GoPro's early HD action camera — the Hero 2 from the era that defined the action camera category.
The GoPro Hero 2 was released in 2011 as one of the cameras that defined the action camera category. It recorded 1080p Full HD video at 30fps and 720p at 60fps — state of the art for action cameras at the time. The GoPro Hero 2 was the camera that proved action cameras were viable for professional extreme sports and adventure content.
Video quality is 1080p30 — adequate for its era. The wide-angle lens provides the signature GoPro immersive perspective. 11MP stills are available. No built-in WiFi — the WiFi BacPac accessory added wireless connectivity. Image stabilisation is absent — the footage has the characteristic GoPro shakiness that was acceptable before HyperSmooth technology.
Fixed ultra-wide lens. Weight is approximately 100 grams without housing — compact. The waterproof housing provides protection to 60 metres. Build quality is robust GoPro action camera standard. SD card storage. The removable battery is convenient. Various mounting accessories established the GoPro ecosystem that continues today.
Very cheap on the used market — essentially obsolete. Check for water damage, lens clarity, and battery health. A piece of action camera history. Thoroughly outdated by modern standards — any current action camera or smartphone is dramatically superior. Only of interest as a novelty, backup, or historical item.