Specifications
Video Cameras > High Definition > GoPro HD Hero
1080p True HD with CD Quality Sound
1920x1080. True HD video resolution. The HD Motorsports HERO is the the first wearable sports camera in the world to offer it. Each frame of 1080p video is a 2 megapixel photo, and the HD Motorsports HERO shoots 30 1080p frames per second. Resolution so high you can print photo quality stills from your video. 1080p also acts as a second lens, capturing video at 127º viewing angle versus the wider 170º viewing area of 960p. and 720p.
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960p Maximum Field of View (FOV)
with CD Quality Sound
1280x960. Full frame 4:3 resolution for maximum field of view. GoPro’s secret weapon...and the HD Motorports HERO is the only wearable sports camera in the world to offer it. What is full frame video and maximum field of view? It’s video that uses the entire top/bottom, left/right area of the camera’s image sensor to give you 25% more vertical viewing area than 1080p and 720p. You need this 25% more vertical viewing area to see yourself finessing the motorcycle as you lay it on a rail. Capture your most heroic moves from head to toe with 960p.
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720p Slow-Motion Cinema with CD Quality Sound
1280x720. Full 170º left/right viewing area with 60 frames per second recording. Perfect for filming sports where slow motion playback will make you look like you belong on the big screen. Also very helpful for training—analyzing your form and performance via slow motion video will make you a better athlete and help you GoPro like never before.
True HD with CD Quality Sound
Optics
- • Lens Type: Fixed Focus (2ft/.6m to infinity), glass
- • Aperture: f/2.8 (high performance in low-light situations)
- • Angle of View: 170º ultra wide angle in 720p / 960p
• Angle of View: 127º wide angle in 1080p
Video
- • HD Resolution Settings:
- 1080p: 1920x1080 pixels, 30 fps, 12 Mbit/s data rate
- 960p: 1280x960 pixels, 30 fps, 10 Mbit/s data rate
- 720p: 1280x720 pixels, 30 fps with 7.5 Mbit/s
data rate,or 60 fps with 15 Mbit/s data rate
- • Sensor Type: 1/2.5" HD CMOS, 2.2µm pixels
• Light Sensitivity: Super low-light sensitivity (>1.4
V/lux-sec)
- • Video Format: H.264 compression, saved as MP4
(.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, or 10
secs.; 3 photo burst; self-timer
Storage
Storage
- • Memory: SD memory card, up to 32GB capacity (SDHC).
- Capacity @ 16GB SD card size:
1080p 30 fps = 2 hrs 52 min
960p 30 fps = 3 hrs 27 min
720p 60 fps = 2 hrs 42 min
720p 30 fps = 4 hrs 9 min
Connectors
- • PC Connection: USB 2.0 (data connection and battery
charging)
- • TV Out: HD NTSC & PAL (component cable included)
• Audio In/Out: Combo 2.5mm jack with standard audio-out; external line mic-in with optional conversion cable accessory
- • Wireless Stereo Mic / Wireless Remote Control: Included built-in RF transceiver supports optional wireless mic accesssories
Power and Battery
- • Battery Type: Rechargeable 1100 mAh Lithium-Ion
- • Battery Life: Approx. 2.25 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 Housing
• Depth Rating: Up to 180 feet / 60 meters
- • Construction: polycarbonate and stainless steel
- • Hardware: Stainless steel
Additional Information
- • PC Compatibility: Windows ME, 2000, XP, and Vista; Mac
OS X 10.2 and later
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.6” x 2.4” x 1.2” (42mm x 60mm
x 30mm)
• Weight: 5.3oz/150g incl. battery, 6.3oz/179g incl. housing