"I wish someone saw that last wave."

By now, I'm sure you have heard of the Hero Cam. The GoPro's HD Surf HERO is an on-board mounted video and still camera, that shoots 1080p HD. This little camera mounts securely on your surfboard and captures every exciting moment.The video is amazingly vivid and the photos are so clear. The HERO cam is perfect to take along for any surf trip and puts a new (humbling) perspective on how you surf.  I suggest you pick one up before you paddle out.

GoPRO HD HERO Cam

Tech Specs:
 Camera Optics
    •    Lens Type: Fixed Focus (2ft/.6m – ∞), 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: (subject to change, pending final firmware release)
    ◦    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" HD CMOS, 2.2µm-sized pixels
    •    Light Sensitivity: Super low-light sensitivity (>1.4 V/lux-sec)
    •    Video Format: H.264 compression, saved as Windows- & Mac-compatible MPEG4 (.mp4) file
    •    Exposure Control: Auto with user selectable center 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): 4h 21m
    ◦    960p (30 fps): 5h 26m
    ◦    720p (60 fps): 4h 21
    ◦    720p (30 fps): 8h 09m
    ◦    WVGA (60 fps): 8h 09m
 Camera Connectors & Cables
    •    PC Connection: USB 2.0 (data connection and battery charging)
    •    HDTV Out: HD NTSC & PAL (component cable incl.)
    •    Audio Out: Combo 2.5mm 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 & Battery
    •    Battery Type: Rechargeable 1100 mAh lithium-ion
    •    Battery Life: Approx. 2.5 hrs
    •    Charging: via USB to computer or optional power adapter
    •    Charge Time: 80% capacity after 1 hour with optional power adapter; or 2 hours with a computer’s USB port
 Waterproof Camera Housing
    •    Depth Rating: Up to 180 feet / 60 meters
    •    Construction: Polycarbonate and stainless steel
    •    Hardware: Stainless steel
 Size & Weight
    •    Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.6” x 2.4” x 1.2” (42mm x 60mm x 30mm)
    •    Weight: 3.3oz (94g) incl. battery, 5.9oz (167g) incl. housing