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NEW GoPro HD HERO2 Specs and Information!

Alright everyone, the moment you have been waiting for is here! The GoPro HD HERO2 is out and I am so excited about it!

Here are the specifications released by GoPro regarding this camera.

2X More Powerful in Every Way

  • Professional 11MP Sensor (up from 5MP from the Original HD Hero)
  • 2x Faster Image Processor
  • 2x Sharper Glass Lens
  • Professional Low Light Performance
  • Full 170º, Medium 127º, Narrow 90º FOV in 1080p and 720p Video
  • 120 fps WVGA, 60 fps 720p, 48 fps 960p, 30 fps 1080p Video (did I mention 120 FPS???)
  • Full 170º and Medium 127º FOV Photos
  • 10 11MP Photos Per Second Burst
  • 1 11MP Photo Every 0.5 Sec Timelapse Mode
  • 3.5mm External Stereo Microphone Input
  • Simple Language-based User Interface
  • Wi-Fi BacPac™ and Wi-Fi Remote™ Compatible (coming soon)
    • Long Range Remote Control of up to 50 GoPro Cameras (that’s $15,000 worth of GoPro HD HERO2 cameras in case you were wondering)
    • Wi-Fi Video/Photo Preview + Playback + Control via GoPro App (WICKED!!)
    • Live Streaming Video and Photos to the Web

Camera Optics

  • 2X Sharper Professional Glass Lens
  • f/2.8 Fixed Focus
  • 170º Wide FOV (Including 1080p)
  • 127º Medium FOV (In 1080p + 720p)
  • 90º Narrow FOV

Video

  • HD RESOLUTIONS:
    • 1080p: 1920×1080, 30FPS
    • 960p: 1280×960, 48FPS + 30FPS
    • 720p: 1280×720, 60FPS + 30FPS
  • STANDARD DEFINITION RESOLUTIONS
    • WVGA: 848×480, 120FPS + 60FPS
  • High Performance,1 /2.3” CMOS Image Sensor
  • Light Sensitivity: .84 V/lux-sec
  • Video Format: H.264 codec, .mp4 File Format
  • Exposure Control: Spot, Center Weighted
  • White Balance: Auto

Photo

  • RESOLUTIONS: 11MP, 8MP, 5 MP
  • FOV: Wide 170º FOV, Medium 127º FOV
  • CAPTURE MODES: Single, 10 Photo Burst, Time-Lapse*, Self-Timer
  • * Now supports time-lapse photo every 0.5 seconds. Requires Class 10 speed SD Card.

Audio

  • Mono, 48 kHz, AAC Compression, Auto Gain Control
  • Stereo External Microphone Input (3.5mm)

Storage

  • MEMORY:
    • SDHC: Up to 32GB (Class 4 or Higher)
  • AVERAGE RECORDING TIME WITH 32GB SD CARD:
    • 1080p30: 4 hours
    • 960p30: 6 hours
    • 720p60: 4 hours
    • 720p30: 6 hours
    • WVGA 120: 4.5 hours

Included Cables

  • USB Cable For Charging and Data Transfer

Battery & Charging

  • 1100mah Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
  • Charge via USB

Operating System

  • Microsoft Windows® Vista, 7 and Later
  • Mac OS® x 10.5 and Later

Compatible with all GoPro BacPacs

  • Wi-Fi BacPac™ and Wi-Fi Remote™ (Coming Soon)
  • LCD BacPac™
  • Battery BacPac™
  • 3D HERO® System*

    *Compatible with future firmware release

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2011
10/24
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How to make a Time Lapse GoPro Video in iMovie using Pictures

Here is a quick video I put together on how to make a Time Lapse Video using your GoPro in iMovie 09 using the ‘take pictures every X seconds’ mode.

It’s very easy to do. You can actually make a time lapse movie using video or pictures.

When making it with images, I put my camera in the ‘takes pictures every x seconds’ mode so that it takes pictures every 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 or 60 seconds. If you shoot something that only lasts a few minutes, use a shorter interval like 1 or 2 seconds. If you shoot something that lasts a few hours or an entire day, use a longer interval like 30 or 60 seconds.

You can also make a time lapse movie using video which is a lot easier to do..you simply speed up the video. I’ll make a video explaining this method in the near future.

