GoPro Camera CHDOH-002 HD HERO2 Outdoor Edition

I had the GoPro HD but I can not find it so I figured I will get a new one. I got the GoPro 2 Outdoors package. I did not want to jump up to GoPro 3 but if you have the extra money that would be good as the WiFi is built into the device and overall it is in a smaller size.I found the menu screen has improved over the HD. Still a green/grayish display but the contrast is improved.You will need to charge the batteries in the camera, the WIFi attachment and the remote WiFi key fob ( more on the fob in a bit).So, after you charge up the devices you have to download software update for the camera and the WiFi attachment. You also have to update each device once at a time.There is also a GoOpPro app.Since I use iPhone, ipad, MacBook Pro I was good to go (although GoPro may need to update their update for iOS Mavericks) and hit the app.In goes a ScanDisk Extreme Pro SD card.Up in my tree stand and ready to see how it all works.Using the app you do have to fiddle with your setting on your iPhone but if I figured it out than anyone can!Nice thing about the app is it shows you a preview of what your camera is aimed at once the camera and wifi are synced. When you touch the red button on the preview screen, it starts recording. There is about a 3 second lag between real life and the preview screen. Still, nice to ensure your camera is aimed in the general area you are looking at.However, I did not want to drain my iPhone battery nor have it light me up in my ladder stand so I also purchased the GoPro wifi fib. Easy to set up. Now, I can have the camera on my head and just hit the fob and filming begins. I set it to do video on start up and I also turned off the beeping when the machine turns on and off I don't want to spook game. The red blinking lights still go on and are not noticeable until before or after sunrise/sunset. Deer can not see red so it is a handy reminder your camera is on.If the app does not work the first time just close it down and restart it. No issues after. It may have just been the set up, then exit, then activate the app again.Test videos are fine, no MGM movie in the baking but nice nonetheless.I like the wifi over the prior cameras. With the app you can confirm where you camera is pointed. With the remote you can start and stop filming without additional movement to find the cameras buttons, perhaps to spook critters, as well as not having the camera shift as can happen in a inn-wifi mode.Overall I found this version easier to set up and operate.Now, all I need is a good buck to pass by when I am hunting!I found the iphone app to connect to GoPro is handy if you need a preview to see which way you camera is facing when wearing the head band set up. However. You have to lower the screen brightness on your iPhone at twilight so you don't spook game. I find the wifi connection between the iPhone and GoPro seems to deplete the battery power on the iPhone perhaps quickly. Before you put the camera on you have to make sure the wifi on the GoPro is synced to the iPhone.Tomorrow I will try the GoPro key fob wifi device. You have to sync the fob and camera.There is no way for the GoPro to automatically select between the fob wifi or iPhone wifi. That would have been a nice feature.The fob does not give you the video wifi preview as you get on the iPhone. The fob will confirm your settings.So, it is a 50/50 proposition as to which way you want to enable wifi.Tomorrow, I will try the fobFor the same cost. You may want to consider the GpPro 3 as it is smaller and has the WiFi built in and not an add on as with the Outdoor 2 I bought. No buyer regrets, I needed all the extra do- dads as my original GoPro stuff is MIA

When I first received my hero2 I was pretty excited to try it out. However, right off the bat it started having incredibly weird issues where it wouldn't turn on despite a completely charged battery and would bizarrely turn itself on and off.After a few e-mails with tech support it became clear that I was going to have to send it back. Tech support responded quickly and despite not being able to duplicate the problem, they sent me a new camera at my request. They also threw in a few additional adhesive mounts in lieu of return shipping costs. I couldn't be happier.Since then I've used it several times. The video quality is great, the housing and mounts are sturdy, and the user interface is straight forward.One helpful tip - if you plan on taking the camera underwater make sure to do some research and pick up a flat lens otherwise your video will be slightly blurry.

