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Пульсар-6NPZB
12.09.2012
8/10
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GoPro is hands down the best near professional grade video sports camera for the everyday consumer and enthusiast. My first experience with GoPro was on a mountain bike trip to Tahoe with friends. It was with a GoPro Hero HD (not 2). I was involved with the camera's initial set up. We also used the Battery Backpac and Wifi Backpac with Remote Controller. Set up was easy, the Hero HD uses a different method for firmware update. The updated .bin file is copied to the SD card and the update is performed manually by the user. This is straightforward. Once complete, Cineform Studio (free GoPro software) is used to update the Wifi Backpac and Remote's firmware. This is an automated process.
The Hero2 uses Cineform Studio for updating the camera and accessories. The firmware is downloaded and installed automatically. I have now performed updates on both the Hero HD and Hero2, and their accessories. Neither went what I consider smoothly. Updating the Hero HD from the .bin file copied to SD card was easy for me, but might present issues for some. The Cineform software had issues properly detecting the Wifi Backpac and remote. Persistence paid off and we finally got everything completed, but it might be frustrating for others.
The Hero2 updating was abyssmal. Camera would not properly detect in the software. Then when it finally did, it saw the camera, but would not read the current firmware version, so an update could not be performed. Google reveals a multitude of users that experience the same problems. Once again, persistence wins the day.
By now you're probably wondering why I've given the product a 4 star rating. The video and pictures these cameras capture is awesome. Get past the firmware updating and the rest of the experience is stellar.
Top off your battery, choose your mounting location and you're ready to shoot. This part, just works! This is what we all want from this type of device. The camera worked flawlessly our entire trip. We captured hours of trail riding, some great single track and some stills of the lake. We came home and watched the footage we captured from our weekend. Everyone was blown away by the epic quality of the video. The entire trip was captured, including many of the conversations we had during our rides. I was so impressed I came home and ordered a Hero2 for myself.
Some observations:
Everyone will use their GoPro differently.
Things you will need:
-A 16 or 32GB SD Card (one is NOT supplied with the camera)
-A second battery, maybe a 3rd if you plan to shoot for several days
-The Wifi Backpac receiver (The remote controller is needed now, but will be optional later - more about this is a moment.
The need for controlling the camera remotely is just a given. The upcoming iPhone app will allow you to do everything the current remote does now, AND (big and) allow you to preview/review video. The wifi accessory is 2 parts (the Backpac and the controller). The Backpac itself is good for any sport where you aren't sitting next to the camera. There is no better way in my opinion to start and stop recording. Fumbling for the button with the camera mounted on your helmet is possible, but why.
The remote controller can be worn on your wrist or can be fastened to your bars. It's waterproof, so you can take it swimming or get it wet. Can't do that with your iPhone. Once the iPhone app is out, the camera can be controlled using it along with the Backpac. You won't need the remote controller, but if you want to use the camera in a extreme environment or in one that involves water, it's recommended.
So in conclusion, the firmware updating for both the latest and previous models could be improved. Barring the clunky firmware update precedures, I have to say again how impressed I am with the camera's design, it's ease of use on the trail and quality of the captured video/images.
Update 9/16/12 - I received my Hero2 and took it out for the first time today. Camera captured beautiful video and great pictures. Mic on camera was DOA, and sadly has to be returned. I'm sure it's replacement will be fine.
Update 9/25/12 - Replacement camera works flawlessly.
The Hero2 uses Cineform Studio for updating the camera and accessories. The firmware is downloaded and installed automatically. I have now performed updates on both the Hero HD and Hero2, and their accessories. Neither went what I consider smoothly. Updating the Hero HD from the .bin file copied to SD card was easy for me, but might present issues for some. The Cineform software had issues properly detecting the Wifi Backpac and remote. Persistence paid off and we finally got everything completed, but it might be frustrating for others.
The Hero2 updating was abyssmal. Camera would not properly detect in the software. Then when it finally did, it saw the camera, but would not read the current firmware version, so an update could not be performed. Google reveals a multitude of users that experience the same problems. Once again, persistence wins the day.
By now you're probably wondering why I've given the product a 4 star rating. The video and pictures these cameras capture is awesome. Get past the firmware updating and the rest of the experience is stellar.
Top off your battery, choose your mounting location and you're ready to shoot. This part, just works! This is what we all want from this type of device. The camera worked flawlessly our entire trip. We captured hours of trail riding, some great single track and some stills of the lake. We came home and watched the footage we captured from our weekend. Everyone was blown away by the epic quality of the video. The entire trip was captured, including many of the conversations we had during our rides. I was so impressed I came home and ordered a Hero2 for myself.
Some observations:
Everyone will use their GoPro differently.
Things you will need:
-A 16 or 32GB SD Card (one is NOT supplied with the camera)
-A second battery, maybe a 3rd if you plan to shoot for several days
-The Wifi Backpac receiver (The remote controller is needed now, but will be optional later - more about this is a moment.
The need for controlling the camera remotely is just a given. The upcoming iPhone app will allow you to do everything the current remote does now, AND (big and) allow you to preview/review video. The wifi accessory is 2 parts (the Backpac and the controller). The Backpac itself is good for any sport where you aren't sitting next to the camera. There is no better way in my opinion to start and stop recording. Fumbling for the button with the camera mounted on your helmet is possible, but why.
The remote controller can be worn on your wrist or can be fastened to your bars. It's waterproof, so you can take it swimming or get it wet. Can't do that with your iPhone. Once the iPhone app is out, the camera can be controlled using it along with the Backpac. You won't need the remote controller, but if you want to use the camera in a extreme environment or in one that involves water, it's recommended.
So in conclusion, the firmware updating for both the latest and previous models could be improved. Barring the clunky firmware update precedures, I have to say again how impressed I am with the camera's design, it's ease of use on the trail and quality of the captured video/images.
Update 9/16/12 - I received my Hero2 and took it out for the first time today. Camera captured beautiful video and great pictures. Mic on camera was DOA, and sadly has to be returned. I'm sure it's replacement will be fine.
Update 9/25/12 - Replacement camera works flawlessly.
Квазар-9UHSD
11.02.2012
8/10
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Just received this yesterday and haven't taken it out on the bike yet but from some of my experiments this is what I've found
Short version:
I like it, it definitely works and with the exception of performing firmware upgrades on the camera and time lapse images, the abysmal Cineform software can be avoided simply by importing the .mp4 files into another video converter/editing package.
Long version:
Hardware is nice. Very good build quality.
Video quality is very good. There's a bit more fisheye to it than I expected. Tweaking from the menus reduces it but it's still more than I see in the sample videos online so I must have some tweaking to do yet.
LCD display is very tiny. If you're past the half century mark as I am, you're going to have a hard time selecting modes and configuring it. I got the LCD backpac with it and that makes it much easier to see the icons, though you're still navigating through unfamiliar and low resolution icons using a two button interface.
I really like the hardware quality, and based on the videos from users I've seen, it's got the image quality I want. It's small, it's light and it works.
The cons:
I always download the manuals for products before I buy them, just to see if there are any show-stoppers. One of the things I liked about the Hero2 is the manual says that you can use it while it's plugged into the USB port. Unfortunately they forgot the asterisk after that feature. What should be there is "* as long as the camera is running at the time you plug it in to the USB port". As far as I can tell you can't turn it on and use it after it has been plugged in to the USB. You must be taking video at the time you plug it in and if you stop recording after you've plugged it in then it switches back to USB mode (i.e. charging only, no video) There may be some magic in the manual that I haven't found yet so far that's the way it is. The only thing it's useful for (and I can see it being a critical feature) is if you are in the middle of taking video of something important and the battery gets low you can plug in the USB cable and keep on going.