It’s simply a case of 2 different methods giving you 2 different results. Without further delay, here is the video.

2011
10/18
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Check the Black Clip of your Camera Case for Cracks!

Just a warning to my fellow GoPro Camera owners. I just noticed a nice crack in the black clip that holds the backdoor to the case.

Here’s a pic showing what I mean.

Just a warning because if this clip were to break, say bye bye to your HD camera!

Possible reasons this could have happened include not applying any pressure to the backdoor when clamping it down, opening and closing the clamp fatigued the plastic and it just decided to crack, cold weather exposure.

So here are some of my tips and suggestions to prevent this from happening to yours!

**These tips are purely from speculation and guessing. They have not been scientifically proven but are merely tips based on my judgement.  🙂

1. Apply pressure to the backdoor when clamping it down. Not putting any pressure on the door will put more stress on the black clip when clamping the door shut.

2. Avoid opening and closing the case in cold weather. Cold plastic is less forgiving than plastic at room temperature (for example) and more likely to crack in temperatures below freezing. I know I opened and closed it while I was snowboarding in 15-20 below zero degrees Celsius so maybe this contributed to the crack.

3. Be careful with your camera and try not to drop it! The case is there to protect it so always keep it in the case but it’s kind of like a helmet. One big impact and it’s done. Get a new one if you see a crack starting to develop because chances are it will break completely when you’re taking video and not when it’s sitting on the table. If you’re a procrastinator and plan on waiting until it cracks fully, be sure to wrap a rubber band or something around the case as a back-up.

4. When the camera is not in use, store it in a safe place and leave the case open. This way there is zero stress on the clamp when it is not being used and will prolong the life of it.

I’m going to order a new case now before something bad happens to my camera!

Post up if you’ve had any issues like this!

http://www.goprofanatics.com/questions-problems-troubleshooting/148-check-black-clip-your-camera-case-cracks.html

2011
10/12
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Skateboarding with the GoPro

After watching some videos of people skateboarding with their GoPro, I decided to dust off the old board (which I hadn’t used in about 8 years) and try and get some cool shots.

After a few minutes reacquainting myself with the board, I decided to grab my GoPro HD Hero and my monopod and snap some pictures.

I used the “take pictures every 1 second” mode and just hoped that I timed my actions for the best results. I’d say these are better than I expected. The shots are crystal clear and for the most part, I’m completely in the picture!

The picture mode of the GoPro often gets overlooked in my opinion but I think it’s an amazing feature. It takes some great high definition pictures!

Here are 5 of the shots I managed to get. I submitted the 4th one to GoPro for Photo of the Day so we’ll see what happens.

With that said, I can’t wait to get some shots like this on a snowboard which is really what I’m good at. 🙂

2011
10/11
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Wingsuit Flyers Interview GoPro Style

Here’s a pretty cool interview posted by the people at GoPro with the spotlight on Jeb Corliss and Roberta Mancino – the wingsuit flyers!

I don’t know about you but I think this is a little more dangerous than crossing the street and grabbing a muffin! 😛

With that said, would I like to try this? ABSOLUTELY!

Click here to join our conversation about this movie on GoProFanatics.com

2011
09/29
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GoProFanatics.com Members asked to be part of CineForm Beta User Group!

Last night I was browsing our forum and came across a new post by a Software Quality Assurance Lead from GoPro.

She posted and asked some of our members to be part of the CineForm Studio Beta User Group. This is for the new 1.1.0 release. I thought this was pretty cool!

Take a look at the thread HERE for more details.

AJ

2011
09/27
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GoProFanatics.com GoPro Highlights Compilation Video!

Check out our newest creation. We went ahead and made a “Best of” GoPro Highlights Compilation video.

Please watch the video, comment and subscribe to our channel!

>>>Be part of the conversation on our forum as well here: http://www.goprofanatics.com/other/92-awesome-gopro-highlight-compilation-video.html

2011
09/26
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GoProFanatics.com goes Social!

We’re proud to announce we are now on all of the popular social media websites! Be sure to become a fan, follow us, subscribe to us and most importantly join our free online community!

Official Facebook Fan Page

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Sincerely,

AJ, Admin @ GoProFanatics.com

2011
09/26
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