A side by side of go pro HD HERO 2 vs HD HERO 127º vs 170º

See low light comparison here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqI8yli4AE0

and 120fps slowmo here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqwvzFO2rYk

Here's a side by side video showing the 1080p mode, 127 º on the new HD HERO 2 and the original HD HERO. Note there is slightly more noise on the original HERO. I have also done a side by side showing the increased field of view you get with the new 170º 1080p mode.

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[boardrfolif3]

From what I see in the video:

HDHero-Bright light situations

HDHero2-Dark light

This is based on the chairs to the right and the trees on the left.

Going to be hard to decide which 1 I'm going to get, espec since the 170* doesn't do much for me...

[powerlord69]

@boardrfolif3 save the cash and go for the 1 then. I think the big difference is the 170º + variable angles. If thats no use to you, you might as well use the extra cash for an lcd back ? :-)

[CaspersCuts]

Do you have the 3d housing kit?  if so is it possible to use your hero HD 2 in the housing with a hero HD to record 3d video?

[powerlord69]

@CaspersCuts I don't. I thought about getting it, but already have a 3d camera. the position of lenses, and field of view (provided you set the HD2 to 127) are identical. cases are also identical so should work fine.

[jeroennnnnnnnnnnnnn]

the 170 degree's on the hero 2 looks awsome! does it fit with the 120fps mod?

[powerlord69]

@jeroennnnnnnnnnnnnn yeh 120fps is 170 fov

[mishadeth]

Is it me, or the HD1 offers more details?

[aeadonnis]

@mishadeth Not to me O.o

[mishadeth]

@ffishy100 Comparing boxes? Wow, wanna teach the rest of us how to make such wise judgements based on the products' boxes?

[mishadeth]

@ffishy100 Chill, kid - nobody accused you of anything... btw. if I wanted/needed, I could go right now and buy one (and I see you have the naked version, what does that tell you?), so perhaps you should think before making stupid posts here.

[ffishy100]

@mishadeth 12 people do not know how a camera works sorry but HDhero2 is better than 1 your prob saying that to make you feel better about you purchasing the 1st one

[ffishy100]

@mishadeth Not at all not the slightest you must not have it go read the details im compairing boxes right now get your facts straight

[ffishy100]

render alert

[ffishy100]

half the comparrisons on youtube comparing different cameras are Render Fails OK

[ffishy100]

@joeyz55 Thank you Yes the HD hero 2 is worth the extra money HANDS DOWNS the people who argue otherwise prob only have the 1st one and are jelouse...

[ffishy100]

@powerlord69Get the Hero 2 the list of fetures goes on and on and on and on ....

[joeyz55]

@kniefi not at all. What you're noticing is increased digital sharpening due to the slower glass. Notice how the blue skies on the Hero 2 videos are not all blown-out. I am actually quite amazed at how well the Hero 2 balances out the shadows,mid-tones, and hilights, providing for much better color grading. Some of the footage I see online looks like it was shot with a much more expensive camera.