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GoPro HD HERO2 Surf Edition

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  • B&H # GOHSH2
  • Mfr# CHDSH-002

Product Highlights

  • Ideal Surfing Companion
  • Shoot 1080p, 960p & 720p Full HD Video
  • Supports SD/SDHC Cards Up to 32GB
  • Features an 11MP 1/2.3" CMOS Sensor
  • Easy-to-Use LCD Interface
  • LEDs on All Sides to View from Any Angle
  • Integrated Battery Warmer for Cold Temps
  • Wi-Fi BacPac & Wi-Fi Remote Compatible
  • Updated 2x Sharper Pro Glass Lens
  • Shoot Bursts of 10 Photos per Second
 

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The GoPro HD HERO2 Surf Edition is specifically designed for shooting HD video while you surf. Capture 1080p at 30 frames per second (fps), 960p at 48 or 30 fps, and 720p video at 30 or 60 fps, as well as 5, 8 or 11 megapixel digital still photos. The HD HERO2 Surf Edition can be mounted to your board with adhesive base mounts or the FCS fin plug mount, and of course, using the housing that's waterproof up to 197 ft (60m). Plus, plenty of optional accessories can be used with the camera for shooting in a variety of other settings.

In addition to giving you shooting capabilities almost anywhere, the HD HERO Surf Edition features an integrated battery warmer, Wi-Fi BacPac / Wi-Fi Remote compatibility and an easy-to-use LCD interface. Plus, the camera has LED lights viewable from any angle and can support shooting bursts of 10 photos per second. You can recharge the battery while you record via USB cable and enjoy time-lapse photography every 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 or 60 seconds. The HD HERO2 Surf Edition even supports live streaming from the web and Wi-Fi video preview and playback on your smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer.

Designed for Surf Board Recording
The HD HERO2 Surf Edition provides you with the waterproof housing and mounts you need to record right from your board. The waterproof, polycarbonate housing is removable, and in the event of extreme destruction can be replaced easily with an optional housing

Other Features

Simple language-based user interface
2X sharper professional glass lens
2x faster image processor
11MP, 1/2.3" CMOS image sensor
Full wide 170°, medium 127° and narrow 90° FOV (Field of View) in 1080p and 720p
Professional low light performance
11MP, 8MP and 5MP photos with full 170° and medium 127° FOV
Shoot stills in 10 photo per second bursts
Time-Lapse mode shoots 1 photo every 0.5 seconds
Natural and high wind audio modes
3.5mm Stereo external microphone input
Wi-Fi BacPac and Wi-Fi Remote Control compatibility
Long range remote control of multiple cameras
Integrated battery warmer enables long battery life in cold temperatures
Wi-Fi Video Preview + Playback on Smartphone / Tablet / Computer
Live streaming to the web
Camera
Sensor 11 Megapixel 1/2.3"  CMOS
Optics
Lens Fixed Focus
f/2.8 1
Please Note:

2x Sharper Professional Glass Lens

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Recording
Recording Media SD/SDHC Up To 32GB Video/Image
Recording Time SD/SDHC GB
1080p30: 4 Hrs with 32GB SD Card
960p30: 6 Hrs with 32GB SD Card
720p60: 4 Hrs with 32GB SD Card
720p30: 6 Hrs with 32GB SD Card
WVGA 120: 4.5 Hrs with 32GB SD Card
Video Format High Definition
MPEG AVC/H.264
1920 x 1080p / 30 fps
1280 x 960p / 30 fps
1280 x 720p / 60 fps
Standard Definition
WVGA
848 x 480 / 60 fps 2
Please Note:

960p also shoots 48 fps / 720p also shoots 30 fps / WVGA also shoots 120 fps

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Still Image Resolution JPEG: 11 Megapixel
JPEG: 8 Megapixel
JPEG: 5 Megapixel 3
Please Note:

Photo Burst: 10 photos in 1 second / Time-Lapse: photo every 0.5 , 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 or 60 seconds / Self Timer

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Channels 1-Channel Mono 4
Please Note:

48 kHz, AAC Compression, Auto Gain Control

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Display
Display Type LCD
Screen Size Not Specified By Manufacturer
Features
Lux 0.84 (V/lux-sec)
Built-in Mic Yes
Input/Output Connectors
Inputs 1x Microphone In 3.5mm Stereo Mini-Jack
Outputs 1x Mini-USB
1x HDMI C (Mini)
1x Composite Video (out) 5
Please Note:

