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Well I just ordered my xmas pressie...
A GoPro Hero HD Motorsports Camera!
For those who haven't read about the NEW HD cam, here are the specs.
Also looking at getting a LCD Bakpac for on-camera preview and playback. They haven't produced these yet. Will do a full review once I receive the gear. I have two 4gb high speed cards that I use for my other camera, that will do great in this to. When I head on my trip to the US I'll be having this hardwired onto the bike, with a couple of 32gb cards so I can get some travel footage. At WVGA (60 fps) I can get 8hrs of recording time.
GoPro HD Motorsports HERO: Formula Car Clip
Felix
A GoPro Hero HD Motorsports Camera!

For those who haven't read about the NEW HD cam, here are the specs.
I also bought these two mounts, one for mounting on frame slider, and one for wing mirror bar etc. Similar mounts, one for small bars one for larger bars.Tech Specs:
Camera Optics
Lens Type: Fixed Focus (2ft/.6m – ∞), glass
Aperture: f/2.8 (high performance in low-light situations)
Angle of View: 170º ultra wide angle in WVGA, 720p, or 960p mode
Angle of View: 127º wide angle in 1080p mode
Video
HD Video Resolution Modes: (subject to change, pending final firmware release)
1080p = 1920x1080 pixels (16:9), 30 fps, 15 Mbit/s data rate
960p = 1280x960 pixels (4:3), 30 fps, 12 Mbit/s data rate
720p = 1280x720 pixels (16:9), 60 fps, 15 Mbit/s data rate
720p = 1280x720 pixels (16:9), 30 fps, 8 Mbit/s data rate
WVGA = 848x480 pixels (16:9), 60 fps, 8 Mbit/s data rate
Sensor Type: 1/2.5" HD CMOS, 2.2µm-sized pixels
Light Sensitivity: Super low-light sensitivity (>1.4 V/lux-sec)
Video Format: H.264 compression, saved as Windows- & Mac-compatible MPEG4 (.mp4) file
Exposure Control: Auto with user selectable center weighted average and spot metering settings
White Balance: Auto
Audio
Microphone: Built-in, mono with AGC (automatic gain control)
Audio Format: 48 kHz, AAC audio compression
Photo
Resolution: 5 megapixel
Capture Modes: Single shot, photo every 2, 5, 10, 30 or 60 secs.; 3 photo burst; self-timer
Storage
Memory: SD card, up to 32GB capacity (SDHC)
Average recording times (using 32GB SD card):
1080p (30 fps): 4h 21m
960p (30 fps): 5h 26m
720p (60 fps): 4h 21
720p (30 fps): 8h 09m
WVGA (60 fps): 8h 09m
Camera Connectors & Cables
PC Connection: USB 2.0 (data connection and battery charging)
HDTV Out: HD NTSC & PAL (component cable incl.)
Audio Out: Combo 2.5mm jack with stereo audio and composite video out
PC Compatibility: Windows® XP (Service Pack 2 or later) or Vista; Mac OS® X 10.4.11 and later
Power & Battery
Battery Type: Rechargeable 1100 mAh lithium-ion
Battery Life: Approx. 2.5 hrs
Charging: via USB to computer or optional power adapter
Charge Time: 80% capacity after 1 hour with optional power adapter; or 2 hours with a computer’s USB port
Waterproof Camera Housing
Depth Rating: Up to 180 feet / 60 meters
Construction: Polycarbonate and stainless steel
Hardware: Stainless steel
Size & Weight
Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.6” x 2.4” x 1.2” (42mm x 60mm x 30mm)
Weight: 3.3oz (94g) incl. battery, 5.9oz (167g) incl. housing


Also looking at getting a LCD Bakpac for on-camera preview and playback. They haven't produced these yet. Will do a full review once I receive the gear. I have two 4gb high speed cards that I use for my other camera, that will do great in this to. When I head on my trip to the US I'll be having this hardwired onto the bike, with a couple of 32gb cards so I can get some travel footage. At WVGA (60 fps) I can get 8hrs of recording time.
GoPro HD Motorsports HERO: Formula Car Clip
Felix