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PowellB · 08-25-2009, 12:44 AM

I ran across this article and it looks like the GoPro with support for HD video is pretty cool!

Rumored highlights:
•H.264 recording
•1080p, 720p, 1280x960
•720p at 60fps = in-camera 50% slow motion!!!!
•support for 32GB memory card
•Rechargeable Li-Ion battery good for 2-3 hours

I'm way excited for this. Especially for the slow-mo and the range of formats offered. Everything else seems to have the same (if not improved) feature set of the existing GoPro cameras.

I talked to my friend at motodepot.com and he expects it to be available 8/26 for $260. I plan on ordering it ASAP, as I am very happy with my Hero Wide camera.

**lonesoldier84** · 08-25-2009, 01:23 AM

thats AWESOME

PowellB · 08-30-2009, 03:56 AM

Talked to GoPro via youtube and apparently they are now shooting for an October release, give or take.

stryken · 08-30-2009, 07:21 AM

Can't wait to see the quality of the new one. Was watching some video of people attaching these things to RC airplanes, so cool and how light they must be.

YouTube - Myrtle Beach Buzzin w/ a Typhoon RC plane & Go Pro Hero Cam

**FZ1inNH** · 08-30-2009, 09:19 AM

Oh boy! Sweet! Nice find and thanks for sharing!

And... love that airplane ride! Good stuff. I want one more than ever now!

**Motogiro** · 08-30-2009, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PowellB

I ran across this article and it looks like the GoPro with support for HD video is pretty cool!

Rumored highlights:
•H.264 recording
•1080p, 720p, 1280x960
•720p at 60fps = in-camera 50% slow motion!!!!
•support for 32GB memory card
•Rechargeable Li-Ion battery good for 2-3 hours

I'm way excited for this. Especially for the slow-mo and the range of formats offered. Everything else seems to have the same (if not improved) feature set of the existing GoPro cameras.

I talked to my friend at motodepot.com and he expects it to be available 8/26 for $260. I plan on ordering it ASAP, as I am very happy with my Hero Wide camera.

Might have to uprade!

PowellB · 09-28-2009, 01:05 AM

Found this listing:

GOPRO MOTORSPORTS HERO HIGH DEFINITION HD VIDEO CA - MiniMania.com

Not much new info, but I'm curious about this: while the 960p and 720p stuff is at the 170° wide angle, the 1080p stuff is at 127°. While I view this as a good thing, I want to see test images/videos.

I'm thinking that since the sensor is 5mp, for the 1080p mode it's only using the native 1920x1080 area on the sensor (or something similar) to ease the processing load on the chip. Total shot in the dark on that one, but it's a logical assumption, right?

170 is fine for most things, but when I'm following people I wish I had a narrower angle lens. So, as long as the footage still looks clear this could be a step in the right direction!

A while back I sent GoPro a message asking about the actual release date, and thanking them for including every feature I was looking for (slow-mo, available external lcd, etc...). I also mentioned that my only dilemma was that I wanted both a wide and standard angle unit. After reading about this feature, glad to hear that they are in tune with what their users really want!!!

(Even if it is clever marketing making the best of the equipment's limits

)

PowellB · 09-28-2009, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stryken

Was watching some video of people attaching these things to RC airplanes, so cool and how light they must be.

Haha, thats great. I saw an album of kite photography the other day with an inventive but complicated setup to get interval timed shots and thought to myself... "this guy has obviously never heard of a GoPro" hehe.

huxy · 09-28-2009, 02:16 AM

I got the newsletter from Pashnit this morning and it has shipping dates in there.

Buy Now: GoPro HD Hero Wide HI-Def Wearable Sports Video Camera | PashnitMoto.com

1st November. Xmas is coming early for my bike

Kamloops · 09-28-2009, 08:29 AM

ContourHD is suppose to be pretty good. Here is a comaprison.

HD Video Samples from ContourHD Wearable Camcorder

08-25-2009, 12:44 AM	#1
PowellB Junior Member Bike: 2005 Blue FZ6 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 215 Thanks: 187 Thanked 178 Times in 70 Posts Rep Power: 10 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	GoPro Hero HD -coming soon!! I ran across this article and it looks like the GoPro with support for HD video is pretty cool! Rumored highlights: •H.264 recording •1080p, 720p, 1280x960 •720p at 60fps = in-camera 50% slow motion!!!! •support for 32GB memory card •Rechargeable Li-Ion battery good for 2-3 hours I'm way excited for this. Especially for the slow-mo and the range of formats offered. Everything else seems to have the same (if not improved) feature set of the existing GoPro cameras. I talked to my friend at motodepot.com and he expects it to be available 8/26 for $260. I plan on ordering it ASAP, as I am very happy with my Hero Wide camera.

08-25-2009, 01:23 AM	#2
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PowellB Junior Member Bike: 2005 Blue FZ6 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 215 Thanks: 187 Thanked 178 Times in 70 Posts Rep Power: 10 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: GoPro Hero HD -coming soon!! Talked to GoPro via youtube and apparently they are now shooting for an October release, give or take.

09-28-2009, 01:05 AM	#7
PowellB Junior Member Bike: 2005 Blue FZ6 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 215 Thanks: 187 Thanked 178 Times in 70 Posts Rep Power: 10 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: GoPro Hero HD -coming soon!! Found this listing: GOPRO MOTORSPORTS HERO HIGH DEFINITION HD VIDEO CA - MiniMania.com Not much new info, but I'm curious about this: while the 960p and 720p stuff is at the 170° wide angle, the 1080p stuff is at 127°. While I view this as a good thing, I want to see test images/videos. I'm thinking that since the sensor is 5mp, for the 1080p mode it's only using the native 1920x1080 area on the sensor (or something similar) to ease the processing load on the chip. Total shot in the dark on that one, but it's a logical assumption, right? 170 is fine for most things, but when I'm following people I wish I had a narrower angle lens. So, as long as the footage still looks clear this could be a step in the right direction! A while back I sent GoPro a message asking about the actual release date, and thanking them for including every feature I was looking for (slow-mo, available external lcd, etc...). I also mentioned that my only dilemma was that I wanted both a wide and standard angle unit. After reading about this feature, glad to hear that they are in tune with what their users really want!!! (Even if it is clever marketing making the best of the equipment's limits ) Last edited by PowellB; 09-28-2009 at 01:14 AM.

09-28-2009, 02:16 AM	#9
huxy Junior Member Bike: 2004 FZ6 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: cambridge Posts: 93 Thanks: 2 Thanked 48 Times in 34 Posts Rep Power: 8 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: GoPro Hero HD -coming soon!! I got the newsletter from Pashnit this morning and it has shipping dates in there. Buy Now: GoPro HD Hero Wide HI-Def Wearable Sports Video Camera \| PashnitMoto.com 1st November. Xmas is coming early for my bike __________________ Mods so far in order of fettling: Data tag - 12V power socket - Biker dude headlight harness. HEL Blue Braided brake hoses + blue clips to match. Optimate battery tender Crash bungs in case I lay this one down like my 125cc Anodized tax disk holder - Pazzo levers (repsol/Navy blue, with Blue adjusters). Scottoiler. Puig Double Bubble screen (Light Smoke) - R&G fork and swingarm sliders. Stebel Nautilus Compact airhorn

09-28-2009, 08:29 AM	#10
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