Hero Port / SD Card Slot

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Microphone Input Yes 6
Please Note:

Stereo External Microphone Input (3.5mm)

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Headphone Jack Not Specified By Manufacturer
General
Languages Not Specified By Manufacturer
System Requirements Not Specified By Manufacturer
Battery Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 1100mAh Hours per Charge
Power Adapter Not Specified By Manufacturer
Dimensions (WxHxD) Not Specified By Manufacturer
Weight Not Specified By Manufacturer
Note: Wi-Fi BacPac + Wi-Fi Remote Compatible
GoPro HD HERO2 Surf Edition
  • Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
  • Waterproof Quick-Release Housing
  • Assorted Mounting Hardware
  • USB Charging Cable
  • 2 x Surf Mounts
  • FCS Plug Mount
  • Floaty Backdoor
  • 1-Year Limited Warranty
  • REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

    by PowerReviews
    GoProHD HERO2 Surf Edition
     
    4.5

    (based on 27 reviews)

    Ratings Distribution

    • 5 Stars

       

      (19)

    • 4 Stars

       

      (5)

    • 3 Stars

       

      (2)

    • 2 Stars

       

      (0)

    • 1 Stars

       

      (1)

    91%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Great picture quality (24)
    • Easy to use (22)
    • Image stabilization (10)
    • Good in low light (6)
    • Great sound (6)

    Cons

    • Complicated to operate (4)
    • Limited zoom (4)
    • Poor in low light (4)
    • No image stabilization (3)

    Best Uses

    • HD shooting (16)
    • Travel (15)
    • Documentaries (10)
    • Movies/short films (8)
    • Home movies (6)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Casual user (12), Enthusiast (6), Pro videographer (5), Semi-pro (4)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (22), Yes (5)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Awesome... period.

    Excellent picture quality, small and compact, and the mounting accessories are perfect for capturing in action photos and video.

    Excellent picture quality, small and compact, and the mounting accessories are perfect for capturing in action photos and video.

    VS

    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Great camera but a little disappointed

    Great video camera, loved using the timelapse function but disappointed in the quality of the camera and housing.

    Had GoPro for approx a week. Second time that I used the came...Read complete review

    Great video camera, loved using the timelapse function but disappointed in the quality of the camera and housing.

    Had GoPro for approx a week. Second time that I used the camera in the surf it allowed drops of water into the housing. Due to the poor design of having opened connections (HDMI, USB, memory card slot), drops entered the camera and caused it to stop working. I must stress that the housing was not flooded and that the camera was a little damp.

    Checked the warranty and it is not covered for water damage. Its a underwater camera that's poorly design against minor water exposure. I understand that they cant cover user error but I have used professional underwater equipment for a number of years without issues.

    I am going to buy another GoPro and I did enjoy using it. However I am going to better weatherproof the GoPro.

    Reviewed by 27 customers

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    5.0

    Still great!

    By scubanoob

    from Arlington, WA

    About Me Video Enthusiast

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy to Use
    • Great Picture Quality

    Cons

    • Poor In Low Light
    • Poor Sound

    Best Uses

    • HD Shooting
    • Travel

    Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Surf Edition:

    The Hero 2 has been a great camara, I've got a couple of these and just love them. I use them for scuba diving and putting on my motocross bike. I've been seeing how much trouble people are having with the hero 3 and I'm glad I've stayed with the Hero 2.

    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

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    4.0

    Bought to replace our original GoProHero

    By GearZTV

    from Nashville, TN

    About Me Pro Videographer

    See all my reviews

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy to Use
    • Great Picture Quality

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Documentaries
      • HD Shooting
      • Movies/Short Films

      Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Surf Edition:

      We use the GoPro for POV shots on vehicles when we test drive them. We bought this Hero2 to replace our original Hero after it was damaged on location. It was important to be able to use all of our existing accessories. I love the improvements over the first Hero especially the higher quality lens, better low light performance & Protune mode.

