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Скроменый эксперт
20.09.2014
10/10
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What more can be said that hasn't already? This little gem has set a NEW standard for excellence. I use it in almost every assignment... most definitely the BEST of the BEST!
Скроменый эксперт
25.06.2014
2/10
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After the first few times shooting video and taking a few photos this camera just stopped turning on. I tried different batteries, plugging into USB, charging, etc., but nothing worked, AND this camera was handled with the utmost care and never dropped. I have a degree in Photojournalism and high quality professional cameras that perform when needed so I know cameras. This camera is junk.
Скроменый эксперт
06.09.2014
10/10
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Excellent camera to catch excellent moments!
The best camera to catch the most different moments in my life!
Just awesome!
The best camera to catch the most different moments in my life!
Just awesome!
Скроменый эксперт
29.06.2012
10/10
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First I must say that I absolutely love my GoPro HD Hero 2 camera. It's compact and very versatile. The video quality is great. The audio quality is superb when used with a skeleton case. The new WiFi BacPac makes it extremely easy to start and stop recording from far away. I use my WiFi BacPac remote from inside my car when at the racetrack as my cameras are usually mounted to the outside of my car.
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There are plenty of reviews of the GoPro HD Hero2 so I will focus on something not talked about too much, editing video with your GoPro HD Hero2.
I used to own the HD Hero and now I own four HD Hero2 cameras. Until recently I have been recording everything in WVGA (848x480) in both 60fps and 120fps. I primarily recorded in 848x480 (WVGA) because the quality looked great and the file size remains relatively small when compared to 720p or 1080p. I also liked the higher fps for slow motion.
The problem with recording in 848x480 occurs when you trim a video clip (ex: Quicktime). After using Quicktime to "trim" a clip you then have to export the clip. The resolution remains the same but your 60fps video becomes 30fps (essentially you loose every other frame). Your 120fps video is also converted to 30fps making your video look choppy.
Another option is to use CineForm Studio to trim your clip. After trimming in CineForm Studio, you can keep the current frame rate (ex: 59.94p) but you will loose every other frame just like trimming in Quicktime. If you change the frame rate to 29.97p then you will maintain all frames but the playback will be at half speed.
The real issues occur after you import into a video editing program (ex: iMovie). To complete a simple task such as combining two clips together will require a video editing program. 848x480 is "NOT" a standard resolution. An example of a standard resolution would be either 480x360 or 640x480. After editing you have to export your video in a standard resolution which is not a native resolution for your GoPro camera. This causes your video quality to become very blurry with washed out colors and loss of definition.
The only solution I found thus far in dealing with GoPro WVGA (848x480) resolution is to import into Final Cut Pro X ($299 at the moment), then "Control + Click" the file and choose "Open in Timeline" which will create a Compound Clip. Compound Clips will allow you to work with 60fps and use a custom resolution (ex: 848x480). You can also export using this native resolution with essentially no loss in video quality. I'm don't know about dealing with custom resolutions on a PC although I'm sure there exists a solution.
The other solution is to just record everything in either 720p or 1080p which nearly all PC & Mac programs support.
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There are plenty of reviews of the GoPro HD Hero2 so I will focus on something not talked about too much, editing video with your GoPro HD Hero2.
I used to own the HD Hero and now I own four HD Hero2 cameras. Until recently I have been recording everything in WVGA (848x480) in both 60fps and 120fps. I primarily recorded in 848x480 (WVGA) because the quality looked great and the file size remains relatively small when compared to 720p or 1080p. I also liked the higher fps for slow motion.
The problem with recording in 848x480 occurs when you trim a video clip (ex: Quicktime). After using Quicktime to "trim" a clip you then have to export the clip. The resolution remains the same but your 60fps video becomes 30fps (essentially you loose every other frame). Your 120fps video is also converted to 30fps making your video look choppy.
Another option is to use CineForm Studio to trim your clip. After trimming in CineForm Studio, you can keep the current frame rate (ex: 59.94p) but you will loose every other frame just like trimming in Quicktime. If you change the frame rate to 29.97p then you will maintain all frames but the playback will be at half speed.
