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23 Апр. 2015 г.Gopro hd hero 2 surf editionHowever, we can’t let a little thing like a two-month-long downpour prevent us from going out and getting some fresh (if slightly damp) air.The original version is the GoPro HD Hero, but for even better results, there is now the GoPro HD Hero2, which offers greater versatility and more features. Other accessories include a specialised dive housing with an anti-vignetting lens, and a bizarre 3D system, which features a special case that mounts two GoPro cameras side-by-side to provide binocular parallax. The camera produces extremely high quality video under all circumstances, and the incredibly versatile mounting system lets you attach it to all kinds of outdoor and sporting equipment. All three kits include the standard waterproof case, a robustly constructed polycarbonate box with a strong pressure latch, which is rated for depths up to 60 metres. There’s no way to view the results until you download it onto a PC, but the results I obtained were excellent, with good exposure, excellent colour saturation and a nice sharp picture. Fortunately, the battery does charge quickly, taking only about two hours on a powered USB connection. Out of its waterproof case, the camera is very light and compact, weighing 100g and measuring 60 x 42 x 38mm. As well as these kits there is a wide range of specialised mounting devices available, such as a bicycle handlebar mount or a chest harness. It beeps quite loudly when you start recording and has a bright LED on the front so you know it’s working. The Go Pro Hero 2 Surf Edition ($299) has put to rest any doubts as to the company’s staying power in the digital video marketplace. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the sound quality; the Hero2 has two built-in microphones, but the waterproof case muffles all external sound very thoroughly, recording only the rattles and bangs transmitted through the case and mount. The case does add some bulk as you can see in the accompanying pictures, and also bumps that weight up to 213g, not an inconsiderable mass if you’ve got it strapped to your bike helmet. The core device is of course the HD Hero2 camera itself, which is a small and relatively unassuming flat-sided silver plastic box. The kit includes a range of plastic mounting plates, with concave ones to fit onto curved surfaces, as well as flat ones. Replacement housings and lens kits are available, making repairs or refurbishing your HD HERO camera affordable and convenient. It is the smallest, lightest, most powerful HD camera in the world for capturing and sharing immersive videos and photos of you and your friends surfing and traveling the globe.  Using the GoPro is pretty straightforward, and the interface is certainly a big improvement over the rather fiddly operation of previous models. At first glance, it does look a bit primitive, like a toy camera for toddlers, but looks can be deceptive. The camera operation is fully automatic; you just set it recording and then get on with your activity. One side features the USB video out and external microphone sockets, the other the SD card slot and Mini-HDMI socket, while the rear has an accessory socket for the various optional backs. A quick search of YouTube will discover hundreds of videos shot on these rugged little cameras, strapped to bike handlebars or helmets, mounted on surfboards and kayaks, and stuck to the outside of racing cars and even aircraft. Whether your goal is to capture footage of yourself getting pitted on a dream trip or you want to film your style to study how to improve (it works, big time!), the HD HERO2: Surf Edition is designed with you in mind. Taking all the feedback, good and bad, from their freshman release, Go Pro has created something that is quickly becoming a must for sailors wanting to capture those high pucker factor moments out at sea. There are many other accessories too, including an innovative modular back system that can add an LCD monitor, an extended battery or a particularly clever Wi-Fi remote control system, which allows the camera to be controlled and settings to be adjusted either from a dedicated remote control or via a smartphone app. The manufacturer claims two-and-a-half hours of recording time, and the camera does have a built-in battery warmer to maximise its duration, but in actual use I found the battery was nearly exhausted in only about an hour and a half. It does have a number of options, with 170, 127 and 90-degree field-of-view in 1080p full HD, as well as the ability to capture time-lapse and still images. Despite the recent weather, outdoor sports such as kayaking, surfing, mountain-biking and climbing are becoming increasingly popular. These mainly consist of double-sided foam pads with extremely strong adhesive, so be careful what you attach them to because they’re hard to shift once stuck, and anything made of foam or softer plastic could be damaged in the process. GoPro cameras are used by more pro surfers, surf filmmakers and stoked enthusiasts than any other camera in the world. I was sent the Surf Edition kit for review, which includes a range of mounting options for attaching the camera to surfboards, kayaks and other watercraft. If you’re into outdoor sports and activities of any description, then the GoPro camera system provides an accessible and reasonably cheap way to record and share your exploits.  |
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