Having heard the news of new GoPro HD Hero2 Professional camera, I've decided to order one. The final straw was seeing the quality of the video compared to the original HD model. Thanks to ConradB212 for taking this comparison video. Be sure to check it out directly on Youtube.com and be sure to select the larger 720P size. The differences between the two is startling.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aoo3W-DLIDk
Colors are more saturated, there is much less blowout, and there is much less stair-stepping. The camera now captures 11mp stills and can do 3 angles for the 1080P videos instead of only the 127 degrees of the original HD camera. The low light performance is particularly better.
Take a look at this image and you can really see the improved sharpness of the GoPro HD Hero2 on the right. Be sure to click on the image to see it full size. Thanks Alex84 for the image below.
1. No stairstepping in the GoPro Hero2 image on the right.
2. The building is MUCH sharper on the right.
3. Everything in the block is sharper on the right.
4. Finer details in the branches in the GoPro Hero2 image on the right.
http://img18.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=249399543_GoProHeroHDvsHD2test720P_122_30lo.jpg#
I won't get it for a few weeks but I've already sold my current camera so can't wait to get the new one!
More later,
Ambrose
Hey,
ReplyDeleteHow are you liking the new GoPro Hero2, and which model did you get? I'd be getting the Surf Hero model for water shots because I'm a surfer. BTW I love that flash mount attachment for my 30D. Thanks for posting the info for the GoPro, it really helps.
WG
Sadly, I haven't received it yet. I found a very cheap place to buy it, however, it takes a while to arrive. It's worth the wait for the low cost. I got the Outdoor edition since I had the original Helmet edition which is essentially the same thing. I love the GoPro so sharing tips like the 30D mount is quite fun.
ReplyDeleteWould you share with me the low cost place to get it? Please ;-)
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