How often do you really use your GoPro?

[ChrisF]

Mmmmmm ..... 

 

gonna have to try this .... 

[Frosty]

I have both the standard case, and the waterproof one. The only risk with using the standard case with the power bank is getting water, mud and dust into/onto the unit as it's exposed on the sides. Another disadvantage is setting the unit up as a rear facing unit - the power bank can't be used at the same time.

 

With the bike mount and powerbank, I'm good for about 4 hours of recording. So it's either a very big mini/micro SD card or limited time (video). 

[L.T.G]

joining this chat late

but..

I use mine on every ride, in fact I use two ... and my phone.

I use the GoPro phone app for editing, serves my needs perfectly.

 

I also use them when out with my boys.

 

Well worth it.

Look out for some good deals soon, The Hero 8 is being launched on the first of next month, so maybe there'll be some specials.

[Frosty]

How's the heat management

Assuming you're referring to the devices?

With the unit out front, it's never been noticeable.

[Pieter1]

Man this thing looks awesome!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Mh-x8kbJT5k

[Tankman]

Man this thing looks awesome!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Mh-x8kbJT5k

 

Their marketing videos always does!

 

(I never get mine anywhere close to as cool, crisp or clear as that!)

 

From a Hero 7 Black point of view, not much that screams I must upgrade.

 

"Beyond Next Level"  .... marketing mumbo!  

 

What is the Hero 9 going to be?

 

"Beyond Beyond Next Level"

 

"To infinity and beyond "

[Jewbacca]

I think this thread is getting more action than most GoPro's!!!

[lechatnoir]

I used my GoPro on my travels, and it did some duty on the bike. I had a few ID10T issues with it and lost a bit of footage i thought I'd nailed... alas... but what i found it awesome for was as a walk-around camera. it does a really good job as a mik-en-druk... the output is more than good enough for my needs, and that's compared to the high-end mirrorless i lugged with me. it's a great option for when a larger camera is inappropriate.

[Mamil]

Now all I need is to learn to surf, get a cheetah and a gorgeous young woman, overcome my fear of heights .....

 

 

 

Their marketing videos always does!

 

(I never get mine anywhere close to as cool, crisp or clear as that!)

 

From a Hero 7 Black point of view, not much that screams I must upgrade.

 

"Beyond Next Level"  .... marketing mumbo!

 

What is the Hero 9 going to be?

 

"Beyond Beyond Next Level"

 

"To infinity and beyond "

[Jehosefat]

Now all I need is to learn to surf, get a cheetah and a gorgeous young woman, overcome my fear of heights .....

 

I'd settle for just getting a gorgeous young woman...

[Slowbee]

how do you edit the vids on your phone or tablet ?

 

actually what is the app to use on windows 10 ?

[CJ Van]

I don’t use my GoPro on every ride, but I use it sometimes on our Friday afternoon board meetings down Helderberg.  Sometimes I get some lekker footage following PhilipV down there for #FollowCamFriday.  I never hope that one of my friends crash but if they do you want it on camera. 

I also like using it in Jonkers when I put the chin piece on my Leatt helmet.  I’ve attached a GoPro bracket to the front of the chin piece and that gives you great stable footage even with a GoPro 5.  It still flattens out even the steepest sections of Status Quo and when you show it to someone that have never been down there it just looks to them like you are riding very slow on a bit of rocks.  Still, if you can follow someone down the trails and stay very close to their wheel you get nice footage.  This, together with what I have mentioned up top about your friends crashing, most of the time leads to you also crashing….  So, wheel sucking someone down the trails should be done at your own risk, behind someone that can actually ride his bike and who’s riding style and lines you know.

This weekend at the Jonkershoek Enduro, I could also use it to get an unofficial time for stage 3.  Something went a bit wrong there and apparently it took me 2h15min to get down.  My GoPro said I did it a bit quicker than that and I was able to calculate my stage 3 time using my GoPro.  Official time still says 2h15min but that’s fine.  I just need the unofficial time for bragging rights between my friends. 

It is also nice to go through your runs down the hill and try to see where you could have made some more time and maybe do a different line next time.  Almost like the pro’s do it, but not really like the pro’s do it, not even close.

PS. There is a long explanation for the 2h15m on stage 3 and it is not the fault of the timing system used.

[CJ Van]

how do you edit the vids on your phone or tablet ?

 

actually what is the app to use on windows 10 ?

For quick edits you can use the Quik app from GoPro.  If you want to do some really nice edits, I can recommend using DaVinci Resolve from Blackmagic Design.  They have a nice video stabilization tool that works great but you will have to crop your footage a bit if you use that.  Oh, and it is free!

[Pieter1]

Their marketing videos always does!

 

(I never get mine anywhere close to as cool, crisp or clear as that!)

 

From a Hero 7 Black point of view, not much that screams I must upgrade.

 

"Beyond Next Level" .... marketing mumbo!

 

What is the Hero 9 going to be?

 

"Beyond Beyond Next Level"

 

"To infinity and beyond "

For sure! I’ looking at the 7 now... The stabilization is the only thing that really interests me...

[Tankman]

For sure! I’ looking at the 7 now... The stabilization is the only thing that really interests me...

The stabilization on the 5 is good, the stabilization on the 7 is better.

 

Is the stabilization on the 8 that much better than the 7... only if you believe in all that "beyond next level we want you to upgrade since or sales are down 93%" crap, so no.

[Mamil]

All frame rates and all resolutions which the 7 can't do as I understand it so really only if you want super slo mo stabilised shots.

 

More and more companies get us to beta test their products.

 

I am very vulnerable to GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome) - hifi, bicyles, cameras, kitchen appliances (although my bread machine turns out cheese and onion loaves that keep my offspring happy) but it must end ....

 

ooooo --- special offer you say?

 

 

The stabilization on the 5 is good, the stabilization on the 7 is better.

Is the stabilization on the 8 that much better than the 7... only if you believe in all that "beyond next level we want you to upgrade since or sales are down 93%" crap, so no.