GoPro Cineform software. Bleah. Really really bleah. It's got an unintuitive user interface and in ~30 minutes of use I've had it crash with assertion failures 4 times and discovered several significant bugs, one that can potentially result in lost data. The potential data loss one involves changing the file format when converting video. I used Cineform to convert one of the .mp4 videos to an .avi. It created the .avi file in the output directory as expected. When that file turned out to be unplayable by VLC media player, I changed my settings to export as .mov and ran the conversion again. Two things happened: it ignored my settings and saved the video to the default video directory, not to the one in my settings, and when it finished I found that it had written the video to the same file name it used before - in other words it saved an .mov file with a .avi extension on it.
Codec issues: While the .mp4 files it saves on the SD card seem to play fine with everything I've tried, VLC can't play back the converted videos Cineform produces. When I try to play back the .avi file using VLC I get an error: "No suitable decoder module: VLC does not support the audio or video format "CFHD". Unfortunately there is no way for you to fix this." Playback on Windows Media Player is fine.
Time lapse mode: I (stupidly) assumed that it would record to a video format since that would use very little space. It doesn't, it records each frame to a separate .jpg file. This is the only video related feature I've found that seems to require you to use Cineform. Cineform present the sequence of .jpg files as one video clip. Anything else (like Picasa or Windows Explorer) just gives you a looong list of numbered .jpg files. The other annoyance is that individual .jpgs use a lot of storage if you're doing time lapse at high resolution. Using a 2 second time interval between frames it filled a 32GB SD card in less than 15 minutes using 11 megapixel images.
The major annoyance:
They have no official support forums. You want to learn tricks, techniques and workarounds for the plentiful bugs in Cineform? Have fun with google because GoPro doesn't maintain any sort of forum (or if they do, I haven't found it yet) I'm guessing that's due in part to the fact that people would spend a lot of time flaming on Cineform.
The minor annoyances:
Over-packaging taken to extremes, put on steroids, gone feral. I mean really excessive/irresponsible waste of natural resources. Gigantic clear plastic display case taped to even bigger cardboard box, and a big square of hard plastic with a mounting shoe glued to the top of the box. Then they add nice little touches like providing printed copies of the manuals - tin
Short version:
I like it, it definitely works and with the exception of performing firmware upgrades on the camera and time lapse images, the abysmal Cineform software can be avoided simply by importing the .mp4 files into another video converter/editing package.
Long version:
Hardware is nice. Very good build quality.
Video quality is very good. There's a bit more fisheye to it than I expected. Tweaking from the menus reduces it but it's still more than I see in the sample videos online so I must have some tweaking to do yet.
LCD display is very tiny. If you're past the half century mark as I am, you're going to have a hard time selecting modes and configuring it. I got the LCD backpac with it and that makes it much easier to see the icons, though you're still navigating through unfamiliar and low resolution icons using a two button interface.
I really like the hardware quality, and based on the videos from users I've seen, it's got the image quality I want. It's small, it's light and it works.
The cons:
I always download the manuals for products before I buy them, just to see if there are any show-stoppers. One of the things I liked about the Hero2 is the manual says that you can use it while it's plugged into the USB port. Unfortunately they forgot the asterisk after that feature. What should be there is "* as long as the camera is running at the time you plug it in to the USB port". As far as I can tell you can't turn it on and use it after it has been plugged in to the USB. You must be taking video at the time you plug it in and if you stop recording after you've plugged it in then it switches back to USB mode (i.e. charging only, no video) There may be some magic in the manual that I haven't found yet so far that's the way it is. The only thing it's useful for (and I can see it being a critical feature) is if you are in the middle of taking video of something important and the battery gets low you can plug in the USB cable and keep on going.
GoPro Cineform software. Bleah. Really really bleah. It's got an unintuitive user interface and in ~30 minutes of use I've had it crash with assertion failures 4 times and discovered several significant bugs, one that can potentially result in lost data. The potential data loss one involves changing the file format when converting video. I used Cineform to convert one of the .mp4 videos to an .avi. It created the .avi file in the output directory as expected. When that file turned out to be unplayable by VLC media player, I changed my settings to export as .mov and ran the conversion again. Two things happened: it ignored my settings and saved the video to the default video directory, not to the one in my settings, and when it finished I found that it had written the video to the same file name it used before - in other words it saved an .mov file with a .avi extension on it.
Codec issues: While the .mp4 files it saves on the SD card seem to play fine with everything I've tried, VLC can't play back the converted videos Cineform produces. When I try to play back the .avi file using VLC I get an error: "No suitable decoder module: VLC does not support the audio or video format "CFHD". Unfortunately there is no way for you to fix this." Playback on Windows Media Player is fine.
Time lapse mode: I (stupidly) assumed that it would record to a video format since that would use very little space. It doesn't, it records each frame to a separate .jpg file. This is the only video related feature I've found that seems to require you to use Cineform. Cineform present the sequence of .jpg files as one video clip. Anything else (like Picasa or Windows Explorer) just gives you a looong list of numbered .jpg files. The other annoyance is that individual .jpgs use a lot of storage if you're doing time lapse at high resolution. Using a 2 second time interval between frames it filled a 32GB SD card in less than 15 minutes using 11 megapixel images.
The major annoyance:
They have no official support forums. You want to learn tricks, techniques and workarounds for the plentiful bugs in Cineform? Have fun with google because GoPro doesn't maintain any sort of forum (or if they do, I haven't found it yet) I'm guessing that's due in part to the fact that people would spend a lot of time flaming on Cineform.
The minor annoyances:
Over-packaging taken to extremes, put on steroids, gone feral. I mean really excessive/irresponsible waste of natural resources. Gigantic clear plastic display case taped to even bigger cardboard box, and a big square of hard plastic with a mounting shoe glued to the top of the box. Then they add nice little touches like providing printed copies of the manuals - tin
Супернова-4XECZ
05.05.2013
4/10
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The clasp to the main case for my Hero2 broke, and the Hero3 will not support it. Due to the fact that I only used the clasp a few dozen times, I consider the failure PLANNED OBSOLESCENCE.
I guess making replacement parts for older products isn't as profitable as forcing people to buy entire new systems.
The camera itself is boxy. Battery power is weak. You need to make sure that the power button is off or you'll lose all power within 20 minutes or so.
The selector button on the front cycles through the menu options. It gives the user a tiny fraction of a second to remove your finger from the button or it will cycle to the next mode...video to still shots is the error made most often. To start recording, you'll need to have the power on--hopefully with enough battery power, assuming it wasn't left on.
I guess leaving it powered on with video selected drains the battery much faster, as if it's consuming more power in video record standby than if another menu item was chosen.
Cycling through the menu choices takes 3-4 seconds, not a god situation if you just want to record. And if you miss the video selection in the cycle--it takes about four clicks--by less than half a second as the menu options fly by, making a loud beep each time, you'll have to click through the menu a second time and hopefully land on video mode.
Nothing could be worse than fiddling with your camera when you're facing a hostile trespasser and could face legal proceeding for failing to warn them, in the event escalation becomes necessary.
On the positive side, the video quality seems pretty good. The ability to "stick" the camera to anything is a breakthrough, although the camera cases do make the camera even bigger and more obvious (not a bad thing if you want people to see that you are wearing a camera--they assume you are recording them, which might make your job easier.)
I used the included windshield clasp for the car. I was pleasantly surprised to see it take to the windshield using its air vacuum seal only. It took some fiddling to get all the right-angled joints in such a sequence to aim the camera through the windshield without obstructing the driver's view, but it can be done.
Using the camera could be key on the road, particularly if you face hostile or reckless drivers in a state without no-fault.
Whatever benefits the camera provided seem to have been erased by the broken clasp. It's too bad it's now impossible to find the components most to support HERO2. I've had it less than a year and it's already obsolete due to the apparently irreplaceable clasp. Of course, the clasp for HERO 3 IS NT BACKWARD COMPATIBLE, although the wristband did seem to offer a boxier back for the case (alongside a vented one for better audio) that I thought was meant for the HERO2.
