Product Description
From the
Manufacturer
Developed for the consumer and proven by
professionals, GoPro's all-new HD HERO cameras are the world's
most advanced line of on-board, full HD 1080p cameras designed
to be used during sports. With amazing clarity, stability, and
slow-motion capabilities, these cameras record your sport's most
exciting moments in professional quality HD video and
automatically-captured 5 megapixel still photos. HD HERO
products can shoot video or photos from your point-of-view,
mounted on your helmet, body, car, motorcycle, surfboard, or
other equipment. And GoPro's 170° wide-angle lens (the
industry's widest) even lets you take shots of yourself during
your activity. All captured hands-free, while you stay focused
on your activity.
The HD Motorsports HERO
is the HD HERO model developed for motorcyclists, autosports
enthusiasts, and other powersports athletes. This product
incorporates not only the HD HERO camera itself, but also the
mounting hardware you need to mount the camera securely to
virtually any helmet, motorcycle, car, ATV, jet ski, snowmobile,
boat, or virtually any other vehicle. Included are mounts for
two helmets and three vehicles, as well as a suction cup for
maximum versatility and convenience. The camera's quick-release
mounting design makes it easy to re-position the camera around
your vehicle for professional quality HD video from several
angles.
Originally designed for the consumer market, GoPro's wearable
cameras have garnered praise from professional athletes as well
as film and TV producers who demand convenience and performance
from their filming equipment. The HD HERO line produces higher
quality HD video than action sports cameras costing ten times as
much, and as a result many video segments you see in action
sports film and TV today are shot on GoPro cameras. As the #1
maker of wearable sports cameras in the world, GoPro has years
of experience in developing cameras and mounting accessories for
the most hardcore of sports. As a result, GoPro has won many
coveted awards, including Motorcyclist magazine's prestigious
"2009 Product of the Year" award and the "Editors' Choice Award"
from both Popular Mechanics and Backpacker Magazine.
In the end, GoPro's HD Motorsports HERO adds so much to your
enjoyment of your favorite activities that arriving home to
watch your footage is almost as much fun as the activity itself.
Here are some of the highlights:
Professional 1080p HD Video that
Looks Great Even on a 52" TV
Truly professional quality video that delivers the clarity and
excitement you see on TV or in films. HD quality so good,
GoPro's cameras are used regularly by both professional athletes
and film and TV production companies around the world. See the
quality for yourself in these sample videos: click here.
Easy to Use
Turn the camera on and press the shutter button. Shooting your
own HD action sports video is that simple thanks to the HD
Motorsports HERO's user-friendly default settings. Upgraded
controls such as brighter LED icons and louder status beeps make
the camera easier-to-use than ever.
Widest Range of Video & Photo
Capabilities
For the more technically-inclined user looking for the latest in
technology and options, the HD Motorsports HERO offers a
remarkable range of video and photo modes, giving you more
creative control:
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1080p –
"True HD" video at 30 frames per second produces
maximum clarity and realism. To put it in perspective, 1080p
video at 30 frames per second is the equivalent of shooting
thirty 2-megapixel photos per second. Incredible realism
you're used to seeing only in the movies. The viewing area
becomes a slightly less-wide (127º) at this resolution, wide
angle view, making 1080p a slightly less wide-angle view
than the other resolutions. Perfect for in-car filming, for
example, where you might want to focus more on objects in
the distance than up close. It's like having two lenses in
one camera.
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960p –
"Maximum Wide Angle" video at 30 frames per second.
Certain sports like motocross, mountain biking, and skiing
require maximum viewing area to capture your speed and
technique. This 960p mode offers 25% more vertical viewing
area at the top and bottom of the screen than other
resolutions, so you can see more of your bike and handlebars
beneath you, your knees and skis while you hammer the
moguls, or a more of the trail and horizon ahead. Document
more of you and your surroundings with 960p for the most
immersive video possible.
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720p –
"Slow-motion Cinema" is possible thanks to the HD
Motorsports HERO's incredibly smooth 60 frames per second
720p video. 720p (1280 x 720p) can record in either
standard 30 frames per second or 60 frames per second. While
30 frames per second pleases the eye, 60 frames per second
straight blows the mind when played back in liquid smooth
slow motion. Everything looks good in slow
motion...including you.
