'm not sure what the other camera is like but personally I'd just stick to the GoPro.

[tobermory]

Hi

Below are the specs of the ATC:
http://atc.oregonscientific.com/main.html
ATC9K HD Action Video Camera
Capture HIGH-DEFINITION above and below!
The professional 1080P HD unique recording camera that follows your action adventures. 20M water proof.

• Camera Optics: Fixed Focus (3m - ∞) glass lens, with Aperture F/N=3.2
• Angle of View (FOV) 130° wide angle in HD1080 mode
• HD video resolution : 1080p 30fps (1920 x 1080), 720P 30fps/60fps (1280 x 720), WWGA
• Still shot Image quality at 3M or 5M optional
• Options for preset video record duration: 15s, 30s, 1min, 2min, 5min, 10min. Off
• Photo-shooting intervals: every 10sec., 20sec., 30sec., 1min., 2min., 5mins., 10mins., Off
• Scene selection : Vivid, Negative, B&W, Sepia, Art modes
• Output format: Video format H.264 in Quicktime format (.mov) ; Photo in JPGE format
• Compatible with Window 7/ Vista/ XP/ Apple Mac
• TFT-LCD in 1.5" for instant display
• Built-in G-sensor for speed and elevation capture
• Optional GPS module to track the travelled location and sync with Google map
• 20M Waterproof and 1.5M Shock resistance
• Operate by buttons on main unit or by remote control
• Media: micro SD card up to 32GB
• PC software included for playing and editing the video
• Comprehensive mountings and accessories included
• Powered by rechargeable battery

this is also about R2999. which is quite a bit cheaper than the GoPro. I am leaning for the GoPro. but something says wait abit.