GoPro has been leading the way in action camera technology for some time now, with the newest model, the GoPro HD Hero2, setting a high standard for others to follow.
The GoPro HD Hero2 is everything anyone could want or need in an action camera: Full HD (high definition) recording; a wide-angle lens, to capture footage in style; Recording at 60 FPS (frames per second) for slow motion editing; still image capture up to 11MP (megapixels), with time-lapse and burst modes; ample battery life; and up to 32GB (Gigabytes) of memory. In addition to this, the camera is small, light and can be mounted almost anywhere.
In its own right, the GoPro packs quite a punch, but add a few accessories and its level of capabilities rises a notch. GoPro has released many accessories for its cameras, from the LCD BacPac for playing back images on the go, to the intuitive GoPro 3D Hero System, which allows the more adventurous to capture HD images in 3D.
Two relatively new and very different accessories in the GoPro collection are the GoPro Wi-Fi BacPac and The GoPro Dive Housing, both of which are proving extremely popular.
GoPro diving housing
Members of the diving community have been filming their underwater adventures for years, and more recently have used action cameras to aid their efforts.
There are many action cameras that will serve this purpose, from dive-specific camera goggles to cameras that can be ‘waterproofed’ using additional cases and housing accessories. GoPro’s newest underwater accessory comes in the form of the GoPro Dive Housing, and it’s proving to be a ‘must have’ for diving and snorkeling fans alike.
Compatible with GoPro HD Hero and HD Hero2 cameras, the Diving Housing has a large flat glass lens to maximize sharpness underwater and is waterproof to a dizzying depth of 197ft/60m. The GoPro Diving Housing also allows you to shoot in all resolutions without vignetting. So whether you’re shooting in a cave, a shipwreck, a coral reef, or the deep blue, you’re guaranteed high-quality footage.
To further enhance your diving experience, the Diving Housing can be used in conjunction with other GoPro diving products, such as the GoPro HD Wrist Housing.
GoPro Wi-Fi BacPac
The ability to stream and share data directly from one device to another is becoming more of a standard than an addition these days, from phones to TVs and now even cameras.
The GoPro Wi-Fi BacPac opens up a whole new world for GoPro HD Hero2 users by enabling live streaming directly from your GoPro to a smartphone, tablet, Mac or PC, so you and your friends can watch the action on the go. Full HD as it happens.
By connecting your GoPro to your mobile device, you can use your iPhone, iPad, or Android as a wireless remote control, which can be extremely useful when your camera is out of reach. When you’re out of Wi-Fi range, your smartphone can also be used as a “hotspot,” allowing the Wi-Fi BacPac to continue streaming video, no matter where you are.
If that wasn’t enough, the GoPro Wi-Fi BacPac can be used to control up to 50 GoPro cameras at once, which comes in handy when shooting large multi-camera projects, or even controlling just two cameras located in different locations. . of your kit. This can be accomplished using the Wi-Fi remote control (sold separately) or the GoPro smartphone app, which will be released in the near future.
Whether you prefer to spend your time on land or under the waves, these two accessories are must-haves for GoPro owners everywhere.