24.5.12

Available Options In GoPro Accessories

By Chris Mueller


A line of sports cameras that are intended for both amateurs and professionals, GoPro accessories add to the functionality of the devices. The three options in cameras including two amateur and one professional model, can be outfitted with a number of additional devices in order to make certain things easier and other functions possible.

The 960, original, and professional models are all listed under the name HD Hero. They are listed here in order of increasing price and capabilities. The basic video and photo functions are on all three, but if you want higher megapixels, the professional is the one to go with. The two amateur models have less than half as many megapixels.

Since sports enthusiasts often want to take pictures in places where you must carry everything in, all of these cameras are designed to be slim and light. This means that some of the pieces which are normally included in the camera are considered add-ons. One of these is the LCD screen, common to most digital cameras these days, but an additional piece on any of the HD Heroes.

If you need some more battery life to take your pictures or video, you can get a battery backpack that adds onto the camera. This enables the camera to run twice as long as usual, but without adding extra weight except when you need it. Sports that are conducted far away from electricity can be captured with the help of the extra battery time while the photographer is on the go.

An interesting device that is coming soon is the Wi-Fi backpack. This hooks onto the camera and attaches to a remote control that the photographer uses to work it. It also interfaces with a smartphone or computer so that you can see what you are taking pictures or video of. If you want to go underwater, look no further than the dive housing, good for up to 197ft underwater.

An intriguing possibility is the 3D system. This setup requires 2 HD Hero cameras which are fitted into a device that positions them correctly. Then, the two cameras record simultaneous 3D and 2D footage, so that you have both options available. It can take still photographs as well as video, and comes with 3D editing software so that you can tweak your footage.

GoPro accessories add to the functionality of the cameras they are designed to attach to. While keeping the cameras themselves small and light, the additional battery pack and LED screen add life and precision to the cameras when necessary. Diving is no problem with a dive case, and you can even take exciting 3D footage of your favorite sport.




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