Go Pro camera

What are the pros/cons? I know it can be used underwater but what about regular photography? Amazon has a "knock off" brand for a really cheap price.

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Thoughts....

• pro's
  
• great images with a compact size
  
  
• solid camera for active lifestyles

  
  

• con's
• no optical zoom
  
  
• no image stabilization
  
  
• distortion with the wide angle
  
  
• most models don't have a view finder.... you need a smartphone to review your images
  
  
• some models have heat issues
  
  
• may be hard to handle/carry without a mount. How much are the mounts? How many mounts do you want to buy?
  
  
• does not use a standard tripod thread mount.... need to get an adapter.

  
  

• potential issues
  
• battery life depending on how much video you want to do

  
  

To clarify.... why and where do you think you need a Go Pro?

Unless you're an action-selfie enthusiast, a decent mid-range waterproof camera like an Olympus Tough or Sony TX series will double as a snorkeling camera and will provide much better general photography.

Dave