GoPro’s HD Surf 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.
The HD Surf 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 helmets, 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.™
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What's Included in the HD Surf HERO
- 5 Megapixel HD HERO Camera
- 1 Surf HERO Expansion Kit - includes all the mounts for the Surf HERO
- 1 Rechargable 1100mAh Lithium-Ion Battery
- 1 Quick Release Housing
- 1 USB Cable
- 1 Component Video Cable
- 1 Analog Audio Out Cable
- Warranty - One Year
Technical Specifications
Optics
- Lens Type: Fixed Focus (6m to inifinity), glass
- Aperture: f/2.8 (high performance in low light situations)
- Angle of View: 170° ultra wide angle in 720p/960p
- Angle of view: 127° wide angle in 1080p
Video
- HD Resolution settings:
- 1080p: 1920 x 1080 pixels, 30 fps, 12 Mbit/s data rate
- 930p: 1280 x 960 pixels, 30fps, 10 Mbit/s data rate
- 720p: 1280 x 720 pixels, 30fps with 7.5 Mbit/s data rate or 60fps with 15 Mbit/s data rate
- Sensor Type: 1/2.5" HD CMOS, 2.2µm pixels
- Light sensitivity: Super low-light sensitivity (>1.4 V/lux-sec)
- Video Format: H.264 compression, saved as MP4 (.mp4) file
- Exposure Control: Auto with uder 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
Water Proof Housing
- Depth Rating: Up to 60 meters
- Construction: polycarbonate and stainless steel
- Hardware: Stainless Steel
Storage
- Memory: SD memory card, up to 32GB capacity (SDHC). Capacity @ 16GB SD card size:
1080p 30fps = 2hrs 52 min
930p 30fps = 3hrs 27 min
720p 60fps = 2hrs 42 min
720p 30fps = 4hrs 9 min
Camera Connectors & 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® Vista or Windows® 7; Mac OS® X 10.4.11 and later
Power and Battery
- Battery Type: Recharchable 1100mAh Lithium-Ion
- Battery Life:Approx 2.25 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 computers USB port.
Photo
- Resolution: 5 Megapixel
- Capture Modes: Single shot, photo every 2, 5 or 10 secs; 3 photo bursts; self timer