<p>I'll second the vote for the GoPro. I've worked on a number of reality shows that use these cameras for close up work in hazardous situations (like right next to the watermelon that's getting blasted with a shotgun...) because it's HD, it's compact and hide-able, and for the price, more 'expendable' than an XDCAM.</p>

<p>As for the top of the goal...the "naked" version is about the same size as a pack of cigarettes. A consideration might be one at each upper corner, trained on the center...two perspectives. Not sure if your budget allows. But, based on the goals I've seen, I think it'd be just fine on the upper crosspiece, small enough so that it's not distracting. I'd safety chain it so it doesn't bean the keeper if a ball hits it square on and knocks it off the goal. :) </p>

<p>I've had VERY good luck with these in terms of image quality, and the wide angle coverage is really spectacular. I prefer wide, though, YMMV. </p>

<p>Battery life...that's another issue you may have. I know that there's a battery pack that slaps onto the back, making it a bit thicker--maybe the thickness of TWO packs of cigarettes? I'd highly recommend that so you can ensure a full 90 min+ of coverage without having to worry.</p>

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heh i can't even vote up yet ;) A battery pack is a very good idea indeed. Budget is what i want to it to be really :) I will try the one i have bought and if its exciting then 2 is a defo. Maybe 4 is overkill. We shall see, but having both goals is something for me to think about. Means sundays will be interesting from now on
Jamie Hutber
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dwwilson66
<p>There are many variables here, depending on cost, what type of shot you want etc., but I would suggest you look at something like the <a href="http://gopro.com/products/?gclid=CPCwmLPM5K4CFUEMfAodMUkxZw" rel="nofollow">GoPro HD Hero 2</a> because it is:</p>

<ul>
<li>relatively cheap</li>
<li>takes HD video</li>
<li>has a range of wide to standard angle FOV</li>
<li>is waterproof</li>
<li>has useful mounting brackets</li>
<li>and is incredibly robust</li>
</ul>

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2012-03-14T10:49:27.820Z
humm thanks for the suggestion :) i fear though it might be a little big for the top of the goal. But at the same time this could be perfect for the bottom of the goal.
Jamie Hutber
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2012-03-14T11:17:40.620Z
They are pretty small. They are designed to attach to a helmet, or bike handlebars, or a surfboard etc
Dr Mayhem
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Dr Mayhem
<p>So the problem is simple, I'd like a video camera to just leave on record and i can just leave it in the goal mouth, or more preferably at the top of the goal.</p>

<p>I record all my games and then edit them, but having this angle would give a brilliantly close insight into things which we just don't get to see normally. </p>

<p>So any ideas?</p>

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uh, American football or soccer?
Gyan
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2012-03-14T10:46:50.820Z
soccer :) my mistake. Also i looked for this site but couldn't find it at the bottom with the list, but i guess its beta
Jamie Hutber
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Filming a football game from inside the goal. Which camera is best?
Jamie Hutber
# Filming a football game from inside the goal. Which camera is best?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2012-03-13)

So the problem is simple, I'd like a video camera to just leave on record and i can just leave it in the goal mouth, or more preferably at the top of the goal.

I record all my games and then edit them, but having this angle would give a brilliantly close insight into things which we just don't get to see normally.

So any ideas?

**Tags:** video

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: uh, American football or soccer?  
> **username_0**: soccer :) my mistake. Also i looked for this site but couldn't find it at the bottom with the list, but i guess its beta  

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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_3 on 2012-03-13. Score: 3 | Accepted answer

There are many variables here, depending on cost, what type of shot you want etc., but I would suggest you look at something like the [GoPro HD Hero 2](http://gopro.com/products/?gclid=CPCwmLPM5K4CFUEMfAodMUkxZw) because it is:

* relatively cheap
* takes HD video
* has a range of wide to standard angle FOV
* is waterproof
* has useful mounting brackets
* and is incredibly robust

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: humm thanks for the suggestion :) i fear though it might be a little big for the top of the goal. But at the same time this could be perfect for the bottom of the goal.  
> **username_3**: They are pretty small. They are designed to attach to a helmet, or bike handlebars, or a surfboard etc  

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### Answer by username_2 on 2012-03-16. Score: 0

I'll second the vote for the GoPro. I've worked on a number of reality shows that use these cameras for close up work in hazardous situations (like right next to the watermelon that's getting blasted with a shotgun...) because it's HD, it's compact and hide-able, and for the price, more 'expendable' than an XDCAM.

As for the top of the goal...the "naked" version is about the same size as a pack of cigarettes. A consideration might be one at each upper corner, trained on the center...two perspectives. Not sure if your budget allows. But, based on the goals I've seen, I think it'd be just fine on the upper crosspiece, small enough so that it's not distracting. I'd safety chain it so it doesn't bean the keeper if a ball hits it square on and knocks it off the goal. :)

I've had VERY good luck with these in terms of image quality, and the wide angle coverage is really spectacular. I prefer wide, though, YMMV.

Battery life...that's another issue you may have. I know that there's a battery pack that slaps onto the back, making it a bit thicker--maybe the thickness of TWO packs of cigarettes? I'd highly recommend that so you can ensure a full 90 min+ of coverage without having to worry.

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: heh i can't even vote up yet ;) A battery pack is a very good idea indeed. Budget is what i want to it to be really :) I will try the one i have bought and if its exciting then 2 is a defo. Maybe 4 is overkill. We shall see, but having both goals is something for me to think about. Means sundays will be interesting from now on  

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