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      • No

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      5.0

      Great Camera for Individual Filmers

      By The Skimboarder

      from Orlando, FL

      About Me Video Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy to Use
      • Good Image Stabilization
      • Great Picture Quality

      Cons

      • Limited Zoom

      Best Uses

      • Documentaries
      • HD Shooting
      • Movies/Short Films
      • Travel

      Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Surf Edition:

      High quality images and videos when there is good lighting, slightly grainy when there is poor light. All around good camera for extreme sports and regular photos and videos.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • Yes

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      5.0

      fantastic crazy camera, I love it!!

      By Wave cowboy

      from vermont

      About Me Casual User

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy to Use
      • Great Picture Quality
      • Great Sound
      • Great Zoom
      • Large Clear LCD
      • Zoom range/performance

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • HD Shooting

        Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Surf Edition:

        I windsurf, I bike, I ski, sail and on and on. the camera is so versatile and the quality of image is great! best Xmas gift I ever received.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • Yes

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        5.0

        Hero2 Surf Edition

        By CKoch

        from North Carolina

        About Me Casual User

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Surf Edition:

              Christmas present. Really liked it.

              • Was this a gift?:
              • Yes

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              5.0

              JUST AMAZING!

              By videoman49

              from Bucks County, PA

              About Me Pro Videographer

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Good in Low Light
              • Great Picture Quality

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Documentaries
                • HD Shooting
                • Weddings/Events

                Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Surf Edition:

                Have used in many video projects including POV cam, dashboard cam, hood cam and others. The most interesting was while surf fishing of the New Jersey coast. The HD HERO2 was part of a blue fish rig. So interesting to see the bait's POV! The underwater housing offers FULL protection from water AND surf impact after casting!

                The owners manual required a few reads and re-reads. But you will be up and running in short order!!

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                • No

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                5.0

                Awesome Product

                By Nicole the giftgiver

                from Washington, DC

                About Me Casual User

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Easy to Use
                • Good Image Stabilization
                • Good in Low Light
                • Great Picture Quality
                • Great Sound
                • Great Zoom
                • Large Clear LCD
                • Zoom range/performance

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Documentaries
                  • HD Shooting
                  • Travel

                  Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Surf Edition:

                  I got this product as a gift for my boyfriend who loves to surf. He absolutely loves it and uses it on a regular basis, not only for surfing, but rockclimbing, biking, and other outdoor activities. The quality is fantastic and it is extremely durable.

                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • Yes

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                  4.0

                  Go pro!

                  By Mtuc

                  from 7878

                  About Me Video Enthusiast

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Easy to Use
                  • Great Picture Quality

                  Cons

                  • Poor Sound

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Surf Edition:

                    Really great

                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

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                    4.0

                    the best camera for surfers!

                    By Juliana

                    from São Paulo, Brazil

                    About Me Casual User

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Easy to Use
                    • Good Image Stabilization
                    • Good in Low Light
                    • Great Picture Quality
                    • Great Sound
                    • Great Zoom
                    • Large Clear LCD
                    • Zoom range/performance

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Documentaries
                      • Home Movies
                      • Movies/Short Films
                      • Travel

                      Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Surf Edition:

                      my friend practicing stand-up surfing and he asked me to buy a Go Pro Hero 2 surf edition, so he could record all his evolution in the sport, as practiced recently. The camera is small but very high quality and obviously waterproof. I recommend to all who are interested. To make fun on the beach, put on a show on the board or enjoy a sunny day, the GoPro Camera is perfect for recording all those moments. Ideal to be attached to the surfboard, paddleboard or in the nozzle, the camera can film or take pictures of the moment that the surfer is on the board, inside a tube or enjoying the calm of the sea. It is sensational!

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                      • No

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                      3.0

                      Great camera but a little disappointed

                      By Surf HD

                      from Australia

                      About Me Video Enthusiast

                      Pros

                      • Easy to Use
                      • Great Picture Quality

                      Cons

                      • Complicated To Operate

                      Best Uses

                      • HD Shooting
                      • Travel

                      Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Surf Edition:

                      Great video camera, loved using the timelapse function but disappointed in the quality of the camera and housing.

                      Had GoPro for approx a week. Second time that I used the camera in the surf it allowed drops of water into the housing. Due to the poor design of having opened connections (HDMI, USB, memory card slot), drops entered the camera and caused it to stop working. I must stress that the housing was not flooded and that the camera was a little damp.

                      Checked the warranty and it is not covered for water damage. Its a underwater camera that's poorly design against minor water exposure. I understand that they cant cover user error but I have used professional underwater equipment for a number of years without issues.

