GoPro Helmet Hero Digital Wide-Angle Camera

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★★★★☆
4.0

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4.1

$166.95 - $190.00

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Pros

  • Durable (7)
  • Great picture quality (7)
  • Lightweight (6)
  • Easy to use (4)
  • Simple controls (4)
  • Functional (3)
  • Compact design (2)
  • Great features (2)
  • High quality (1)
  • Highly compatible (1)
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Cons

  • Poor battery life (3)
  • Inadequate features (2)
  • Audio while in case (1)
  • Battery eater (1)
  • Complicated to operate (1)
  • Flimsy (1)
  • Low-quality recordings (1)
  • Poor performance (1)
  • Poor sound quality (1)
  • Timer confusing to set (1)

Best Uses

  • Fast action (6)
  • Travel (5)
  • Tote along (3)
  • Special events (2)
  • Close -ups (1)
  • Complex projects (1)
  • Documentaries (1)
  • Home movies (1)
  • Independent films (1)
  • Motorcycling (1)
 
 
 

Provided by Leisure Pro

The world's smallest, wireless helmet and gear-mountable video camera for outdoor sports.

The Helmet HERO Wide quick-release attaches to vented and non-vented helmets, bikes, kayaks, skis, snowboards, and even includes a head strap for wearing like a headlamp. Features the industry's widest 170ยบ wide angle lens and 5 megapixel sensor for the most immersive point of view video and photos possible from a wearable sports camera, period.

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. Sets up in seconds and is easily moved between different mount locations.

Based on the best selling original Helmet HERO camera, this updated 5MP Helmet HERO Wide camera 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.

Four quick-release adhesive mounts, a vented helmet strap, headlamp style head strap, and associated accessories are included. Adhesive mounts are removable but require purposeful removal by user. Safe on painted surface.

Additional expansion mounts available separately, including handlebar/seatpost, chest harness, roll bar, and surfboard mounts. Moremounts are always being developed for your convenience.

Works with a 2GB max SD card. 4GB SD card compatibility, allowing for 1 hour 52 minutes of continuous video recording, will be available soon via free downloadable software upgrade from GoPro.

Specification Description
Model GHHW5170
UPC 185323000149
Included memory 16 megabyte
Interface USB/RCA TV cable
Lens Glass lens f2.8 millimeters
Megapixel 5
Memory storage type SD memory card
Movie mode Yes
Power source 2 AAA
Select Cameras
Self timer Yes
Weight (w/o batteries) 4.5 ounces
Zoom range (Fixed focus) 19 millimeters

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Product Reviews

Last update: Nov 19, 2009

GoPro Helmet Hero Digital Wide-Angle Camera Reviews

 
 
 

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[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

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[2 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
Best money I've spent on a camera ever!

"I've had so much fun with this camera. The video quality is surprisingly good, and it's very easy to post the videos to youtube (search my username there for an example with the cam stuck to the front of my snowboard). To me, a video camera is only as good as how much it gets used. I've got a really nice Canon video camera that records in HD. Problem is, it's a real pain to download and edit movies with it..." Read Full Review »

Mar 31, 2009 by shawndoggy

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Misleading...

"I used this camera on my dirtbike following friends through the woods. That alone was the sole purpose of this purchase. The footage you see on REI's website of the mountain bikes is extremely misleading. The second you put this footage on a computer screen or TV set, the poor video quality is extremely obvious. My buddy was 30 feet in front of me and you can't see him do anything. Even for the stars of the show..." Read Full Review »

May 28, 2009 by Captain Starbucks

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GoPro Helmet Hero Digital Wide-Angle Camera Review

Best money I've spent on a camera ever!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Great Features
  • Great Picture Quality
  • Lightweight
  • Simple Controls

    Cons

  • Eats batteries
  • Poor sound

    Best Uses

  • Fast Action
  • Snowsports
 

"I've had so much fun with this camera. The video quality is surprisingly good, and it's very easy to post the videos to youtube (search my username there for an example with the cam stuck to the front of my snowboard).



To me, a video camera is only as good as how much it gets used. I've got a …"  Read Full Review »

GoPro Attached to front of snowboard

  • Mt
  • Made with Product
  • Burton
  • Wide
  • HERO
  • Trench
  • Snowboarding
  • Camera
  • Hardboot
  • Flying
  • Carving
  • Rose
  • Gopro
  • Alpine
  • Nevada
  • Bomber
  • Coiler

screen capture from camera attached to snowboard

screen capture from camera attached to snowboard
  • Made with Product
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 31 2009
shawndoggy
Reno, NV
I am:
  • Photo Enthusiast
Reviewed at:
Price: $190.00
 
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

GoPro Helmet Hero Digital Wide-Angle Camera Review

Love it!!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Great Picture Quality
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • Inadequate Features

    Best Uses

  • Fast Action
  • Special Events
  • Tote Along
  • Travel
 

"This camera is awesome! Once you've figured out some of the quirky menu options it relatively easy to use. It reacords very good video even at speed and I like the fact it doesn't pick up all the noise if you have set in low.Pros: Great video quality, ease of downloading on computer (including Mac …"  Read Full Review »

GoPro Wide - Ride it

  • HERO
  • Bike
  • Gopro
  • Wide
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 3 2009
MTBER
Burlingame, CA
I am:
  • Photo Enthusiast
Reviewed at:
Price: $190.00
 
 

GoPro Helmet Hero Digital Wide-Angle Camera Review

Small and easy to use

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Compact Design
  • Easy To Use
  • Highly Compatible
  • Professional Quality

    Cons

  • Battery Eater

    Best Uses

  • Complex Projects
  • Home Movies
  • Independent Films
 

"I have made lots of videos with the GoPro camera and it doesn't get better! I race at WORS events and even WORS started using and purchasing the GoPro camera.



The best thing about it is the fact that it is small and can mount to any helmet.



The thing that is not great is its a battery eater... …"  Read Full Review »

Mountain Biking John Muir (Palmyra, WI)

  • John
  • Muir
  • Southern
  • Kettle
  • Moraine
  • Made with Product
  • Using Product
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 4 2009
cgsmith
Mukwonago, WI
I am:
  • Mountain Biker
Reviewed at:
Price: $190.00
 
 

GoPro Helmet Hero Digital Wide-Angle Camera Review

Love It

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Great Features
  • Simple Controls
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home Movies
  • Travel
 

"No, it's not the most perfect picture in the world, but it is great for what I got it for, so I'm giving it five stars because it does what I want it to very well. To be honest, I got it for two reasons:



1) I wanted to film the idiotic things that drivers do when driving to and from work, and

…"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 18 2009
Harleygnuya
Little Rock, AR
I am:
  • Video Enthusiast
Reviewed at:
Price: $189.99
 

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

GoPro Helmet Hero Digital Wide-Angle Camera Review

more than I expected

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Great Features
  • Great Picture Quality
  • Lightweight
  • Simple Controls

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Close -ups
  • Fast Action
  • Special Events
  • Tote Along
  • Travel
 

"I bought this cam so I could record some of my different ATV trail rides. I read a couple reveiws from other buyers and was a little skeptical about the purchase I was about to do. [...] This cam is more than I expected, the clairity, the fast focus, the response from sun to shade, the anti vibratio …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 6 2009
trailblazer50
Independence, OR
I am:
  • Casual Photographer
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Price: $190.00
 
 
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