GoPro HD Hero2 (CHDMH-002)

 

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The GoPro HD HERO2 is easily the best GoPro camera yet - January 2017 to October 2018



Manufacturers Description:

The new 11MB sensor and sharper lens take the new GoPro HD HERO2 out in front of the pack of the POV sports cameras, and upgrading their UI, adding some new FOVs and slow motion settings really make the unit a sweet unit.
BacPak systems are available : LCD, Battery and WIFI REmote.

Pro's:
11MB sensor
Image and color quality
Upgraded User-Interface
Sharper lens
Louder beeps
HDMI output
SDXC compatable
Wi-Fi BacPac’s (late Winter release)
960p has 48fps
Mounts

Cons:
Low light performance is improved but still medicore
UI is greatly improved, but still a bit slow and cumbersome
Stiff buttons
Without optional Wi-Fi or LCD BacPac’s, difficult to position what camera is capturing
 
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, 960p, or 1080p mode
Angle of View: 127º medium angle in 1080p mode, 720p and WVGA (future firmware)
Angle of View: 90º medium angle in 1080p mode, 720p (future firmware)

Video:
1080p = 1920×1080 pixels (16:9), 30 fps
960p = 1280×960 pixels (4:3), 48 & 30 fps
720p = 1280×720 pixels (16:9), 60 & 30 fps
WVGA = 848×480 pixels (16:9), 120 & 60 fps
Sensor Type: 1/2.3″ HD CMOS
Light Sensitivity: Super low-light sensitivity (>.84 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
Stereo external microphone (optional)

Photo:
Resolution: 11 & 5 megapixel
Capture Modes: Single shot, photo every .5, 1, 2, 10, 30 or 60 secs.; 10 photo burst; self-timer

Storage:
Memory: SD card, up to 32GB capacity (SDHC), up to 1TB (SDXC)
Average recording times (using 32GB SD card): 1080p (30 fps): 4hr, 960p (30 fps): 6hr, 720p (60 fps): 4hr, WVGA (120 fps): 4.5hr

Camera Connectors & Cables:
PC Connection: USB 2.0 (data connection and battery charging)
HDMI: mini-HDMI to HDMI cable

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)

Optional Expansion BakPacs:
LCD BakPac for on-camera preview and playback
Endurance Battery BakPac for double battery life
Wi-Fi BacPac
Wi-Fi Remote


















Samsung Evo MicroSDHC UHS-I 16Gb






My GoPro Details :
Firmware version : HD2.08.12.70

Year of  introduction :  October 2011

Body type
Body typeAction Camera
Sensor
Max resolution3840 x 2880
Other resolutionsN/A
Image ratio w:h3:2
Effective pixels11 megapixels
Sensor photo detectors11 megapixels
Sensor size1/2.3" (6.17mm x 4.55mm) 28.1 area mm2
Sensor typeUnspecified
ProcessorAmbarella A5s Chip
Power On to first shot
1 sec
Image
ISOAuto
White balance presetsNo
Custom white balanceAutomatic
Image stabilizationNo
Uncompressed formatNo
JPEG quality levelsN/A
Optics & Focus
AutofocusFixed Focus Glass Lens - 30cm to Infinity
Digital zoomNo
Manual focusNo
Number of focus pointsFixed Focus
Lens mountIntegrated Lens, f/2.8, 170degree FOV
Focal length multiplier5.4×
Screen / viewfinder
Articulated LCDNo
Screen size3", with optional LCD-PacPAc
Screen dotsUnknown
Touch screenNo
Screen typeLCD, With Optional LCD BacPac
Live viewYes, With Optional LCD BacPac
Viewfinder typeLCD, With Optional LCD BacPac
Viewfinder coverage100%
Viewfinder magnificationNone
Photography features
Shutter TypeElectronic Controlled Focal Plane Shutter
Shutter speedAuto
Aperture priorityNo
Shutter priorityNo
Manual exposure modeYes, Center-Weighted, Spot
Subject / scene modesNo
Built-in flashNo
Flash rangeN/A
External flashNo
Flash modesNone
Flash Sync SpeedN/A
Continuous driveYes, 10fps
Self-timerYes (0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 60 sec)
Metering modesAutomatic, Center-Weighted, Spot
Exposure compensationAutomatic
AE BracketingNo
WB BracketingNo
Active D-LightingNo
ADL bracketing
No
Videography features
Format
  • MP4 H.264 AVC
MicrophoneMono with Wind noise reduction, Stereo External Microphone Input (3.5mm)
SpeakerMono, Stereo External Audio Out (3.5mm)
Resolutions1080p     @30fps   @ 35Mb/s
960p       @30fps   @ 20Mb/s
720p       @60fps   @ 20Mb/s
WVGA     @120fps @ 20Mb/s
Videography notes
Storage
Storage typesSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage usedSamsung Evo MicroSDHC UHS-I 16Gb
Connectivity
USBUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) (Mini-USB)
HDMIYes, monitor via a 1.3a HDMI cable, with a Type C connection (mini HDMI) to Type A (standard HDMI) connection. 
WirelessYes (with optional WIFI-PacPAc and Smart Remote)

Remote controlYes (with optional WIFI-PacPAc and Smart Remote)
Audio
 3.5mm Audio in Jack

Physical
Environmentally sealedNo (Waterproof up to 60meters with Waterproof Housing)
BatteryBattery Pack AHDBT-001
Battery description1100mAh, 3.7V, Lithium-Ion AHDBT-001 rechargeable battery & charger
Weight
99g : Camera with Battery and SD card
91g : waterproof housing with quick-release buckle
190g : total
Dimensions60 x 42 x 30mm – camera size
72 x 65 x 46mm – housing size
13 x 16mm – LCD screen size
Other features
Orientation sensorNo
Timelapse recordingYes
GPSNo
GPS notesN/A
Sensor CleaningNo




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