When we started this blog, almost 200 posts ago, it was always our intention to try to get more video onto the site and it would seem that technology has now caught up with our ambitions.
The GoPro Hero 2 is a very small camera about the size of a couple of matchboxes, but it does pack quite a punch.
Although the GoPro series of cameras have been around for quite a while the latest version, the Hero2, is the best of the range and features fantastic HD quality video and time-lapse capability.
Dad has been after one of these small cameras for quite a while but was awaiting the new model, and the cash, to get hold of one. He has finally succeeded this week and, with the early morning sunshine still low in the sky we took it out for a test.
GoPro camera
The video at the bottom of this page is our first trial and we are very impressed with the results.
As you can see from the image to the left the basic camera is very small – being only a single UK 2p coin wide and just over 2 coins long.
Weighing 100g it is also very light – so very easy for us to carry.
A waterproof case is added to the raw camera bringing the total weight to almost 200g.
The clear plastic enclosure totally surrounds the basic camera module and provides a bracket to attach an assortment of clamps and mounting accessories.
Clear simple operation
Two buttons on the camera allow the humans to set up the camera and swap between using the camera as a stills camera, a time-lapse unit or a video system.
Using the settings the camera can be set to record in assorted resolutions. On full HD a single file is about 3.5GB for every half hour recorded.
Sockets on the side of the unit give access to an HDMI output, USB, external mic input and slot for an SDHC card.
Over the next few weeks we will try out different mounting options and how best to use the Hero2 camera.
Animal camera
Being compact and very light the camera is ideal for us to use and capture our walks.
Maybe you use a GoPro to record your walks, let us know via the comments area below…
Until next time
Buster and Charlie
GoPro HERO2 test video
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