GoPro HD Motorsports HERO Sport Camera

At pole position is the GoPro HD Motorsports HERO, the world's highest performance 1080p HD on-board video and still photo camera.

Imagine being able to relive that fastest lap, imagine capturing the awe and the excitement of tearing round the track but without reliving the pressure, the GoPro HD Motorsports HERO Action Camera lets you do this and all in glorious high definition.

You may be an amatuer driver but your camera will be purely professional, the GoPro HD Motorsports HERO shoots pro quality 1080p, 960p and 720p HD resolutions recording at 30 frames per second (60 fps in 720p).

Just like motorsport on the TV, the GoPro HD Motorsports HERO Action Camera captures the action just as the driver sees it. We are not talking about a static camera catching the cars everytime they hurtle past, we are talking about capturing footage that is in the midst of the action.

Whatever it is that gets your adrenaline pumping, whether it be petrol or diesel, 2 wheels or 4, the GoPro HD Motorsports Hero will capture all your action, easily mounting to any helmet, motorcycle ATV, car, plane, snowmobile or other vehicle.

Multi-angle isn't just for Hollywood, the GoPro's quick-release mounting design makes it easy to re-position the camera around your vehicle for professional quality HD video from several angles.

On a single charge, the HD Motorsports HERO can shoot up to 2.5 hours of footage; stick a 32GB SD card into the cam and you have the capability to capture up to 9 hours total.

Included are mounts for two helmets and three vehicles as well as a suction cup for maximum versatility and convenience. No need to worry getting wet, rain, puddle splash and anything else watery are no match for the HD Motorsports HERO, the housing is waterproof to 60 m so the cam will just carry on shooting even when its getting splashed. And not only is the housing good against water, it will also protect your cam from rocks and other hazards that might fly up from the road.

GoPro have an obsession with sound and it has conquered the wind; they don't just want you to see the action, they want you to hear it too. This ain't the 1920's, we need sound and even at 85 mph on a motorcycle, you'll hear the throaty sound of the engine, not the howling of the wind. Inside even the quietest of street cars, you'll hear the pull of the motor that is music to a petrolhead's ears and not the awful drone of the wind and road.

Included is a 1100 mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery that lasts for up to 2.5 hours of constant recording, with optional accessories, you can also plug the camera into a wall outlet, cigarette lighter, or with any USB-compatible power adapter, wire it directly to your vehicle’s electrical system. Plugged in, the battery will even charge while you record.

Want stills? The camera can also shoot automatic 5MP photos at 2/5/10/30 and 60 second intervals during your drive or ride, hands free. Press the shutter button once and record up to 2.5 hours of poster-print quality photos.

Don't worry if you're a little too rough with your GoPro, of course it can take some punishment but everyone caves eventually, right? But have no fear as replacement housings and lens kits are available, making repairs or refurbishing your HD HERO camera affordable and convenient.

What's Included in the Box:

• 1 HD HERO Camera (5 megapixel)
• 1 Rechargeable 1100 mAh Lithium-Ion Battery
• 1 Waterproof Quick-Release Housing (180’/60 m)
• 3 Flat, 3M Adhesive Mounts
• 2 Curved, 3M Adhesive Mounts
• 2 Quick-Release Buckles
• 1 Vertical Surface J-Hook Buckle
• 1 Suction Cup Mount
• 1 Three-Way Pivoting Side Arm Assembly
• 1 USB Cable
• 1 Component Video (HDTV) Cable
• 1 Composite Video + Audio Out Cable
• Warranty: One Year

Tech Specs:

Camera Optics

• Lens Type: Fixed Focus (2 ft (0.6 m) to infinity), glass
• Aperture: f/2.8 (high performance in low-light situations)
• Angle of View: 170º ultra-wide angle in WVGA, 720p or 960p mode
• Angle of View: 127º wide angle in 1080p mode

Video

• HD Video Resolution Modes:
  • 1080p = 1920x1080 pixels (16:9), 30 fps, 15 Mbits data rate
  • 960p = 1280x960 pixels (4:3), 30 fps, 12 Mbits data rate
  • 720p = 1280x720 pixels (16:9), 60 fps, 15 Mbits data rate
  • 720p = 1280x720 pixels (16:9), 30 fps, 8 Mbits data rate
  • WVGA = 848x480 pixels (16:9), 60 fps, 8 Mbits data rate
• Sensor Type: 1/2.5-inch HD CMOS, 2.2 µm-sized pixels
• Light Sensitivity: Super low-light sensitivity (>1.4 V/lux-sec)
• Video Format: H.264 compression, saved as Windows- and Mac-compatible MPEG4 (.mp4) file
• Exposure Control: Auto with user-selectable centre-weighted average and spot metering settings
• White Balance: Auto

Audio

• Microphone: Built-in, mono with AGC (automatic gain control)
• Audio Format: 48 kHz, AAC audio compression

Photo

• Resolution: 5 megapixel
• Capture Modes: Single shot, photo every 2, 5, 10, 30 or 60 secs; 3-photo burst; self-timer

Storage

• Memory: SD card, up to 32GB capacity (SDHC)
• Average recording times (using 32GB SD card):
  • 1080p (30 fps): 4 h 21 m
  • 960p (30 fps): 5 h 26 m
  • 720p (60 fps): 4 h 21 m
  • 720p (30 fps): 8 h 09 m
  • WVGA (60 fps): 8 h 09 m

Camera Connectors and Cables

• PC Connection: USB 2.0 (data connection and battery charging)
• HDTV Out: HD NTSC and PAL (component cable incl.)
• Audio Out: Combo 2.5-mm jack with stereo audio and composite video out
• PC Compatibility: Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) or Vista; Mac OS X 10.4.11 and later

Power and Battery

• Battery Type: Rechargeable 1100 mAh lithium-ion
• Battery Life: Approx. 2.5 hrs
• Charging: via USB to computer or optional power adapter
• Charge Time: 80% capacity after 1 hour with optional power adapter; or 2 hours with a computer’s USB port

Waterproof Camera Housing

• Depth Rating: Up to 180 feet (60 metres)
• Construction: Polycarbonate and stainless steel
• Hardware: Stainless steel

Size and Weight

• Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.6 x 2.4 x 1.2 inches (42 x 60 x 30 mm)
• Weight: 3.3 oz (94 g) incl. battery, 5.9 oz (167 g) incl. housing

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