                      I am going to buy another GoPro and I did enjoy using it. However I am going to better weatherproof the GoPro.

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                      • No

                      Share this review

                      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      5.0

                      Great Product! GoPro

                      By Ematitan

                      from Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

                      About Me Pro Videographer

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Easy to Use
                      • Good Image Stabilization
                      • Great Picture Quality
                      • Reasonable sound

                      Cons

                      • Not very good at low ligh

                      Best Uses

                      • Documentaries
                      • Movies/Short Films
                      • Surgeries
                      • Travel
                      • Water

                      Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Surf Edition:

                      I use the GoPro for:
                      - Film surfing / swimming / diving / sports
                      - film surgery / medical procedures
                      - simulate security cameras (but with high quality)
                      - Film things from different angles

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                      • No

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                      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      5.0

                      Better than you can imagine

                      By Flavio Iafrate

                      from São Paulo, Brazil

                      About Me Video Enthusiast

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Easy to Use
                      • Good Image Stabilization
                      • Good in Low Light
                      • Great Picture Quality
                      • Great Sound

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • HD Shooting
                        • Home Movies
                        • Movies/Short Films
                        • Travel

                        Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Surf Edition:

                        I used my GoPro just once, but I can say it is perfect.

                        If you want to take a picture just to show to your friends, worth it. If you are a professional and want to make a real good videos, worth it. If you want just see and improve your surf, worth even more!

                        I can not wait to buy another one.

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                        • No

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                        3.0

                        Need more information

                        By George the video man

                        from Pasadena California

                        About Me Video Enthusiast

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                          Cons

                          • Complicated To Operate
                          • No image stabilization

                          Best Uses

                          • Home Movies
                          • Travel

                          Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Surf Edition:

                          I was disappointed in the lack of information in the manual. It could've been a lot more elaborate, especially on how to use different features. It would've been very helpful if it could have shown how to do the various different affects that it is capable of. The instructions were lacking all the way around.

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                          • No

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                          5.0

                          Awesome

                          By jg

                          from Riverside,CA

                          About Me Semi-pro Videographer

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Easy to Use
                          • Great Picture Quality

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Outdoors

                            Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Surf Edition:

                            Used it on the last day of sailing class so my boat mate and I could see how goofy we looked. What a great day of sailing. Set it to fire every 30 sec. When I got home, I downloaded the card and was amazed. Quality,fun,excited,and wow factor. One battery,suction cup, and orange floaty.

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                            • No

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                            4.0

                            Hero gets better

                            By Aesthetic Eye

                            from San Francisco, CA

                            About Me Pro Videographer

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Easy to Use
                            • Great Picture Quality

                            Cons

                            • Limited Zoom
                            • Poor In Low Light

                            Best Uses

                            • Documentaries
                            • HD Shooting
                            • Movies/Short Films
                            • Travel

                            Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Surf Edition:

                            This upgrade gives a better picture and the HDMI out advances to HD monitoring

                            • Was this a gift?:
                            • No

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                            5.0

                            WOW!

                            By Jonathan Yonkers

                            from San Jose, Costa Rica

                            About Me Pro Videographer

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Easy to Use
                            • Great Picture Quality

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • HD Shooting
                              • Home Movies
                              • Travel
                              • Weddings/Events

                              Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Surf Edition:

                              Sick little camera. Best value thing I have goten in a very long time!

                              • Was this a gift?:
                              • No

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                              5.0

                              My Hero

                              By Jim

                              from Incline Village, NV

                              About Me Semi-pro Videographer

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Compact
                              • Easy to Use
                              • Good in Low Light
                              • Great Picture Quality
                              • Long life battery
                              • Replaceable components

                              Cons

                              • No image stabilization

                              Best Uses

                              • HD Shooting
                              • Indoors/Low Light
                              • Movies/Short Films
                              • Travel

                              Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Surf Edition:

                              I bought this version of the GoPro to use on my kayak, but soon found that I wanted to use it while skiing, sledding, biking and ways I have yet to discover. The features on the Hero 2 are amazing.