GoPro is hands down the best near professional grade video sports camera for the everyday consumer and enthusiast. My first experience with GoPro was on a mountain bike trip to Tahoe with friends. It was with a GoPro Hero HD (not 2). I was involved with the camera's initial set up. We also used the Battery Backpac and Wifi Backpac with Remote Controller. Set up was easy, the Hero HD uses a different method for firmware update. The updated .bin file is copied to the SD card and the update is performed manually by the user. This is straightforward. Once complete, Cineform Studio (free GoPro software) is used to update the Wifi Backpac and Remote's firmware. This is an automated process.The Hero2 uses Cineform Studio for updating the camera and accessories. The firmware is downloaded and installed automatically. I have now performed updates on both the Hero HD and Hero2, and their accessories. Neither went what I consider smoothly. Updating the Hero HD from the .bin file copied to SD card was easy for me, but might present issues for some. The Cineform software had issues properly detecting the Wifi Backpac and remote. Persistence paid off and we finally got everything completed, but it might be frustrating for others.The Hero2 updating was abyssmal. Camera would not properly detect in the software. Then when it finally did, it saw the camera, but would not read the current firmware version, so an update could not be performed. Google reveals a multitude of users that experience the same problems. Once again, persistence wins the day.By now you're probably wondering why I've given the product a 4 star rating. The video and pictures these cameras capture is awesome. Get past the firmware updating and the rest of the experience is stellar.Top off your battery, choose your mounting location and you're ready to shoot. This part, just works! This is what we all want from this type of device. The camera worked flawlessly our entire trip. We captured hours of trail riding, some great single track and some stills of the lake. We came home and watched the footage we captured from our weekend. Everyone was blown away by the epic quality of the video. The entire trip was captured, including many of the conversations we had during our rides. I was so impressed I came home and ordered a Hero2 for myself.Some observations:Everyone will use their GoPro differently.Things you will need:-A 16 or 32GB SD Card (one is NOT supplied with the camera)-A second battery, maybe a 3rd if you plan to shoot for several days-The Wifi Backpac receiver (The remote controller is needed now, but will be optional later - more about this is a moment.The need for controlling the camera remotely is just a given. The upcoming iPhone app will allow you to do everything the current remote does now, AND (big and) allow you to preview/review video. The wifi accessory is 2 parts (the Backpac and the controller). The Backpac itself is good for any sport where you aren't sitting next to the camera. There is no better way in my opinion to start and stop recording. Fumbling for the button with the camera mounted on your helmet is possible, but why.The remote controller can be worn on your wrist or can be fastened to your bars. It's waterproof, so you can take it swimming or get it wet. Can't do that with your iPhone. Once the iPhone app is out, the camera can be controlled using it along with the Backpac. You won't need the remote controller, but if you want to use the camera in a extreme environment or in one that involves water, it's recommended.So in conclusion, the firmware updating for both the latest and previous models could be improved. Barring the clunky firmware update precedures, I have to say again how impressed I am with the camera's design, it's ease of use on the trail and quality of the captured video/images.Update 9/16/12 - I received my Hero2 and took it out for the first time today. Camera captured beautiful video and great pictures. Mic on camera was DOA, and sadly has to be returned. I'm sure it's replacement will be fine.Update 9/25/12 - Replacement camera works flawlessly.

This little camera/video recorder is so amazing! Great video, even under water. Full color, clear images and you won't believe how absolutely tiny it is. Makes it possible to relive your vacation or experience all over again.We bought the chest strap so it can be used at the waterparks and obstacle course events. It worked really well at Great Wolf Lodge. Lightweight and easy to wear even with swim gear. With the Class 10 card, there was no delay in processing. The battery outlasted my family at the water park...we'll have to see how it does on the many adventures ahead!Tip: a little Rain-x on the front keeps water droplets from distorting the picture when you are in and out of water.

Ho comprato la action cam di Gopro solo leggendo le recensioni e le caratteristiche. Devo dire che quando è arrivata e lho tolta dalla scatola impermeabile sono rimasto basito. La fotocamera in se stessa è piccolissima. Ho scattato alcune foto e ripreso per alcuni minuti per provarla e devo dire che la qualità è anche meglo di quanto mi aspettassi, soprattutto nel video. Nelle foto non è proprio fantastica, ma bisogna anche tener presente che riprende a 180°, costa meno di un qualsiasi fish-eye economico per reflex, e in tutto abbiamo in mano un oggetto di 4 cm di lato. Se usato con la cassa impermeabile è leggermente più grande ma si può portare dovunque. Per esempio il prossimo mese sarò in brasile per il carnevale. In quel caos non mi azzardo a portare la reflex, e questa fotocamera piccolissima, posso fissarmela addosso con una cinghia, resiste agli urti e spintoni, non creerebbe problemi in caso di pioggia anche forte, resiste alla farina gettata in quantità industriale. Il tutto in attesa di usarla poi in avvenimenti più estremi (paracadutismo)Sono contentissimo dell'acquisto!

La gopro hero 2 est une caméra d'action d'excellente qualité. Un bémol en utilisation sous marine, il faut un boitier étanche autre que celui vendu avec les accessoires du pack outdoor, sinon image floue assurée...La qualité d'image est parfaite et la lumière impeccable même en conditions lumineuses médiocres.Facilité d'utilisation (2 boutons commandent tous les modes)légèreté, et accessoires multiples complètent les qualités de cette caméra.

