@brody you cannot zoom in or out with a GoPro. I love if for POV, but nothing else. If you are looking to get the action from the stands at a hockey game, this is not the camera. But if you want to strap it on your kid's helmet and have your kid go skate around, it is awesome. I put it on my ski and handle and head which looks super cool. If you want to put it on the pylon, you might not get good film unless you are at about 35 off which you might be. Hope this helps you out. I have a GoPro HD Hero2 that I'd sell you for 200 if you'd like.