                              • Was this a gift?:
                              • Yes

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                              4.0

                              Cowabunga dude

                              By Cobber

                              from Queensland Heelerville

                              About Me Casual User

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Great Picture Quality

                              Cons

                              • Complicated To Operate

                              Best Uses

                                Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Surf Edition:

                                Great like the GoPro Hero, but disappointing that there areno instructions for DIY or case mod for external mike jack - easy to do with drill. Don't forget your 32GB of class 10 memory.

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                                • No

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                                5.0

                                Awesome images

                                By Robalo

                                from CO

                                About Me Semi-pro Videographer

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Easy to Use

                                Cons

                                • Poor In Low Light

                                Best Uses

                                • HD Shooting

                                Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Surf Edition:

                                Easy to use and very small

                                • Was this a gift?:
                                • No

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                                5.0

                                Great camera!

                                By THOR

                                from St Petersburg FL

                                About Me Casual User

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Easy to Use
                                • Good Image Stabilization
                                • Great Picture Quality

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Home Movies
                                  • Travel
                                  • Wake boarding surfing

                                  Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Surf Edition:

                                  The Hero2 is surprisingly small and lightweight. Very easy to use and great videos. Looking to buy more types of mounts for more uses. I would highly recommend the Hero2 from B&H.

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                                  REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

                                  by PowerReviews
                                  GoProHD HERO2 Surf Edition
                                   
                                  4.5

                                  (based on 27 reviews)

                                  Ratings Distribution

                                  • 5 Stars

                                     

                                    (19)

                                  • 4 Stars

                                     

                                    (5)

                                  • 3 Stars

                                     

                                    (2)

                                  • 2 Stars

                                     

                                    (0)

                                  • 1 Stars

                                     

                                    (1)

                                  91%

                                  of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

                                  Pros

                                  • Great picture quality (24)
                                  • Easy to use (22)
                                  • Image stabilization (10)
                                  • Good in low light (6)
                                  • Great sound (6)

                                  Cons

                                  • Complicated to operate (4)
                                  • Limited zoom (4)
                                  • Poor in low light (4)
                                  • No image stabilization (3)

                                  Best Uses

                                  • HD shooting (16)
                                  • Travel (15)
                                  • Documentaries (10)
                                  • Movies/short films (8)
                                  • Home movies (6)
                                    • Reviewer Profile:
                                    • Casual user (12), Enthusiast (6), Pro videographer (5), Semi-pro (4)
                                    • Was this a gift?:
                                    • No (22), Yes (5)

                                  Most Liked Positive Review

                                   

                                  Awesome... period.

                                  Excellent picture quality, small and compact, and the mounting accessories are perfect for capturing in action photos and video.

                                  Excellent picture quality, small and compact, and the mounting accessories are perfect for capturing in action photos and video.

                                  VS

                                  Most Liked Negative Review

                                   

                                  Great camera but a little disappointed

                                  Great video camera, loved using the timelapse function but disappointed in the quality of the camera and housing.

                                  Had GoPro for approx a week. Second time that I used the came...Read complete review

                                  Great video camera, loved using the timelapse function but disappointed in the quality of the camera and housing.

                                  Had GoPro for approx a week. Second time that I used the camera in the surf it allowed drops of water into the housing. Due to the poor design of having opened connections (HDMI, USB, memory card slot), drops entered the camera and caused it to stop working. I must stress that the housing was not flooded and that the camera was a little damp.

                                  Checked the warranty and it is not covered for water damage. Its a underwater camera that's poorly design against minor water exposure. I understand that they cant cover user error but I have used professional underwater equipment for a number of years without issues.

                                  I am going to buy another GoPro and I did enjoy using it. However I am going to better weatherproof the GoPro.

                                  Reviewed by 27 customers

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                                  5.0

                                  Still great!

                                  By scubanoob

                                  from Arlington, WA

                                  About Me Video Enthusiast

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Easy to Use
                                  • Great Picture Quality

                                  Cons

                                  • Poor In Low Light
                                  • Poor Sound

                                  Best Uses

                                  • HD Shooting
                                  • Travel

                                  Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Surf Edition:

                                  The Hero 2 has been a great camara, I've got a couple of these and just love them. I use them for scuba diving and putting on my motocross bike. I've been seeing how much trouble people are having with the hero 3 and I'm glad I've stayed with the Hero 2.

