GoPro HD HERO2 Hands On Preview
The HD HERO2 ups the GoPro benchmark with a redesign that results in strikingly enhanced image quality and ease-of-use.
Here is a list of HD HERO2 Feature Enhancements:
• Professional 11MP Sensor
• 2x Faster Image Processor
• 2X Sharper Glass Lens
• Professional Low Light Performance
• Full 170º, Medium 127º, Narrow 90º FOV in 1080p and 720p Video
• 120 fps WVGA, 60 fps 720p, 48 fps 960p, 30 fps 1080p Video
• Full 170º and Medium 127º FOV Photos
• 10 11MP Photos Per Second Burst
• 1 11MP Photo Every 0.5 Sec Time-lapse Mode
• 3.5mm External Stereo Microphone Input
• Simple Language-based User Interface
• Compatible with Wi-Fi BacPac™ and Wi-Fi Remote™
- Long Range Remote Control of up to 50 GoPro Cameras per Wifi Remote
- Wi-Fi Video/Photo Preview, Playback and Control via GoPro App
- Live Streaming Video and Photos to the Web
The Wi-Fi BacPac is said to be available this December and it will be compatible with the original GoPro. I’m guessing through a firmware upgrade.
WVGA 120fps sample. Playback at 25% exported on 24p from Sony Vegas. True resolution from GoPro HD Hero 2 120fps mode is 848×480.
GoPro Camera HD HERO2 Motorsports Edition CHDMH-002
Sorry to leave a typical, kinda rude comment but…ha did you just say stick it in your shower and live stream your GoPro2? haha
Im sure alot of your followers would like that haha
besides that…great review, man why cant that 120fps be 720p or 1080p
“mirror on your ceiling or headboard…whatever”…lol!
Endless possibilities, I guess. I will be upgrading.
hehehe a kinky mind is a joy forever.
Nice to know you Olivia Speranza
Stick it in the shower, and live stream… Lol, someone should start using a teleprompter! Hahaha! Great review! : )
Thanks for the quick review. I do a few murder weekend nights in the summer, would be great if you could show us an example of the wifi app and streaming in use when they come out. Could be a really neat addition.
well, this is one of the most suggestive, yet nonchalant video reviews I’ve ever seen. i love it. needless to say I will be getting the new version and the wifi back plate.
Can you post some FOV samples? Curious what happens when you crop into 90 deg. Nice review, thanks!
Just a little FYI on the new available FOV options on the HD HERO2…
Specifications on GoPro official website states
• Full 170º, Medium 127º, Narrow 90º FOV in 1080p and 720p Video
However, the 3 FOVs are only available in 1080p
The only FOV available at 720p is Full 170º
I contacted GoPro Support and they confirmed it… and further said their web developers put the wrong information on their website.
Thanks for the heads up, Lino! =)
Yeah thanks Lino..
So the specs on there site HERE
are not right than (and they don’t correct the error?)
Bummer as I was interested in 90 FOV @ 60fps
Oh wel I am getting one anyway when it’s available here.
Well, whats REALLY new is the 11MP still photo feature, but it seems that no one of those who already tested the hero2 thought about providing some sample pictures.
The 5MP Pics of the Hero1 in 170° were really bad stuff and could not compete with any 50$ digicam, so id like to know if 11MP with 127° is somewhat better now…
I bought the Hero2 yesterday specifically for still pics, based on images I found on the Gopro website.
The image quality of this camera even at 11megapixels is staggeringly poor. You also only get the wide option @ 11mp. Noise in the image is so bad that you can’t get rid of it even in lightroom, and forget adding any sharpening to the image as it renders it worthless.
It’s going back to the store today which makes me very sad as I so wanted it to work. But it falls very short of GoPro’s claim of producing professional quality images.
Couldn’t agree more, bought a Hero2 two days ago and compared to the previous model the photos are so grainy and the camera shoots constantly 1 to 1.5 stops dark and has to be lighten in photoshop. This one is going back and I’m getting the previous model. Very, very disappointed in the Hero2.
hi, i want to ask if the problem with old GoPro in underwater shots has fixed in new one.
What problem are you talking about?
with curve lens gopro 1 it is very soft underwater. now on ebay is available a flat lens like this HERE
the diference between standard and aftermark is this HERE
i want to know if this problem fixed in gopro hero2
Ahh, I see. Well, I haven’t done any underwater testing as of yet. This is a great idea. I’d assume it is still a bit of a soft image since the lens is still convex. I’m thinking a flat lens solution is always going to be your best option in correcting this aftermarket. I will look into testing this out!
Hi everyone,
We did some first underwater tests with the Hero 2 and the focus problem is still the same. Gopro did announce that they will fix that problem, but since the release of the Hero 2 there are no news on their webpage. And without a flat lens we did not had any chance to get in focus underwater images.
Best regards
Patrick
For everyone curious about the GoPro underwater issue, no it has not been fixed and yes there is a solution. I have been extensively testing the BlurFix housing modification, and it works like a charm with almost no vignetting across the board.
HERE
It is a little steep of a price, but one nice feature is you can use interchangeable UV filters adding to the quality of your GP.
Bryan, we show the BlurFix in this video. =) And yes, I agree, the results speak for themselves!
The suction cup is for the ceiling or headboard?
What kind of videos are you shooting with it???
Olivia in your video review of the gopro 2 the case you had in your hand did not look like the factory case if its an aftermarket one can give me some info on it thank
Hi Shawn, it’s the Blurfix flat lens housing, here is a video review I did on it:
http://oliviatech.com/blurfix-flat-housing-lens-for-gopro-hero
Hi Olivia
GREAT site, in my quest for purchasing the new GoPro2 I found it. One question: in the above video you show the waterproof housing and it has an enlarged lens. did that come standard with the gopro2?
Cheers
Matt
New Zealand
Hi Matt from New Zealand! The flat lens is from Snake River Prototyping, it is called BlurFix. CLICK HERE
BRILLIANT! Thanks so much. I work in video and my wife is a forensic photographer so together we are spreading the word down here on your website. great work!
Hi!
Just got a gopro hero2.
Unfortunately, the WVGA function seems not to be active…
The cam is updated.
Any suggestions?
Much apreciated!
@Fabio I would check in with GoPro’s tech support in this event.