GoPro Official Statement:
The world’s smallest, wireless on-board video camera.
The Motorsports HERO Wide quick-release attaches to helmets, cars, motorcycles, boats, planes, etc. Features the industry’s widest 170º wide angle lens and 5 megapixel sensor for the most immersive point of view video and photos possible from a wearable sports camera, period.
Sets up in seconds and is easily moved between different mount locations. Shoot 56 minutes of high-resolution video and 5 megapixel photos automatically in “Photo every 2 seconds” mode. Use as a hand held camera, too. Shockproof and waterproof to 100 feet/30 meters.
Based on the best selling original Motorsports HERO camera, the Motorsports HERO Wide features improved video, photo, audio, and low light performance. Reliability in ultra-high vibration environments has been improved with an entirely new internal circuit design. Battery life is improved to 3 hours of video record time when using Lithium batteries and 2 hours when using NiMH rechargeable batteries.
Five quick-release adhesive mounts and industrial strength suction cup are included. Suction cup is GoPro-approved for external high speed driving and riding, and is strong enough to pull dents out of a car door (unfortunately tested by GoPro). Adhesive mounts are removable but require purposeful removal by user. Safe on painted surface.
Additional expansion mounts available separately, including roll bar, handlebar/seatpost, chest harness, and surfboard mounts.
Specifications:
| Model Number: GMHW5170
Resolution: 5 megapixel (2592×1944) photo, 512×384 video Sensor: CMOS Video Format: MJPEG, 30 fps, saved as .AVI file Optics: glass lens, f/2.8 aperture, with ultra-wide 170º angle of view Modes: video, standard photo, photo every 2 or 5 secs, 3x photo burst sequence, self timer, upside down photo/video flip Exposure Control: auto White Balance: auto Self Timer: 10 seconds Microphone: built-in with adjustable recording/input level Audio Format: 8kHz, mono Memory: 16 MB internal, expandable to 2GB with SD card (not included), expandable to 4GB with SDHC card (not included) via free firmware upgrade Capacity: 56 minutes video (incl. audio) or 1,945 photos with optional 2GB SD card. 1hr 52min video (incl. audio) with optional 4GB SDHC card Power: 2x AAA batteries (not included), lithium batteries highly recommended. 3hrs. video recording with lithium, 2hrs. with NiMH TV Out (with RCA cable): NTSC or PAL PC Connection: USB + RCA combo cable PC Compatibility: Windows ME, 2000, XP, and Vista; Mac OS X 10.2 and later Waterproof: rated to 100 feet/30 meters Dimensions: 1.75″ x 2.30″ x 1.25″/4.45cm x 5.84cm x 3.18cm (H x W x D) Weight: 4.9 oz/139 g |
What’s in The Box:
- 5 Megapixel Camera with 170º Wide Angle Lens
- 1 Shockproof/Waterproof Quick-Release Housing–100 feet/30 meters
- 3 Flat Adhesive Mounts
- 2 Curved Adhesive Mounts
- 2 Horizontal Surface Quick-release Buckle
- 1 Vertical Surface “J-Hook” Buckle
- 1 Suction Cup Mount
- 1 Three-way Pivoting Side Arm Assembly
- 1 USB/RCA Combo Cable
- Warranty: 1 Year
So what we see here is actually rather nice. The HERO Wide saves video files as AVI’s which means widespread ability to view the files without a special converter or codec. The HERO also takes 5mp still images which is impressive given its size. It records video in 512×384 which is rather small but GoPro also has an HD HERO which boosts that all the way up to 1080p and is scalable. All of the necessary attachments and mounts are included and the HERO itself runs off two standard AAA batteries though GoPro suggests NIMH or Lithium for best results.
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