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                                  • No

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                                  4.0

                                  Bought to replace our original GoProHero

                                  By GearZTV

                                  from Nashville, TN

                                  About Me Pro Videographer

                                  See all my reviews

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Easy to Use
                                  • Great Picture Quality

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Documentaries
                                    • HD Shooting
                                    • Movies/Short Films

                                    Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Surf Edition:

                                    We use the GoPro for POV shots on vehicles when we test drive them. We bought this Hero2 to replace our original Hero after it was damaged on location. It was important to be able to use all of our existing accessories. I love the improvements over the first Hero especially the higher quality lens, better low light performance & Protune mode.

                                    • Was this a gift?:
                                    • No

                                    Share this review

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                                    5.0

                                    Great Camera for Individual Filmers

                                    By The Skimboarder

                                    from Orlando, FL

                                    About Me Video Enthusiast

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Easy to Use
                                    • Good Image Stabilization
                                    • Great Picture Quality

                                    Cons

                                    • Limited Zoom

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Documentaries
                                    • HD Shooting
                                    • Movies/Short Films
                                    • Travel

                                    Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Surf Edition:

                                    High quality images and videos when there is good lighting, slightly grainy when there is poor light. All around good camera for extreme sports and regular photos and videos.

                                    • Was this a gift?:
                                    • Yes

                                    Share this review

                                     
                                    5.0

                                    fantastic crazy camera, I love it!!

                                    By Wave cowboy

                                    from vermont

                                    About Me Casual User

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Easy to Use
                                    • Great Picture Quality
                                    • Great Sound
                                    • Great Zoom
                                    • Large Clear LCD
                                    • Zoom range/performance

                                    Cons

                                      Best Uses

                                      • HD Shooting

                                      Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Surf Edition:

                                      I windsurf, I bike, I ski, sail and on and on. the camera is so versatile and the quality of image is great! best Xmas gift I ever received.

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                                      • Yes

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                                      5.0

                                      Hero2 Surf Edition

                                      By CKoch

                                      from North Carolina

                                      About Me Casual User

                                      Verified Buyer

                                      Pros

                                        Cons

                                          Best Uses

                                            Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Surf Edition:

                                            Christmas present. Really liked it.

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                                            • Yes

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                                            5.0

                                            JUST AMAZING!

                                            By videoman49

                                            from Bucks County, PA

                                            About Me Pro Videographer

                                            Verified Buyer

                                            Pros

                                            • Good in Low Light
                                            • Great Picture Quality

                                            Cons

                                              Best Uses

                                              • Documentaries
                                              • HD Shooting
                                              • Weddings/Events

                                              Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Surf Edition:

                                              Have used in many video projects including POV cam, dashboard cam, hood cam and others. The most interesting was while surf fishing of the New Jersey coast. The HD HERO2 was part of a blue fish rig. So interesting to see the bait's POV! The underwater housing offers FULL protection from water AND surf impact after casting!

                                              The owners manual required a few reads and re-reads. But you will be up and running in short order!!

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                                              • No

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                                              5.0

                                              Awesome Product

                                              By Nicole the giftgiver

                                              from Washington, DC

                                              About Me Casual User

                                              Verified Buyer

                                              Pros

                                              • Easy to Use
                                              • Good Image Stabilization
                                              • Good in Low Light
                                              • Great Picture Quality
                                              • Great Sound
                                              • Great Zoom
                                              • Large Clear LCD
                                              • Zoom range/performance

                                              Cons

                                                Best Uses

                                                • Documentaries
                                                • HD Shooting
                                                • Travel

                                                Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Surf Edition:

                                                I got this product as a gift for my boyfriend who loves to surf. He absolutely loves it and uses it on a regular basis, not only for surfing, but rockclimbing, biking, and other outdoor activities. The quality is fantastic and it is extremely durable.

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                                                • Yes

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                                                4.0

                                                Go pro!

                                                By Mtuc

                                                from 7878

                                                About Me Video Enthusiast

                                                Verified Buyer

                                                Pros

                                                • Easy to Use
                                                • Great Picture Quality

                                                Cons

                                                • Poor Sound

                                                Best Uses

                                                  Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Surf Edition:

                                                  Really great

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                                                  • No

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                                                  4.0

                                                  the best camera for surfers!

