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Скроменый эксперт
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.
Скроменый эксперт
10.08.2012
6/10
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Плохо
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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PROS:
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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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CONS:
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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
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PROS:
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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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CONS:
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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
Скроменый эксперт
08.08.2013
8/10
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Хорошо
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.
Скроменый эксперт
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.
Скроменый эксперт
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.
Скроменый эксперт
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.
Скроменый эксперт
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.
Скроменый эксперт
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.
Скроменый эксперт
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.
Скроменый эксперт
20.09.2012
8/10
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Хорошо
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.
Скроменый эксперт
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!
Скроменый эксперт
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.
Скроменый эксперт
02.10.2014
8/10
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Хорошо
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!
Скроменый эксперт
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.
Скроменый эксперт
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
Скроменый эксперт
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.
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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.
Скроменый эксперт
21.11.2014
10/10
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Великолепно
Exactly what I ordered, my husband loves this go pro for snowmobiling. The footage is really clear and good sound too
Скроменый эксперт
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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24.10.2014
10/10
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Великолепно
Never fall out and it is the best never had something to complaint and we can get anything about it just around the corner even without the new advantages of the latest models I love it
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05.06.2013
6/10
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Плохо
Purchased 6/2013 for $386 total.
The first thing I noticed is the camera rattled when I moved it around. I also noticed that one of the four screws in the battery compartment that hold the camera together was missing. Putting 2+2 together, I surmised that the missing screw was rattling around inside the body of the camera. I figured it either rattled loose on the slow boat from china, or an assembly laborer dropped the screw and decided to save a second or two by not recovering it. Either way. Unfortunately I didn't order it in anticipation of low quality assembly practices that would require me to return it in exchange for another throw of the dice: I needed it operational immediately. So, after musing for a while, I decided to take a chance and see if I could extract the screw without leaving evidence that I had opened it up. Luck held out and sure enough, I found the missing screw inside the unit, bouncing around with the electronics. I put the screw back in where it should have been put in the first place. It took me about an hour to effect the repair.
The camera now works properly and I'd give it five stars for that because these things are great when they work right. But one star for quality control. So I averaged that out to three stars.
Note to gopro: You gotta get your quality act together!!! You're making a fortune on us with your product. Give a bit back to your customer community by boosting your quality. Get a better assembly contractor, or maybe even move assembly stateside where you can keep an eye on it. We're a fickle bunch, and you're toast if a competitor shows up with as good a product and more concern for their quality and reputation. You're REALLY toast if your competitor builds one that fits into your housings (hint to potential competitors...)You might want to locktite those screws, too. We expect your camera to be pretty much vibration proof.
The first thing I noticed is the camera rattled when I moved it around. I also noticed that one of the four screws in the battery compartment that hold the camera together was missing. Putting 2+2 together, I surmised that the missing screw was rattling around inside the body of the camera. I figured it either rattled loose on the slow boat from china, or an assembly laborer dropped the screw and decided to save a second or two by not recovering it. Either way. Unfortunately I didn't order it in anticipation of low quality assembly practices that would require me to return it in exchange for another throw of the dice: I needed it operational immediately. So, after musing for a while, I decided to take a chance and see if I could extract the screw without leaving evidence that I had opened it up. Luck held out and sure enough, I found the missing screw inside the unit, bouncing around with the electronics. I put the screw back in where it should have been put in the first place. It took me about an hour to effect the repair.
The camera now works properly and I'd give it five stars for that because these things are great when they work right. But one star for quality control. So I averaged that out to three stars.
Note to gopro: You gotta get your quality act together!!! You're making a fortune on us with your product. Give a bit back to your customer community by boosting your quality. Get a better assembly contractor, or maybe even move assembly stateside where you can keep an eye on it. We're a fickle bunch, and you're toast if a competitor shows up with as good a product and more concern for their quality and reputation. You're REALLY toast if your competitor builds one that fits into your housings (hint to potential competitors...)You might want to locktite those screws, too. We expect your camera to be pretty much vibration proof.
Скроменый эксперт
23.10.2014
10/10
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Великолепно
My husband uses it almost every time he surfs. Ever once in while it quits on him during a session, but I'm thinking that's because he doesn't charge it before he goes :)
Скроменый эксперт
19.07.2013
8/10
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Хорошо
I only had mine for 2 months before I destroyed it. ;( I went surfing, diving, fishing, hiking, cliff jumping, skating, etc and it was great. I have some great memories recorded and definitely feel like I got my moneys worth in the short time it survived.
Here are things I learned that should be taken into consideration:
- Be meticulous and OCD paranoid about keeping your case clean and securely shut. The gasket must be spotless and fit snug when you seal the case or it WILL leak and kill your camera. Trust me.
- Double check that the locking mechanism is fully shut and the gasket is clean. Yes I said it twice on purpose, it's that important.
- Mac users: when removing files (deleting) from your disk on your computer, EMPTY THE COMPUTER TRASH BEFORE EJECTING THE DISK. If you don't you can have one of the next recordings become a corrupt file and you can't rescue it. It sucks to miss out on an epic video you think you had captured. If you forget, make sure to go to your camera settings and use the trash icon to "Delete All" before you use it again.
If you're deciding to be frugal and get the 2 versus the 3 Black here are some pointers:
The 3 takes FAR better video/photos, BUT if you're computer can't handle the larger files/speeds then don't bother because it won't play smoothly unless you connect it to a TV or manually reduce the resolution and fps on the camera. On the other hand, the 3 has a much more secure locking mechanism.
If you have a 2 and are thinking of getting a 3, say goodbye to all your cases, memory card, and battery and get ready to invest from scratch.
Have fun, enjoy, and take care of it!
Here are things I learned that should be taken into consideration:
- Be meticulous and OCD paranoid about keeping your case clean and securely shut. The gasket must be spotless and fit snug when you seal the case or it WILL leak and kill your camera. Trust me.
- Double check that the locking mechanism is fully shut and the gasket is clean. Yes I said it twice on purpose, it's that important.
- Mac users: when removing files (deleting) from your disk on your computer, EMPTY THE COMPUTER TRASH BEFORE EJECTING THE DISK. If you don't you can have one of the next recordings become a corrupt file and you can't rescue it. It sucks to miss out on an epic video you think you had captured. If you forget, make sure to go to your camera settings and use the trash icon to "Delete All" before you use it again.
If you're deciding to be frugal and get the 2 versus the 3 Black here are some pointers:
The 3 takes FAR better video/photos, BUT if you're computer can't handle the larger files/speeds then don't bother because it won't play smoothly unless you connect it to a TV or manually reduce the resolution and fps on the camera. On the other hand, the 3 has a much more secure locking mechanism.
If you have a 2 and are thinking of getting a 3, say goodbye to all your cases, memory card, and battery and get ready to invest from scratch.
Have fun, enjoy, and take care of it!
Скроменый эксперт
12.04.2014
4/10
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So I've been using this for about 8 months. The noise in video and pictures is very noticeable even in broad daylight which is something I wasn't expecting at all and looking at other footage out there makes me think I have a defective one. Good luck getting anyone from GoPro to respond. Customer support is nonexistent. Have been filming outdoors stuff and recently tried filming underwater. What do you know, this thing won't focus underwater at all. The images and footage are very blurry. Went online to see if I'm the only one with this problem, turns out you need "special" housing for underwater with this. Something they don't tell you ahead of time and their marketing campaign makes you think you can do all that with what it comes. Waste of money.
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