I guess getting everything built overseas dooms this product to crappy after-market third party vendors for patchy resupply (if you're lucky), which is a shame considering the camera was meant for harsh environments where breakage is inevitable.
I guess making replacement parts for older products isn't as profitable as forcing people to buy entire new systems.
The camera itself is boxy. Battery power is weak. You need to make sure that the power button is off or you'll lose all power within 20 minutes or so.
The selector button on the front cycles through the menu options. It gives the user a tiny fraction of a second to remove your finger from the button or it will cycle to the next mode...video to still shots is the error made most often. To start recording, you'll need to have the power on--hopefully with enough battery power, assuming it wasn't left on.
I guess leaving it powered on with video selected drains the battery much faster, as if it's consuming more power in video record standby than if another menu item was chosen.
Cycling through the menu choices takes 3-4 seconds, not a god situation if you just want to record. And if you miss the video selection in the cycle--it takes about four clicks--by less than half a second as the menu options fly by, making a loud beep each time, you'll have to click through the menu a second time and hopefully land on video mode.
Nothing could be worse than fiddling with your camera when you're facing a hostile trespasser and could face legal proceeding for failing to warn them, in the event escalation becomes necessary.
On the positive side, the video quality seems pretty good. The ability to "stick" the camera to anything is a breakthrough, although the camera cases do make the camera even bigger and more obvious (not a bad thing if you want people to see that you are wearing a camera--they assume you are recording them, which might make your job easier.)
I used the included windshield clasp for the car. I was pleasantly surprised to see it take to the windshield using its air vacuum seal only. It took some fiddling to get all the right-angled joints in such a sequence to aim the camera through the windshield without obstructing the driver's view, but it can be done.
Using the camera could be key on the road, particularly if you face hostile or reckless drivers in a state without no-fault.
Whatever benefits the camera provided seem to have been erased by the broken clasp. It's too bad it's now impossible to find the components most to support HERO2. I've had it less than a year and it's already obsolete due to the apparently irreplaceable clasp. Of course, the clasp for HERO 3 IS NT BACKWARD COMPATIBLE, although the wristband did seem to offer a boxier back for the case (alongside a vented one for better audio) that I thought was meant for the HERO2.
I guess getting everything built overseas dooms this product to crappy after-market third party vendors for patchy resupply (if you're lucky), which is a shame considering the camera was meant for harsh environments where breakage is inevitable.
НеоВояжер-9HVVQ
10.11.2011
8/10
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(Update 6/6/2012) GoPro finally released the new diving case which fixes the infamous underwater focus problem with the standard waterproof case after two years of long wait for some users. The diving case will cost $49 that is a great price, but it is extra. Anyway, all my comments regarding the underwater problem should not be a concern with the new diving case.(Update 5/21/2012) I got the new diving case from GoPro. Although it cannot attach any filter, it is still great. I like the lens cover that came with it too. I can also see tiny bid less fish-eye effect and wider angle on land. That is nice IMO. I am giving 4 stars because they have the fix now even though I needed to spend extra $49. The diving case is that good.
After all these issues / promises are solved and updated, I will give this product 5 starts.
1. (Fixed!!!)Underwater focus fix with Extra $49.
2. 127FOV and 90FOV for 720P as promised
3. Overheating issue and short battery life
4. Price is still too much for such low quality materials used in this product.
5. (Released!!!)This was not expected, but as they promised "Pro-tune" firmware update will be released in this summer, not in summer 2015 like the diving case that GoPro promised long time ago.
6. Bugs in low light videos, photos, and time lapse feature.
7. Hopefully this will get fixed with "Pro-tune" firmware, but Auto White Balance does not perform well underwater at all.
Quick Summary:
Hero2 is clearly better than the original HD Hero in many areas. The price difference is justifiable although $300 was bit too much for my wallet. I am still happy with the purchase. If you are choosing between Original HD Hero and Hero2, I would get Hero2 for better low light performance. I would not use this camera for photos like point and shoot cameras unless there is lots of light and steady mount to take time-lapse photos. (Update 3/16/2012) My GoPro Hero 2 is broken now from getting wet. GoPro HD Hero 1 and 2 both have underwater focus issue. In order for the camera to work underwater, you need to modify the case with some flat lens. FYI: Modifying GoPro cases voids the warranty.
Video Quality: ***** (Amazing)
Photo Quality: * (iPhone is much better unless you need fisheye look)
Built Quality: ** (Cheap plastic body, but the case is sturdy)
Fun Factor: ***** (Can mount on anything. Very versatile)
Easy To Use: *** (It is easy to use, but hard to configure)
Underwater Video: * (Horrible)
Underwater Video w/ Flat Lens: *** (Great, but modifying a case with some flat lens voids the warranty)
Value: *** ($300 is pretty expensive)
(Update 2/21/2012) I started seeing some disappointments from reviews regarding underwater focus and photo quality issues. The underwater focus issue is pretty disappointing, but there are many quality solutions from other vendors as little as $22. GoPro is almost ready to release the new diving case. IMHO, GoPro2 with a flat lens option produces amazing underwater result. I first thought $300 was too much for such plasticky cheap looking camera, but the performance is there as long as you know its quirks. I have not found any better solutions under $500 to shoot wide angle underwater video. For underwater macro video and photo, a point and shoot camera with an underwater case works better. If you are thinking about replacing your point and shoot camera with GoPro, you might not like this camera. This is pretty much the best wearable/mountable action/helmet camera that has different purpose than Point and shoot cameras. I use DSLR, Mirrorless (CSC), Point and shoot, and Action/Helmet (GoPro) cameras all for different purposes. If you shoot more photos and do not wear a camera on you, Panasonic TS3, TS4, and Nikon AW100 suit your need although they can not do time lapse (except TS4).
Pros Over the Original HD Hero:
* (Update 2/20/2012) Addictively fun camera to use once I understood the quirks.
* low light. Especially at 60fps in low light, I see huge difference.
* Video is sharper. I am not sure about 2X though.
* Auto White balance is much better in low light.
* The Running LED light on the back side. I do not care about the top and bottom ones.
* Motion is clearer and less motion blur due to faster shutter speed I think.
* Auto Exposure is more accurate.
* Improved dynamic range. I see good detail in shadow areas.
* Config LCD is easier to use.
* 120fps!
* I can use the same protective cases and mounts on Hero2.
* And other neat features like 10fps photos and more.
Pros Over Other Action Cameras like Contour HD series, Tachyon HD series, Bullet HD series, Midland XTC series, and Oregon Scientific ATC-9K
* (Update 2/21/2012) The waterproof case is amazing and inexpensive to buy extra. I had to drill a hole in one of the cases for mic jack. When I checked the hole, the
After all these issues / promises are solved and updated, I will give this product 5 starts.
1. (Fixed!!!)Underwater focus fix with Extra $49.
2. 127FOV and 90FOV for 720P as promised
3. Overheating issue and short battery life
4. Price is still too much for such low quality materials used in this product.
5. (Released!!!)This was not expected, but as they promised "Pro-tune" firmware update will be released in this summer, not in summer 2015 like the diving case that GoPro promised long time ago.
6. Bugs in low light videos, photos, and time lapse feature.
7. Hopefully this will get fixed with "Pro-tune" firmware, but Auto White Balance does not perform well underwater at all.
Quick Summary:
Hero2 is clearly better than the original HD Hero in many areas. The price difference is justifiable although $300 was bit too much for my wallet. I am still happy with the purchase. If you are choosing between Original HD Hero and Hero2, I would get Hero2 for better low light performance. I would not use this camera for photos like point and shoot cameras unless there is lots of light and steady mount to take time-lapse photos. (Update 3/16/2012) My GoPro Hero 2 is broken now from getting wet. GoPro HD Hero 1 and 2 both have underwater focus issue. In order for the camera to work underwater, you need to modify the case with some flat lens. FYI: Modifying GoPro cases voids the warranty.
