Make no mistake,The Digital Hero Camera is not for professionals. There is no focus feature, and the camera is very light sensitive. On the other hand, for amateurs looking to take some fun shots while in the field, in the water, or on the slopes; The Digital Hero Camera rules.
The Trial
I tried this little digital dynamo on a clear day under full sun. The surf was small, but I was able to catch a few waves and grab a couple shots. The first thing I noticed was how light and easy to handle the camera felt. At times, I honestly forgot I was wearing the camera. Fitting securely on my wrist, The Digital Hero Camera posed zero resistance for me when paddling. I was worried the camera might be floppy or be a hindrance while surfing, but neither of those assumptions came to fruition.
In fact, GoPro’s Hero comes with a “surfer ring”(as well as a ski glove adapter strap)that holds the camera flat and motionless until you are ready to shoot.
Out of the twenty pictures I took that day, fifteen were solid and five were fodder for the delete button. However, this outcome may have more to do to my inexperience with the GoPro Hero rather than any failure on its part. Also, the camera offers a nifty video feature just in case you want to catch that one hot move or perfectly peeling wave.
The Verdict
Running on a single AAA battery (included), The GoPro Hero is easily loaded and unloaded of its digital contents via a handy USB cable (included) and safely protected by its waterproof plastic housing. It is light and secure when strapped on, and barely noticeable once you get used to it.
