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GoPro HD HERO2 Outdoor Edition Wide-Angle Helmet Cam

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The advanced GoPro HD HERO2 Outdoor Edition wide-angle helmet cam records professional-quality resolution up to 1080p, capturing your outdoor adventures in incredibly smooth and clear detail.

Wearable and mountable, HERO2 Outdoor Edition is waterproof to 197 ft. (60m) and is capable of capturing professional, 170° wide-angle 1080p high-def video
More powerful in every way than its predecessors, HD HERO2 boasts a faster image processor, sharper lens, better low-light performance and an 11MP sensor
LCD interface makes this versatile camera easier to use than other helmet cams; LED lights on all sides are viewable from any angle
Shoots 1080p HD video at 30 frames per second; 960p at 48 frames per second; 720p at 60 frames per second; WVGA video at 120 frames per second
170° wide-angle lens captures amazingly wide and sharp HD video
Shoot up to 6 hrs. of TV-quality video with sound on a full charge with a 32GB SD card (sold separately)
Catch interval action sequences on a professional, 11MP sensor with still photos automatically captured at rates up to 10 per second
Fixed focus glass lens offers sharp still images and smooth, clear video; aperture is f/2.8 for high performance in low light
Compatible with Windows Vista, 7 or later and Mac OS 10.5 and later
Supports up to 32GB SD card (sold separately)
Mounts to helmets, bikes, vehicles and other gear with included head and helmet straps, 2 curved and 2 flat-surface adhesive mounts, 3-way pivot arm and mounting hardware
Curved and flat-surface adhesive mounts feature 3M backing that sticks tenaciously to surfaces, yet they are easy to remove when heat is applied, such as with a hair dryer
3-way pivot arm offers a wide range of adjustability, letting you orient the angle of your camera for the perfect shot
Integrated battery warmer extends battery life in cold weather
Also includes a lithium ion battery and USB cable
Note: the GoPro HD HERO2 Outdoor Edition wide-angle helmet cam does not float; precautions to secure it should be taken when using in or around the water

USB port / CD-ROM drive
Windows® Vista, 7 or later; Mac OS 10.5 or later

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GoPro HD HERO2 Outdoor Edition Wide-Angle Helmet Cam Specs

Specification

Description

Best use

Multisport

Yes

F/2.8 feet

(Fixed focus) millimeters

1080p / 960p / 720p / 720p / WVGA

Yes

30 fps. / 48 fps. / 60 fps. / 120 fps.

Yes

USB/RCA TV cable

Windows / Mac

Rechargeable lithium ion

None

Unavailable

2.3 x 1.75 x 1.25 inches

4.9 ounces

Megapixels

Waterproof

High definition

Lens focal length

Zoom range

Vertical resolution

Image stabilization

Still mode

Movie mode

Frames per second

Self timer

Instant review

Interface

Remote control

OS compatibility

Power source

Included memory

LCD screen size

Dimensions

Weight (without batteries)

GoPro HD HERO2 Outdoor Edition Wide-Angle Helmet Cam Customer Reviews

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews

GoPro HD HERO2 Outdoor Edition Wide-Angle Helmet Cam

4.4

(based on 63 reviews)

97%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Great picture quality (54)
Easy to use (45)
Image stabilization (30)
Good in low light (15)
Great sound (11)

Cons

Limited zoom (12)
Poor in low light (10)
Poor sound (10)
No image stabilization (8)
Complicated to operate (5)

Best Uses

Travel (44)
HD shooting (38)
Movies/short films (23)
Home movies (20)
Documentaries (17)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual user (33), Enthusiast (19), Pro videographer (4), Semi-pro (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (58), Yes (4)

Reviewed by 63 customers

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Sep

2013

5.0

A brilliant little camera

By AnnaW

from Europe

About Me Casual User

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Pros

Easy to Use
Good Image Stabilization
Good In Water
Great Picture Quality
Zoom range/performance

Cons

Poor In Low Light

Best Uses

Snorkelling And Diving
Travel

Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Outdoor Edition Wide-Angle Helmet Cam:

If you Attach this camera to a unipod, you can take great pictures while swimming and diving, you can stick it out of the window of a helicopter while flying over mountains, you can take great images of waterfalls without getting wet.

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Apr

2013

5.0

awesome camera!

By julietteb

from chicago

About Me Casual User

See all my reviews

Pros

Easy to Use
Good Image Stabilization
Good in Low Light
Great Picture Quality

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Outdoor Edition Wide-Angle Helmet Cam:

this camera is awesome! i've taken it scuba diving & on tons of vacations, my boyfriend has recorded video from his motorcycle, etc. i noticed that the still pics can be a little grainy but the video is amazing. i took video at about 45 ft on a dive and the quality was still amazing, the battery life is great too, this was such a great gift.

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Oct

2012

4.0

Great for video!

By Solomon

from SLC, UT

About Me Video Enthusiast

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Pros

Crisp And Clear Video
Easy to Use
Great Picture Quality

Cons

No image stabilization

Best Uses

HD Shooting
Home Movies
Movies/Short Films

Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Outdoor Edition Wide-Angle Helmet Cam:

This little camera is amazing. As long as you either use it for video recording, or use a tripod when shooting photos, you will be satisfied. Because of its small size, the photo option is only clear when using a tripod, but this is a video camera primarily.