Video Quality: ***** (Amazing)
Photo Quality: * (iPhone is much better unless you need fisheye look)
Built Quality: ** (Cheap plastic body, but the case is sturdy)
Fun Factor: ***** (Can mount on anything. Very versatile)
Easy To Use: *** (It is easy to use, but hard to configure)
Underwater Video: * (Horrible)
Underwater Video w/ Flat Lens: *** (Great, but modifying a case with some flat lens voids the warranty)
Value: *** ($300 is pretty expensive)
(Update 2/21/2012) I started seeing some disappointments from reviews regarding underwater focus and photo quality issues. The underwater focus issue is pretty disappointing, but there are many quality solutions from other vendors as little as $22. GoPro is almost ready to release the new diving case. IMHO, GoPro2 with a flat lens option produces amazing underwater result. I first thought $300 was too much for such plasticky cheap looking camera, but the performance is there as long as you know its quirks. I have not found any better solutions under $500 to shoot wide angle underwater video. For underwater macro video and photo, a point and shoot camera with an underwater case works better. If you are thinking about replacing your point and shoot camera with GoPro, you might not like this camera. This is pretty much the best wearable/mountable action/helmet camera that has different purpose than Point and shoot cameras. I use DSLR, Mirrorless (CSC), Point and shoot, and Action/Helmet (GoPro) cameras all for different purposes. If you shoot more photos and do not wear a camera on you, Panasonic TS3, TS4, and Nikon AW100 suit your need although they can not do time lapse (except TS4).
Pros Over the Original HD Hero:
* (Update 2/20/2012) Addictively fun camera to use once I understood the quirks.
* low light. Especially at 60fps in low light, I see huge difference.
* Video is sharper. I am not sure about 2X though.
* Auto White balance is much better in low light.
* The Running LED light on the back side. I do not care about the top and bottom ones.
* Motion is clearer and less motion blur due to faster shutter speed I think.
* Auto Exposure is more accurate.
* Improved dynamic range. I see good detail in shadow areas.
* Config LCD is easier to use.
* 120fps!
* I can use the same protective cases and mounts on Hero2.
* And other neat features like 10fps photos and more.
Pros Over Other Action Cameras like Contour HD series, Tachyon HD series, Bullet HD series, Midland XTC series, and Oregon Scientific ATC-9K
* (Update 2/21/2012) The waterproof case is amazing and inexpensive to buy extra. I had to drill a hole in one of the cases for mic jack. When I checked the hole, the
Вектрон-8BYDJ
01.11.2011
8/10
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April 2012 - I've edited this review a few times, detailing the ups and downs of the Hero2. Turns out I had a defective unit. In my several contacts with the help in the forums never suggested this - it was not until I contacted customer service directly that this came up. I sent the camera in (the rep said they would "keep an eye out for it" - Yea, right! I thought) - I needed it back ASAP for a ski vacation is Steamboat. Well, it arrived back in my anxious hands 8 days later. They had it for less than three days - that's impressive. The fastest turn-around for Canon has been four weeks.
The movie accompanying this review was is a time lapse shot at One frame every five seconds, 1145 photos. I reduced them in size, then used Quicktime Pro to make the movie. The extreme color shift towards the end is the camera automatically switching settings when it grew darker out.
So I used it every day for a week, plus every few days since then (When not shooting skiing, I shoot a lot of time-lapse.) No issues, no problems - the quality is stunning. I think my earlier complaints concerning customer service were due to the rush accompanying the Hero2 introduction.
I still have complaints with the Scuba aspect of the camera, plus I can't even use it in our pond and produce usable results.
Underwater? The specs have an impressive "Waterproof to 197 feet." Except the thing can't actually shoot any usable underwater footage. How many snorkelers and SCUBA divers have purchased this thing, only to find out that EVERY video and photo are totally out of focus? The curved lens cover acts with the water to create a second lens - this shifts everything out of focus by about five feet! Since the camera has no manual focus, you're stuck. So all your underwater photos and videos will be nothing but blurs. Doubt that? Just check Youtube. Gopro will be offering an optional housing with a flat port to correct this problem - and will charge another $75 or so for it! So you'll be paying extra for a feature they brag is included - underwater use. Of course you can shell out $55-$100 for 2nd party modified housings or replacement lenses. I have been taken to task for criticizing the "SCUBA" aspects, as Gopro never specifically mentions SCUBA. They do, however, actively market the cameras to SCUBA stores. I have personally spoken to employees of several SCUBA stores selling the Hero cameras. Only one was aware of the focus issue! So, yes, the housing can be used underwater, but not actually *work* underwater. Check the various SCUBA store websites - many sell the Hero line - none mention the focus issue.
The 120fps is amazing. The video quality is much improved over the Hero - I looked at the same footage from both cameras - the Hero2 is obviously better. The time lapse? Fool proof. In warm weather, I can shoot around 6000 photos on a single battery. I use Quicktime Pro to create the final movie, as it has a one-step time lapse feature.
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If you've used the original Hero, this updated version will be a real treat. The menu is so much easier to navigate - no more obtuse codes to decipher. You can use the camera without ever looking at the user manual. Other improvements include LED's on top and bottom (as well as the front,) a more informative display, higher resolution for still images - this of course includes time lapse, and a 10 photo burst mode (the camera takes a few moments to store these out.)
If you're new to the Hero line, this beats the pants of any competitor. The vast array of mounting options, both from GoPro and third party vendors make mounting this puppy anywhere a breeze. The fact that it uses SD cards (class 4 or above) keeps the cost down. and the tons of options make this a no-brainer. There's a Streaming video back being released shortly - yes - streaming video! You can add extra power using the USP port and any generic power supply (Aluratek, Belkin, or Tekkeon) for those really long shoots. The affordable replacement housing and parts are another big plus. I've seen this thing survive being tossed from a go-cart doing 50mph (It needed a new housing, but the camera was undamaged) and being knocked off a ski-helmet and tumbling down a rocky mountain face.
The slo-mo and new super-slo-mo are really cool - watch those trick jumps and stunts in all their glory. You can always speed them up in most video editing software! When I first saw this unit online I thought it looked a little strange and was larger than it actually way. Once I actually held one in my hands, I was shocked by it's tiny size, negligible weight and variety or mounting options.
For the most bang-for the buck, the motorsports version is your best deal - you c
April 2012 - I've edited this review a few times, detailing the ups and downs of the Hero2. Turns out I had a defective unit. In my several contacts with the help in the forums never suggested this - it was not until I contacted customer service directly that this came up. I sent the camera in (the rep said they would "keep an eye out for it" - Yea, right! I thought) - I needed it back ASAP for a ski vacation is Steamboat. Well, it arrived back in my anxious hands 8 days later. They had it for less than three days - that's impressive. The fastest turn-around for Canon has been four weeks.
The movie accompanying this review was is a time lapse shot at One frame every five seconds, 1145 photos. I reduced them in size, then used Quicktime Pro to make the movie. The extreme color shift towards the end is the camera automatically switching settings when it grew darker out.
So I used it every day for a week, plus every few days since then (When not shooting skiing, I shoot a lot of time-lapse.) No issues, no problems - the quality is stunning. I think my earlier complaints concerning customer service were due to the rush accompanying the Hero2 introduction.
I still have complaints with the Scuba aspect of the camera, plus I can't even use it in our pond and produce usable results.
