Thabani Manzini

Everybody loves surfing, surfing USA (or in my case RSA). Sorry that song just keeps playing in my head I don’t know why since the only surfing I am familiar with is of the internet. Anyway I know the Hero3 range of cameras are out but I think in the economic climate we are in the Gopro Hero2 Surf Edition might still be a quality cheaper alternative. The Basics Professional glass lens usually means a special glass with a higher refraction index than consumer lenses have to be used. This helps in controlling chromatic aberration, the misalignment of colors. The relatively small f/2.8 aperture ensures a good depth of field in the photos, which means you can look further into the background of a picture without blurring occurring. The HD Hero 2 camera is fixed focus which no doubt contributes to the rather simple design of this camera. Since its not a zoom camera, you have to make sure that you can get into a decent distance from the object especially if you want close-ups. HD,HD and More HD Gopro offers you three HD resolutions in this camera; 1080p 960p and 720p, if you combine this with the fact it offers images at 5, 8 and 11 megapixels respectively, you have to say its going to be difficult to take a low quality picture or video. The different fields of view that include the narrow, medium and wide angle views ensures the photographer has options . Despite the use of a CMOS image sensor, which consumes up to 100 times less power than the previously dominant CCD sensor the battery life is not the best but few portable devices seem to have nearly enough for demanding consumers . The Camera Version of Rocky? The good news is the Hero2 HD the user interface has improved drastically and the polycarbonated exoskeletal housing of the camera it is ultra resistant to damage from impact or even water. Stores up to 32 gigs and is compatible with all the Gopro BacPacs.