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Oct

2012

4.0

Good, but can be better!

By Andrey The Flying Monkey

from Issaquah, WA

About Me Casual User

See all my reviews

Pros

Easy to Use
Good Image Stabilization
Great Picture Quality

Cons

Limited Zoom
Poor In Low Light

Best Uses

Documentaries
HD Shooting
Movies/Short Films
Travel

Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Outdoor Edition Wide-Angle Helmet Cam:

Use it as helm/leg/harness cam while paragliding.
Excellent, except for these:
Wind/Contact noises transmit VERY sharply to the internal mic through the casing.
Does not do well in highly contrasted light conditions - shady sides of the mountains are pretty much black if I'm up in the sunny sky
The lens fogs up after 30 min of run-time in non-vented casing
Can't make a continuous 1080 file longer than 34min (FAT32 file size limit)
Battery life is OK...... just OK....< 2 Hours...

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Sep

2012

4.0

Great little camera

By Corwyn

from Worcester, MA

About Me Casual User

See all my reviews

Pros

Durable
Easy to Use
Great Picture Quality
Great Size

Cons

Clunky Interface
No image stabilization
Poor Sound

Best Uses

Action Movies
Documentaries
Home Movies
Movies/Short Films
Travel

Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Outdoor Edition Wide-Angle Helmet Cam:

Love this little camera. You can stick it just about anywhere and get action shots. My only gripes are that you can go broke just buying accessories for it, and the tiny LCD screen and two button interface is a bit clunky to change settings, but it is what it is.

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Sep

2012

5.0

using it as I write this

By do not want a screen name

from Austin, TX

About Me Pro Videographer

See all my reviews

Pros

Easy to Use
Great Picture Quality
Great Specalized Camera
Unobtrusive

Cons

Best Uses

Confined Spaces
Documentaries
HD Shooting
Hidden Camera
Movies/Short Films
Travel

Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Outdoor Edition Wide-Angle Helmet Cam:

Right now I have it outside where it might rain and letting it run for an hour or so to catch an elusive action. Good for many uses but not for all uses.

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Sep

2012

5.0

What a great product

By old man 2

from Midland, Mi.

About Me Casual User

Pros

Easy to Use
Good Image Stabilization
Good in Low Light
Great Camera Easy To Use
Great Picture Quality

Cons

Complicated To Operate

Best Uses

Documentaries
HD Shooting
Home Movies
Indoors/Low Light
Movies/Short Films
Travel
Weddings/Events

Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Outdoor Edition Wide-Angle Helmet Cam:

Love every part of the camera.

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Sep

2012

4.0

Tons of awesome in a tiny little package

By chorizo

from Rio Rancho NM

About Me Casual User

See all my reviews

Pros

Easy to Use
Great Picture Quality

Cons

Best Uses

Family Adventures
HD Shooting
Home Movies
Movies/Short Films
Travel

Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Outdoor Edition Wide-Angle Helmet Cam:

I borrowed the HERO1 from a buddy and after a short bit of use I couldn't pass up the sale for the HERO2. Durable enough for my 3 year old to run around with it and me not worry. So many attachments and extra goodies just means I need a camera bag, even though that kind of takes away from the compactness of the camera. Wide angle is just a fish eye lense, which is really noticeable for close shots, but not for distant shots. I think the only drawback so far is the battery life. 2 batteries, both died around 1.5 to 2.5 hours each, including standby time. Maybe I just need to learn to utilize the features better. This isn't a Hollywood studio professional grade camera, so don't expect it to be. GO BUY ONE!

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Aug

2012

4.0

Good product

By doublerunner

from Near Rhode Island

About Me Casual User

See all my reviews

Pros

Good Image Stabilization
Good in Low Light

Cons

Complicated To Operate
Poor Sound

Best Uses

Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Outdoor Edition Wide-Angle Helmet Cam:

I use this product when I go surf casting or skishing. I bought it to be waterproof because I am constantly in or on the ocean and I wanted video capability as well as pics. I do most of my fishing at night so it makes it hard to use this unless I apply external lighting which is not always possible and very limited range. There are some small changes I would like to see to make the camera easier to use and to identify different accessories better. But it has done the most important job and that is to take waterproof video. Also, the sound function could be improved upon when using the submersible case

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Jul

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Great Picture, Terrible Sound

By HoboBen

from Charlottesville, VA

About Me Video Enthusiast

See all my reviews

Pros

Good Image Stabilization
Great Picture Quality

Cons

Poor Sound

Best Uses

Home Movies
Movies/Short Films
Travel

Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Outdoor Edition Wide-Angle Helmet Cam:

Easy to use, sharp image and durable. Great price!

The trade-offs are substantial however. The Go Pro doesn't shoot great in lowlight, and the audio is absolutely terrible. Encoding is bad enough before enclosing the camera in the plastic case/mount, which muffles everything. The Hero2 has a port for an external mic, but inexplicably the case covers the port, so you can't use an external mic while the camera is mounted, unless you drill a hole in the case thus destroying its water proof capacity.

Go Pro could fix all of this by providing buyers with two cases (water proof and otherwise) instead of just two backdoors without anyway to add a decent mic.