Underwater? The specs have an impressive "Waterproof to 197 feet." Except the thing can't actually shoot any usable underwater footage. How many snorkelers and SCUBA divers have purchased this thing, only to find out that EVERY video and photo are totally out of focus? The curved lens cover acts with the water to create a second lens - this shifts everything out of focus by about five feet! Since the camera has no manual focus, you're stuck. So all your underwater photos and videos will be nothing but blurs. Doubt that? Just check Youtube. Gopro will be offering an optional housing with a flat port to correct this problem - and will charge another $75 or so for it! So you'll be paying extra for a feature they brag is included - underwater use. Of course you can shell out $55-$100 for 2nd party modified housings or replacement lenses. I have been taken to task for criticizing the "SCUBA" aspects, as Gopro never specifically mentions SCUBA. They do, however, actively market the cameras to SCUBA stores. I have personally spoken to employees of several SCUBA stores selling the Hero cameras. Only one was aware of the focus issue! So, yes, the housing can be used underwater, but not actually *work* underwater. Check the various SCUBA store websites - many sell the Hero line - none mention the focus issue.
The 120fps is amazing. The video quality is much improved over the Hero - I looked at the same footage from both cameras - the Hero2 is obviously better. The time lapse? Fool proof. In warm weather, I can shoot around 6000 photos on a single battery. I use Quicktime Pro to create the final movie, as it has a one-step time lapse feature.
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If you've used the original Hero, this updated version will be a real treat. The menu is so much easier to navigate - no more obtuse codes to decipher. You can use the camera without ever looking at the user manual. Other improvements include LED's on top and bottom (as well as the front,) a more informative display, higher resolution for still images - this of course includes time lapse, and a 10 photo burst mode (the camera takes a few moments to store these out.)
If you're new to the Hero line, this beats the pants of any competitor. The vast array of mounting options, both from GoPro and third party vendors make mounting this puppy anywhere a breeze. The fact that it uses SD cards (class 4 or above) keeps the cost down. and the tons of options make this a no-brainer. There's a Streaming video back being released shortly - yes - streaming video! You can add extra power using the USP port and any generic power supply (Aluratek, Belkin, or Tekkeon) for those really long shoots. The affordable replacement housing and parts are another big plus. I've seen this thing survive being tossed from a go-cart doing 50mph (It needed a new housing, but the camera was undamaged) and being knocked off a ski-helmet and tumbling down a rocky mountain face.
The slo-mo and new super-slo-mo are really cool - watch those trick jumps and stunts in all their glory. You can always speed them up in most video editing software! When I first saw this unit online I thought it looked a little strange and was larger than it actually way. Once I actually held one in my hands, I was shocked by it's tiny size, negligible weight and variety or mounting options.
For the most bang-for the buck, the motorsports version is your best deal - you c
Альфа-Юнит-0PLVC
03.03.2015
2/10
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I've had a GoPro HERO2 camera for a year and a few months. It worked really well until recently. I had it in the protective case for the last month as I was not using it. I took it out this last week and it hangs whenever I start it up. I contacted support via email and they suggested few things:
1) I replaced the battery and that did not fix it
2) I replaced the SD card with a suggested brand and that did not fix it
3) I tried updating the firmware through the GoPro Studio and that does not work
4) I tried updating the firmware manually, via provided instructions, and that fails as well
I was told it was dead and need repair/replacing. $300 to $400 on a camera that dies just after a short 1 year warranty is lame.
1) I replaced the battery and that did not fix it
2) I replaced the SD card with a suggested brand and that did not fix it
3) I tried updating the firmware through the GoPro Studio and that does not work
4) I tried updating the firmware manually, via provided instructions, and that fails as well
I was told it was dead and need repair/replacing. $300 to $400 on a camera that dies just after a short 1 year warranty is lame.
Астрономад-9SXDA
10.08.2012
6/10
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Good, solidly-built all-purpose camera that does what it's designed to do, albeit with some caveats. I have experience with Canon DSLRs and Sony HDV cameras, so it was nice not having to lug either one of those on a difficult Half Dome hike to capture the essence of the climb, whilst keeping my hands free the entire time.
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* Compact design that you can barely feel on your head attached to the supplied Head Strap.
* I like the attachments that allow you to mount the camera on just about any surface, including a car with a moon roof opening (great for shooting Big Sur and the Redwoods instead of inside the dash board with those distorted reflections).
*1080P picture quality is very good, and I like the versatility of being able to switch between various angles of view somewhat easily.
*11 megapixel sensor produces decent-looking "panorama" style photos of large spaces that otherwise would only be possible with a fish-eye lens on a DSLR or throwaway compact 35mm camera that does faux panoramic.
*It takes some getting used to, but the menu design is intuitive and pretty simple to use even with the camera strapped on your head (as long as you stick to just turning it on and off, shooting video and snapping the occasional still photo.....anything else requires you to take off the camera and fiddle with the menu).
* I really like the way that all the housing units just snap together easily with the camera tucked inside.
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* Really dislike the fact that the package does not come with a battery charger of any type.
* Without the aid of an LCD screen, it's difficult to judge the proper placement on your head to encompass the field of view you desire while on a hike. If you use this for biking or surfing, at least you have the camera in front of you and not directly on your head and can somewhat judge the horizontal/vertical lines, so I found myself asking people on the hike, "does it look like it's straight on my head?"
* The camera does not perform well at all under challenging lighting conditions. Not sure what the Lux sensitivity is on the sensor/lens (could not find it in the manual), but it IS NOT constructed to be used in less than optimal lighting conditions. Stick to well-lit outdoor environments or stadium-style indoor lighting to avoid any kind of chromatic image noise.
* Speaking of light, they should have designed it with a backlit menu window (heck even $10 cell phones have this essential feature). Then again, the designers weren't figuring you would use the camera in compromised lighting situations, and it gives them more leverage to charge $80 for the LCD screen accessory kit.
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Because you have to spend another $120 to buy a compatible charger and LCD screen, you should be able to get a camera system that performs a little better for something that ultimately costs closer to $500 than it does $300. At least they could have struck a deal with Sandisk and included a memory card with the package (something that participating Best Buys did in the month of June 2012).
It's a good product in lieu of what is currently available on the market, but some meaningful additions in the way of a backlit menu screen and better sensitivity on the sensor and lens combination would make this a must-own product in the $300 category, but because you ultimately need to be able to test your footage while in the field, and charge your battery after a little over 2 hours of use (and that's without an LCD screen attachment), the package ends up being closer to $450 with the LCD, battery charger and spare battery added. For that money, you could buy two ContourRoam 1080P cameras and record what you're doing in 3D! Just sayin'!
***RATING: 3 out of 5
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* Compact design that you can barely feel on your head attached to the supplied Head Strap.
* I like the attachments that allow you to mount the camera on just about any surface, including a car with a moon roof opening (great for shooting Big Sur and the Redwoods instead of inside the dash board with those distorted reflections).
*1080P picture quality is very good, and I like the versatility of being able to switch between various angles of view somewhat easily.
*11 megapixel sensor produces decent-looking "panorama" style photos of large spaces that otherwise would only be possible with a fish-eye lens on a DSLR or throwaway compact 35mm camera that does faux panoramic.
*It takes some getting used to, but the menu design is intuitive and pretty simple to use even with the camera strapped on your head (as long as you stick to just turning it on and off, shooting video and snapping the occasional still photo.....anything else requires you to take off the camera and fiddle with the menu).
* I really like the way that all the housing units just snap together easily with the camera tucked inside.
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* Really dislike the fact that the package does not come with a battery charger of any type.
* Without the aid of an LCD screen, it's difficult to judge the proper placement on your head to encompass the field of view you desire while on a hike. If you use this for biking or surfing, at least you have the camera in front of you and not directly on your head and can somewhat judge the horizontal/vertical lines, so I found myself asking people on the hike, "does it look like it's straight on my head?"
* The camera does not perform well at all under challenging lighting conditions. Not sure what the Lux sensitivity is on the sensor/lens (could not find it in the manual), but it IS NOT constructed to be used in less than optimal lighting conditions. Stick to well-lit outdoor environments or stadium-style indoor lighting to avoid any kind of chromatic image noise.
