Most action sports fans are familiar at this point with the GoPro line of wearable camcorders due to their huge performance from such a small package. With the introduction of the HD Hero, GoPro gained world wide attention form the likes of Gizmodo, the New York Times, and Lucasfilm for creating such a usable and high quality filming experience with no wires.
However, not everyone has 300 bones to drop on a camera, hence the introduction of the HD Hero 960.
Basically, take all the specs of the full HD Hero, but omit the full 1080p and 60 FPS 720p filming modes and you get the 960. You also lose the Hero Bus expansion port for the upcoming battery extension and LCD screen add-ons that will be coming in the near future. However, the price drops to a very tasty $179 and included nearly everything you need to get started short of an SD card.
Full camera specs after the break!
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What’s Included:
- 1 HD HERO 960 camera
- 1 Rechargeable 1100 mAh Lithium-Ion Battery
- 1 Waterproof Quick-Release Housing (180′ / 60m)
- 1 Curved, 3Mâ„¢ Adhesive Mount
- 1 Flat, 3Mâ„¢ Adhesive Mount
- 1 Helmet Front Mount
- 1 Headlamp-Style Head Strap
- 1 Quick-Release Buckle
- 1 USB Cable
- 1 Component Video Cable (HDTV)
- 1 Composite Video Cable + Audio Out Cable
- Warranty: One Year
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 WVGA, 720p, or 960p mode
Video
- HD Video Resolution Modes: (subject to change, pending final firmware release)
- 960p = 1280×960 pixels (4:3), 30 fps, 12 Mbit/s data rate
- 720p = 1280×720 pixels (16:9), 30 fps, 8 Mbit/s data rate
- WVGA = 848×480 pixels (16:9), 60 fps, 8 Mbit/s data rate
- Sensor Type: 1/2.5″ HD CMOS, 2.2µm-sized pixels
- Light Sensitivity: Super low-light sensitivity (>1.4 V/lux-sec)
- Video Format: H.264 compression, saved as Windows- & Mac-compatible MPEG4 (.mp4) file
- 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
Storage
- Memory: SD card, up to 32GB capacity (SDHC)
- Average recording times (using 32GB SD card):
- 960p (30 fps): 5h 26m
- 720p (30 fps): 8h 09m
- WVGA (60 fps): 8h 09m
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 & 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: 3.3oz (94g) incl. battery, 5.9oz (167g) incl. housing
