GoPro HD Hero2 Firmware V.58

Saturday, December 17, 2011 By Chris Hammond (Updated 3/11/2024)

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 http://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)

Recent Comments

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Just a follow up. Last night I couldn't get the 3D functionality working. Today however, it appears that it is, albeit a bit buggy, it does appear to work.
Posted By: Chris Hammond on Dec 2011
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Hi, How can you see witch firware is installed on the GoPro hero 2
Posted By: Palermo Non on Dec 2011
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It's really buggy like you said. But I've had luck by turning both cameras on and setting to video, then attach sync cable, then place in housing, then turn both cameras off then on again. If I don't do those exact steps in that exact order I can't get it to work. Hope that helps you until they fix this!!!
Posted By: Marty Snyder on Dec 2011
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I would also like to see witch firmware version i am running on my hd hero 2's , i can't seem to get the 3d thing working. CineForm doesn't seem to want to update anything either.
Posted By: ian graham on Jan 2012
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thanks for posting this. you seem to be the only person online that comes up with a google search for "gopro hero2 3d doesn't work". it is so misleading for GoPro as a company to sell Hero2 cameras and a 3d stereo rig on their website, yet the Hero2 does not work with the rig. there should be a big warning if your about to purchase the Hero2 and 3d rig to tell you that these camera will not work with the 3d Rig you are about to purchase. bad company form I say.
Posted By: john chin on Jan 2012
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GoPro released .70 firmware today that should make the hero 2 compatible with the 3D kit! http://3dvision-blog.com/the-latest-gopro-hd-hero2-firmware-brings-proper-3d-support/
Posted By: Brandon Jackson on Feb 2012
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To see what Firmware you have, 2 choices. 1- Replace the jpg extension on any pics taken with the GoPro by txt. Open the file and look a few lines down from the top something like "HHHD2.08.12.58" that 58 is the version. 2- go to http://exifdata.com/ Upload a pics and wait for the info under Software version.
Posted By: Phil W on Mar 2012
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Quik Pod is a monopod made to be used with Go Pro and lets the user take his or her own photo.
Posted By: Hillary Pitcher on Mar 2012

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