* Speaking of light, they should have designed it with a backlit menu window (heck even $10 cell phones have this essential feature). Then again, the designers weren't figuring you would use the camera in compromised lighting situations, and it gives them more leverage to charge $80 for the LCD screen accessory kit.
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CONCLUSION:
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Because you have to spend another $120 to buy a compatible charger and LCD screen, you should be able to get a camera system that performs a little better for something that ultimately costs closer to $500 than it does $300. At least they could have struck a deal with Sandisk and included a memory card with the package (something that participating Best Buys did in the month of June 2012).
It's a good product in lieu of what is currently available on the market, but some meaningful additions in the way of a backlit menu screen and better sensitivity on the sensor and lens combination would make this a must-own product in the $300 category, but because you ultimately need to be able to test your footage while in the field, and charge your battery after a little over 2 hours of use (and that's without an LCD screen attachment), the package ends up being closer to $450 with the LCD, battery charger and spare battery added. For that money, you could buy two ContourRoam 1080P cameras and record what you're doing in 3D! Just sayin'!
***RATING: 3 out of 5
Альфа-Юнит-5TMNV
08.08.2013
8/10
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4/5 stars - about the only thing that keeps it from 5 stars is the fact that some accessories are expensive (some of the BacPacs).
Granted, the Hero 2 isn't GoPro's golden child anymore. The Hero 3 variants are much more refined, as they should be. That refinement comes at a price, though...the latest variants are quite a bit more expensive.
I use this camera mainly to record my autocross runs and to record some of my motorcycle outings. I've mainly been using the included suction cup mount on both vehicles. The suction cup mount is very strong and handles vibration well (the bike will still vibrate the camera somewhat, but it's a 1000cc twin, so that's to be expected). I've just begun to use the curved sticky mounts (I've two mounted on one helmet and one mounted on another). Those are good...I just wish they were bigger (like the Astak's).
The camera holds a very good charge...I've never run out of juice at inopportune moments (plus, I've two extra batteries that I try to keep charged).
Flash updates are easy to apply. I never did this until a few weeks ago. I've had very bad experiences with flash updates on things such as BIOS and routers, so I tend to not update unless absolutely necessary. Well, it became necessary when I bought a Wifi BacPac...I had to update both that and the camera itself, using GoPro Cineform Studio (you've to download this from the GoPro website). Just make sure you won't lose power during the update (ie, plug in your laptop), and what I normally do now is always reboot my machine to ensure it doesn't hang or blue-screen during the update process.
I've very little to complain about. The only complaint I have is that some BacPacs, such as the LCD BacPac, is expensive. The Wifi BacPac is an alternative to the LCD BacPac, but there is lag involved and the unit is a power hog. I'll review that product separately, though. Oh, one other thing. If this is the Motorsports Edition, I think it should come with a helmet mount, to cover for mounting on motorcycle helmets. You have to order those separately. There are other ways to mount on a helmet (using the elbow mounts), but one shouldn't have to do this just to get around the fact that GoPro could include a helmet mount bracket in the Motorsports package.
Would I buy another GoPro Hero? The Hero 2 maybe. The Hero 3 is too expensive for my tastes, but I'm OK as long as this one doesn't break. I also have an Astak CM-7500 on the way, so that make & model could supplant any GoPro desires of mine.
Granted, the Hero 2 isn't GoPro's golden child anymore. The Hero 3 variants are much more refined, as they should be. That refinement comes at a price, though...the latest variants are quite a bit more expensive.
I use this camera mainly to record my autocross runs and to record some of my motorcycle outings. I've mainly been using the included suction cup mount on both vehicles. The suction cup mount is very strong and handles vibration well (the bike will still vibrate the camera somewhat, but it's a 1000cc twin, so that's to be expected). I've just begun to use the curved sticky mounts (I've two mounted on one helmet and one mounted on another). Those are good...I just wish they were bigger (like the Astak's).
The camera holds a very good charge...I've never run out of juice at inopportune moments (plus, I've two extra batteries that I try to keep charged).
Flash updates are easy to apply. I never did this until a few weeks ago. I've had very bad experiences with flash updates on things such as BIOS and routers, so I tend to not update unless absolutely necessary. Well, it became necessary when I bought a Wifi BacPac...I had to update both that and the camera itself, using GoPro Cineform Studio (you've to download this from the GoPro website). Just make sure you won't lose power during the update (ie, plug in your laptop), and what I normally do now is always reboot my machine to ensure it doesn't hang or blue-screen during the update process.
I've very little to complain about. The only complaint I have is that some BacPacs, such as the LCD BacPac, is expensive. The Wifi BacPac is an alternative to the LCD BacPac, but there is lag involved and the unit is a power hog. I'll review that product separately, though. Oh, one other thing. If this is the Motorsports Edition, I think it should come with a helmet mount, to cover for mounting on motorcycle helmets. You have to order those separately. There are other ways to mount on a helmet (using the elbow mounts), but one shouldn't have to do this just to get around the fact that GoPro could include a helmet mount bracket in the Motorsports package.
Would I buy another GoPro Hero? The Hero 2 maybe. The Hero 3 is too expensive for my tastes, but I'm OK as long as this one doesn't break. I also have an Astak CM-7500 on the way, so that make & model could supplant any GoPro desires of mine.
Аэронавт-3ALCL
01.06.2014
10/10
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Hi guys, my review does not contain any sample footage. Go to Google or YouTube to find that because there are a gazillion of them. I won't bore you with that. If you are a skier, boarder, wakeboarder, water skiier, whatever. They will have footage of all of it there for your specific use. And since there are SO MANY USES for this wonderful little machine, I won't even try to cover that aspect; "application in sports", you might call it. I WILL however focus on the build quality, design, and delightful experience of opening the box for the very first time, which is impressive in and of itself.
My review is on the quality of build and design, which is a 10/10, A+, best you could ask for, in my opinion.
This camera has the grace and design-sense of an Apple product. Whomever designed this must be passionate about build quality and design, because everything is great. From the minute you open the box, you are impressed with extra features and luxuries that you would not expect from a camera of this size. It's an elegant design, easy for any person to use of any skill level.
I was extremely pleased with this camera, when I own Canon lenses that cost 10x as much money (yes, high end photography is expensive and good lenses go for $2000 to $3000-- JUST FOR THE LENS!!). I actually cannot believe such an elegantly designed product can be had for under $300. Kudos to GoPro.
Hi guys, my review does not contain any sample footage. Go to Google or YouTube to find that because there are a gazillion of them. I won't bore you with that. If you are a skier, boarder, wakeboarder, water skiier, whatever. They will have footage of all of it there for your specific use. And since there are SO MANY USES for this wonderful little machine, I won't even try to cover that aspect; "application in sports", you might call it. I WILL however focus on the build quality, design, and delightful experience of opening the box for the very first time, which is impressive in and of itself.
My review is on the quality of build and design, which is a 10/10, A+, best you could ask for, in my opinion.
This camera has the grace and design-sense of an Apple product. Whomever designed this must be passionate about build quality and design, because everything is great. From the minute you open the box, you are impressed with extra features and luxuries that you would not expect from a camera of this size. It's an elegant design, easy for any person to use of any skill level.
I was extremely pleased with this camera, when I own Canon lenses that cost 10x as much money (yes, high end photography is expensive and good lenses go for $2000 to $3000-- JUST FOR THE LENS!!). I actually cannot believe such an elegantly designed product can be had for under $300. Kudos to GoPro.
Квантум-3JWDO
08.12.2013
4/10
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If only wanting picture quality on a mountable action camera the Go Pro cameras work well, for a while. l. I know I bought 2 of them.in the spring of 2012 and a year later neither worked any more. .
I purchased them with their attachable view screens, since they are also supposedly set up to use like a typical camera.with them. .Problem their electronics were not engineered to power the camera and viewfinder at the same time, and if you use them this way you must shut the screen off every few minutes tor the camera will burn up. .
