Jan 14
Action Cameras will be receiving the first stock of GoPro HD helmet Cameras…. soon! Here’s a Downhill video shot with the GoPro HD Helmet Hero WIDE!
Sep 08
Up till now the GoPro Hero Camera has had a memory capacity of only 2Gb. By downloading this firmware upgrade onto your camera you can now expand it up to 16Gb of memory. With a 16Gb card you will now be able to record nearly 8hrs of footage with the same camera. Not bad! What’s better is that this upgrade is available for FREE from Action Cameras!
Read below for instructions on how to add this to your camera.
Firmware Upgrade Instructions
PLEASE READ THROUGH ALL INSTRUCTIONS FIRST. This upgrade will not work with older 3MP GoPro HERO cameras.
STEP 1: Download/Copy Firmware Upgrade to SD Card
1. Download the appropriate file for your particular model HERO camera (Note: you do not need to open this file):
* Download Firmware — 5 megapixel HERO Wide lens cameras
* Download Firmware — 5 megapixel HERO Standard lens cameras (available 15-Nov-2009)
2. After downloading the firmware (Main.zip), ensure that the file has been unzipped, leaving you with a file named “Main.elf”
3. Put a blank SD card in your camera
4. Connect your camera to your computer using the USB cable
5. Drag the file onto the top (root) level of the SD card (this will be the first window when you open the card)
6. Once the file is copied onto the card, you can disconnect the camera as you would normally
Note: if you have a card reader, you can alternatively use it to copy the file onto the SD card instead of following the above steps
STEP 2: Load Firmware Upgrade into Camera
Before beginning this step, ensure that your camera is powered off. Also ensure that it is loaded with new or fully charged batteries (Lithium or NiMH recommended)
7. If it isn’t already in the camera, insert the SD card with the firmware upgrade loaded on it
8. Press the power button and release
9. Then quickly press the power button again while simultaneously pressing the shutter button. DO NOT RELEASE THE BUTTONS
10. Continue holding both the power and shutter button until the red light begins to flash quickly
11. Once the red light begins to flash quickly, you can release both buttons. The camera’s red light will continue to flash, which indicates that the firmware is loading into the camera’s memory (this will take 5-10 seconds)
12. Once the camera has finished loading the new firmware, it will turn itself off
The camera will now be using the new firmware version, which will have the following benefits:
* improved auto exposure processing to help in extreme bright lighting conditions (like snow covered slopes),
* and you can now record up to 4GB in one file
Firmware Tips
For best performance, please use only high write speed SDHC cards
Using slower write speed cards will cause the following:
* longer camera power up time
* longer file saving time after recording is stopped
* longer file deletion times
* delay in switching modes from auto photo to delete all files
The camera will automatically stop a single video recording at 4GB (1 hr 52 min). If using a card over 4GB, you can, however, initiate further recording to fill up the card.
In auto photo mode, the camera will not stop recording when 4GB is reached. If using a larger card, the camera will keep shooting photos until the batteries are depleted.
Firmware Troubleshooting
I can’t open the firmware file
* you do NOT need to open the firmware file, but simply transfer it to the top level of the SD card
The firmware update will not start (red LED does not start blinking)
* is the firmware file in the top level of the SD card? If the firmware file is not in this level, the firmware will not be able to upload
I lost power during the upload, and can no longer power on the camera
* if the firmware upload was interrupted, the camera will not have a complete firmware and will no longer be able to power on. If this has happened, you will need to contact GoPro Support for further assistance.
Our friends at RainChasers have put together a fantastic user review for the GoPro Helmet Hero Wide. These guys are serious about finding the biggest torrents after any rainfall and tackling it in their kayaks. Somewhere in between they managed to put together a fantastic in-depth review for the camera.
Jul 13
By actioncamerasblog
A record-breaking motocross champion performed a spectacular leap over an open Tower Bridge in the early hours. Robbie Maddison performed a no-handed backflip as he jumped the gap between the north and south side of the bridge at 0255 BST. The 27-year-old Australian holds the record for the world’s longest ever motorbike jump at 350.7ft (106.9m).
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Jan 29
The two most popular cameras on the market are the Oregon Scientific ATC5K and the Gopro Helmet Hero Wide.
They are both self containned (no cables), record on SD card, waterproof and designed to be attached to any type of helmet.
At Action Cameras, one of the very frequently asked question is:
what is the difference between these two cameras?
Check this video, you’ll have our comparaison on top of a split screen with ATC5k footage and Helmet Hero Wide footage.
Action Cameras, video review Helmet Hero Wide vs ATC5k from Actioncameras on Vimeo.
Jan 19
We found on the internet this video shoot with the Helmet Hero Wide.
This video is so good, we had to share it with you !!
Have you ever done/seen freestyle skiing?
If not you’ll be surprised to see what can be done on skis.
If yes, you’ll like it even more this Tom Wallish is really good !!
Dec 11
The Good: There’s never been a better way to film yourself riding the wave, this has great quality, 30m waterproofed, and is easy to mount plus it can be used for loads of other water sports.
The Bad: It is a pricey kit to just attach to your board and hope it doesn’t come off…
The ActionCameras Bottom Line: All surfers want to brag to their bros about the waves that they caught and the moves that they pulled, now we can prove it! If you are saving up for new boardies then make sure to get someone else to get this for you.
