GoPro HERO9 offers 5K video and 20-megapixel stills

[Tankman]

Jpg works fine.

 

RAW format allows a lot more editing options, but the GoPro RAW format only works on the very latest subscription Lightroom software .... I am perfectly happy with my paid Lightroom. If I wanted to get the new lightroom I would also have to upgrade Windows .... this can become an expensive exercise ....

 

 

PS I love using the time lapse photo function ...

 

 

EDIT ... Really hope somebody has a hack to use the RAW photos ....

 

Download Adobe DNG Converter

 

Convert GoPro Raw files to DNG, Import to LightRoom .... BOOM!

 

Been doing it since the 8.

[Tankman]

Or since the 7 even, cant remember, whichever one first came out with RAW... that's been my way.

[T_Boss]

Me too.... wifey gave me one for Xmas

Not sure if she realizes what this means....

 

Would be nice if we had a dedicated thread that GoPro users could share their experiences on.

 

My first question would be, what kind of mount do you recommend using for cycling and other outdoor sports (in my case snowboarding). I’m inclined towards a chest mounted position, but not sure about the technicalities and mount options.... where to shop / buy from online?

 

Chest mount works well, but be sure of the angles you mount it at, especially when your getting loose and moving around the bike. 

 

first time out, I set it up while seated.... and thought the angle was great, until I stood up and got behind the saddle, and had the whole trail with me just filming the handlbar and front wheel.....

 

(as an aside - EWS rules dont allow chest straps, only helmet or bike mounted cameras - not sure if its a safety thing, but maybe something to keep in mind)

[ChrisF]

Download Adobe DNG Converter

 

Convert GoPro Raw files to DNG, Import to LightRoom .... BOOM!

 

Been doing it since the 8.

THANKS

 

Was thinking about this during yesterdays ride ... few awesome spots, but light range way too wide for jpg ..

[ChrisF]

Chest mount works well, but be sure of the angles you mount it at, especially when your getting loose and moving around the bike.

 

first time out, I set it up while seated.... and thought the angle was great, until I stood up and got behind the saddle, and had the whole trail with me just filming the handlbar and front wheel.....

 

(as an aside - EWS rules dont allow chest straps, only helmet or bike mounted cameras - not sure if its a safety thing, but maybe something to keep in mind)

Cycling SA also dont allow chest, nor helmet mounted, GoPro.

 

 

Thus we opted for the bar mounted ... and now continue with this on the trails.

[ChrisF]

Even with bar mounted ... play with the camera angle.

 

Actually nice to get part of the front wheel and trail in shot.

[DR ◣◢]

I've had great results with my old Hero+ running a chest mount. Surprisingly stable. 

 

I run the GoPro upside down on the mount to get my angle perfect. I edit in Premier on desktop and LumaFusion on iPad.

[PhilipV]

Cycling SA also dont allow chest, nor helmet mounted, GoPro.

 

 

Thus we opted for the bar mounted ... and now continue with this on the trails.

Fortunately influencers don't bother with CSA.

 

Ps: there are many helmet gopros at the enduro events. All on break away mounts. The Commisaire had no issue with it.

[ChrisF]

Download Adobe DNG Converter

 

Convert GoPro Raw files to DNG, Import to LightRoom .... BOOM!

 

Been doing it since the 8.

 

THANKS    

 

Adobe RAW converter is now up to 13.1, for Windows 10 users.  I downloaded there 11.1 RAW converter for Windows 7.

 

 

Two examples for those that dont understand the fuss ....

 

INTO the rising sun ... the camera light sensor is overwelmed by the morning sun, and the details of the trail is lost.

 

Camera JPEG -

 

The same photo, this time from the RAW image data, with minimal tweaking in Lightroom -

 

 

Second example ... B Spot, the bridge route in the shade of the trees

Camera JPEG -

 

From the camera RAW -

Edited February 14, 2021 by ChrisF

[ChrisF]

Is that free software?

 

Can I get the link for windows 10 64but

The converter is freeware ... google for Adobe RAW converter 13.1

 

 

Lightroom is not freeware.

 

I am not up to speed with the freeware equivalents for Lightroom

[Steady Spin]

https://www.darktable.org/install/ is a good alternative to Lightroom when cash is tight. Edited February 14, 2021 by Steady Spin

[ChrisF]

okay so how do I open it ?

 

 

I installed it 3 times and still can't find anything with that name to launch , and now its filled up my harddrive so I guess how do I delete it aswell ?

It is a new program .... easy in Win7, not sure where win10 hides it ...

[Blokeonabike]

Has anybody found a store that sells the max lens mod for the Hero 9 locally? I just realized that my current wearable gimbal doesn't work with the bigger hero 9.

 

With that being said, anybody looking for a wearable gimbal?

[Bundu Ric]

Drop me a DM with the gimbal details and price, a friend of mine were looking for a gamble for her Gopro 7.

 

Has anybody found a store that sells the max lens mod for the Hero 9 locally? I just realized that my current wearable gimbal doesn't work with the bigger hero 9.

 

With that being said, anybody looking for a wearable gimbal?

[Blokeonabike]

Drop me a DM with the gimbal details and price, a friend of mine were looking for a gamble for her Gopro 7.

 

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