Also forget viewing these $80 optional screens in sunlight or underwater as they are so dim that is impossible.
I now use a .very cheap Fujifilm FinePix XP55 14MP Digital Camera, that is water and shook proof itself, not because of a plastic case, I bought it factory refurbished from Amazon for or about the cost of one view screen option for the flimsy go-pros.
This cheap camera's view screen is very bright anywhere, and it has dazzling 1080R video quality, with low light abilities that provide a nice picture when Go pros are totally useless.. The cheep fuji also has a wide angle (not quite as wide as Go pro) and a 5X optical zoom as the Go pros have no zoom, plus they do everything a typical digital camera does, plus being built like a tank,
I am an engineer so I adapted the brackets that came with the Go-Pros, which are far better quality than than their cameras, to be used by this inexpensive workhorse..
With that said the real problem with go pro is that their cameras really are only suited for mounting, if you are planning to buy to one to also use for typical hand held operations they are junk. If they did not try to market them with full use options like the screen, mine would likely still be working and I would have given them a much higher rating.for what they only do.
I purchased them with their attachable view screens, since they are also supposedly set up to use like a typical camera.with them. .Problem their electronics were not engineered to power the camera and viewfinder at the same time, and if you use them this way you must shut the screen off every few minutes tor the camera will burn up. .
Also forget viewing these $80 optional screens in sunlight or underwater as they are so dim that is impossible.
I now use a .very cheap Fujifilm FinePix XP55 14MP Digital Camera, that is water and shook proof itself, not because of a plastic case, I bought it factory refurbished from Amazon for or about the cost of one view screen option for the flimsy go-pros.
This cheap camera's view screen is very bright anywhere, and it has dazzling 1080R video quality, with low light abilities that provide a nice picture when Go pros are totally useless.. The cheep fuji also has a wide angle (not quite as wide as Go pro) and a 5X optical zoom as the Go pros have no zoom, plus they do everything a typical digital camera does, plus being built like a tank,
I am an engineer so I adapted the brackets that came with the Go-Pros, which are far better quality than than their cameras, to be used by this inexpensive workhorse..
With that said the real problem with go pro is that their cameras really are only suited for mounting, if you are planning to buy to one to also use for typical hand held operations they are junk. If they did not try to market them with full use options like the screen, mine would likely still be working and I would have given them a much higher rating.for what they only do.
НоваГость-7MMON
22.08.2014
2/10
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Bought the Hero 2 last year as the Hero 3 had a lot of technical issues. Turns out they're no different. After using the camera only once, I did not use it again until about a year later. I charged the battery, then I tried to turn the camera on. Nothing. I contacted C.S. who after a few questions told me the camera was "fried." Fried?!? How can it be fried when it was only used once? My contact with C.S. was about three days ago. They still have not gotten back to me. But other GoPro customers have had similar issues with their camera's, especially the Hero 3. I just don't understand why GoPro would charge over $300 for a camera that only works a few times, if that? Folks, this camera is just not worth the money and GoPro's customer service leaves a lot to be desired. The camera is obviously flawed and from what I'm told the Hero 3 is even worse. Do yourself a favor and save your money. FYI, the Contour is no better.
ИнфраГость-4BMQT
10.02.2015
10/10
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GoPro is a great company and they stand behind their product.
I bought this camera several years ago and still use it today.
On one occasion I was cliff diving and the mount I was using broke off. GoPro promptly sent me a new camera and I was back out at the same spot with a new mount the next week.
I bought this camera several years ago and still use it today.
On one occasion I was cliff diving and the mount I was using broke off. GoPro promptly sent me a new camera and I was back out at the same spot with a new mount the next week.
Кварковец-5OMKB
11.03.2015
10/10
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I am amazed by the super quality image. It came with wifi backpack (dont know what thats for) but no waterproof case as the picture indicates. I later ordered a high quality off-brand case for it.
ОмниКод-8CPBL
25.06.2014
8/10
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I just returned from a year-long trip that took me around the jungles and beaches of Papua New Guinea, and this product was part of my pack. It performed great in all kinds of environments (underwater, jungle, beach, boats, etc.) and didn't have any technical issues the entire year. I chose this one over the HERO3 because the battery lasts longer from what I could tell, and it was cheaper and basically did the same thing, which was record awesome video.
Almost 1/3 of the footage I brought back from PNG was recorded on this, and I'm a big fan of the camera. I'd recommend getting the chest mount harness (http://amzn.com/B0025UEQQW) as wearing it doesn't cause people to give you the same funny look wearing the head one does.
My only complaint is that I had to purchase anti-fog inserts (http://amzn.com/B00DVMJP96) for when I wanted to flim continuously for over 30 minutes. The case would fog up from the heat given off by the camera, and my shots would get a big muggy if I kept the camera on long enough.
Almost 1/3 of the footage I brought back from PNG was recorded on this, and I'm a big fan of the camera. I'd recommend getting the chest mount harness (http://amzn.com/B0025UEQQW) as wearing it doesn't cause people to give you the same funny look wearing the head one does.
My only complaint is that I had to purchase anti-fog inserts (http://amzn.com/B00DVMJP96) for when I wanted to flim continuously for over 30 minutes. The case would fog up from the heat given off by the camera, and my shots would get a big muggy if I kept the camera on long enough.
ТерраБот-2YFRM
20.09.2012
8/10
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I purchased the gopro hero 2 along with the wireless/remote combo kit to record action video of my kids, particularly water sports and to capture some of my own activities. The product is nicely packaged and comes with a impressive amount of accessories. Be prepared though....if you are thinking you can purchase one of the base kits and you will be fully set up to record action video think again. You are going to need an high speed SD card (I bought a 32GB), a case to hold all the extras, and probably going to need at least one extra battery...and a charger. From my initial testing it appears the device runs through the battery at a pretty good pace. The only charging mechanism is to connect the usb cable to the un-cased camera. If you want to be able to charge the backup battery while using the camera, get a charger. The camera itself is pretty easy to use. The display is very small and uses icons to display the mode so you need to get used to it. There are only a two buttons used to navigate the menu so moving between options is also not the easiest...but you get used to it soon enough. As mentioned above there are plenty of mounting options. Can't imagine there's someone out there that can't find a way to mount it. The quality of the camera, case, and accessories are very good and appear to be built to last. The remote, which I purchased with the wireless add-on device for about $100 it very well built. It's nice that this too is rechargeable. The wireless pack clips nicely onto the back of the camera. The remote is very rugged and has a display that mimics the cameras (Very nice). You may need a powered hub to charge everything at once (Camera, backpack wireless module, and remote). I have only used the camera a couple times. There is free software to download to process images. Installed on my Win 7 PC and laptop without issue. There are minimal instructions on the software. To realize all the features on the camera and backpack I needed to download firmware for the camera, the wireless backpack and remote. It was not the hardest thing to do but it could have been easier. I had an issue with the camera being recognized by the software. I google'd the problem and found that I needed to close the icon in the system tray. All went well after that. I did notice that after using the camera I noticed it was very hot. I emailed customer service and had a response within 2-3 hours. We emailed back and forth a couple times. I felt the customer service was excellent. By the way it is normal for the device to run pretty warm. Instructions for all the hardware are pretty good. I have much recording to do so I will update my review once I feel I can make some valuable input on the video and photo quality. The smartphone/tablet app that is promised to come soon is a much anticipated option. It's free and will allow you to view video and photos without taking the camera out of the case and control all the functions. I am going to have a lot of fun with this device. Half the fun will be thinking of new things to do and record. So far I am very pleased with the purchase.
ОмниКод-3NFIS
18.12.2014
10/10
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Love it! Bought this about 2 years ago and this thing is still going strong! Constantly use it attached to my car during spirited mountain drives as well as attached to my dirt biking helmet! Quality is fantastic! Overall would definitely buy again, well worth the money spent to relive all the adventures!
