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GoPro HD Hero2 is out now!

burritobandit - 24-10-2011 at 08:38 AM

Just saw this, and thought you guys might be interested..

http://gopro.com/hd-hero2-cameras/


2X More Powerful in Every Way

* Professional 11MP Sensor
* 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
* 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)
o Long Range Remote Control of up to 50 GoPro Cameras
o Wi-Fi Video/Photo Preview + Playback + Control via GoPro App
o Live Streaming Video and Photos to the Web


Price drops for the older models:
$200 for the original HD Hero
$150 for the 960

lamrith - 24-10-2011 at 09:18 AM

WOOOT!! I was just getting ready to buy a new (now old version) HD Motorsports Hero (1080) that I found a deal on..

Maybe I need to just hang tight and snap up the used rigs all you movie folks are going to sell for the new version!!:bigok:

BeamerBob - 24-10-2011 at 09:32 AM

That just evaporated the deal I got at REI. I guess the second 960 won't be as expensive now.

lamrith - 24-10-2011 at 11:18 AM

Yeah I hear yah Bob,
I was about to pull trigger on a new HD motorsports 1080 package for <$230, not not sure if should wait and snap up a used one cheap?...:dunno:

Todd - 24-10-2011 at 01:15 PM

:wow: You'll be seeing my GoPro's go up for sale soon :wow:
Def watch the 1080 version, that low light issue looks to be resolved.

arkay - 24-10-2011 at 02:37 PM

so there's a wifi remote... and fov adjustment... I like the fov... but the rest seems not that exciting. Now if they did >60fps on 720/1080 then we're talking :)

lamrith - 24-10-2011 at 03:14 PM

Thats a sick video...

bigkahuna - 24-10-2011 at 03:22 PM

Nobody, but nobody beats GoPro's demo videos. That is some of the most spectacular footage I've ever seen, bar none.

John Holgate - 24-10-2011 at 04:03 PM

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Nobody, but nobody beats GoPro's demo videos. That is some of the most spectacular footage I've ever seen, bar none.


Yeah.....'be pretty darn hard to top that. Something to aspire to and learn from. I'll be watching that a few times taking note of the timing of edits, fades/cuts, soundtrack etc. Not to mention the obligatory good looking babes....:smilegrin:

Probably watch it a few more times just to sit back and go Wow!

Todd - 24-10-2011 at 04:06 PM

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Originally posted by John Holgate
I'll be watching that a few times taking note of the timing of edits, fades/cuts, soundtrack etc. Not to mention the obligatory good looking babes....:smilegrin:



Same here John... same here.

Kamikuza - 24-10-2011 at 05:15 PM

Do the old plug-ins like LCD work on it?
... do I sell my camera or keep it? :lol:

Kamikuza - 24-10-2011 at 05:27 PM

... hows the fogging? :lol:
Blasting with the car's a/c is working well for me :)

Hmm ... was hoping to see the different FOVs in the video ... let down.

Kober - 26-10-2011 at 09:53 AM

grrrrr..........
........I just got 2 last month .......
... video is in my favorite collection now ...... just perfect ....

csa_deadon - 26-10-2011 at 11:56 AM

GoPro web site states that the Battery Bacpac, and the LCD Bacpac will work with the HD2.

The 3d system will require a future firmware update will be required for all HD2 cameras for compatibility with the 3D HERO system

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Originally posted by Kamikuza
Do the old plug-ins like LCD work on it?
... do I sell my camera or keep it? :lol:

ragden - 26-10-2011 at 12:11 PM

Fun video. Makes me want to go out, get one, and do something amazing...

Too bad I cannot afford it, nor do I really do anything amazing enough to be worth capturing, nor do I have the skills to edit the videos into anything that would be worth watching in the first place... lol

I'll leave that to our resident pros. ;)