The real issues occur after you import into a video editing program (ex: iMovie). To complete a simple task such as combining two clips together will require a video editing program. 848x480 is "NOT" a standard resolution. An example of a standard resolution would be either 480x360 or 640x480. After editing you have to export your video in a standard resolution which is not a native resolution for your GoPro camera. This causes your video quality to become very blurry with washed out colors and loss of definition.
The only solution I found thus far in dealing with GoPro WVGA (848x480) resolution is to import into Final Cut Pro X ($299 at the moment), then "Control + Click" the file and choose "Open in Timeline" which will create a Compound Clip. Compound Clips will allow you to work with 60fps and use a custom resolution (ex: 848x480). You can also export using this native resolution with essentially no loss in video quality. I'm don't know about dealing with custom resolutions on a PC although I'm sure there exists a solution.
The other solution is to just record everything in either 720p or 1080p which nearly all PC & Mac programs support.
Скроменый эксперт
18.08.2014
4/10
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Worked well for 2 months, then the video quality became horrible. Even when it said it was on 1080 the video was always extremely blurry. Highly recommend the newest model instead.
Скроменый эксперт
29.05.2012
2/10
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Purchased the Hero2 18 April 2012, with a video BacPac. It seemed to work. Then, this Memorial weekend, I shot a few shots at the beach and turned the camera off. It refused to turn back on.
I brought it home. It appeared bricked. If I plugged it in to a USB outlet, it said it was unrecognized.
Finally, I removed the battery, the Bacpac and the card. Eventually, after reinstalling the battery, it finally started. If I plugged in the USB cable, it mounted. However, if I unmounted the camera from the USB cable (after properly ejecting it) the camera would not start again. Off with the battery, etc, etc, etc.
Reading the GoPro support page, it said it needed a firmware update to "70" to resolve a problem the camera has when fitted with a video BacPac.
In order to do update the firmware, I had to install the free GoPro Cineform Studio software. This software is supposed to detect if the camera needs firmware updating and automatically update it.
One problem: the software refused to run. Kept getting "GoProImport has stopped working, Windows is searching for a solution" (or some such) and the software simply never opened. So I couldn't update the firmware until THAT problem was solved. After registering on the GoProUser forum the next day, someone there suggested running under Administrator (I'm running Win 7 Ultimate 64-bit on a capable Core i7 machine.) I was running as a User. I switched to Administrator mode and, sure enough, the software ran. Yea! Thank goodness for small victories.
Now it was a matter of getting the camera to turn on so the software could see it. Out with the battery, wait, wait, reload battery, try rebooting the cam, out with the battery. This goes on for hours. Finally, the camera starts for no particular reason and I plug in the USB. Amazingly, it mounts to the desktop normally. I fire up the CineForm software per the detailed firmware update instructions.
However, after all this, there is no indication the HERO2 needs a firmware update. Apparently it already has the latest firmware. That's bad news. There's now nothing I can do to "fix" the camera, and it still won't start.
So now I consider the Hero2 camera EXTREMELY UNRELIABLE compared to my original Hero 1, which never failed me. (Come to think of it, though, I did have to send it back for a problem when its BacPac failed to work. But the camera always worked.)
This Hero2 may start, it may not, whether fitted with a BacPac or not.
As I sit here writing this, the one-month old Hero2 will not start. Totally bricked. If you are planning on doing something important with it, TEST TEST TEST. You better make darned sure your camera works. Mine surely does not.
Under the best of conditions, I get to pay for UPS to take it back to GoPro for them to fix it.
I have a service request in to GoPro but have not heard back yet.
I brought it home. It appeared bricked. If I plugged it in to a USB outlet, it said it was unrecognized.
Finally, I removed the battery, the Bacpac and the card. Eventually, after reinstalling the battery, it finally started. If I plugged in the USB cable, it mounted. However, if I unmounted the camera from the USB cable (after properly ejecting it) the camera would not start again. Off with the battery, etc, etc, etc.
