My GoPro Hero2 recently died, and initially thought about just getting another used Hero2. The Hero cams are up to their 5th gen now which seem like it's made some nice progress over the older Hero2. I realize there are also many other options out there and have tried a few in the past such as the Contour (easy to use, didn't care for the quality). The vast majority if this camera's use will be for racing, so other features outside of this application aren't that important to me.
Getting the video aligned and seeing a preview is nice such as an app that connects to my iPhone. Easily being able to start the video recording even if done by someone else (with the Hero2, some people messed that up and I missed some footage I really wish I had). Also ease of watching the video on TV (1080, not 4k) as well as uploading to some basic software to cut down to actual racing.
I have a RAM camera mount that I've used with my GoPro 2 that I like. It would be great if I could use that with the replacement camera. (I don't want to get sucked into buying many additional accessories such as having to buy something to preview it on my phone.)
Budget is a factor, but am seeing GoPro 5s for around $325 for sale.
Another GoPro? If so, suggested generation - newest always better? Hero session, gold, black? I've done some research, but ugggg! Thanks!!