Insta360 Go2 or GoPro or.?

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  Caped Baldy on 14/03/2021 - 23:07

  +1

  Get a tripod or a friend/family to record?

  I've used my gopro only a handful of times. The ease of transferring and sharing files on a phone is fair better.

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  knobbs on 14/03/2021 - 23:33

  +2

  I think the nurses & Drs are going to either laugh and point at you or tell you to get out if you rock up with a gopro strapped to your head.

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    NikhilTri on 15/03/2021 - 09:08

    +1

    Well..that's why I was thinking about insta360 go2 as it's tiny and can be attached tobyour tshirt with included magnetic neck strap..!

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    bargain huntress on 15/03/2021 - 10:47

    yes
    but i've bet they've seen it before
    it's hard to shock those people

    and they try to give people the leeway they can to have the birth they want
    everyone's different

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  foxmulder on 15/03/2021 - 00:15

  +3

  If you have a good smartphone then it should be enough. I personally scheduled weekly for a minute video recording so that I won't forget doing.

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  Headless on 15/03/2021 - 09:29

  +1

  The ista360 go 2 has fixed memory of 32gb - they don't tell you that part…
  Also the magnetic function isn't as strong as they would have you believe

  IMO - wait for the next generation

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    bargain huntress on 15/03/2021 - 10:44

    ista360 go 2 has fixed memory of 32gb

    seriously? no sd cards?

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      Headless on 15/03/2021 - 11:18

      +1

      Correct, at this high cost I would expect 64gb as minimum, or a micro sd card slot

      I almost bought one, but the next model will be the purchase for me

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    NikhilTri on 15/03/2021 - 15:18

    Thanks..I didn't knew that..!! Maybe for the next bub then ;)

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  bargain huntress on 15/03/2021 - 10:37

  +1

  the problem with a camera the you are holding or wearing, is that you will never be in the videos.
  you are an important part of the memories too

  get your insta360 go2 or whatever you decide to strap on

  but also get a tripod and a regular handycam type video camera with the widest lens you can find

  • then you can hand it to a friend or family member
  • and mum can pick it up when she wants and film
  • and most useful of all then you can stick it down in a corner somewhere - on the tripod or on some furniture - and you can get some unattended wide angle video of both of you together, the three of you together, or a whole group or room

  daddy needs to be in the videos too

  also:

  backup back up BACKUP - at least 2 places - at least one physical location like a portable hard drive, and at least one digital cloud location

  finally:

  remember that filming something usually has an observer effect and people act differently

  try not to be annoying especially when she's tired or in pain

  try not to to feel upset or regretful if you miss something, it will happen it's just part of being a videographer

  try not to be a creep. at least tell people you plan on filming them at some point in the next time period. candid footage is awesome, but dont be a creep.

  remember some people are very sensitive to being imaged and will refuse, get upset, be impossible, become enraged. dont force people. and just avoid filming difficult people, life is too short. if a reluctant or difficult person is attending a group family event just let them know before hand you will be filming at some point and will try to avoid them.

  and most importantly try your hardest not to be focused on filming and not in the moment experiencing things.
  (some people seem incapable of this - if that's you reconsider. but your instinct to go hands free is good and consider my unattended wide angle suggestion too.)

  it's all a delicate dance

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    NikhilTri on 15/03/2021 - 15:18

    +1

    Thanks a lot for this detailed reply..Really appreciate it :)