Reading the GoPro support page, it said it needed a firmware update to "70" to resolve a problem the camera has when fitted with a video BacPac.
In order to do update the firmware, I had to install the free GoPro Cineform Studio software. This software is supposed to detect if the camera needs firmware updating and automatically update it.
One problem: the software refused to run. Kept getting "GoProImport has stopped working, Windows is searching for a solution" (or some such) and the software simply never opened. So I couldn't update the firmware until THAT problem was solved. After registering on the GoProUser forum the next day, someone there suggested running under Administrator (I'm running Win 7 Ultimate 64-bit on a capable Core i7 machine.) I was running as a User. I switched to Administrator mode and, sure enough, the software ran. Yea! Thank goodness for small victories.
Now it was a matter of getting the camera to turn on so the software could see it. Out with the battery, wait, wait, reload battery, try rebooting the cam, out with the battery. This goes on for hours. Finally, the camera starts for no particular reason and I plug in the USB. Amazingly, it mounts to the desktop normally. I fire up the CineForm software per the detailed firmware update instructions.
However, after all this, there is no indication the HERO2 needs a firmware update. Apparently it already has the latest firmware. That's bad news. There's now nothing I can do to "fix" the camera, and it still won't start.
So now I consider the Hero2 camera EXTREMELY UNRELIABLE compared to my original Hero 1, which never failed me. (Come to think of it, though, I did have to send it back for a problem when its BacPac failed to work. But the camera always worked.)
This Hero2 may start, it may not, whether fitted with a BacPac or not.
As I sit here writing this, the one-month old Hero2 will not start. Totally bricked. If you are planning on doing something important with it, TEST TEST TEST. You better make darned sure your camera works. Mine surely does not.
Under the best of conditions, I get to pay for UPS to take it back to GoPro for them to fix it.
I have a service request in to GoPro but have not heard back yet.
Скроменый эксперт
01.08.2014
8/10
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Хорошо
I love my GoPro Hero 2 Camera. I've been using for all sorts of different stuff. Whether I'm on the boat wake boarding or snowboarding or if I'm just taking a picture of people on it's tripod, this is a very versatile camera
Скроменый эксперт
30.07.2014
10/10
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Love this camera! By far one of the best items to have on any vacation. We brought this and a fancy brand new digital camera on our honeymoon in the Caribbean and we used this to capture 95% of the pictures.
Скроменый эксперт
22.12.2013
8/10
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Хорошо
I bought the GoPro Hero 2 couple of years back for shooting vehicles and we've used it in almost all our out door shoots. The lens angle is a bit of a let down - but that's a problem with all GoPro cameras. The colour density can be worked on in post and the camera can take a few knocks. My original housing got scratched when I used it underwater on one of my snorkelling trips and I've replaced it with the dive housing. The only problem that I feel is a problem is this one doesn't have the wifi option - the GoPro 3 onwards life was made easier with built in wifi. However for stuff where you would fit the camera onto your helmet or your bike or go underwater you won't be able to do anything more than point and shoot anyway. So it is still worth the money compared to it's latter versions! But, don't go comparing it with the results of a 5D Mark II. It's a camera that's so tiny that it can even be used as a hidden camera. Think of that and it's uses expand!
Скроменый эксперт
18.04.2014
10/10
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Attached this to the front of my motorcycle while taking a 1,100 mile trip to Denver, CO. I used it with the wifi backpack and remote control. Once I had everything synced up, it worked flawlessly. The video and picture quality was great. I used the GoPro editing software to remove the fisheye effect the wide angle lens creates. It captures a large field of view. Attaching and removing it from the motorcycle was quick and easy, which helped me keep it secure when not in use. I highly recommend this camera.
Скроменый эксперт
20.06.2014
10/10
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I got this for my husband for his birthday, and he loves it. He used it while snorkeling in Maui and scuba diving at the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. He has yet to use it for motor sports, but he uses the head strap when he's in the water. We got great footage of sea turtles.