Für alles Leute die eine Kamera für gute Führung und passgenau aufnahmen suchen: Das ist nichts für euch! Diese Kamera ist für den vollen Einsatz ohne Sucher und Mini-Bildschirm geeignet. Und für ihren ganz speziellen Einsatzort benötigt die Hero 2 das auch nicht. Diese Kamera wird von Fallschirmspringern, Bikern, Bungee-Jumpern und anderen Extrem-Sportlern eingesetzt. Im Leibesumfang befindet sich auch das passende Equipment: Neben einem passgenauen(!) wasserdichten Gehäuse, werden noch Adapter und diverse Halterungen zur Montage an Helmen etc. mitgeliefert. Bei der Kamera wurde genau an das Wesentliche gedacht: Eine leichte Kamera zu schaffen, die klein genug ist um überall montiert zuwerfen, aber dennoch sehr gute HD (auch im Slow-Motion Format) wieder zugeben. Sie besteht im Grunde aus einer (meiner Meinung nach) guten Glaslinse, einem gut auflösenden Chip und einem Lithium-Ionen Akku sowie einen Speicher-Chipfach. Für einen internen Speicher war wohl kein Platz mehr immer einen Chip mitbestellen!Die Menüführung ist zuerst etwas gewöhnungsbedürftig (da nur 2 Knöpfe verfügbar sind!) aber nach kurzer Zeit relativ schnell und gut verständlich. Letztendlich kommt die geringe Anzahl der Knöpfe dann dem wasserdichten Gehäuse zugute, da weniger Knöpfe bessere Wasserdichte bedeuten. Es gibt viele Einstellungen von normalen Video aufnahmen über schnell Foto-Sertien (Photo-Burst) bis hin zu Zeitrafferaufnahmen.Zwar war ich zuerst etwas skeptisch was die Qualität der Aufnahmen angeht, aber nach meinen ersten Testaufnahmen (Radtour durch den Wald) war ich doch sehr von der Qualität überzeugt. Die Videos sind wirklich gut, nur Streut das Unterwassergehäuse ein wenig, jedoch nehme ich das für den extra Schutz in kauf. Das interne Micro ist ausreichend, es sei denn man will unbedingt HD-Tonausgabe, dann sollte man ein Externes-Mirco dazu kaufen. Aber mal ehrlich? Wozu brauch man bei Extrem-Sport ein gutes Micro? Um die Windgeräusche noch besser zuhören?

Quiero empezar por decir que esta es una gran cámara para el deporte en general, yo personalmente la usare para grabar los ascensos de escaladas futuras y estoy muy contento de poder grabar todo esto con tan alta calidad, pero hay algo que me ha decepcionado bastante...Quien ya la haya utilizado o se haya informado un poco antes de comprarla sabrá que esta cámara tiene un objetivo de 170º de angulo (gran angular) y puede grabar hasta 1080p. Para editar vídeos en tan alta resolución se necesita un pc bastante bueno, así que seria mejor grabar a 720p o en WVGA ya que son formatos mas fáciles de trabajar en cualquier pc, pero si quieres grabar sin gran angular a 90º únicamente tendrás la opción en 1080p, el cual me decepciono porque en la web oficial ponía que también se podía grabar a 90º en 720p, y esto no es cierto, únicamente se podrá hacer a 1080p... Así como en las fotografías normales ocurre lo mismo, si quieres tomar una foto utilizando los 11 megapixels solo esta disponible la opcion de gran angular... y me parece que no debería de ser tan complicado haberla echo con las dos opciones ya que a 1080p si deja grabar normal a 90º sin deformar la imagen...A parte esto olvídate de hacer zoom, esta cámara no dispone de zoom...Creo que todos deberían de saber esto antes de comprarla ya que quizás de haberlo sabido yo me lo habría pensado mas, espero que sea útil la critica, saludos.

I bought the Hero2 to take decent quality video footage on my various skiing trips, and I've got to say I wasn't disappointed! There are plenty of reviews for the Hero2 all over the internet, so I won't go into great detail about the functionality etc, I'll just stick to describing a few of my own experiences and first impressions.The kit arrived just before I went to Tignes so I didn't have time to play with it and familiarise myself with all the settings. It does take a while to get used to the menu system, and also needs a bit of trial and error to work out the correct framing, due to the lack of a screen. Our first day filming on the slopes resulted in footage which was pointing slightly too low (a friend of mine had also bought one just before the holiday, so we had two GoPros swapping between 4 people!). Not a problem, and from the 2nd day onwards we just aimed the camera a bit higher and most of the time our framing was spot-on. The normal 1080p setting has a choice of 170 or 127 degree views, and we left ours on the wider angle so that helped to capture as much action as possible.Video quality was awesome, and filming was so much easier than out past attempts with a "normal" video camera held in one hand. It does look a bit odd perched on top of a skiing helmet, but we soon got used to it and after a while you almost forget it's there. We also tried my friend's GoPro stuck to one of his skis, which was really good until it came unstuck, rolled down the mountain, and got run over (by me!). No damage to the camera at all though, and the footage on that occasion is brilliant! Next year I'll have "PoleCam" sorted, so that will be interesting...So, any problems? Well, not many to be honest. The battery life is perhaps a bit short, so we were only able to film until about midday before it needed charging again. Temperatures were extreme in France though, minus 25 degrees on some days, which would obviously have an effect on any battery operated equipment. I will definitely be adding a 2nd battery before next year's holiday though, to maximise the filming time. The menu system is a bit clunky, but to be honest I didn't really play around with it too much anyway. The file sizes are massive, as you might expect, so it remains to be seen what effect that will have on my PC when I try to edit the clips into a DVD...All in all, a brilliant toy which I am chuffed to bits with, and can highly recommend. An easy 5 stars from me!