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The new GoPro HERO3 cameras are a world apart as far as performance features from the previous HERO2 cameras, but all of the new bells and whistles caused a few reliability issues. I (like many others) have often experienced issues of the HERO3 Black Edition freezing up to where I need to pull the battery [...]

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During the NAB2013 show, GoPro sent out a bunch of single use coupons good for $100 OFF a brand new GoPro Hero 3 Black Edition (top of the line model). I’m sure there are thousands of lucky people who received this, but for those who didn’t attend NAB, this could be your chance to get [...]

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The latest buzz (no pun intended) for Flying GoPro cameras is the new DJI Phantom Quadcopter designed specifically to mount the GoPro Hero cameras. Unlike the more complicated copter systems out there, the DJI Phantom comes in a fully assembled complete kit (found here) where you just need to mount your GoPro (or other light [...]

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So while Sony has recently released it’s new Action Camera set to steal some of the GoPro sports camera market, GoPro today announced the new Hero3 that is 35% smaller, 25% lighter, and 2x faster than previous GoPro Hero cameras. Even with a smaller profile, the Hero3 will offer built in Wifi (no need for [...]

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GoPro Wi-Fi BacPac + Wi-Fi Remote Combo Kit
Wi-Fi REMOTE:
Control up to 50 cameras a time from up to 600’/ 180m away with the Wi-Fi Remote
Enjoy full camera control, including ON/OFF, SHUTTER and SETTINGS control
LCD screen mirrors your camera’s status LCD screen
Attachment strap, key ring, and charging cable included
Waterproof to 10′/3m
GoPro APP + SMARTPHONE [...]

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Anyone excited about the GoPro Wi-Fi BacPac? If you haven’t heard about what the new Wi-Fi BacPac can do, there’s an interview with GoPro in Oliviatech’s NAB coverage video (below) that talks about how it can control up to 50 GoPro cameras remotely from your iPhone and stream wireless video.

Apparently some retail stores have already [...]

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Vimeo member Stephen Diaz has already received the GoPro Dive Housing (Flat Lens) which allows the GoPro to focus properly underwater. Here’s an early test video. The GoPro Dive housing is a must have to improve the quality of underwater footage, and fortunately it’s the cheapest Flat Lens upgrade available for around $49 dollars. [Thanks [...]

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GoPro has opened up pre-orders for their new Flat Lens Dive Housing. You can find more information at their website. http://gopro.com/hd-hero-accessories/dive-housing/

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While the world is waiting for GoPro to release it’s Flat Lens Dive Housing, there have been other companies already selling some solutions. While those solutions aren’t warrantied by GoPro and will cost you an extra dime, this clever little solution from Jomol will save you a few bucks as a workaround. For this you’ll [...]

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The GH2 or other small video cameras are very lightweight and the selection for a quality stabilizer are few. Lately, there’s been some interest around modifying a Steadicam Smoothee to work with such light cameras. I was able to modify one successfully, but I never got around to showing it’s full capabilities. So it’s great [...]

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Serge writes in and shares this cool little find. It’s a silicone case that wraps around your GoPro housing (with LCD BacPac) to not only add a bit of style, but a short hood for making the LCD a bit more viewable on bright days. [Thanks Serge] Depending on your taste, you’ll find them popping [...]

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Yup, within the first few minutes the Steadicam Smoothee walked through the door it was laying helplessly in pieces on my workbench. As I suspected, it’s quite easy to modify this little stabilizer. With a quick release adapter, a top stage that can be fine tuned Left/Right & Forward/Back for easy balance, and one of [...]

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(above) Possible GoPro Flat Lens Housing – Winter 2012
For years people have known that the stock GoPro Hero curved lens housing caused soft images underwater. We did a test not long ago showing how different a flat lens is compared to the stock GoPro (click here).
Several different companies addressed the problem with aftermarket flat [...]

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So there were a few great GoPro HD deals in the past few days. If you managed to grab yourself one, another must have accessory is the GoPro LCD BacPac. This adds so much more functionality than the little front screen. Here’s something interesting, the GoPro LCD BacPac is also sold on outdoor clothing retailer [...]

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Quick deal blast over on the deals page, which drops the GoPro HD down $20 dollars cheaper than Amazon’s best deal. [Thanks Jack & Rudy] Yes this is also the original 1080p version (not 960). Check it out following the link (click here).

GoPro 1080p HD Video Sports Camera Deal Blast

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One day only, Amazon has a nice price drop on the 1080p GoProHD Waterproof Camera. Although this is the original (not Hero 2), this version should have a firmware update allowing it to use the same Wi-Fi Remote Control via smartphone, tablet & computer as the Hero 2. Recent firmware on this Hero already allows [...]