In a world where we love to capture our adventures on camera, GoPro has come up with a reasonably inexpensive way to record footage using a mounted digital camera. The Digital Hero can be mounted several different ways and comes in a couple different configurations to fit your needs.
In the mountain biking scene, we are constantly looking for different ways to record our favorite trail or that perfect run. Until now, doing that meant very expensive equipment or rigging something up that may or may not work correctly. GoPro’s Hero solves these issues in a little package that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. Check out their website for the different configurations.
From the website:
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 fps video with immersive sound. Or activate “Photo Every 5 Seconds” mode to automatically shoot hands-free photos of the action for over 2 hours (1400+ photos).
Camera Specifications
- 56 minutes TV quality video w/sound
- 3 megapixel sensor with glass lens
- 3X sequence photo burst
- Photo every 5 second mode
- Adjustable sound recording levels
- Always On Mode lasts 3+ hours
- Supports up to 2GB SD cards
- PC and MAC Compatible/Driver Free
- 2 x AAA Battery
- 1 Year Warranty
What is really impressive about the unit is the quality that it puts out. It really surprised me how a small inexpensive helmet camera could put out good enough quality to post on the internet and watch on tv. Now, this isn’t going to be HD quality, and you will probably see pixels on really large tv’s, but this little unit is really great for what it is.
A friend of mine, Jeff, has been trying one out at Big Creek lately.
Trail Riding – Cool shots of the Fox fork doing it’s thing.
Big Creek Freeride – Top Gully Run following me.
