Introducing the GoPro HD Surf HERO Sport Camera, the world's only 1080p HD on-board video and still photo camera, so light even top pros claim they don't notice it on their boards.

While there are so many surf videos out there and while they all impress and amaze, they are all missing one key element, you as the star. Imagine reliving the action of hitting the surf, riding the tubes and watching the waves without getting wet.

The GoPro HD Surf HERO lets you do all this and in 1080p professional-quality HD resolution. Watch in amazement from the comfort of your own home as you say 'Damn! Was that wave really that big?'

Developed for professional use, but at a consumer price, the HD Surf HERO captures full HD video, rivalling cameras costing 10 times the price. How? The GoPro team consists of some of the the brightest minds in Silicon Valley, who also happen to be obsessed with surfing. Athletic super-geeks indeed.

The GoPro HD Surf HERO easily mounts to any surfboard in seconds, so whether you are a sponsored rider or just messing around on a simple funboard, you can shoot pro quality 1080p/960p/720p HD resolutions and record at 30 and 60 frames per second (60 fps in 720p) all while making a star location out of your local surf spot.

With the batteries lasting long enough to shoot over 2.5 hours of HD video footage, we are betting it is you who is bound to get tired out before the GoPro camera does.

Want stills? The HD Surf HERO can also shoot 5MP photos automatically every 2 seconds while you surf. By pressing the simple shutter button on the paddle out you can capture action shots throughout your entire surf session. Don't want to capture so much action? Other photo modes include 5, 10, 30 and 60 second time lapse as well as single shot, triple shot, and self-timer modes.

GoPro have an obsession with sound and it has conquered the wind, they don't just want you to see the action, they want you to hear it too. This isn't the 1920's, GoPro know you need sound. GoPro got obsessive over audio engineering, as they know good sound is as good as good video and by good sound, they don't mean the howl of the wind.

Included with the GoPro HD Surf HERO are adhesive base mounts attaching to your board in seconds. Not only are the mounts quick and easy to attach, they are also proven in heavy surf from Hawaii to Tahiti, Southern Mexico to Northern California. Don't let a little water 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 the GoPro HD Surf HERO

What's Included:

• 1 x HD HERO Camera (5 megapixel)
• 1 x Rechargeable 1100 mAh Lithium-Ion Battery
• 1 x Waterproof Quick-Release Housing - 180 ft (60 m)
• 1 x 3M Adhesive Mounting Base
• 1 x FCS Plug-Compatible Mount
• 1 x Quick-Release Buckle
• 1 x Leash
• 1 x USB Cable
• 1 x Component Video (HDTV) Cable
• 1 x Composite Video + Audio Out Cable
• Warranty: One year

Tech 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 32GB capacity (SDHC)
• Average recording times (using 32GB 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 included)
• 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 USB port

Waterproof Camera Housing

• Depth rating: Up to 180 ft (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