I receive a couple of emails each day asking about the GoPro setup that I currently have running, so here is an update.
I use both a GoPro Hero 4 Black edition and Hero 4 Session. Both have there firmware updated every time there is a new release.
All of my GoPro cameras are fitted with a GoPro Floating Back Door when they are used on my boat or helmet. They also all have a leash system fitted as a backup. The Session 4 frame has a leash attachment point built in which makes things a little easier.
I find the WiFi system useful and although I own a smart WiFi Remote. It is not used as much as the iOS app. I tend to use the app to change settings on the cameras and use the remote if I wish to control more than one camera at once. For the Session 4 it is far easier to setup using the app due to the function of the buttons.
GoPro Hero 4 camera also have a GoPro Anti-Fog Insert fitted. I’ve tried various alternatives but find (reluctantly) that the GoPro ones are the best. They seem to be the only ones that work as advertised. A the Session works without a case it is not possible to use them, although as it doesn’t have a case it doesn’t need them either.
In the past I used batteries from Wasabi. GoPro have thankfully upped their game and dropped the price on the OEM batteries a little so I use the GoPro batteries in the Hero 4. The Session has a fixed internal battery that cannot be swapped out, so you get what you get.
The GoPro pack of doors and caps has been a great investment. The can has been used more than anything else. As soon as I remove the Hero 4 from its case I always try to get a cap straight on the lens. GoPro do not make a cover for the Session 4 as yet but there are a number of third parties that do.
I use a flat mount on the bow of each of my boats and a curved mount on my helmets. It’s useful to have a GoPro Grab Bag of Mounts kicking around. I have never used stick on mounts from other sources as I have heard others have had pretty bad experiences with mount failures. At the end of the day you are putting on £200 – £300 camera in the hands of a mount. Is it worth saving a few £s on a mount or two? I don’t think so.
To store my cameras I use a Lowepro Cashpoint AVC 1. They are well made and even the smaller one can take a couple of camera plus accessories.
I use a Joby Gorillapod and a Mount Star mount for tripod duties. The Mount Star mount allows me to clip my GoPro straight into it without having to mess about with taking things apart.
I’ve also started using the GoPro Jaws mount. Which is a plastic clamp that has a pretty solid grip. I have used it on my paddles, boat, trees and posts with great success. In recent times I’ve used on my VE Carbon pole to get some long reach shots.
For shorter reach handheld shots I’ve started using the GoPro The Handler. After using several other grips, this one seems to offer the best grip/feel.
Memory cards are best at Class 10/ U3 and I have chosen to go 32GB plus in all cases. The bulk of my cards are Lexar 633x but I have also started to use the new PNY Turbo boost range without issue.
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