GoPro Hero2 and Hero Comparison HDHero2 2011

New NOTE: 11/19/11. Surf Edition...also did an unbox video. If you subscribe to my channel, you will be notified.
This Vid...Various shots that compare the two GoPro cameras Hero2 and Hero.
1. Starting ride in dark garage to light. Hero2 better in low light.
2. Short road drive...change in light. Hero a little yellow.
3. Beach scene. Notice sun blown more w/ Hero
4. Indoor incandescent light. White paper.
5. Outdoor light same color card.
6. White hat. Hero still yellow. Hero2 Skin tone better.
7. Flower in sun. Notice handling of bright sun.
8. Water into sun. lens flare comparison.
9. Simple sky and water next to black. Hero w/ better sky clouds.
10. Hero2 now at 170 degree and Hero at normal 127. Hero2 looks better.
11. ALL HERO2. Narrow, 127 medium, 170 wide. Notice noise in narrow.

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• HDhero
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• Hero2
• Hero 2
• Comparison
• GoPro Comparison
• Hero2 vs Hero
• 127
• 170
• HD
• 2011
• helmet
• Surf
• HD Hero2
• camera

[TheBsanft]

I liked your review of the 2. I posted a comment on your other unboxing review. I love to bodyboard and was thinking of getting into water photography. I was thinking of bolting the gopro (probably 2 after your review) onto an old rollerblade wrist protector. I mostly want to do still shots, as real water housing and water cameras are way more expensive. I just wanted to know if you think that would be a wise decision to purchase the gopro2 as a way to see if this is something to get into.

[RustysClips]

@TheBsanft Couple of thoughts. As always it depends on your final medium. I would go onto the gopro site and take a look at the stills that are on there. I have no idea how you will be shooting. Is the other hand free to “click” the shutter”?

[peetre]

@peetre Ooops spelling, I meant interval!

[peetre]

@TheBsanft How about just setting the mode to time lapse and a 1/2 second interview. Forget about the button and discard the images you don't care for?

[WESTWOODBEATS]

the sharpness and white balance is on point with the hero2

[TheBsanft]

@RustysClips Thank you for getting back to me Rusty. I would just like to take still pictures and probably video, since the video would be easier. I will take a look at the stills on the gopro site. I was just thinking that bolting it to wrist protector would allow for both arms to swim in negotiating waves, and allow a free hand to "click" the shutter for still pics, even though I have read that the buttons are hard to manage. Im eager to hear your advice.

Thank you!!

[raptorlishus]

nice job, seems like the hero 2 is a good bit better

[mattsrcking]

Very very cool comparison video!

Great job! A+

Thanks

Matt

[heikki722]

Good job. Which software did you use for editing?

[enochrux]

Great reference video, much appreciated. I'll be getting a Hero2 soon.

[FunkyDaddy88]

Thx for making this video. This is maybe one of the greatest compare videos i have seen so far!!!

[bengzit]

...my apinion is that go pro hd 2 is bether at night ..nothing more ..but nice video and tnx for info and compare this two cams :)

[DJHOGHEAD]

Thanks for posting.

[TheDslide]

at 0:01 it says HORO1 and Hero2 LOL

[ct5006360]

these cameras record in stereo

[MyEpicKactus]

@RustysClips no problem dude! :)

[trefoilatelier]

@RustysClips my bad its 4:01

[RustysClips]

@MyEpicKactus Thanks....

[RustysClips]

@RustysClips Hero is on the left in the Vid. THe hero1 is always a lighter blue color and does not handle the sun as well.

[MyEpicKactus]

@RustysClips i think he means 3:40

[8lindfury]

Wow great video.

You can really see the HERO2 stride ahead!

[Solorider77]

Great video, selling my Hero HD to a friend and getting the Hero2, thanks for taking the time to show the differences......