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
GoPro
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
The First GoPro Accessory To Get
What is the first GoPro accessory to get? The quick answer is GoPro Shorty. Without a doubt the number one question I get as an avid GoPro user. Having owned and used GoPro cameras for over seven years now, there are not many accessories I have not tried out in some way. Most of my favorites have not always been GoPro branded accessories. The one accessory that was my "not sure … [Read more...] about The First GoPro Accessory To Get
Launching GoPro Karma by Hand
If you take your drone on adventures you will soon need to learn this tip. Hand launching GoPro Karma. After flying the Karma for almost a year now I need to launch or take off and land on uneven surfaces. If you have flown DJI drones you are aware launching and catching them is fairly easy. They have a much different landing gear design, with fixed landing gear to … [Read more...] about Launching GoPro Karma by Hand
Fast Charging with GoPro Power Bank
Having some extra juice on tap like a GoPro power bank is an essential accessory. Whether it's for your phone, tablet or other camera gear. In this electronic device dominant world having a portable power bank is a must. Are there cheaper versions of the GoPro power bank available? Yes. I will say that it is a quality build and works very well. Bellow is a video I put together … [Read more...] about Fast Charging with GoPro Power Bank