GoPro HD hero is a small, portable 1080p camcorder camera for in the free type. You can buy it, alone or in various packages that contain the brackets for mounting on a car, surfboards, helmets, etc. We tested GoPro HD helmet hero package, which is reasonable, around £ 270 price.
We have seen that for small camcorders. First of all, but they are elements, very little cost little more than novelty and according to cut-price performance is expected to provide. The hero is however quite different. It offers 1080p video, we've seen that every bit as compelling and detailed as some of the things from other domestic full-HD camcorders.
On the device itself are just some of the buttons. A, on the front of the camera turns on both you can access the different shooting modes and menu system you. Above on the camera shutter trigger there. Press, the and the hero starts recording, video, time lapse photos or just individual 5-megapixel images.
You can some information about a red LED and a small LCD screen on the front of the camera of operating status, so you change settings and seeing which one shooting.
It should be recalled that the camera-mounted screen does not offer a viewfinder or rear, so that you can address your recordings only in this way. There are ways this by using the company's new accessories, but it's worth considering the fact that you can not always record, what to expect.
The GoPro can be attached to your helmet capture your extreme exuberance.The camcorder in the HD helmet hero package is compatible with all other GoPro mounts, including those who attach the device to a car, bicycle, surfboard, snowboard or to the chest.
Together with the HD helmet hero GoPro sent us two his latest accessories. The first was the battery BacPac. This package contains a spare battery, clip-on case and several additional plastic covers for the waterproof housing that comes with the HD helmet hero.
To clipping BacPac on your hero, you get extended battery life, as well as power LEDs, that you a good idea how much energy you have left it. The battery BacPac costs about £ 50. If you only want to set a second battery, you, again about £ 20.
GoPro sent us also the brilliant LCD BacPac. It is a small LCD screen, the clips on the back of the hero, so that it much, much easier to use the camera menu system. On the other hand it will drain the hero battery faster, and not at the same time as the battery BacPac use.
As the battery BacPac the LCD Kit with extra back covers for the hero, comes to the device include increased scope, if attached accessories. Several back covers are supplied, each with a different use. The LCD BacPac costs about £ 90. We think it's worth getting a.
When we installed the LCD screen, found we we had to upgrade the camera firmware. This can not occur you, if you buy a helmet Hero now, but don't panic, if she tut-- firmware update is a simple process and a video on the Web site of GoPro explains how to do it.
There is even a new 3D housing, which 3D hero system, which holds two of the camcorder together, to create a 3D image in post production. During this £ 80-accessories is not at all appeal, we think it is impressive that GoPro is so concentrated on his offer value add.
The hero has several shooting modes. Set the UK system are the 720 p 25, 720 p 50 and 1080p25 options. Also, there are a WVGA mode so that you can save loads with low resolution video on your memory card. You can also a 960p (1, 280 x 960 pixels) mode use. If you are on a surfboard or snowboard, you will likely be the 960p of mode - it is to capture a 'high' image for you so you get the cool stuff in the framework.
The two 720 p modes are also very useful. Footage shot on 720 p-25 is a sufficiently high quality for most purposes and takes up less space on your memory card as 1080p. 50 Mode, which allows you, the video in post production is useful, but the 720 p-very handy for dramatic slow-motion images slow down.
The HD hero is used best when outside in good light. This is not surprising, as it is designed to be used for extreme sports. The lack of extensive white balance means that images that can have within an orange tint to them. This can be in post-production, corrected but, and, with good internal light, you have no problem.
In low light, the image quality is more sketchy, suffering considerable grain. Again this camcorder is not for use under such conditions. You should think twice before buying one for primarily in low-light photography.
When used for its intended purpose, the HD hero performs admirably. We love the clarity of his paintings, the incredible detail and the stability of the image. There are some camcorder of this prize, which can capture similarly vivid and detailed images.
The hero-sound quality is OK under the right conditions. Favor audio high frequencies is pretty clear, even if the small microphone is inevitably.
The problem is that the microphone is often dealing with noise. If the camera on a proper mount, this is not a problem, but if your hands with the case in contact, you listen to and rumbling. Furthermore, when using the waterproof case audio can sound is muted.
Basically, this camcorder's emphasis on visuals. Use it as your family camcorder and you will be disappointed. You use it as a camcorder to go where others can't, and it will blow you away.
GoPro HD hero is so small that you anywhere, want to take it, whether it on the head, the outside of your car or your surf board is in the nose. Most importantly, get some amazing shots with it, even if its leaves audio to be desired.
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