                                                  By Juliana

                                                  from São Paulo, Brazil

                                                  About Me Casual User

                                                  Verified Buyer

                                                  Pros

                                                  • Easy to Use
                                                  • Good Image Stabilization
                                                  • Good in Low Light
                                                  • Great Picture Quality
                                                  • Great Sound
                                                  • Great Zoom
                                                  • Large Clear LCD
                                                  • Zoom range/performance

                                                  Cons

                                                    Best Uses

                                                    • Documentaries
                                                    • Home Movies
                                                    • Movies/Short Films
                                                    • Travel

                                                    Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Surf Edition:

                                                    my friend practicing stand-up surfing and he asked me to buy a Go Pro Hero 2 surf edition, so he could record all his evolution in the sport, as practiced recently. The camera is small but very high quality and obviously waterproof. I recommend to all who are interested. To make fun on the beach, put on a show on the board or enjoy a sunny day, the GoPro Camera is perfect for recording all those moments. Ideal to be attached to the surfboard, paddleboard or in the nozzle, the camera can film or take pictures of the moment that the surfer is on the board, inside a tube or enjoying the calm of the sea. It is sensational!

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                                                    • No

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                                                    3.0

                                                    Great camera but a little disappointed

                                                    By Surf HD

                                                    from Australia

                                                    About Me Video Enthusiast

                                                    Pros

                                                    • Easy to Use
                                                    • Great Picture Quality

                                                    Cons

                                                    • Complicated To Operate

                                                    Best Uses

                                                    • HD Shooting
                                                    • Travel

                                                    Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Surf Edition:

                                                    Great video camera, loved using the timelapse function but disappointed in the quality of the camera and housing.

                                                    Had GoPro for approx a week. Second time that I used the camera in the surf it allowed drops of water into the housing. Due to the poor design of having opened connections (HDMI, USB, memory card slot), drops entered the camera and caused it to stop working. I must stress that the housing was not flooded and that the camera was a little damp.

                                                    Checked the warranty and it is not covered for water damage. Its a underwater camera that's poorly design against minor water exposure. I understand that they cant cover user error but I have used professional underwater equipment for a number of years without issues.

                                                    I am going to buy another GoPro and I did enjoy using it. However I am going to better weatherproof the GoPro.

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                                                    5.0

                                                    Great Product! GoPro

                                                    By Ematitan

                                                    from Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

                                                    About Me Pro Videographer

                                                    Verified Buyer

                                                    Pros

                                                    • Easy to Use
                                                    • Good Image Stabilization
                                                    • Great Picture Quality
                                                    • Reasonable sound

                                                    Cons

                                                    • Not very good at low ligh

                                                    Best Uses

                                                    • Documentaries
                                                    • Movies/Short Films
                                                    • Surgeries
                                                    • Travel
                                                    • Water

                                                    Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Surf Edition:

                                                    I use the GoPro for:
                                                    - Film surfing / swimming / diving / sports
                                                    - film surgery / medical procedures
                                                    - simulate security cameras (but with high quality)
                                                    - Film things from different angles

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                                                    • No

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                                                    5.0

                                                    Better than you can imagine

                                                    By Flavio Iafrate

                                                    from São Paulo, Brazil

                                                    About Me Video Enthusiast

                                                    Verified Buyer

                                                    Pros

                                                    • Easy to Use
                                                    • Good Image Stabilization
                                                    • Good in Low Light
                                                    • Great Picture Quality
                                                    • Great Sound

                                                    Cons

                                                      Best Uses

                                                      • HD Shooting
                                                      • Home Movies
                                                      • Movies/Short Films
                                                      • Travel

                                                      Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Surf Edition:

                                                      I used my GoPro just once, but I can say it is perfect.

                                                      If you want to take a picture just to show to your friends, worth it. If you are a professional and want to make a real good videos, worth it. If you want just see and improve your surf, worth even more!

                                                      I can not wait to buy another one.

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                                                      • No

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                                                      3.0

                                                      Need more information

                                                      By George the video man

                                                      from Pasadena California

                                                      About Me Video Enthusiast

                                                      Verified Buyer

                                                      Pros

                                                        Cons

                                                        • Complicated To Operate
                                                        • No image stabilization

                                                        Best Uses

                                                        • Home Movies
                                                        • Travel

                                                        Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Surf Edition:

                                                        I was disappointed in the lack of information in the manual. It could've been a lot more elaborate, especially on how to use different features. It would've been very helpful if it could have shown how to do the various different affects that it is capable of. The instructions were lacking all the way around.