Rich,
Realistic Color with Fast Automatic Exposure Adjustment
The HD Motorsports HERO combines the industry's leading DSP
technology (digital signal processor) with cutting edge sensor
technology to bring you the richest, most natural color
available in a wearable sports camera. This powerful combination
also results in the fastest automatic exposure adjustment of any
wearable camera. This means you can move back and forth quickly
between bright and dark settings (like sunshine and shadows on a
trail) and still achieve smooth exposure adjustments that give
your videos a professional look.
Professional Sound that
Automatically Adjusts to your Environment
The best sound quality of any wearable camera, period.
Professional quality sound with AGC (automatic gain control)
tuned for action sports and motorsports. With the ability to
reduce the sound of wind noise at high speeds, the HD HERO line
of cameras are simply the best sounding wearable sports cameras
available. Fully automatic with no manual settings or
adjustments needed, the camera will adjust the sound level
automatically to maintain and optimum sound recording.
Also includes an optional non-waterproof back door that can be
used in activities where waterproofness is not needed. This
feature allows more sound into the protective housing, resulting
in fuller, more immersive soundtracks. That said, the AGC
(automatic gain control) does an excellent job of automatically
increasing the microphone's sensitivity to provide impressive
sound even when the camera is sealed in the waterproof housing
with the waterproof back door.
Trademark Video Stability, only
from GoPro
GoPro is famous for producing cameras that record extremely
stable video. Video that is smooth even at highest speeds and
during the most intense sports. The HD Motorsports HERO takes
GoPro's obsession with stable video to the next level, keeping
the action amazingly stable with no wobble or "jello-cam"
shakiness that plagues other wearable HD cameras. See for
yourself in these sample videos: click here.
Shoot 5 megapixel Photos Automatically, a Feature Available only
from GoPro
GoPro's HD HERO products are the only wearable sports cameras to
offer automatic photo-taking modes, making hands-free photo
capture a reality. You'll be amazed at the in-action photos
you'll capture thanks to an ability to shoots a photo every 2,
5, 10, 30 or 60 seconds, automatically. Other photo modes
include traditional single shot, triple shot and self-timer
modes, making the HD Motorsports HERO the only camera you need
to document not only the most active moments of your life, but
also the more relaxed moments where a traditional photo is what
you want. You'll also appreciate the edge to edge sharpness of
the 170º wide angle lens as well as the HD Motorsports HERO's
terrific low light performance (1.4 lux).
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery
lasts 2.5 Hours, Heater Included
The included 1100mAh Lithium-Ion battery lasts 2.5 hours and is
rechargeable through any USB port. You can charge it with your
computer or with any USB compatible wall or car charger. You can
even use the camera while the battery is charging, convenient
for filming road trips where you might leave the camera running
for long periods of time. A second battery can be added to the
back of the camera, doubling the battery life to 5 hours (see
Battery Bakpac under Optional Accessories, below). AC/DC wall
outlet and car cigarette lighter-based chargers are also
available from GoPro.
For colder temperatures, an integrated battery heater helps keep
the battery warm during winter sports, extending recording times
beyond what's possible with other camera systems.
Largest Storage Capacity of Any
Wearable Camera: 32GB Capacity for 9+ Hours
Using up to a 32 GB SD card (not included) allows for 9+ hours
of HD video or thousands of still photos when using the
automatic photo mode. Also works with smaller 2, 4, 8, and 16GB
SD cards. Write speed does not affect the performance of the
camera, though GoPro does recommend using only well known,
name-brand SD cards for maximum reliability.
Industry's Widest Angle Lens
(170º) Now Shoots 127º Wide Angle, Too
A sharp wide angle lens is critical to capturing the raw
excitement of action sports – not only to capture the scenery
flying by, but also to get your ski tips, handlebars, and the
horizon in the frame to give you a sense of speed and
adrenaline. GoPro's cameras are famous for their wide angle
lenses, the widest, sharpest, and highest performance lenses
available in any wearable sports camera. Plus, when mounted on
equipment, the 170º lens is wide enough to capture yourself in
the scene, to really record your exploits. But this is no
"fisheye"…you'll see remarkably little distortion, despite the
wide angle.