Скроменый эксперт
26.07.2014
6/10
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Плохо
On my second one as GoPro replaced the original due to a loud rattle and the second one is exactly the same.....waiting for the new GoPro 4 later this year
Скроменый эксперт
01.10.2013
10/10
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It is a very impressive object!
It is a camera that mostly films, but it does take really good pictures as well.
There are different modes for each setting.It is very easy to use and it
can go anywhere. Say if I wanted to go snowmobiling, motorcycling
or rock climbing ect. You would want a reliable camera that
you don't have to pull it out every other second. Well this
would be your camera it can mount to anything a helmet,
the machine you are using,or whatever you are using.
It shoots film in HD and takes pictures also in HD. It is very easy
to move around. It is very small and compatible. The mounts
will never come off, even if you go for a spill. There are a
lot of camera's out there but if you are in action a lot
this is the camera for you! It is not that expensive considering
what you're getting. This can capture all those awesome priceless
moments! It is a pain to have to take out your camera every
time you see something cool, but the go-pro sees what you see.
They are available in a lot of stores like best buy costco and
a lot more. GO GET YOU ONE TODAY!
It is a camera that mostly films, but it does take really good pictures as well.
There are different modes for each setting.It is very easy to use and it
can go anywhere. Say if I wanted to go snowmobiling, motorcycling
or rock climbing ect. You would want a reliable camera that
you don't have to pull it out every other second. Well this
would be your camera it can mount to anything a helmet,
the machine you are using,or whatever you are using.
It shoots film in HD and takes pictures also in HD. It is very easy
to move around. It is very small and compatible. The mounts
will never come off, even if you go for a spill. There are a
lot of camera's out there but if you are in action a lot
this is the camera for you! It is not that expensive considering
what you're getting. This can capture all those awesome priceless
moments! It is a pain to have to take out your camera every
time you see something cool, but the go-pro sees what you see.
They are available in a lot of stores like best buy costco and
a lot more. GO GET YOU ONE TODAY!
Скроменый эксперт
30.05.2014
8/10
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Хорошо
Image quality is very good. I wish I could get more than 30 minutes of video out of the battery, I haven't drained one yet, so I don't know exactly how long it will last. I wanted to mount it on my dog, but I have yet to find a platform secure enough to take a watchable video that way.
Скроменый эксперт
09.01.2014
10/10
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5 stars because GoPro is a great at what they do, and generally it seems to be the negative people that comment. I've had no problem with mine at all. I typically shoot in 720P 60 fps, that way I can slow down action and its still smooth and clear.
I recommend the 3+ white instead of this one because they finally got the battery life back to where it should be and the added remote control/app function will be SO helpful. Makes learning how to use the camera/angle it so much easier.
Disclaimer: I have yet to buy the 3+ white version, but that will be my next purchase, and I wouldn't hesitate at all to by another GoPro.
Overall, this is still a rock solid camera with great battery life and lots of versatility.
I recommend the 3+ white instead of this one because they finally got the battery life back to where it should be and the added remote control/app function will be SO helpful. Makes learning how to use the camera/angle it so much easier.
Disclaimer: I have yet to buy the 3+ white version, but that will be my next purchase, and I wouldn't hesitate at all to by another GoPro.
Overall, this is still a rock solid camera with great battery life and lots of versatility.
Скроменый эксперт
27.05.2014
10/10
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For those that are thrill seekers and want to document all the madness you love to do this is one heck of a gift. Bought it for my brother and he uses it all the time when he's Racing go-carts, cars, even random snap shots of the crazy parties he has. It's awesome!!
Скроменый эксперт
17.04.2014
8/10
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I think the "Outdoor Edition" is a bit of a rip-off. I've only used one of the sticky mounts and I've since bought several other mounts and accessories separately. I think unless you want everything included you're better off buying the camera and water-proof casing alone and then adding the accessories you want after-the-fact. Otherwise, I couldn't be happier with the product!
