From the Manufacturer
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Developed for the consumer and proven by professionals,
GoPro's all-new HD HERO cameras are the world's most advanced
line of waterproof, full HD 1080p cameras designed to be used
during sports. With amazing clarity, stability, and slow-motion
capabilities, these cameras record your sport's most exciting
moments in professional quality HD video and
automatically-captured 5 megapixel still photos.
HD HERO cameras can shoot video or photos from your
point-of-view, ed on your surfboard, helmet, body, car,
motorcycle, or other equipment. And GoPro's 170° wide-angle lens
(the industry's widest) lets you take s of yourself while
surfing or doing other activities. All captured hands-free,
while you stay focused on your sport. The cameras feature a
quick-release ing design, making it easy to the
cameras in many different locations for a variety of angles and a
stunning professional look.
The HD Surf HERO is the surf-specific HD HERO camera model
developed specifically surfing. Included is the HD HERO camera,
180'/60m rated waterproof housing, and a ing kit that
attaches to your board in minutes. For quick setup, the included
3M adhesive base s to your board just like a traction pad.
Clean your deck, apply the adhesive base, click your camera onto
the base...and paddle out. It's that easy. Proven in heavy surf
around the world by GoPro's professional team of surfers, you can
be sure the HD Surf HERO is designed to charge as hard as you do.
Another included ing option is the FCS fin plug compatible
. This sleek, patent-pending ing option allows you to
install an FCS center fin plug into the deck of your board and
then allen-key screw your HD Surf HERO in place on the deck. When
you remove the camera, all that remains on your board is the
flush, smooth FCS fin plug. The HD Surf HERO is so light that
even top pros riding ultra lightweight boards cl they don't
notice the camera on their boards. All this from an HD camera
that is waterproof to 180'/60m.
Originally designed for the consumer market, GoPro's wearable
cameras have garnered praise from professional athletes as well
as film and TV producers who demand convenience and performance
from their filming equipment. The HD HERO line produces higher
quality HD video than action sports cameras costing ten times as
much, and as a result many video segments you see in action
sports film and TV today are on GoPro cameras. As the #1
maker of wearable sports cameras in the world, GoPro has years of
experience in developing cameras and ing accessories for the
most hardcore of sports. As a result, GoPro has won many coveted
awards, including Motorcyclist magazine's prestigious "2009
Product of the Year" award and the "Editors' Choice Award" from
both Popular Mechanics and Backpacker Magazine.
In the end, GoPro's HD Surf HERO adds so much stoke to your
session that arriving home to watch your footage is almost as
much fun as surfing, itself. Here are some of the highlights:
Professional 1080p HD Video that Looks Great Even on a 52" TV
Truly professional quality video that delivers the clarity and
excitement you see on TV or in films. HD quality so good,
GoPro's cameras are used regularly by both professional athletes
and film and TV production companies around the world. See the
quality for yourself in these sample videos: click here.
Easy to Use
Turn the camera on and press the shutter button. Shooting your
own HD action sports video is that simple thanks to the HD Surf
HERO's user-friendly default settings. Upgraded controls such as
brighter LED icons and louder status beeps make the camera
easier-to-use than ever.
Widest Range of Video & Photo Capabilities
For the more technically-inclined user looking for the latest in
technology and options, the HD Surf HERO offers a remarkable
range of video and photo modes, giving you more creative control:
* 1080p – "True HD" video at 30 frames per second produces
maximum clarity and realism. To put it in perspective, 1080p
video at 30 frames per second is the equivalent of shooting
thirty 2-megapixel photos per second. Incredible realism you're
used to seeing only in the movies. The viewing area becomes a
slightly less-wide (127º) at this resolution, wide angle view,
making 1080p a slightly less wide-angle view than the other
resolutions. Perfect for situations where you might want to focus
more on objects in the distance than up close. It's like having
two lenses in one camera.
* 960p – "Maximum Wide Angle" 170º video at 30 frames per
second. Certain sports like surfing benefit from 960p's maximum
top to bottom viewing area. This makes it easy to film yourself
from head to toe while riding even your shortest shortboard.