Спектр-8CBHK
09.01.2015
4/10
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Received only GOPRO camera with no accessories like the charging cord, other than that the camera is in great working condition, and therefore I am satisfied.
Синтрон-7AAQB
02.10.2014
8/10
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Quite a step up from the early version GoPro Hero. This one has the external mike jack that enabled me to mount a remote microphone on my motorcycle in a protected place so I could hear my bike running without the wind noise that came with just the internal camera mike.
Wish there was an easy way to take stills while riding though..........say with a remote. Other cameras come with remotes but the cost is quite high.
For now, this is my camera of choice!
Wish there was an easy way to take stills while riding though..........say with a remote. Other cameras come with remotes but the cost is quite high.
For now, this is my camera of choice!
НеоВояжер-5CSGM
20.10.2012
10/10
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If you enjoy video of your putdoor activities, this is the camera to get. We took the GoPro Hero2 on our first ocean dive and thanks to the GoPro dive housing really have some great video and pictures to share and enjoy. This camera works great, we never had any problems and find the pictures and videos to be very realistic and accurate representations of what we saw and also heard. I am surprised that it picked up the sound as well as it did under water! You can hear boat motors as they pass near, and us talking on the surface and so forth. Even at 30' deep if I talked it would record it. When sharing the videos with family and friends we have a very accurate recording of what it both looked and sounded like. If you are shooting any underwater video you'll want the dive housing. I've included some video at with that review as found here GoPro Dive Housing
The GoPro folks have done a great job with their specs in the sales info so I won't go over all that, I'll spend my time talking about the pros and cons of the system. The video is first rate, crisp, clear and really wonderful. You can pick the format you want and you'll be happy with the results. The battery is the weak point. If the unit is on, even it not recording it seems to burn about as much battery power as if it was recording so remember to turn it all the way off when not in use, not just stop the recording. I highly recommend the Wasabi Power battery and charger kit for this camera, well worth the price to get 2 more powerful batteries and a quick charger Wasabi Power Battery and Charger Kit for GoPro AHDBT-001, AHDBT-002 and GoPro HD HERO, HERO2 Camera.
Since the GoPro Hero2 we bought came with the original housing we did some testing in a pool before our trip to the ocean. Above water you are fine with the regular housing, but the moment you go under, the dive housing is much clearer and sharper, resulting in an image that makes all the difference in look and feel. It's like having a professional system now.
I tested the unit down to 65' over several days of sea water dives and everything works great. Make sure you keep the inside clean and dry. For one dive there was a little moisture inside and that causes a problem. It can also be hard to clean the inside of the flat lens due to how it's mounted. I just stuffed the corner of a lens cleaning cloth in there and twist it around and that took care of it.
We did find that using the head strap on the camera caused too much jerky motion; guess we move our heads too much. We got better results by holding the camera in our hand, so now we're looking for some kind of strap that will connect better and work better as a wrist/hand hold to secure the camera in case we ever have to let go.
5 stars, this is one power packed mini video camera.
The GoPro folks have done a great job with their specs in the sales info so I won't go over all that, I'll spend my time talking about the pros and cons of the system. The video is first rate, crisp, clear and really wonderful. You can pick the format you want and you'll be happy with the results. The battery is the weak point. If the unit is on, even it not recording it seems to burn about as much battery power as if it was recording so remember to turn it all the way off when not in use, not just stop the recording. I highly recommend the Wasabi Power battery and charger kit for this camera, well worth the price to get 2 more powerful batteries and a quick charger Wasabi Power Battery and Charger Kit for GoPro AHDBT-001, AHDBT-002 and GoPro HD HERO, HERO2 Camera.
Since the GoPro Hero2 we bought came with the original housing we did some testing in a pool before our trip to the ocean. Above water you are fine with the regular housing, but the moment you go under, the dive housing is much clearer and sharper, resulting in an image that makes all the difference in look and feel. It's like having a professional system now.
I tested the unit down to 65' over several days of sea water dives and everything works great. Make sure you keep the inside clean and dry. For one dive there was a little moisture inside and that causes a problem. It can also be hard to clean the inside of the flat lens due to how it's mounted. I just stuffed the corner of a lens cleaning cloth in there and twist it around and that took care of it.
We did find that using the head strap on the camera caused too much jerky motion; guess we move our heads too much. We got better results by holding the camera in our hand, so now we're looking for some kind of strap that will connect better and work better as a wrist/hand hold to secure the camera in case we ever have to let go.
5 stars, this is one power packed mini video camera.
Сириус-3ODRZ
22.12.2014
8/10
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Lost this when diving - you MUST hook a safety lanyard - great at capturing action and easy download
Альфа-Юнит-1FXZR
30.07.2013
2/10
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When my GoPro arrived I was ready to use it. Luckily I had a spare ScanDisk since this item ships without one. Every mount you could possible need was included in the package. The camera came in a waterproof case that was perfect. The Outdoor Edition package was just as described. I was very pleased.
When I started to setup the camera, after reading the instructions, the let down started happening. The LED screen is much too small to use the setup screen. I couldn't see the tiny tiny fonts! Luckily it had tiny picture icons ( a camera, a video camera , a timer....) that helped me with setting the modes.
Now maybe it's just me, but I had a learning curve on how to get the settings, which I could hardly see, selected. There's a lot of clicking the select button to get to the sub menus. It was even harder to exit the menu!
I ended up watching g a YouTube video for help. But the important test was coming up. I mounted the camera on the head strap and took a walk outside. When I got back I used the software (downloaded from GoPro's site) to view my video. It was Horrible! Everything was so bright it was washed out! There was hardly any color...
Next I tried a time lapse video. Took forever to set things up because its almost impossible to see the tools menu outside even if you could read it. The camera kept changing the modes from video to photo but finally I got it set. The time lapse video was a disaster! Everything was again so washed out you couldn't see the clouds or the sky. Just a big bright mess!
I compared what I had with GoPro vids on YouTube and they looked nothing like my results!
Luckily I purchased this camera from Amazon so returning it was no problem. I decided to try a Contour.
When I started to setup the camera, after reading the instructions, the let down started happening. The LED screen is much too small to use the setup screen. I couldn't see the tiny tiny fonts! Luckily it had tiny picture icons ( a camera, a video camera , a timer....) that helped me with setting the modes.
Now maybe it's just me, but I had a learning curve on how to get the settings, which I could hardly see, selected. There's a lot of clicking the select button to get to the sub menus. It was even harder to exit the menu!
I ended up watching g a YouTube video for help. But the important test was coming up. I mounted the camera on the head strap and took a walk outside. When I got back I used the software (downloaded from GoPro's site) to view my video. It was Horrible! Everything was so bright it was washed out! There was hardly any color...
Next I tried a time lapse video. Took forever to set things up because its almost impossible to see the tools menu outside even if you could read it. The camera kept changing the modes from video to photo but finally I got it set. The time lapse video was a disaster! Everything was again so washed out you couldn't see the clouds or the sky. Just a big bright mess!
I compared what I had with GoPro vids on YouTube and they looked nothing like my results!
Luckily I purchased this camera from Amazon so returning it was no problem. I decided to try a Contour.
Эксопилот-4VNES
21.11.2014
2/10
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Came to my hands with a screw loose. Served me well but after two years of careful use, malfunctioned and is now unused.
МехаРейнджер-4BBLU
21.11.2014
10/10
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Exactly what I ordered, my husband loves this go pro for snowmobiling. The footage is really clear and good sound too
Сатурниан-3GFGM
12.09.2014
10/10
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Excellent as usual. Well made product. Many mods out there depending on what you will use it for. The best mod I have found is the long distance wifi xmitter with battery. Just google. Now if GoPro wouldn't miss the boat entirely they should put out a 2 and 3 axis Brushless gimbal assembly with controller of their own. Oh well.
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