GoPro Hero2 HD camera

decio

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So, few minutes a go I've made an order of above stated camera (motorsport editon) from US. I find that thing very interesting for filming some drifts and fast drives, also very versatile for underwater filming etc...
http://gopro.com/hd-hero2-cameras/?smtNoRedir=1
I was just wondering if any of z4 members gadget freaks have already made use of this not so cheap accessorize?
 
i have the original non HD version and it's great for snowboarding, mountain biking, rafting etc. Never used it on my car yet, but even the non HD version is very good
 
It's the first edition HD GoPro, but here's two laps at Road America...
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Removed the left side kidney and bolted the camera to the diagonal brace in front of the radiator. Nice noise with the microphone inches from the engine air intake!
 
Here's a picture that shows where the camera is installed. Used the bicycle seat post mount kit.

IMG_8978.jpg
 
Nice movie mjmyer and thanks for the tip, but since I've ordered a " Motorsport" edition I'm gona have all sort of sticky mountings and things like that. Anyway I like your foto, I was hoping to see it in the 2012 calendar!
 
I have been using a HD Hero 1 mostly for biking but have filmed some of the car run's I have been on too using a suction mount. Great little gadget!

Just ordered my HD Hero 2 :D My HD Hero 1 Motorsport with suction mount and 32G memory card is up for grabs if anyone wants one - PM me for details :)
 
Hi decio

I have a GoProHero HD (V1) it's really great for convenience, really small and it has been really handy for action sports. I have the car mount (with sucker attachment) as well as the head mount and the various range of sticky-back clips allowing you to mount it virtually everywhere. Its really great.

TBH as far as total quality is concerned it cannot (IMHO) compete against the likes of a proper digital handy cam like a Sony for example, but its not meant to, its designed to be tiny and convenient. The picture quality is really good (if you keep the housing dust free)

Housings: these are brilliant and come in various styles; waterproof and half open. Make sure you keep the seal around the water proof one very clean and flexible (long hot days dry this out) I use a tiny bit of olive oil which seems to be ideal and keeps it just right. I would advise you get yourself a high quality lens cleaning kit as well as a spare lens kit as just a slight clash and the scratches will ruin your image and this is real bad if you are out in the middle of nowhere just about to film and you scratch or damage the lens inadvertently.

These units are not particularly tough like most people think though, drop it from a few feet or bang into something (yes- in the housing) and it can be ruined (I am on my second one)

Audio comments: this is where it is let down really, as in the waterproof housing- its hard to get much audio unless you are static and even then its hit and miss. Although with the open backed case is much better BUT
Audio advice: the microphone is really sensitive and lets say you have the cam in open backed case and clamped to the windscreen of a Zed with the roof down! When you check the video all you get is wind noise and its a shame. I ended up getting some audio foam (like you see on the end of a mic) and cutting a small piece off to jam in the gap between the case and the microphone hole on the cam; this worked a treat, it's not perfect but good enough. something like you see here http://www.audiospares.com/product.php?productid=1512

finally would recommend you get two other things when you have the chance
1) a car charger adaptor and a spare battery
2) the screen that mounts on the back of the cam (LCD BacPac) This is a must have when you are new to mounting the cam on something like a helmet or windscreen, because without this its impossible to know if you are shooting the right viewpoint (instead of the sky for example like I did.


enjoy & good luck

IWL
 
iwatchlive said:
Hi decio

I have a GoProHero HD (V1) it's really great for convenience, really small and it has been really handy for action sports. I have the car mount (with sucker attachment) as well as the head mount and the various range of sticky-back clips allowing you to mount it virtually everywhere. Its really great.

TBH as far as total quality is concerned it cannot (IMHO) compete against the likes of a proper digital handy cam like a Sony for example, but its not meant to, its designed to be tiny and convenient. The picture quality is really good (if you keep the housing dust free)

Housings: these are brilliant and come in various styles; waterproof and half open. Make sure you keep the seal around the water proof one very clean and flexible (long hot days dry this out) I use a tiny bit of olive oil which seems to be ideal and keeps it just right. I would advise you get yourself a high quality lens cleaning kit as well as a spare lens kit as just a slight clash and the scratches will ruin your image and this is real bad if you are out in the middle of nowhere just about to film and you scratch or damage the lens inadvertently.

These units are not particularly tough like most people think though, drop it from a few feet or bang into something (yes- in the housing) and it can be ruined (I am on my second one)

Audio comments: this is where it is let down really, as in the waterproof housing- its hard to get much audio unless you are static and even then its hit and miss. Although with the open backed case is much better BUT
Audio advice: the microphone is really sensitive and lets say you have the cam in open backed case and clamped to the windscreen of a Zed with the roof down! When you check the video all you get is wind noise and its a shame. I ended up getting some audio foam (like you see on the end of a mic) and cutting a small piece off to jam in the gap between the case and the microphone hole on the cam; this worked a treat, it's not perfect but good enough. something like you see here http://www.audiospares.com/product.php?productid=1512

finally would recommend you get two other things when you have the chance
1) a car charger adaptor and a spare battery
2) the screen that mounts on the back of the cam (LCD BacPac) This is a must have when you are new to mounting the cam on something like a helmet or windscreen, because without this its impossible to know if you are shooting the right viewpoint (instead of the sky for example like I did.


enjoy & good luck

IWL
Thanks for those info. Your post is more like an user's manual. I'm gonna make a print out and keep it with the camera. Anyway I'm so glad that many people have nice experience with that device and that will gonna please a child in me!
 
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