I see that the GoPro HD Hero2 came out with a new Firmware update on 12/15/2011. I’ve been waiting for a firmware update to enable the 3d functionality on the new cameras since I received them back in November.

I installed the Firmware update using CineForm Studio (see the steps to upgrade the firmware (as of 12/16/2011) below.

The best I can tell, this V.58 firmware update does not enable the 3D functionality on the Hero2. I spent some time playing around with it, and was unable to get the two cameras to properly sync up when connected with the sync cable. First I could only get one to boot up, but I was eventually able to get both booted after removing the sync cable and inserting it again.

I would love to try to record Christmas this year in 3d, though I doubt we’ll see another firmware update again before the end of the year. I think V.58 was released to fix some exposure issues on time lapse caused by a previous update, but I don’t know that for sure.

Hopefully in the future GoPro will take the time to post a Changelog for their Firmware updates.

Steps to upgrade GoPro HD Hero2 Firmware (follow at your own risk)

1. Have CineForm Studio installed on your computer
2. Turn off, un plug, have a full charge and SD card in the camera, have CineForm Studio off
3. Turn on your HD Hero2
4. Plug the camera into your computer via USB
5. Open CineForm Studio
6. Wait for the update available message to appear (if there is one)
7. Click update

Please follow the directions carefully, and check https://gopro.com/support/hd-hero2-firmware-update/ for further instructions.

I am not responsible if you damage your camera (I’ve done it before to my own camera)

I think this is the fourth or fifth week of the show, and I must say I am still in love with it. Wipeout is a hilarious show. I've watched I believe every episode this summer, and while the show changes a little bit each week it is funny every time. If you haven't seen it before I highly recommend watching it next Wednesday on ABC.

I must say, last week I though Wipeout was a darn funny show. This week, it is just as funny, this show is great!

So sometime last year, I, as most motorheads, heard about Eddie Griffen wrecking a Ferrari Enzo at some driving event. The car was owned by the director of a movie called Redline, a movie that Eddie was in, and this driving event was supposed to be a promotion for. I think Eddie wrecking the car must of been the best promotion this movie ever could have asked for, because the movie itself sucked. The thing only grossed 6 million dollars, after a 4 million dollar opening weekend, that should tell you something. From the IMDB page it looks like the estimated budget was 26 million. This movie was horrible, I can't believe how bad it was. The quality of the picture was very good, clear, crisp, but the story, racing, lines were just plain idiotic. I can't believe a movie like this was even made.

Natalie and I were planning on heading off tonight to see Indiana Jones, but ran into a wall. We both crashed and fell asleep after a long day. I woke up and now am getting caught up on a the Elite XC fight that I set to record tonight on CBS. This is a first for MMA as they have a national audience on network TV. It will be interesting to see what the response is.

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