The world’s highest-performance wearable 1080p HD video and still photo camera is the GoPro HD Helmet HERO Sport Camera.

Ever experienced something so extreme you wish you could see it again? Imagine recording your tricks, capturing your air and filming as you catch that wave, the GoPro HD Helmet HERO lets you do this and all handsfree too.

Featuring a convenient quick-release mount, the HD Helmet HERO easily attaches to your bike helmet, your ski helmet or your kayak helmet. In fact, if you are wearing a helmet, the GoPro will probably attach to it, working with any vented or non-vented helmet.

Want stills? The camera can also shoot automatic 5 MP photos at 2/5/10/30 and 60 second intervals during your session, hands free. Press the shutter button once and record up to 2.5 hours of poster-print quality photos of you and your friends living it up.

Included are mounts for attaching the camera to three helmets and two pieces of gear or vehicles, as well as a head strap allowing you to wear the camera like a headlamp. You can also pull this strap over helmets for easy camera sharing between friends. One of these helmet mounts is a lace-through strap-mount designed for vented helmets.

The HD Helmet HERO is compatible with all other GoPro HERO camera-mounting accessories, so it's very easy to expand the functionality of your camera to also suction cup to vehicles, clamp to bike handlebars and seat posts, mount to surfboards and even be worn on the wrist or chest.

Don't let a little rain or even a ton of water get in the way of getting the shot. The highly engineered polycarbonate exoskeletal housing is waterproof to 180 ft (60 m) and tough enough to take a skim across the rocks. Trash the housing in a massive crash? GoPro's are built to take a beating - but even the toughest cave in eventually, right? But have no fear as replacement housings and lens kits are available, making repairs or refurbishing your HD HERO camera affordable and convenient.

Stills taken with GoPro HD Helmet HERO

What's Included:

• 1 HD HERO Camera (5 megapixel)
• 1 Rechargeable 1100 mAh Lithium-Ion Battery
• 1 Waterproof Quick-Release Housing - to 180 ft (60 m)
• 1 Headlamp-Style Head Strap
• 1 Vented Helmet Strap
• 2 Curved, 3M Adhesive Mounts
• 2 Flat, 3M Adhesive Mounts
• 1 Three-Way Pivoting Side-Arm Assembly
• 2 Quick-Release Buckles
• 1 USB Cable
• 1 Component Video (HDTV) Cable
• 1 Composite Video + Audio Out Cable
• Warranty: One Year
• The helmet in the top image is not included

Specification

Camera Optics

• Lens Type: Fixed Focus; 2 ft (0.6 m) to infinity, glass
• Aperture: f/2.8 (high performance in low-light situations)
• Angle of View: 170º ultra wide angle in WVGA, 720p or 960p mode
• Angle of View: 127º wide angle in 1080p mode

Video

• HD Video Resolution Modes:
• 1080p = 1920x1080 pixels (16:9), 30 fps, 15 Mbit/s data rate
• 960p = 1280x960 pixels (4:3), 30 fps, 12 Mbit/s data rate
• 720p = 1280x720 pixels (16:9), 60 fps, 15 Mbit/s data rate
• 720p = 1280x720 pixels (16:9), 30 fps, 8 Mbit/s data rate
• WVGA = 848x480 pixels (16:9), 60 fps, 8 Mbit/s data rate

• Sensor Type: 1/2.5 inch HD CMOS, 2.2 µm-sized pixels
• Light Sensitivity: Super low-light sensitivity (>1.4 V/lux-sec)
• Video Format: H.264 compression, saved as Windows- and Mac-compatible MPEG4 (.mp4) file
• Exposure Control: Auto with user-selectable centre-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 32 GB capacity (SDHC)
• Average recording times (using 32 GB SD card):
  • 1080p (30 fps): 4 h 21 min
  • 960p (30 fps): 5 h 26 min
  • 720p (60 fps): 4 h 21 min
  • 720p (30 fps): 8 h 09 min
  • WVGA (60 fps): 8 h 09 min

Camera Connectors and Cables

• PC Connection: USB 2.0 (data connection and battery charging)
• HDTV Out: HD NTSC and PAL (component cable incl.)
• Audio Out: Combo 2.5-mm jack with stereo audio and composite video out
• PC Compatibility: Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) or Vista; Mac OS X 10.4.11 and later

Power and Battery

• Battery Type: Rechargeable 1100 mAh lithium-ion
• Battery Life: Approx 2.5 hours
• Charging: Via USB to computer or optional power adapter
• Charge Time: 80% capacity after 1 hour with optional power adapter; 2 hours with a computer’s USB port

Waterproof Camera Housing

• Depth Rating: Up to 180 feet (60 m)
• Construction: Polycarbonate and stainless steel
• Hardware: Stainless steel

Size and Weight

• Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.6 x 2.4 x 1.2 inches (42 x 60 x 30 mm)
• Weight: 3.3 oz (94 g) incl. battery, 5.9 oz (167 g) incl housing