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Quick Tech! GoPro Personal Video Camera

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By Mark Houlahan
Photography by Mark Houlahan
Gopro Motorsports Video Camera
Gopro Motorsports Video Camera
The Motorsports HERO comes... 
   
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Gopro Motorsports Video Camera
The Motorsports HERO comes with both flat- and curved-surface mounting pads.
Gopro Motorsports Video Camera
The curved-surface pad shown... 
   
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Gopro Motorsports Video Camera
The curved-surface pad shown here is designed for helmet mounting and is perfect for open-top cars, motorcycles, and so on.
Gopro Motorsports Video Camera
The flat-mount pad is typically... 
   
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Gopro Motorsports Video Camera
The flat-mount pad is typically used for bumper mounting of the Motorsports HERO camera, but we're sure we'll find a multitude of uses. Both the flat- and curved-mount pads attach via 3M's Very High Bond (VHB) tape. While the tape is tough and will hold just about anything, it can be peeled off with little effort.
Gopro Motorsports Video Camera
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Gopro Motorsports Video Camera
The Motorsports HERO comes with an internal memory of just 16MB. This is enough for about 25 seconds of video (we didn't test maximum picture output). For best use, GoPro recommends a 2GB SD flash memory card. Prices range from $15 to $40 depending upon brand and speed. We also highly recommend NiMH rechargeable batteries for extended use.
  • Use NiMH rechargeable batteries
  • Try to shoot in midday to reduce sun spots/flare
  • Feel free to edit your videos and add soundtracks/music
  • The more secure the base, the less vibration will be noticed on screen
  • When mounting on a high-vibration surface, put the microphone on "low"
  • Try different mounting points and combine into one great video

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    GoPro Camera Motorsports HERO Specs
    Sensor 3 megapixel (2,048 x 1,536)
    Lens Glass f2.8
    ExposureAuto
    Memory 16MB internal, expandable to 2GB SD
    Video513x384, 30 frames/second 56 minutes on 2GB SD)
    Self-Timer 10 seconds
    PC Connection USB interface (RCA cable included for TV use)
    Power Two AAA batteries (NiMH recommended)
    Operating SystemWindows ME/2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS 9.1 and later
    Dimensions 1.25 x 1.75 x 2.6 inches, 4.5 ounces
    Ford Mustang Research
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