Unique to the HD HERO line of cameras is the ability to shoot in
both 170º and 127º wide angle modes. The 960p and 720p video
modes utilize the full170º wide angle, while a lesser wide angle
view of 127º is possible in the 1080p video resolution. This
gives you more creative control and the opportunity to capture
the action with different "lenses"...making for a more
professional looking video. In reality, the lens is the same but
the processing power of the HD
HERO camera makes this convenient feature a reality.
Professional image quality, edge to edge sharpness, and the
industry's best distance focus makes for exceptionally clear HD
videos and photos.
Shockproof / Waterproof (180' /
60m) Housing Protects Camera from the Environment
Polycarbonate shockproof, waterproof housing protects the camera
from rocks, rain, snow, and on dives down as deep as 180'
(60m). Proven in the giant surf around the world from Hawaii
to Tahiti, Mexico to Northern California, you can be sure the
housing will protect your HD HERO camera in even the most
powerful surf.
Optional Accessories Available
in Early 2010, Compatible with all HD HERO Cameras
A HERO BUS expansion port on the back of the camera allows you
to click in expansion "Bakpac" modules allowing for add-on
features, including:
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LCD Bakpac, a click-on LCD screen
attaches to the back of the camera, allowing for instant
preview / review of your footage as you capture it.
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Battery Bakpac, a click-in secondary
battery allows for 2.5 hours more recording time, for a
total of 5 hours recording time between charging batteries.
Can also be used as a wall charger for additional HD HERO
Lithium-Ion batteries.
Major
Upgrades from Earlier Models
The HD HERO line's many upgrades from the earlier
standard-definition WIDE HERO include:
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Three HD video resolution modes: 1080p,
960p, and 720p.
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WVGA wide screen standard definition
video at 60 frames per second
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Shoots up to 60 frames/second for slow
motion playback in WVGA and 720p resolutions
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Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery with 2.5
hours of record time
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Camera can be powered by car or wall
charger, battery will charge while recording
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Support for up to 32GB SD cards, 9+ hours
of HD video recording
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Professional sound system with for great
sound in high wind environments.
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Improved low light performance for both
video and photo modes
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Dual wide angle views now available: 127º
in 1080p, 170º in 960p and 720p.
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Brighter status LED and louder status
beep for easier controlling of camera
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HERO BUS expansion port for adding LCD
screen, extra battery, etc.
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Waterproof depth rating is increased from
100' / 30m to 180' / 60m
HD Motorsports HERO Includes
Mounting Hardware for Motorcycles, Cars, Etc.
The HD Motorsports HERO's camera mounting hardware has been
proven at the highest levels of sport. It's been worn by more
world record setting athletes than any other wearable camera,
including by two time "Highest Jump on a Motorcycle" world
record holder Ronnie Renner, and the "Highest Jump on a BMX
Bicycle" world record holder. GoPro's camera mounts have been
proven in the heaviest waves in Hawaii, Tahiti, Mexico, and
Northern California...used by professional surfers looking to
document their most heroic moments in giant surf.
Industrial-grade 3M brand adhesive tape used on the flat and
curved mounts can be removed if desired. This all means you can
mount your HD Motorsports HERO camera with confidence. The HD
Motorsports HERO comes with:
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5 Megapixel HD Motorsports HERO Camera
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1 Rechargeable 1100 mAh Lithium-Ion
Battery
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1 Waterproof Quick-Release Housing
(180'/60 m)
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3 Flat, 3M Adhesive Mounts for attaching
camera to flat surfaces
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2 Curved, 3M Adhesive Mounts for
attaching camera to helmets and curved surfaces
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2 Quick-Release Buckles
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1 Vertical Surface "J-Hook" Buckle
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1 Suction Cup Mount, ideal for attaching
camera to windows or other smooth surfaces
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1 Three-Way Pivoting Side Arm Assembly
lets you mount camera on side of helmet
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1 USB Cable
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1 Component Video (HDTV) Cable
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1 Composite Video + Audio Out Cable
Replacement lens kits are also available for
$20, so there's little worry of scratching the tempered glass
lens while going for glory. Trash the housing in a massive
crash? Replacements are available for $40. It's a GoPro...go for
it.
Warranty: One Year
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