GoPro HD Hero Naked

HD Hero Naked Waterproof Video Recorder  8.5/10

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GoPro HD Hero Naked
If you’re into extreme sports and want to document your death-defying experiences, then this GoPro Hero Naked video camera may be just what you need. A small, lightweight device that mounts atop your helmet, it’s waterproof and shockproof and shoots in different pixel resolution settings. You can also take HD stills with a self-timer or in intervals. The camcorder is ideal for hands-free shooting, whether you’re motorcycling, sky diving, white water rafting, or mountain climbing. While the audio quality isn’t the best, the picture quality is nothing to scoff at. You’ll be glad to show your friends your unique POV videos from all your adventures. The video recorder costs $190.

Quick Specs

  • Video recorder waterproof to 180 ft.
  • Shoots video in 1080p, 960p, or 720p in 30 fps; 720p in 60 fps
  • 5 MP camera
  • Rechargeable battery with 2.5-hour life
  • Includes a helmet mount
  • 2.4” x 1.2” x 1.6”
  • 3.4 oz.
Strengths

Takes HD stills at 2-, 5-, 10-, 30-, and 60-second intervals

Shockproof and waterproof—ideal for extreme sports

Fits atop a helmet with a mount for hands-free shooting

Great video and photo quality

Has 4 modes: video, stills, self-timer stills, and interval stills

Waterproof housing has two backings: one watertight and one not for better audio quality

Weaknesses

Difficult to read all the small text on the status display, especially when it’s mounted on a helmet

Audio quality isn’t the best

Menu system seems complicated

 

Brian Jones has had a passion for photography and anything related for the majority of his life. One photography class in high school was all it took to get hooked on everything to do with the subject. He became more focused on learning about camera… See more about Brian

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