Introduction

The GoPro HD Hero2 is part of a new class of camcorders that is still searching for a definitive name. Some call them "hands-free" or "mountable" camcorders, while others prefer the terms "wearable" or "adventure-cams". The Hero2 is all of those things, and it can record Full HD 1080p video or capture 11-megapixel still images with the click of a button.

For just $299 you can get the Hero2 along with its waterproof housing, a variety of mounts, and a few straps that let you wear the camera on a helmet (or surfboard or dirtbike, depending on the package you buy). In this growing market of "wearable" camcorders, GoPro has one main rival—Contour—and you can read our review of the Contour+ camcorder here.

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