GoPro Hero2 Surf Unboxing Review HD Hero 2 vs Hero1

Unboxing Hero2 Hero 2. Also I compare the Hero1 and Hero2 and go through the menus and parts of the camera.
Here is the link to the Hero vs Hero2

[Glendram]

Very informative, thank you !! I really like your choice of music in the closing minute of the video Rusty, , , , may i ask who it is ? Cheers

[RGutz]

good stuff man, really informative, just wanting to know, how do u chose which setting is better for certain circumstances? Im taking about resolution...

[Viokehd]

Great video. Perhaps you can answer this for me. Can the Hero2 be fully operated (record, take pictures) while plugged into AC power source? Or does it charge only?

[legendarystar]

I'm getting 2 of this hero2 ! Maybe the outdoor edition. Awesome unboxing!!!

[AaronZahnd]

Hey great video. The only thing I want to mention is unlike the hero1 to turn the hero2 on quickly press and release the front button. If you press and hold you will hear an extra beep, this is because you have turned the camera on and also jumped to the next mode in the menu. It took me a week to figure out why my camera was not coming on in video mode.

[RustysClips]

@vegemiteontoastbrah The camera is not smaller. The round mount is a little smaller...the clips are the same.

[janeck]

WOW so good quality, how? other videos have not so good video quality, please say, how did you got it so good? I won a GoPro HD Hero 2 Outdoor edition for free, at photography contest and i will get it on friday, so im learning about gopro :D If i will buy LCD bacpac, can i use gopro as compact camera, is it good?

please reply !:)

[peaab]

The white thing isn't for secure fitting but for noise reduction due to vibrations. Called The Nose Plug

[elainekruppenbacher]

If I have the Sports Hero 1 can I use that bacpac that you had on the Hero 2 in the video?

[RustysClips]

@jaibus Not sure if you mean the “plug” or the male mount for the camera. For the plug…try foamez.com (U.S.) (look up FCS X-2 Charcoal Plug ) or for the male end you can buy the expansion kit at gopro for $20. Not sure…but they may sell the plug on its own if you call them. Rusty

[RustysClips]

@UltimateCODClipz They are the same camera. Mounts are diff. only.

[RustysClips]

@TheodoreJudah Did not have that back at the time!

[Ubrnberer]

Glad you guys have the go pro 1 and 2. I don't have either. Can I have your 1? :D

[RustysClips]

@TheScooter123321 Unfortunately that is something that you will have to decide. Your budget is one thing. Otherwise take a look at the differences and how you are going to use it. Also take a look at the output. Where you’re going to publish your vids. If it is just on YouTube you might get away with the one. But if you need some of the features the Hero2 offers…go with it. Sorry for the answer but it is really up to you, your needs and your budget.

[howboutthemapplz]

Great video thanks!

I'll be picking up a hero2 today!

[jayintheusa]

Today I got my first go pro, a Hero2. I couldn't turn it on so i figured it was probably because I didn't have a SD-card inserted yet. Now I see this video and I'm desperately searching for a way to turn it on.. Any help?

[RustysClips]

@Viokehd Here is the answer on the GoPro page of FAQ.

Can I power the HD HERO camera through an external power source?

•Yes, when you have the HD HERO camera connected via the USB cable to a USB power adapter (not the computer), you will be able to simultaneously record video or pictures and charge the battery. We will also be releasing a skeleton housing for the HD HERO camera to allow access to the camera’s USB and AV ports while mounted.

[vegemiteontoastbrah]

how would I put the surf mount on my bodyboard, now that it's much more smaller?

[RustysClips]

Only way I can think of is to drill a hole in the side of the case or what I would do....
Record the sound on another camcorder then just sync it up. I'm sure you can find a camcorder someplace.
Just clap your hands in front of the camera and sync it up in post.
Sorry…that’s all I got.

[DiamondPilotDan]

@rustysclips HEEELP! i have a question, and i need it answered by 4/26...
I need to have a go pro mounted with the suction cup mount, but i also need to be able to plug in an external mic. so 2 questions:
1. can i plug in an external mic while it's in the case? IF NOT,
2. can the camera be mounted while not in the case?

3. if the answer to both of those is no, how can i solve this problem?