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The Helmet HERO Wide quick-release attaches to vented and non-vented helmets, bikes, kayaks, skis, snowboards, and even includes a head strap for wearing like a headlamp. Features the industry's widest 170ยบ wide angle lens and 5 megapixel sensor for the most immersive point of view video and photos possible from a wearable sports camera, period.
Shoot 56 minutes of high-resolution video and 5 megapixel photos automatically in "photo every 2 seconds" mode. Use as a hand held camera, too. Shockproof and waterproof to 100 feet/30 meters. Sets up in seconds and is easily moved between different mount locations.
Based on the best selling original Helmet HERO camera, this updated 5MP Helmet HERO Wide camera features improved video, photo, audio, and low light performance. Reliability in ultra-high vibration environments has been improved with an entirely new internal circuit design. Battery life is improved to 3 hours of video record time when using Lithium batteries and 2 hours when using NiMH rechargeable batteries.
Four quick-release adhesive mounts, a vented helmet strap, headlamp style head strap, and associated accessories are included. Adhesive mounts are removable but require purposeful removal by user. Safe on painted surface.
Additional expansion mounts available separately, including handlebar/seatpost, chest harness, roll bar, and surfboard mounts. Moremounts are always being developed for your convenience.
Works with a 2GB max SD card. 4GB SD card compatibility, allowing for 1 hour 52 minutes of continuous video recording, will be available soon via free downloadable software upgrade from GoPro.
Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
from Westminster, CA on 8/1/2009
Comments about GoPro GoPro Helmet Hero Wide 5mp Video/Camera:
Purchased this camera for windsurfing videos. Very pleased with video quality, stability, still modes. Leisure pro did not stock the other optional mounts - bike and surf mounts are available.
The LCD icons for different modes are small and tough to see, but the camera and functions work great!
from SILER CITY, NC on 7/8/2009
Comments about GoPro GoPro Helmet Hero Wide 5mp Video/Camera:
Fantastic for video while skydiving.Light& easy to use. Great aiar to air video for the price.
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from baltimore, md on 4/6/2009
Comments about GoPro GoPro Helmet Hero Wide 5mp Video/Camera:
I got it primarily for motorcycle use, but chose this camera over others because I also dive. Next month is the diving test. The big con on the bike so far is that sound is dampened drastically by the gasket and using it on high vibration stuff messes with the audio if you remove the gasket. The LCD screen is small, but manageable. The 2 gb card limit is unfortunate, but will do just under 1 hour of video and 2.25 hours of 1 picture every 5 seconds. On 1 picture every 2 seconds it runs 1 hour 5 minutes worth of pix. It varies by the card, but I got 1721 pictures on 1 per 5 seconds pix and 1965 pix at 1/2secs. For the price, I'm very happy at the versatility and picture quality. Out of the case and used as a normal video cam the sound is very good.