For those consumers looking for the latest in technology and options, the HD Motorsports HERO offers a wide range of video resolutions and settings to tailor the camera to meet specialized needs. Choose from:
1080p -- "True HD" video at 30 frames per second - to put it in perspective, 1080p 30 frames per second is the equivalent of shooting 30 2-megapixel photos per second. Each video still is a 2-megapixel photo, in essence. A first in wearable camera technology, available only from GoPro.
960p -- "Maximum Wide Angle" video at 30 frames per second - 960p offers 25% more vertical viewing area than other resolutions. This means you can capture even more of your experience as you drive or bike down your favorite stretch of roadway, or do a few laps at the track. Yet another first in wearable cameras, only from GoPro.
720p - "Slow-motion Cinema" is possible thanks to the HD Motorsports HERO's incredibly smooth 60 frames per second 720p video. Again, a first in wearable camera technology, only from GoPro.
The HD HERO is not simply an upgrade from the original and beloved Motorsports HERO. It also branches out with new features no other video camera offers, including rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that feature an industry first internal heating system to keep your battery warm for longer recording times in cold temperatures.
Other enhancements include louder audible, and brighter visual, indicators to communicate the camera's operational status. And now you can use up to a 32GB SD card to store over 8 hours of HD video. Want to plug in an external power source to keep your camera going longer than the 2.5 hours provided by the internal battery? No problem, you can do that, too.
Have a creative idea for a video that requires an external wired mic? You're covered yet again, thanks to the external wired-mic jack built into the side of the camera.
Durability and ease of use are GoPro trademarks, so it's no surprise that GoPro's shockproof mounting hardware and waterproof housings live on with the HD Motorsports HERO. The result? One of the most durable pieces of consumer electronics available today.
The HD Motorsports HERO comes standard with the industry's widest-angle lens of 170 degrees.
"With so many professional film and TV producers, athletes and hardcore action sports enthusiasts already using GoPro cameras in their own work and lifestyles, it was inevitable that GoPro would build industry leading technology into our latest camera, the HD [Motorsports] HERO," says Woodman.
"It's exciting that for $299 consumers can buy the same HD camera that brand giants like Red Bull, BFGoodrich, Specialized, and many production companies use for their action sports filming...the HD HERO line from GoPro. We're energized about how powerful this new camera has proven and we know our fans are going to lose their minds."
About GoPro
GoPro is the world's leading manufacturer of ultra-convenient wearable and gear mountable digital cameras. Its markets include outdoor sports and motorsports. Since 2004, GoPro has been designing cameras and accessories that make it easy for people to capture images and video during their favorite activities. Its products include the patented HERO line of shockproof/waterproof wearable cameras and gear-attachment devices.