Скроменый эксперт
05.08.2013
2/10
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I had purchased the original GoPro HERO camera in 2011. It had audio recording issues and I sent it back to GoPro for repair. The one that was returned to me still had the exact same issue. When they came out with the new HERO2, I just sold the first one and bought this one thinking that perhaps they had refined the microphone. It also has audio recording problems. I have a mount on the roof of my truck for filming scenery at slow speed as we cruise thorough National Parks at park speeds of 35 mph. The audio goes to complete static at anything above 3 mph. I've tried the waterproof case and the open case with no difference. In the one year of use, I've never gotten a single piece of audio that I was able to use. All of the "GoPro Videos of the week" they keep sending my email shows video with great audio in applications far more demanding than mine. I've submitted a "Help" request to GoPro 3 times since June which promise a return contact in 24 to 48 hours. I've never had any reply from them what so ever. Apparently they build shoddy products and then simply ignore you when you have a problem. I guess they have just gotten so big that they don't need to respond to their customers anymore. I'd give it 0 stars if there was an option.
Скроменый эксперт
04.02.2013
2/10
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I purchased my GoPro Hero 2 new from Play-It-Again Sports in Wasilla, AK during the month of November 2012. I purchased this camera on the recommendation of a friend who said that the image quality was superior to the ContourHD camera I had been using previously. I tried using the camera a few times in Alaska but never could get it to work. When I got the camera and my motorcycle back to Mississippi I tried to use the camera again with no success. The camera will start recording video and after a few seconds it just stops. The resulting video files on the memory card are corrupted and not usable. I have tried using multiple memory cards of various sizes, classes, and manufacturers without any luck. After installing a firmware update a few days ago I was finally able to get the camera to record one usable 12 minute video. The image quality was great, but, when I tried to record another video a few minutes later the camera failed again. This time it recorded 2 seconds of video and just froze. Couldn't stop recording, change modes, or power down the device. After working on it for a few minutes I gave up and tossed it in my saddle bags. When I got home an hour or so later it was still frozen. I finally pulled the battery out of the camera and put it back in and the camera powered on without issue. I haven't tried to use it again. I have a case started with GoPro support but so far they have not gotten back with me. I got an email saying they are have a larger than average volume of support cases. Imagine that. Going off what GoPro's website says it looks like the best case scenario is I have to pay to ship it to them to be repaired/replaced. If GoPro gets back with me and makes this right then I will update this review. As it stands right now, buyer beware you may have to pay to ship your brand new defective camera to GoPro for repair.
Скроменый эксперт
07.03.2014
6/10
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Плохо
Hello all,
I ordered a Hero2 as I simply can't justtify the $400 for a Hero3+. Got in the mail today, opened it up, all the mounts were there, battery, floaty, BUT NO CAMERA LOL...
Oh well, I guess Amazon Warehouse gets a pass as I order alot from them. Sent it back for a refund and will more than likely order another one once the refund posts...
Ordered the NSSTAR mounts as well & a 32gig card, so guess I will have to wait to use those...
Good luck...
David
I ordered a Hero2 as I simply can't justtify the $400 for a Hero3+. Got in the mail today, opened it up, all the mounts were there, battery, floaty, BUT NO CAMERA LOL...
Oh well, I guess Amazon Warehouse gets a pass as I order alot from them. Sent it back for a refund and will more than likely order another one once the refund posts...
Ordered the NSSTAR mounts as well & a 32gig card, so guess I will have to wait to use those...
Good luck...
David
Скроменый эксперт
06.06.2014
4/10
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this camera was ordered and was no longer needed by the time I recieved it ---it also looks and feels like a 2 dollar camera you would by at Toys R Us it feels very cheap and fragile
Скроменый эксперт
10.01.2012
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
I'd been using a couple tachyons in the past, one I lost in a lake, the second just didn't have the picture quality I wanted, so I decided to try the gopro hero2. (after watching that insanely adrenalizing hero 2 video on youtube :-O)
First thing I'll say is I'm wayyy more happy with the amount of mounting equipment I received with this one. My tachyon(s) both pretty much came with a bracket the camera would clip into, along with some double sided velcro, not very practical imo for anything active.
