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GoPro Helmet HERO Reviews

Description: (from goprocamera.com)
The Helmet HERO is a waterproof digital helmet camera that also quick-release mounts to bikes, kayaks, skis, cars, and more. Works with any vented or non-vented helmet.

Use a 2GB SD card to shoot 56 minutes of TV resolution 30 frames-per-second video with immersive sound. Or active "Photo Every 5 Seconds" mode to automatically shoot hands-free photos of the

Add a review (form opens in right column) reviewed by Beaker   on July 16, 2009   Pros I actually think the image quality is pretty good. Super durable and waterproof, very easy to use. Cons The only way to know if the unit is on is from the small front LCD display - they need some type of light on the back of the unit also. If this is helmet-mounted this is a moot point. Verdict I love it - I have used it MTBing, on a go-kart, on a zipline in Costa Rica, rafting thru the Royal Gorge, and on my road bike. Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by discombobulated_conundrum   on July 16, 2009   Pros Water proof housing Light weight Almost endless ways of mounting it. Stable images. It almost makes you think it has image stabilization. Great built-in option to muffle mic Decent fisheye lens. Built-in image flip option=right side up picture while on an upside down position. Cons Poor image/video playback LCD is way too small. Icons on LCD is barely readable. Battery hog Verdict Do not expect decent video. It is grainy even in bright daylight, get into the shade and you'll see noise immediately. I would compare it to my 6 year old 2mp Nikon 2100 in video clarity. Fisheye lens is awesome. Water proof housing works! (I dunked mine in a bucket of water and found no leaks.) I had higher expectations looking at the GoPro's sample vids, talk about false advertising! I am still keeping it though because for its price and the purpose I am using it for, nothing beats it. Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by Code_Rage   on March 12, 2009   Pros Amazingly small! The mounts are great and versatile. Tough!!! Video quality is very good. Verdict This thing is great. On the first trip out I smacked an overhanging branch with it going down hill, nearly de-seated me. I was scared to look but the camera didn't even have a scratch on it. Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by Suvacrew   on November 25, 2008   Pros Compact size. No need for cables and runs on removable 2GB SD card. Can be downloaded and edited on any computer. Allows you to mount it upside down so you can tuck it under your seat for a different perspective. Cons Batteries last little more than an hour at a time. Don;t bother with sound just place a music overlay. Verdict Awesome cam. I originally bought it for surfing and then strapped it to my helmet for MTB and the rest is history. Super easy to use, just need to spend some time getting the right angle depending on where you mount it. Great gift for anyone involved in outdoors activities. Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by bstill30   on August 22, 2008   Pros I love how small this little guy is, the fact that it comes with a waterproof case, multiple mounts and cables to hook it up to your computer. Cons The sound is horrible and if you don't have the camera angle set up correctly, you won't find out until you get hooked up to a computer. Not good it have it set wrong. Verdict For the price and all it comes with, it's hard to get too picky. I would and have recommended this camera to all my outdoor friends. Recommended for: Anyone