Gopro motorsports HERO sport cameras were designed to meet the select needs of autosports, motorcyclists and other power sport enthusiasts. Until recent years, camera gear was too bulky and heavy to be realistically mounted on most vehicles safely. Better technology has allowed Gopro to create a lightweight, very rugged, small body design that can reliable stand upto the extreme conditions of extreme sports.
Gopro Motorsports Mounting Capability Not only are Gopro motorsports cameras rugged they come with multiple mounting devices that allow them to be mounted on nearly any surface you can imagine. These sports cameras can be readily mounted on the dash or exterior of vehicles to catch either a point of view perspective or photograph the driver. With multiple mounts the camera can quickly and easily be moved to either location. The HERO2 can also be mounted on a user’s body, helmet, motorcycle, ATV, jetski, snowmobile, boat or other equipment. Gone are the days of users affixing cameras to their vehicles or bodies with a puzzling array of duct tape and rubber bands.
Video and Sound Quality GoPro Motorsports camera are know for having exceptionally high video quality. It is advanced enough that it has been used to capture video for television broadcasts, movies, and Nascar races. The HERO2 offers full HD 1080p video and you can take still photos with it as well. This feature rich camera allows users to film in multiple video modes: True HD Professional Grade Video (1080p), Maximum Wide Angle (960p), and Slow motion cinema (720p) 30 to 60 frames per second.
The audio quality of Gopro sports cameras is also very good. The cameras high audio quality is achieved via an automatic gain control. This feature automatically makes adjustments to compensate for wind noise that is common and unpredictable in motorsports. User can let the camera do the work and not worry about making constant adjustments. The HERO2 does it for you.
Another favored feature of users is the “automatic photo-take mode.” This feature allows the use to press the shutter button once and then the camera begins to automatically take still photos on intervals of 2, 5, 10, 30, or 60 seconds. The user is freed up from operating the camera while it captures every moment of the action.
Design Features In terms of design, Gopro motorsports cameras have a polycarbonate housing that readily protects it from harsh elements and the tough abuse common to extreme sports. It’s waterproof down to 60 meters underwater and the lithium icon battery pack, which lasts for 2.5 hours, has an integrated battery warmer to keep the battery warm when filming in cold conditions. The battery can be charged via any USB port or any USB compatible wall or auto charger. Drivers can actually charge it as it is being used in their vehicles.
Gopro is possibly the number 1 manufacturer of mountable sports cameras. The HERO2 has been featured in Popular Mechanics, Backpacker Magazine and Motorcyclist Magazine. Gopro motorsport cameras are sure to have a growing fan base as the interest in extreme sports only continues to rise.
Before you buy a sports camera online make sure you check out the features of a GoPro Motorsports camera, and read John Arnold’s GoPro Review.