Gutter camera

[rshandyman]

I need live preview to see what I am doing- if other cameras can do it, fine if not useless for me.

 

[Window Cleener]

If i am reading right @rshandyman You can get a live feed from the gopro to an iphone with the app. But you cant record and use live feed at the same time, Is that right @Smurf

 

[rshandyman]

If i am reading right @rshandyman You can get a live feed from the gopro to an iphone with the app. But you cant record and use live feed at the same time, Is that right @Smurf

yes you are right @Window Cleener but it doesn't need to be an iphone any android as well

 

[Window Cleener]

I only mentioned Iphone @rshandyman as thats what I have. But yes android too.

 

[rshandyman]

also like Smurf mentioned good selling (marketing) tool, custys are impressed

 

[rshandyman]

And I do not need to go up and down the ladder like a foooking yo-yo

 

[Window Cleener]

haha!! Keeps you fit though /emoticons/biggrin.png

 

[Smurf]

I can survey a large house in mins without the need to get my ladders of the van. For quick surveys with an lcd touch screen fitted I just hit the record button stick the pole up and away I go. That way there is no need to faff about with connecting it to a smart phone as I can view the vids & pics I’ve taken straight from the camera and show the customers as well if I want.

I do a camera survey foremost for my own benefit so can see in advance any issues if wanting to use a guttervac and price the job up on how bad the job is going to be. Also show the customer why they are having overflowing issues etc too.

Not only that I have a permanent record of the job so can refer back to it at any time as I also record any access issues etc. It's also handy to use pics extracted from vids to use for marketing photos or share on the likes of this forum.

 

[Smurf]

Most jobs I get are awkward ones that it seems no one else wants/can't do as they are not tooled up and experienced to do it safely. Customers will pay more knowing the job is going to be done properly & safely by an old pro like me.. /emoticons/biggrin.png

 

[Diwrnach]

Don't make me get the pics out!!!

 

[Smurf]

please no more pics of old pros as they give me bad dreams /emoticons/biggrin.png

 

[Rascal]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-HDR-AZ1VR-Action-Camcorder-Remote/dp/B00N6LO1DM

works perfectly.........the live view watch sits very comfortably on the wrist. Can view/record/take photos from the watch. Transfer direct to phone also. Only issue is spares are not cheap compared to gopro. The live view watch is what won it for me....use it everyday pretty much.

 

[rshandyman]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-HDR-AZ1VR-Action-Camcorder-Remote/dp/B00N6LO1DM
works perfectly.........the live view watch sits very comfortably on the wrist. Can view/record/take photos from the watch. Transfer direct to phone also. Only issue is spares are not cheap compared to gopro. The live view watch is what won it for me....use it everyday pretty much.

Looks good how is the battery life?

 

[Rascal]

Camera lasts about 1.5 hrs, watch 4 hours. You can get cheap spare batteries on ebay but they don't last as long but that's to be expected. I only survey before and after so don't drain batteries that much.

 

[R Harrison]

Hi all, I'm looking to buy a gutter cleaning set up so been reading this thread with great interest. I've bought a white gopro off Amazon for £140 so very pleased I avoided the usual overpriced set up.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00M2O7FT6/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1426668092&sr=8-3π=AC_SY200_QL40&keywords=gopro+hero+3+white&dpPl=1&dpID=41dVa1To02L&ref=plSrch

 

[R Harrison]

This video is quite interesting too for a low cost inspection option. Obviously you can't see in real time but you can play it back straight away.

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[Smurf]

Hi & welcome to the forum :thumbsup:

Hi all, I'm looking to buy a gutter cleaning set up so been reading this thread with great interest. I've bought a white gopro off Amazon for £140 so very pleased I avoided the usual overpriced set up.http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00M2O7FT6/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1426668092&sr=8-3π=AC_SY200_QL40&keywords=gopro+hero+3+white&dpPl=1&dpID=41dVa1To02L&ref=plSrch

 

[Window Cleener]

My hero 4 has turned up and I have opted to go with the extra battery and LCD backpacs.

I've also bought a rubber protective case for it.

Has any of you modified one of these so you can swap bacpcs with the camera in the rubber cover?

As its a ***** getting it in and out.

 

[rshandyman]

I do not have a backpack myself so cannot say..

 

[rshandyman]

I might be looking to get one as I need to be connected to camera to show pictures which is not ideal

 

[R Harrison]

I didn't get the bacpac. My phone let's me record whatever is on the screen so can record feedback straight from camera to my Z3.