V-Sport’s GoPro HERO video camera
9 Jun, 2008
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On our recent jaunt to Europe for our Supercar Odyssey, we had the opportunity to test out one of the hot ticket items on the market today. Named the GoPro HERO camera, this tiny little box is able to be mounted to all kinds of surfaces and allows for footage which previously could have destroyed conventional video cameras.
Recording 56 minutes of video to a 2GB SD card, the GoPro can be quickly released to change position for different angles, or a different view – all while being waterproof.
Seen here is our footage of the Bugatti Veyron, while in action.
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June 9th, 2008 at 10:42 am
*****PRIMO!*****
Seems like a bit of a advertorial.
First pissing in VW’s pocket, now this.
C’mon guys, a bit of ethics please!
Cheers
F-0
Vote:June 9th, 2008 at 11:19 am
It’s not an advertorial Frugal One.
We used this unit while we were overseas and would like to showcase what the camera is capable of, hence the video.
Vote:June 9th, 2008 at 12:50 pm
Thanks Frugal.
Anyway back to the camera.
Looks interesting fellas, but what is causing the dark tinge across the top of the frame? Is that something you have done post production, something blocking the lense? Anyway just curious as otherwise it does look good.
Dan
Vote:June 9th, 2008 at 1:05 pm
Yeah looks cool but doesnt really offer that much more than a standard cam by the look of it. Nothing out of the ordinary in that footage =(
Vote:June 9th, 2008 at 1:19 pm
The best thing about it is being able to mount it at the front or rear of your car and hit record, great for going racing, so you can see which lines you took etc.
the problem we had was the xenon lights on the bugatti managed to destroy most of the footage as the camera doesn’t deal well with light adjustment.
Vote:June 9th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
All good [i suppose]
U forgot to mention it costs a reasonable $210
Good little play thing at that price really
Cheers
F-0
Vote:June 9th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
Where do I buy it from!
Vote:June 9th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
What sort of resolutions can it handle?
Vote:June 9th, 2008 at 3:30 pm
I’m guessing the resolution would be around 480 video, which is NTSC and its a 3MP camera so its not bad for the price considering its water proof.
Vote:June 17th, 2008 at 11:04 pm
Actually, they are AUD$259.99
They can be purchased by contacting us at GoProCamera@optusnet.com.au
Regards,
Luke
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