GOPRO WIDE HERO COMPACT DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

The Wide HERO's Wide Angle High Resolution Digital Video Camera features the industry's widest 170º wide angle lens and 5 megapixel sensor for the most immersive point-of-view video and photos possible from a wearable sports camera, period.

These lightwieght Cameras with its Shockproof/ Waterproof Quick-Release Housing can be attached to helmets, cars, motorcycles, boats, planes and even surfboards with optional accessories!

Sets-up takes seconds and can be easily moved between different mounting locations with multiple mounting brackets included. Record 56 minutes of high-resolution video (with 2 GB SD Memory Card - NOT included) or 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.

Select either the Wide Hero Camera or the Camera Kit that also includes a 2 GB SD Memory Card and a set of 4 AAA Lithium Batteries.

Based on the best selling original Motorsports HERO camera, the Wide HERO Wide 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 AAA Lithium batteries (2 required).

For additional mounting accessories, see G2NMA4005.

See G2NMA4001 for the new HD High-Definition Wide Angle version of the same camera.

What's Included:

* 5 Megapixel Camera with 170º Wide Angle Lens
* 1 Shockproof/Waterproof Quick-Release Housing--100 feet/30 meters
* 1 Horizontal Surface Quick-Release Buckle
* 1 USB/RCA Combo Cable
* Manufacturers Warranty: 1 Year

The optional Camera Kit adds the following:

* 2 GB SD Memory Card
* 4 AAA Lithium Batteries

Specifications:

Model Number: GMHW5170

Resolution: 5 megapixel (2592x1944) photo, 512x384 video

Sensor: CMOS

Video Format: MJPEG, 30 fps, saved as .AVI file

Optics: glass lens, f/2.8 aperture, wide angle 170º angle of view

Modes: video, standard photo, photo every 2 or 5 secs, 3x photo burst sequence, self timer, upside down photo/video flip

Exposure Control: auto

White Balance: auto

Self Timer: 10 seconds

Microphone: built-in with adjustable recording/input level

Audio Format: 8kHz, mono

Memory: 16 MB internal, expandable to 2GB with SD card (not included), expandable to 4GB with SDHC card (not included) via free software download from GoPro website—available soon

Capacity: 56 minutes video (incl. audio) or 1,945 photos with optional 2GB SD card. 1hr 52min video (incl. audio) with optional 4GB SDHC card—available soon

Power: 2x AAA batteries (not included), lithium batteries highly recommended. 3hrs. video recording with lithium, 2hrs. with NiMH

TV Out (with RCA cable): NTSC or PAL

PC Connection: USB + RCA combo cable

PC Compatibility: Windows ME, 2000, XP, and Vista; Mac OS X 10.2 and later

Dimensions: 1.75" x 2.30" x 1.25"/4.45cm x 5.84cm x 3.18cm (H x W x D)

Weight: 4.9 oz/139 g

Industry Testimonials

"The GoPro Helmet Hero Wide is one of the most advanced helmet cams we have seen yet." - Popular Mechanics, January 2009

"This camera isn't just easy to use, it's addictive...the GoPro Motorsports HERO wins our nod for best all-around onboard (camera)." - Autoweek Magazine

"To say we were skeptical about this wrist mounted digital video and still camera is an understatement. But so is calling the HERO one of the coolest accessories we've ever tested." - Ski Magazine

"...after testing it for the past six months I can honestly say it's one of the coolest, handiest little cameras I've ever used." - Mark Anders, Sufline.com

"The GoPros are sturdy, rugged, and are amazingly able to record crisp film footage while being beaten up on open ocean or while mounted to the hull of a freerider's ski. It's really impressive stuff." Personal Watercraft Illustrated