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                                                        5.0

                                                        Awesome

                                                        By jg

                                                        from Riverside,CA

                                                        About Me Semi-pro Videographer

                                                        Verified Buyer

                                                        Pros

                                                        • Easy to Use
                                                        • Great Picture Quality

                                                        Cons

                                                          Best Uses

                                                          • Outdoors

                                                          Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Surf Edition:

                                                          Used it on the last day of sailing class so my boat mate and I could see how goofy we looked. What a great day of sailing. Set it to fire every 30 sec. When I got home, I downloaded the card and was amazed. Quality,fun,excited,and wow factor. One battery,suction cup, and orange floaty.

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                                                          4.0

                                                          Hero gets better

                                                          By Aesthetic Eye

                                                          from San Francisco, CA

                                                          About Me Pro Videographer

                                                          Verified Buyer

                                                          Pros

                                                          • Easy to Use
                                                          • Great Picture Quality

                                                          Cons

                                                          • Limited Zoom
                                                          • Poor In Low Light

                                                          Best Uses

                                                          • Documentaries
                                                          • HD Shooting
                                                          • Movies/Short Films
                                                          • Travel

                                                          Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Surf Edition:

                                                          This upgrade gives a better picture and the HDMI out advances to HD monitoring

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                                                          • No

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                                                          5.0

                                                          WOW!

                                                          By Jonathan Yonkers

                                                          from San Jose, Costa Rica

                                                          About Me Pro Videographer

                                                          Verified Buyer

                                                          Pros

                                                          • Easy to Use
                                                          • Great Picture Quality

                                                          Cons

                                                            Best Uses

                                                            • HD Shooting
                                                            • Home Movies
                                                            • Travel
                                                            • Weddings/Events

                                                            Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Surf Edition:

                                                            Sick little camera. Best value thing I have goten in a very long time!

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                                                            • No

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                                                            5.0

                                                            My Hero

                                                            By Jim

                                                            from Incline Village, NV

                                                            About Me Semi-pro Videographer

                                                            Verified Buyer

                                                            Pros

                                                            • Compact
                                                            • Easy to Use
                                                            • Good in Low Light
                                                            • Great Picture Quality
                                                            • Long life battery
                                                            • Replaceable components

                                                            Cons

                                                            • No image stabilization

                                                            Best Uses

                                                            • HD Shooting
                                                            • Indoors/Low Light
                                                            • Movies/Short Films
                                                            • Travel

                                                            Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Surf Edition:

                                                            I bought this version of the GoPro to use on my kayak, but soon found that I wanted to use it while skiing, sledding, biking and ways I have yet to discover. The features on the Hero 2 are amazing.

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                                                            • Yes

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                                                            4.0

                                                            Cowabunga dude

                                                            By Cobber

                                                            from Queensland Heelerville

                                                            About Me Casual User

                                                            Verified Buyer

                                                            Pros

                                                            • Great Picture Quality

                                                            Cons

                                                            • Complicated To Operate

                                                            Best Uses

                                                              Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Surf Edition:

                                                              Great like the GoPro Hero, but disappointing that there areno instructions for DIY or case mod for external mike jack - easy to do with drill. Don't forget your 32GB of class 10 memory.

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                                                              • No

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                                                              5.0

                                                              Awesome images

                                                              By Robalo

                                                              from CO

                                                              About Me Semi-pro Videographer

                                                              Verified Buyer

                                                              Pros

                                                              • Easy to Use

                                                              Cons

                                                              • Poor In Low Light

                                                              Best Uses

                                                              • HD Shooting

                                                              Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Surf Edition:

                                                              Easy to use and very small

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                                                              • No

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                                                              5.0

                                                              Great camera!

                                                              By THOR

                                                              from St Petersburg FL

                                                              About Me Casual User

                                                              Verified Buyer

                                                              Pros

                                                              • Easy to Use
                                                              • Good Image Stabilization
                                                              • Great Picture Quality

                                                              Cons

                                                                Best Uses

                                                                • Home Movies
                                                                • Travel
                                                                • Wake boarding surfing

                                                                Comments about GoPro HD HERO2 Surf Edition:

                                                                The Hero2 is surprisingly small and lightweight. Very easy to use and great videos. Looking to buy more types of mounts for more uses. I would highly recommend the Hero2 from B&H.

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