Actual Use:
In actual use we found the HERO Wide was very simple to operate which leaves you mind free to concentrate on the activity instead of the camera. A simple push of the button to start and another to stop, after that is you have set the HERO to your desired recording mode. We found downloaded files to be a bit on the scratchy side for audio and as expected the audio is muted by the presence of the waterproof housing. A slight alteration in the way we had the audio setup really improved the audio recording. The only suggestion we would make to GoPro is that they might want to consider adding a housing that allows the HERO to be used outside the waterproof case for normal operation and audio.
The HERO’s operation is actually quite thought out. The LCD in on the front which can take a bit of getting used to. It is also upside down which allows you to use it when mounted on a car or in an upside down position. The interface also allows you to set the video recording to upside down so that you do not have to fix the video later.
File Transfer:
File transfers from the device itself are very slow so we suggest inserting the SD memory into an external reader or your laptop and moving the files that way. In our tests the transfer of a 150mb video took approximately 1 minute 30 seconds.
Mounting and Articulation:
The HERO can be mounted one of two ways, via a large suction cup or by use of a static adhesive mount. The adhesive mounts are also an example of GoPro’s forethought into the design of the device as three of the five come in a curved shape allowing for much better grip on surfaces like helmets, fenders, etc. Included are also three flat mounts to assist in mounting to other surfaces. GoPro also includes a spare adhesive pad that can be used on any of the included mounts if you decide to remove and reuse it.
We should note that in our initial use of the device one of the clips for the included mount did break. This could be a fluke or a sign of brittle plastic. We did not encounter this issue in further use but it does bring up the interesting potential for this device to become unusable over time due to the mounting brackets breaking. We will be contacting GoPro to see if they are aware of this.
The mounting brackets and articulating joints can all be combined and assembled in different ways to achieve the desired angle. The joints are all held securely in place with screws that can be easily adjusted with a twist of your fingers. The overall design is actually quite easy to use and nicely implemented.
GoPro Lineup:
GoPro offers the HERO in several varieties including:
- HD Camera Wide Lens
- HD Helmet HERO – $299
- HD Motorsports HERO – $299
- HD Surf HERO – $269
- HD HERO Naked (yeah they went there) – $259
- Standard Definition Wide Camera Lens
- Helmet HERO Wide – $189
- Motorsports HERO Wide – $199
- Surf HERO Wide – $159
- Wide HERO – $139
- RC HERO – $179
- Standard Definition Normal Lens
- Wrist HERO – $139
- Motorsports HERO – $179
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