GoPro WiFi BacPac Combo Kit

Finally, after a long wait, the GoPro WiFi BacPac and Remote Control combo kit is now available in Australia.

Unfortunately, what isn't available as yet, is the GoPro App to install on your smart phone, tablet or iPod. That apparently won't be available until sometime in Fall 2012... around late Spring or early Summer in Australia.

That said, it is still a very useful bit of gear, able to control up to 50 (yes, FIFTY) GoPro HD HERO2 cameras. Of course, each camera requires its own WiFi BacPac which you can buy separately.

As with all GoPro products, it comes with all you need...

GoPro Remote Control:

• Wi-Fi remote control which has its own built in rechargeable Li-ion Battery
• Remote charging cable with a snazzy little clip lock
• Remote Attachment Key which snaps in the same way as the cable
• Velcro attachment strap complete with GoPro branding tag
  
  

GoPro Wi-Fi BacPac:

• The WiFi unit itself with menu screen
• Waterproof Backdoor
• Non-waterproof Backdoor
• 30cm USB Charging Cable
• Instruction manual

To use the Wi-Fi BacPac and remote control, you will need to download and install CineForm. Its a 35 megabyte download which I find a bit over the top. The program allows you to edit and convert video, as well as update firmware. But if you have your own edit suite, its a big footprint for just keeping your firmware up to date!

Anyway, both units (WiFi Bacpac and remote) come with some charge out of the box, but its a good idea to charge them both up first.

You install the program (CineForm), then use the two supplied USB cables to hook the two units up to your computer. CineForm will automatically detect their presence.

IMPORTANT: Reboot your computer after software installation otherwise your devices may not be detected.

You will also need to update the firmware on your GoPro camera.

The next step is to pair the WiFi BacPac with the remote control. This took a bit of doing because CineForm repeatedly said the firmware was up to date, but eventually we got there and the two paired up instantly.

So, to summarise the setup:

• Install CineForm
• Update firmware on the camera, remote control, and BacPac
• Follow the instructions to pair the devices

The remote works really well, with user settings displaying in the small LCD screen. Once the App arrives, you will be able to stream video to your mobile device, or even the Internet directly.

And lets not forget that it can control up to fifty individual cameras. This will be great for those long stretches of boring road, for example, when you want to turn off the camera to conserve power. Because, let's face it, 2 hours use out of a camera is ridiculous and inconvenient - but the norm - for the moment.

Tips

• Reboot computer after installing CineForm
• Update firmware on the camera, remote control, and BacPac before first use (GoPro Hero2 update)
• After charging remote control unit, make sure it is turned off - charging seems to turn the unit on
• The WiFi BacPac has its own battery, but it will start to drain power from the camera's battery after its own is depleted, so ensure all units are fully charged before use
• The body of the WiFi unit itself is smaller than the LCD BacPac and the Battery BacPac, so it is recommended that you to use the supplied (thinner) back door

Features summary

Wi-Fi Remote:
Control up to 50 cameras a time, with a 600' or 180m range
Full camera control: On/Off, Mode, Shutter, and Settings
Attachment strap, key ring, and charging cable included
Wearable & Waterproof to 10' or 3m

GoPro App + Smartphone or Tablet (Coming Soon)
Control your GoPro(s) with your smartphone or tablet
Live preview & playback of videos & photos from your GoPro(s)
Wi-Fi transfer* footage from your GoPro to your smartphone or tablet and share with friends
Live stream your smartphone as a hotspot

Live Streaming + Sharing Directly from Your GoPro, as mentioned previously, will be coming "soon".

Where to buy the GoPro WiFi BacPac Combo Kit

Sports Camera
P.O. Box 275
Richmond NSW 2753

Phone: (02) 45742797
Web: www.sportscamera.com.au




Filmed with a GoPro HD Hero2 & CamPole by SportsCamera.com.au
Music by Black Label Australia - "Crystal Vision"

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