The hero2 comes with, among other things, a doubled banded head mount (like a headlamp), a bike harness mount, and a bunch of different shaped bases to attach the mount to. (for various curved surfaces) I went ahead and bought a chest harness as well, just the fact that it was available was nice.
As far as video goes, honestly it's a step up from my higher res tachyon, but it still has some of the same issues, sound isn't very good by default (there's a stereo jack for that, but only usable when the camera is not in it's protective housing), and low light shots are grainy. That being said there are more options than I thought there would be, although I was disappointed that this doesn't shoot 1080p x 60fps, max at 1080p is 30fps. You can do 720p x 60, or 900+ (i forget exactly) x 48fps. I'm sure this is mentioned in the product description, so I'm not really mad about this. fyi at all three of those options I got around the same amount of video times with an 8 gig card, about 1hr 15m. I'd say get at least a 16gb if not 32gb if you're planning on shooting for a few hours.
I did a test run walking around the house, "pointing" my head at various objects while saying the name to see if the camera and my head movements were syncing up properly. I noticed when the camera felt centered, all the objects were down and right from where I thought they should be, probably because the lense is up and left from the center of the camera.. But when I took the camera outside and recorded things, everything lined up perfectly, so I'm not really sure this is an issue.
Connecting to the pc was a breeze, I just popped in an sd card, and when I plugged in the camera, it opened in windows explorer pretty much like plugging in a usb drive. This is also how you charge the battery, and I was happy to see the gopro uses usb2 cables, which I have about 10 of. (I hate proprietary cables)
Navigating the menu is a bit tedious with only 2 buttons, but still a step up having that little lcd screen there. There are plenty of options to choose from for all modes i.e. video, single shot, continous stills etc.
After losing a helmet camera already, I was _extremely_ happy to see that the gopro comes with a little rubber safety ring you can install so the camera won't pop off. It already feels _very_ secure, but I'm all about taking every precaution.
One thing I've learned already is to get video as exciting/quality as what you'll see on youtube, you'll need lots of footage, good lighting, and video skills. :) Presentation is everything!
All in all, happy I got it, excited to try it out for future events!
First thing I'll say is I'm wayyy more happy with the amount of mounting equipment I received with this one. My tachyon(s) both pretty much came with a bracket the camera would clip into, along with some double sided velcro, not very practical imo for anything active.
The hero2 comes with, among other things, a doubled banded head mount (like a headlamp), a bike harness mount, and a bunch of different shaped bases to attach the mount to. (for various curved surfaces) I went ahead and bought a chest harness as well, just the fact that it was available was nice.
As far as video goes, honestly it's a step up from my higher res tachyon, but it still has some of the same issues, sound isn't very good by default (there's a stereo jack for that, but only usable when the camera is not in it's protective housing), and low light shots are grainy. That being said there are more options than I thought there would be, although I was disappointed that this doesn't shoot 1080p x 60fps, max at 1080p is 30fps. You can do 720p x 60, or 900+ (i forget exactly) x 48fps. I'm sure this is mentioned in the product description, so I'm not really mad about this. fyi at all three of those options I got around the same amount of video times with an 8 gig card, about 1hr 15m. I'd say get at least a 16gb if not 32gb if you're planning on shooting for a few hours.
I did a test run walking around the house, "pointing" my head at various objects while saying the name to see if the camera and my head movements were syncing up properly. I noticed when the camera felt centered, all the objects were down and right from where I thought they should be, probably because the lense is up and left from the center of the camera.. But when I took the camera outside and recorded things, everything lined up perfectly, so I'm not really sure this is an issue.
Connecting to the pc was a breeze, I just popped in an sd card, and when I plugged in the camera, it opened in windows explorer pretty much like plugging in a usb drive. This is also how you charge the battery, and I was happy to see the gopro uses usb2 cables, which I have about 10 of. (I hate proprietary cables)
Navigating the menu is a bit tedious with only 2 buttons, but still a step up having that little lcd screen there. There are plenty of options to choose from for all modes i.e. video, single shot, continous stills etc.