Document more of you, the wave, and your surroundings with 960p
for the most immersive video possible.
* 720p – "Slow-motion Cinema" is possible thanks to the HD Surf
HERO's incredibly smooth 60 frames per second 720p video. 720p
(1280 x 720p) can record in either standard 30 frames per second
or 60 frames per second. While 30 frames per second pleases the
eye, 60 frames per second straight blows the mind when played
back in liquid smooth slow motion. Everything looks good in slow
motion...including you.
Rich, Realistic Color with Fast Automatic Exposure Adjustment
The HD Surf HERO combines the industry's leading DSP technology
(digital signal processor) with cutting edge sensor technology to
bring you the richest, most natural color available in a wearable
sports camera. This powerful combination also results in the
fastest automatic exposure adjustment of any wearable camera.
This means you can move back and forth quickly between bright and
dark settings (like sunshine and shadows) and still achieve
smooth exposure adjustments that give your videos a professional
look.
Professional Sound that Automatically Adjusts to your
Environment
The best sound quality of any wearable camera, period.
Professional quality sound with AGC (automatic gain control)
tuned for action sports and motorsports. With the ability to
reduce the sound of wind noise at high speeds, the HD HERO line
of cameras are simply the best sounding wearable sports cameras
available. Fully automatic with no manual settings or adjustments
needed, the camera will adjust the sound level automatically to
maintain and optimum sound .
Also includes an optional non-waterproof back door that can be
used in activities where waterproofness is not needed. This
feature allows more sound into the protective housing, resulting
in fuller, more immersive soundtracks. That said, the AGC
(automatic gain control) does an excellent job of automatically
increasing the microphone's sensitivity to provide impressive
sound even when the camera is sealed in the waterproof housing
with the waterproof back door.
Trademark Video Stability, only from GoPro
GoPro is famous for producing cameras that record extremely
stable video. Video that is smooth even at highest speeds and
during the most intense sports. The HD Surf HERO takes GoPro's
obsession with stable video to the next level, keeping the action
amazingly stable with no wobble or "jello-cam" shakiness that
plagues other wearable HD cameras. See for yourself in these
sample videos: click here.
Shoot 5 megapixel Photos Automatically, a Feature Available only
from GoPro
GoPro's HD HEROs are the only wearable sports cameras to offer
automatic photo-taking modes, making hands-free photo capture a
reality. You'll be amazed at the photos you'll capture thanks to
an ability to shoots a photo every 2, 5, 10, 30 or 60 seconds,
automatically while you surf. Press the shutter button once on
the paddle out and the camera will shoot automatic photos of you
during your entire surf. It's that easy.
Other photo modes include traditional single , triple
and self-timer modes, making the HD Surf HERO the only camera you
need to document not only the most active moments of your
life...but also the more relaxed moments where a traditional
photo is what you want. You'll also appreciate the edge to edge
sharpness of the 170º wide angle lens as well as the HD Surf
HERO's terrific low light performance (1.4 lux).
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery lasts 2.5 Hours, Heater
Included
The included 1100mAh Lithium-Ion battery lasts 2.5 hours and is
rechargeable through any USB port. You can charge it with your
computer or with any USB compatible wall or car charger. You can
even use the camera while the battery is charging, convenient for
filming road trips where you might leave the camera running for
long periods of time. A second battery can be added to the back
of the camera, doubling the battery life to 5 hours (see Battery
Bakpac under Optional Accessories, below). AC/DC wall outlet and
car lighter-based chargers are also available from
GoPro.
For colder temperatures, an integrated battery heater helps keep
the battery warm during winter sports, extending times
beyond what's possible with other camera systems.
Largest Storage Capacity of Any Wearable Camera: 32GB Capacity
for 9+ Hours
Using up to a 32 GB SD card (not included) allows for 9+ hours
of HD video or thousands of still photos when using the automatic
photo mode. Also works with smaller 2, 4, 8, and 16GB SD cards.
Write speed does not affect the performance of the camera, though
GoPro does recommend using only well known, name-brand SD cards
for maximum reliability.
