Go Pro Helmet Hero HD Camera

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After recently dropping my Go Pro Helmet Hero HD water proof video camera overboard I purchased a new model which I'd already been eyeing off. Seemed like a good excuse to get the latest model.

I was disappoint that they would sell you a camera & LCD screen add-on but don't tell you it won't work without a software update. The update doesn't affect the camera's use if you're not using the LCD screen, so why not just have the software already loaded into the camera??
So after 2 days of frustration GoPro support replies with email saying it needs a firmware update.... I went back to the store of purchase & in the time since I'd purchased mine they must have had a few people come back with same complaint. They had a note up to staff instructing on the need for the update which is free to download from manufacturers website, which needs to be loaded onto your SD card & a combination of buttons pushed to load it to the camera, then delete the file from your SD card. The staff were helpful & did the update for me in a few minutes.

Also, new version saves as MP4 files where the old model used AVI files. I prefer AVIs so I then had to download a MP4 to AVI converter & run all files through this before using them. Think I want my old one back......

I've only shot a couple of shot segments so far so I can't really comment on its use. However it is like the previous model it will be a great camera.

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If anyone else has any feedback on this camera it would be appreciated.

Cheers,

fitzy..

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Jee thats a great help mate ive been eyeing them off for a while for fishing and calling wild dogs.

Steve

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Fitz

I took my Sanyo Xacti out for a play today and it records in Mp4 as well, Movie Maker needs AVI, so what Convertor did you use?

I have downloaded about 5 so far and they're all cr@p...help


Cheers

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Here's a free one that I tested  & it worked ok. Don't have to be a member or pay anything. Didn't appear to pick up any viruses, trojans or trackers from the site, but as always follow links to unknown / untrusted external websites at your own risk & with max protection turned on.


Pazera Free MP4 to AVI Converter
http://   download.cnet.com/Pazera-Free-MP4-to-AVI-Converter/3000-2194_4-10784027.html?part=dl-6288457

Fix the gaps in the link to follow it.

Cheers,

fitzy..