There is an alternative, smaller Full HD sports camera out there called the
GoPro HD Hero........... worth a look too
Just £299
GoPro’s HD Helmet Hero is the world’s highest performance wearable 1080p HD video and still photo camera. Professional quality 1080p / 960p / 720p HD resolutions record at 30 and 60 frames per second (60 fps in 720p). Record up to 2.5 hours on a single charge and up to 9 hours total on a 32GB SD card (not included).
The camera can also shoot automatic 5MP photos at 2/5/10/30 and 60 second intervals during your activity, hands free. Press the shutter button once at the start of your activity and record up to 2.5 hours of poster-print quality photos of you and your friends, living it up. Included are mounts for attaching the camera to three helmets and two pieces of gear or vehicles, as well as a head strap allowing you to wear the camera like a headlamp. You can also pull this strap over helmets for easy camera sharing between friends. One of the above mentioned helmet mounts is a lace-through strap-mount designed for vented helmets. The HD Helmet Hero is compatible with all other GoPro Hero camera mounting accessories, so it's very easy to expand the functionality of your camera to also suction cup to vehicles, clamp to bike handlebars and seat posts, mount to surfboards, and even be worn on the wrist or chest.
Waterproof to 180’ / 60m and protected from rocks and other hazards thanks to its removable polycarbonate housing. Replacement housings and lens kits are available, making repairs or refurbishing your HD Hero camera affordable and convenient. It's a GoPro...go for it.™
What's Included:
• 5 Megapixel HD Helmet HERO Camera
• 1 Rechargeable 1100 mAh Lithium-Ion Battery
• 1 Waterproof Quick-Release Housing (180’/60 m)
• 1 Headlamp-Style Head Strap
• 1 Vented Helmet Strap
• 2 Curved, 3M™ Adhesive Mounts
• 2 Flat, 3M Adhesive Mounts
• 1 Three-Way Pivoting Side Arm Assembly
• 2 Quick-Release Buckles
• 1 USB Cable
• 1 Component Video (HDTV) Cable
• 1 Composite Video + Audio Out Cable
• Warranty: Two Year
Tech Specs:
Camera Optics
• Lens Type: Fixed Focus (2ft/.6m – ∞), glass
• Aperture: f/2.8 (high performance in low-light situations)
• Angle of View: 170º ultra wide angle in 720p / 960p
• Angle of View: 127º wide angle in 1080p hd
HD Video Resolution Settings
• 1080p - 1920x1080 pixels, 30 fps, 12 Mbit/s data rate
• 960p - 1280x960 pixels, 30 fps, 10 Mbit/s data rate
• 720p - 1280x720 pixels, 30 fps with 7.5 Mbit/s data rate, OR 60 fps with 15 Mbit/s data rate
Video Sensor & Light Control
• Sensor Type: 1/2.5" HD CMOS, 2.2µm pixels
• Light Sensitivity: Super low-light sensitivity (>1.4 V/lux-sec)
• Exposure Control: Auto with user selectable center weighted average and spot metering settings
• White Balance: Auto
Audio
• Microphone: Built-in, mono with AGC (automatic gain control)
• Audio Format: 48 kHz, AAC audio compression
Photo
• Resolution: 5 megapixel
• Capture Modes: Single shot, photo every 2, 5, 10, 30 or 60 secs.; 3 photo burst; self-timer
Flash Memory Capacity & Video File Sizes
• Memory: SD card, up to 32GB capacity (SDHC)
• 1080p (30 fps): 12min/GB
• 960p (30 fps): 14min/GB
• 720p (30 fps): 16min/GB
• 720p (60 fps): 11min/GB
Camera Connectors & Media Download Cables
• PC Connection: USB 2.0 (data connection and battery charging)
• HDTV Out: HD NTSC & PAL (component cable incl.)
• Audio Out: Combo 2.5mm jack with stereo audio and composite video out
• PC Compatibility: Windows ME, 2000, XP, and Vista; Mac OS X 10.2 and later
Power & Battery
• Battery Type: Rechargeable 1100 mAh Lithium-Ion
• Battery Life: Approx. 2.5 hrs
Charging: via USB to computer or optional power adapter
• Charge Time: 80% capacity after 1 hour with optional power adapter; or 2 hours with a computer’s USB port
Waterproof Camera Housing
• Depth Rating: Up to 180 feet / 60 meters
• Construction: Polycarbonate and stainless steel
• Hardware: Stainless steel
Size & Weight
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.6” x 2.4” x 1.2” (42mm x 60mm x 30mm)
• Weight: 5.3oz/150g incl. battery, 6.3oz/179g incl. housing
Optional Accessories
• Rechargable 1100 mAh Lithium-Ion Battery
• Full Line of Mounting Accessories
Optional Expansion Bakpacs™
An innovative expansion port on the back of the camera, the HERO Bus™ accepts optional Expansion Bakpacs to expand the functionality of HD HERO cameras:
• LCD Bakpac for on-camera preview and playback.
• Endurance Battery Bakpac for double battery life.
• More Bakpacs and expansion devices coming soon.
I thought I'd add the GoPro as one of the EOD guys at work uses it for diving and paramotoring too.......
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