Industry's Widest Angle Lens (170º) Now Shoots 127º Wide Angle,
Too
A sharp wide angle lens is critical to capturing your entire
body, the wave, your board, and all of the details that capture
the incredible experience of surfing. Finally, your waves will
look as good as they really were. And you...you'll look like a
HERO.
GoPro's cameras are famous for their wide angle lenses, the
widest, sharpest, and highest performance lenses available in any
wearable sports camera. Plus, when ed on your board, the
170º lens is wide enough to capture yourself in the scene, to
really record your exploits. But this is no "fisheye"…you'll see
remarkably little distortion, despite the wide angle.
Unique to the HD HERO line of cameras is the ability to shoot in
both 170º and 127º wide angle modes. The 960p and 720p video
modes utilize the full170º wide angle, while a lesser wide angle
view of 127º is possible in the 1080p video resolution. This
gives you more creative control and the rtunity to capture
the action with different "lenses"...making for a more
professional looking video. In reality, the lens is the same but
the processing power of the HD HERO camera makes this convenient
feature a reality.
Professional image quality, edge to edge sharpness, and the
industry's best distance focus makes for exceptionally clear HD
videos and photos.
Shockproof / Waterproof (180' / 60m) Housing Protects Camera
from the Environment
Polycarbonate shockproof, waterproof housing protects the camera
from rocks, rain, snow, and on dives down as deep as 180'
(60m). Proven in the giant surf around the world, you can be
sure the housing will protect your HD HERO camera in even the
heaviest surf.
Optional Accessories Available in Early 2010, Compatible with
all HD HERO Cameras
A HERO BUS expansion port on the back of the camera allows you
to click in expansion "Bakpac" modules allowing for add-on
features, including:
* LCD Bakpac, a click-on LCD screen attaches to the back of the
camera, allowing for instant preview / review of your footage as
you capture it.
* Battery Bakpac, a click-in secondary battery allows for 2.5
hours more time, for a total of 5 hours time
between charging batteries. Can also be used as a wall charger
for additional HD HERO Lithium-Ion batteries.
HD Surf HERO Includes ing Hardware for Motorcycles, Cars,
Etc.
The HD Surf HERO's camera ing hardware has been proven in
the heaviest waves in Hawaii, Tahiti, Mexico, and Northern
California...used by professional surfers looking to document
their most heroic moments in giant surf. Industrial-grade 3M
brand adhesive tape used on the ing Base holds camera
securely on the board, and can be removed if desired. Or you can
install an FCS fin plug into the deck of your board and then use
our patent pending camera ing plug to allen key your HD Surf
HERO into the FCS plug. The camera's quick-release ing
design makes it easy to re-position the camera for professional
quality HD video or photos, shooting either forward in the
direction of travel, or backward to capture your action. The HD
Surf HERO comes with:
* 5 Megapixel HD Surf HERO Camera
* 1 Rechargeable 1100 mAh Lithium-Ion Battery
* 1 Waterproof Quick-Release Housing (180'/60 m)
* 1 3M Adhesive ing Base
* 1 FCS Plug-Compatible
* 1 Quick-Release Buckle
* 1 Leash
* 1 USB Cable
* 1 Component Video (HDTV) Cable
* 1 Composite Video + Audio Out Cable
* Warranty: One Year
Replacement lens kits are also available for $20, so there's
little worry of scratching the tempered glass lens while going
for glory. T the housing in a massive c? Replacements are
available for $40. It's a GoPro...go for it.
Warranty: One Year
- Professional-grade full HD video up to 1080p.
- 60 frames per second option in 720p and WVGA resolutions provides liquid smooth slow motion playback..
- Videos can be easily edited with iMovie or Windows Movie Maker.
- Widest angle (170º) and sharpest lens captures more of the scene, including you. 127º wide angle viewing area in 1080p.
- Includes easy-to-apply s for attaching camera housing to surfboards, paddleboards, etc. Impact-resistant housing is waterproof to 180 ft.
- 30 frames per second option available in all HD resolutions (720p, 960p and 1080p).