GoPro batteries have always been a huge subject in the GoPro world. Especially when Hero7 was first launched having proprietary battery firmware. At the time only the GoPro brand would function in Hero7 Black. This did eventually change in later firmware updates. Since then another example with Hero8 black, the camera is even more sensitive. If you use older Hero5,6 or 7 (all … [Read more...] about GoPro Batteries what is the difference
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GoPro Hero9 Stepping it Up
GoPro Hero9 has made a leap in several areas all seem to be a good thing for most users. Featuring a higher resolution sensor, new larger battery, removable lens cover, and a front-facing color LCD display. After being a 12-megapixel sensor since Hero3 in 2012 the flagship Hero9 camera has now almost doubled to a 23.6-Megapixel beast. How the extreme heat is controlled in this … [Read more...] about GoPro Hero9 Stepping it Up
GoPro Media Mod
After teasing users for almost five months since the launch of Hero8 Black, GoPro finally released their much anticipated GoPro media mod. With some users immediately calling the accessory overpriced and of poor quality. In my opinion, not accurate. GoPro accessory quality in recent years has been outstanding. It also functions as intended, and I think very well for its … [Read more...] about GoPro Media Mod
GoPro Labs – Test Experimental Features
GoPro recently announced a new platform called GoPro Labs. Where they allow users to test out un-released camera features. GoPro Labs is found in the GoPro support community section on their website. At its launch, there are just two new features with the intent of having more to come in the future. Currently, these features are only for the GoPro flagship HERO8 Black. The … [Read more...] about GoPro Labs – Test Experimental Features
Getting Started GoPro Tips
You just got a GoPro now what? One of the most asked questions of new GoPro owners. What accessories do I need? In this post, I'll go over some getting started GoPro tips. Most all new GoPro camera owners ask what accessories do I now need? Therefore, many will answer this with more things to buy. For instance, mounts and other accessories you "need." In my opinion, this … [Read more...] about Getting Started GoPro Tips
GoPro HERO8 Accessories, What do you need first?
GoPro Hero8 Black sports a new form factor making it mountable without an additional frame or case. Keeping the standard 3-prong GoPro mounting system that users are used to. This keeps most accessories that use that mounting style will continue to work just fine with the HERO8 Black. Now that being said do you "need" accessories to get started using your new GoPro Hero8? NO. … [Read more...] about GoPro HERO8 Accessories, What do you need first?
GoPro Hero8
With the release of the new GoPro Hero8 Black camera the camera makers flagship device. Many hardcore GoPro users and tech geeks look for each camera iteration to make big jumps in the resolution. Yes, this does help sell more new cameras to existing GoPro consumers. But is it always what a market needs? In my opinion, the answer is no. The GoPro Hero8 makes huge strides in … [Read more...] about GoPro Hero8
GoPro TimeWarp Tips & Tricks
GoPro TimeWarp, a fun new feature added to the Hero7 Black camera. GoPro continues to improve these amazing cameras and the Hero7 Black is no exception. Using this new mode allows you to capture what is called a Hyperlapse in the photography/videography world. Hyperlapse photography has normally been an extreme exercise in patience. With a hyperlapse video clip, the … [Read more...] about GoPro TimeWarp Tips & Tricks
GoPro Mounting Options Capture Different
GoPro Mounting GoPro mounting or "action cameras" more specifically have changed the way can capture different shots. The cinematographers on Discovery Networks Deadliest Catch show use GoPro cameras for this purpose. They use GoPro cameras strapped to the hook the fishermen use to grab crab pots. With the advent of these small almost indestructible cameras, it has changed the … [Read more...] about GoPro Mounting Options Capture Different
GoPro Hero6 SD Cards What’s Best
GoPro Hero6 SD Card what is best? One of the if not most searched questions since the launch of GoPro Hero6 camera. As GoPro cameras have increased in video recording ability's so have the demands in the memory cards in them. Hero6 now has the amazing performance of 4K 60 fps and 1080 240 fps. These require very high write speeds in micro SD memory cards. GoPro Hero6 SD … [Read more...] about GoPro Hero6 SD Cards What’s Best
HEVC H.265 what and How to Use it
What is HEVC H.265? High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC), also known as H.265 is a video compression standard. The GoPro Hero6 is the first action camera to use HEVC codec. Here is a little on why it's used and how you can take advantage of it without the headaches. HEVC H.265 is one of several possible successors to the much more widely used AVC (Advanced Video Coding H.264 or … [Read more...] about HEVC H.265 what and How to Use it
GoPro Karma a Good Drone
GoPro Karma history GoPro Karma was one of 2016 most anticipated drone launches. All this hype was a lot to live up to, and it had a big stumble. GoPro, unfortunately, had to recall after only being on the market for barely one month. GoPro responded very well to the customers who bought Karma. Offering a free GoPro Hero5 black camera ($400 value) in exchange for returning … [Read more...] about GoPro Karma a Good Drone