GoPro Video Camera

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Originally Posted by Jamo

David, the way the wind currents are in a moving Cobra...especially from the rear...there's really no suitable location that will give you a clear view and cut down on the wind noise.

That's disappointingly true. If you look at GoPro's website, they state their investment in wind noise reduction has been substantial. There are two rear covers for this unit. One has small windows in it, and the site states it to be good to 100 mph. The second cover which is totally sealed is recommended for speeds greater than 100 mph, and where total waterproofing is needed. These units are shown to be used on motorcycle helmets, downhill skier helmets, attached to the side of moving vehicles, etc.

The audio quality just isn't there. I rate the video an 8, the audio a 0.5!

I found a GoPro user forum where this issue has been discussed by quite a few folks. One of the easiest recommendations made by one fella........he put a yellow dish washing sponge on the rear of the camera. He did caution anyone who tried this to be careful. He had to use scissors to shape the sponge.

I'll be testing the sponge tonight or tomorrow. If I can reduce the wind buffeting substantially, this may be the best $239.00 I've spent in a while.

David