GoPro Surf HERO

GoPro Surf HERO
alaScore 84

14 reviews

May, 2013

alaTest has collected and analyzed 14 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the size. The usability also gets good feedback, but there are some negative comments about the value for money.

usability, size

value for money

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the GoPro Surf HERO is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

Review analysis

(Based on 14 reviews)

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Amazon review summary for the GoPro Surf HERO

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of the GoPro Surf HERO from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

75% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Awesome!

 

Awesome!

Buy energizer ultimate lithium batteries! Using these, I have not experienced the problems with the batteries that it seems others have. Fun camera!

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CRAP

 

CRAP

Well since the return policy is that items can only be in unopened condition...I guess the fact that the camera hasn't worked properly since the minute I assembled the case around the camera I guess I have just bought myself a $[...] piece of crap! ...

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Does what it says, but do you need it?

 

Does what it says, but do you need it?

This tiny camera delivers as advertised, but you may not need it. I use it kayaking (touring, not whitewater), but I take along another camera for what I hope are better pictures. After you mount the camera, you have no control over what it sees. I...

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Great

 

Great

Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/ROPYY9NBPBX6 This is the Gopro Surf Hero on the nose of my 6'4" Fish. It was easy to attach to my board, easy to video and easy to edit. The camera does eat batteries.

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Great product.

 

Great product.

I got this for father's day this year and quickly put it on my longboard. I love the videos it produces. Everything was pretty easy to set up. It does eat up batteries, but that is ok. The video quality is excellent. I've already recommended this to a...

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Unreal footage

 

Unreal footage

Great product for the price. I used it on my surfboard for a trip to Nicaragua and then at home on my motocross helmet. I highly suggest for any action sport.

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Overall good camera for action vids.

 

Overall good camera for action vids.

I've been using this camera for scooter ride videos and it works great. Accidentally got the surf one, but modified the mounts to fit, one on my helmet and on the air filter box pointing backwards. Both angles make a cool video, but the one actually...

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Great camera for the money

 

Great camera for the money

This is a great camera. The video is smooth, the wide-angle lens is awesome, and it does what you want it to do. I mean, I could keep going with good things but you get the point. On the flip side, battery life for rechargeable NiMH batteries is...

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Amazon review summary for the GoPro Surf HERO

 

alaTest has collected and analysed 1 user review of the GoPro Surf HERO from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk.

100% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Product Specifications

Tested and approved by pro surfers in macking Puerto, Northern California, and Hawaii, the Surf HERO is a revolutionary quick-release board-mountable camera. Shoot 56 minutes of TV resolution video with sound or 5 megapixels photos automatically for over an hour while your surf. Features a 170

Audio Input

Microphone Operation Mode:Mono
Microphone Technology:Electret condenser
Type:Microphone

Battery

Battery Form Factor:Standard form factor
Supported Battery Form Factor:AAA

Digital Camera

Digital Camera Type:Compact
Supported Flash Memory:MultiMediaCard / SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:1.3in
Height:1.8in
Weight:4.9oz
Width:2.3in

Header

Manufacturer:GoPro
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:GoPro Surf HERO

Lens System

Lens Aperture:F/2.8
Type:Lens

Miscellaneous

Underwater Use: Yes

Optical Sensor

Optical Sensor Type:CMOS
Sensor Resolution:5Megapixel

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Video Input

Digital Video Format:AVI / MJPEG
Shooting Modes:Frame movie mode
Still Image Format:JPEG
Type:Digital camera
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