After losing a helmet camera already, I was _extremely_ happy to see that the gopro comes with a little rubber safety ring you can install so the camera won't pop off. It already feels _very_ secure, but I'm all about taking every precaution.
One thing I've learned already is to get video as exciting/quality as what you'll see on youtube, you'll need lots of footage, good lighting, and video skills. :) Presentation is everything!
All in all, happy I got it, excited to try it out for future events!
Скроменый эксперт
14.08.2012
8/10
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This was my first foray into video cameras. I wanted to make short movies of various scooter rides and other events. As mentioned in other reviews, the product comes with a limited set of extras. I subsequently purchased various RAM mounts, e.g. RAM Mounting Systems RAM-B-149ZU Handlebar Mountto mount the camera on my scooter and for tripod use. I bought the LCD back and the skeleton case for use with a microphone so that I can film my blues band in action. And the charger kit, composite cable, chest harness, extra batteries and SD card. By the time I was done I had doubled the purchase price. Not to mention my computer was too old to support any video editing software. Even Windows Movie Maker hung. I blithely went out and bought a custom, high-falutin', hot-shot computer just for video editing. Cost me another three grand! But, man, it flies!
Pros:
1. Quality is excellent
2. Easy to use on the scooter and with the chest mount
3. I was surprised that the vibration from the scooter was not very noticeable in the final clip. I wondered if the camera removed some of the shake.
4. Small size means easy to carry around which is good as I remove it from the scooter whenever I leave it.
5. GoPro offers free software (Cineform Studio) to convert the files to a useable format.
6. The beeps are loud and very useful.
7. Sound quality is acceptable, depending upon which case is used. The waterproof case is a little quite, but the skeleton cases are fine.
Cons:
1. The fish-eye result is very pronounced. No way to get rid of it. I looked for software to convert it to no avail. I can narrow the field of view to reduce the fish eye look but then I have a reduced field of view!
2. I have to be careful turning it on as it is very easy to skip to the second mode which is still shots. Many a time I thought I was filming a video when I really had just taken a still picture.
3. The front screen is very tiny for my poor old eyes to read. Impossible in sunlight.
4. One has to reset the date and time every time the battery is replaced. It is a pain to do: one has to page through to the Tools section and then page to the Date section and then ... give up.
5. Battery life is uncertain. I have three batteries: one on charge, one in the camera and one ready to go in.I put in a fresh one at the start of each filming session. So far the batteries have held up.
Pros:
1. Quality is excellent
2. Easy to use on the scooter and with the chest mount
3. I was surprised that the vibration from the scooter was not very noticeable in the final clip. I wondered if the camera removed some of the shake.
4. Small size means easy to carry around which is good as I remove it from the scooter whenever I leave it.
5. GoPro offers free software (Cineform Studio) to convert the files to a useable format.
6. The beeps are loud and very useful.
7. Sound quality is acceptable, depending upon which case is used. The waterproof case is a little quite, but the skeleton cases are fine.
Cons:
1. The fish-eye result is very pronounced. No way to get rid of it. I looked for software to convert it to no avail. I can narrow the field of view to reduce the fish eye look but then I have a reduced field of view!
2. I have to be careful turning it on as it is very easy to skip to the second mode which is still shots. Many a time I thought I was filming a video when I really had just taken a still picture.
3. The front screen is very tiny for my poor old eyes to read. Impossible in sunlight.
4. One has to reset the date and time every time the battery is replaced. It is a pain to do: one has to page through to the Tools section and then page to the Date section and then ... give up.
5. Battery life is uncertain. I have three batteries: one on charge, one in the camera and one ready to go in.I put in a fresh one at the start of each filming session. So far the batteries have held up.
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21.06.2014
10/10
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Великолепно
Awesome camera. Unfortunately bought it 2 weeks before the Hero 3 came out. Regardless, the time lapse feature is my favorite.
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