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20 Май. 2015 г.Lcd backpack gopro hero 2Both units are dimensionally identical and feature the same lens, power button, shutter button, and LCD screen placement. Where the Hero1 featured only one red recording indicator LED, the Hero2 features four (one enlarged indicator on the front of the unit and smaller lights on its top, back, and bottom edges).The wide angle lens makes aiming the GoPro a snap, as long as you're reasonably close to your subject. The Good The GoPro HD Hero2 boasts improved optics, a few new video- and still-photo-shooting modes, and backward compatibility with current HD Hero accessories. Spring-loaded waterproof buttons give users access to the selection and shutter buttons and a clear lens bubble protects the HD Hero2's lens from scratches. The Bottom Line The GoPro HD Hero2 is easily the best GoPro camera yet, with the ruggedness and quality that we've come to expect and a new user-friendly interface. For those unfamiliar with this housing, it's a clear, polycarbonate shell that holds the Hero camera to whatever mounting option you chose to use. Fortunately, it's a relatively simple fix.) Users are given the choice between two easily swappable doors that ship with the HD Hero2. Antuan Goodwin gained most of his automotive knowledge the old fashioned way, by turning wrenches in a driveway and picking up speeding tickets. Closer inspection reveals that there's more than the addition of the number 2 to distinguish the new model from the old. When the moment is passed, the screen returns to its default state with a smaller icon indicating the mode and a new text-based setting identifier. Likewise, both units feature the same rear hook and connection port for GoPro's line of removable BacPacs, which we'll discuss later. For starters, the Hero2 features a new glass lens that should be sharper and more durable than the old lens. On the bright side, the fact that the GoPro HD Hero2 even offers granular access to all of its settings right on the camera is an advantage that it holds over simpler camera systems, such as Contour's. Finally, the rear panel is where you'll find the battery door that covers the user-replaceable 1,100mAh lithium ion battery. For starters the HD Hero2 uses larger, bolder icons for identifying the current recording mode. From drivetrain tech and performance to car audio installs and cabin tech, if it's on wheels, Antuan is knowledgeable. The Surf Edition packs a pair of surfboard mounts and a special "Floaty" back door that will keep your camera from sinking to the bottom of the ocean in the event of a detachment. On the one hand, the Hero takes phenomenal wide-angle video, is ridiculously durable thanks to its polycarbonate shell, and (when you get the settings right) relatively easy to use. However, that last bit is also my biggest point of contention with the first few generations of the GoPro Hero cameras; I'm a self-proclaimed techie who's recorded hours of footage using the HD Hero and I still have to break out the poorly written instruction sheet to change any of the settings.  Most importantly, its interface has been overhauled and is now much easier to view and understand. The Motorsports Edition, for example, ships with a suction cup mount on an articulated arm and five adhesive mounts. The second door is a "skeleton door" with openings that sacrifice waterproofing for increased sound quality. Looking at the GoPro HD Hero2 side by side with the original HD Hero (hereafter referred to as the HD Hero1), reveals remarkably little change in the unit's form factor. So tapping the selection button on the front of the unit fills the screen momentarily with a large icon for the newly selected mode that is easier to read with goggles on or at an arm's length. So rather than memorizing that "R7" is 1080p video at 30 fps, the unit simply displays "1080-30," which is much easier to decode. So, when the new generation GoPro HD Hero2 landed on my desk boasting an improved interface, I decided to challenge myself to full-test the device without cracking the spine on its (also improved) 90-page user manual. I've had a bit of a love-hate relationship with the GoPro HD Hero that we've used during the recording of the Car Tech Live podcast for the last year or so. Likewise, the menu system has also been made clearer, with more easily identified icons for each setting that leads to a drop-down menu where the different options can be viewed clearly. The first is a sealed waterproof door that keeps the camera dry, even when submerged to a depth of 197 feet. In the event that this bubble is damaged, a replacement can be ordered and affixed with a small screwdriver. I started the review with the intention of never cracking open the GoPro HD Hero2's instruction manual and I'm pleased to state that I didn't need to use it. This means that any waterproof cases or lens covers purchased for the HD Hero1 will still work with the HD Hero2, which is a good thing for GoPro devotees. Finally, the Outdoor Edition includes a helmet strap, a head strap, and a selection of adhesive mounts. Navigating the GoPro's many options with just the select and shutter buttons is still an exercise in patience. On the right edge (when viewed from the front) are the connections for the proprietary video output, the Mini-USB port for charging, and a 2.5mm microphone input. Of all of the changes to the HD Hero, the most drastic is the overhauled interface present on the tiny monochromatic LCD. The Bad As improved as it is, the Hero2's interface can still be a bit confusing for the first-time user.  |
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