GoPro.... Is it Bricked?

 Gear is released at a frequent rate. Updates and updated models or entirely new models whet our appetites for the latest and greatest. A new product is launched and the list of improvements and capabilities leave us lamenting our ownership of the previous model. I'm guilty of this as I'm sure many others are, but in more recent times sometimes it might be better to stick with what you know until the newest model proves itself or becomes cheaper with the release of yet another updated model.

Evolution of the GoPro

  There was a stir recently with the GoPro Hero3 and Hero3+ models where footage was not being captured resulting in the below image being the only video captured.

 Now the GoPro is a scary device as there is no viewfinder, so you never quite know what you're capturing and whether everything is in frame. But as a wide angle capture camera, it generally does a good job. So with the release of the BacPac you can eliminate some of those fears. Personally, I own a GoPro HD Hero 960 and an HD Hero2 and so far they haven't let me down, and with firmware updates I always wait a few months to ensure there are no flaws or issues, last thing I need is to brick one of them.

 It would seem, with the latest GoPro, it is advised that you update your Firmware more regularly, but with the issue previously mentioned, could it have been a faulty update that started causing this? It's hard to tell, and information is limited, just a few mentions and images of the problem on Blogs and in Forums, but allegedly a lot of people submitted replacement claims to GoPro.

GoPro HD Hero2 in action capturing more than I need (still)

  With more and more GoPro clone style cameras on the market, the GoPro still appears to be head and shoulders above the competition, however I'm still not convinced with all the new accessories, which include an LCD display, why they can't just incorporate this into one of the next models. Not all people are using the GoPro while Surfing, Hiking, Climbing, Mountain biking, Cycling, Skydiving, parachuting etc etc etc... And at the price, you really would anticipate spending less on accessories, a screen and a more out of the box usability. Don't get me wrong, the GoPro is a good camera and is very versatile, once you've purchased a multitude of easily lost plastic accessories, but it's more like a Black Box video flight recorder than a Camera, but this isn't a bad thing either for the most part.

  Love or Hate GoPro another thing that sets them apart is the free editing software, it's not the most amazing software by any stretch, but it is stupid proof and accessible to the average Joe user looking to quickly edit and upload some footage to You Tube. Download it here for free and try it out...

 Although, I love my GoPro's, I love my Kodak Zx5's more, I wonder if you can do this with a GoPro?