For use filming high-speed sports, there’s a second microphone at the back of the camera that automatically turns on when the camera senses too much vibration and high audio levels. The waterproof microphone holes drain really fast (about two seconds), which makes for good-quality sound when you’re shooting around water or submerging your device. Waterproof cameras, and previous GoPro models, typically have less than stellar audio. Video will offer both protune and superview settings for those looking to get a bit more out of their footage, as well as an impressive low-light setting, which will adjust your frame rate according to available light. For still images, the Session captures 8MP files and up to ten frames per second in burst mode. Ranging from 1440p30 to 720p100, with 1080pp60 in between, the camera packs a good bit of performance into a tiny package. The app doesn’t change with this release, but it continues to be basic, intuitive, and a great tool for any GoPro user. To change recording settings-like increasing frame rate or the timelapse interval, or switching into single and burst photo mode-you’ll need the GoPro app. The button on the Session lets you shoot steady video or timelapse. It's tough and designed to capture high quality video of any action sport. The Verdict: A powerful camera with a tiny footprint that can mount almost anywhere. The Bad: At $399, the smaller Hero4 Session costs the same as the much higher-performance Hero4 Silver. Its impressive battery life and one-button control also make it the easiest to operate. The Good: The size and durability of the Hero4 Session make it one of the most versatile action cameras on the market. But (and especially if, or when, the price goes down) we can see the Session becoming an amateur’s favorite for its ruggedness and ease of use. You can mount the camera virtually anywhere, enabling a huge variety of shots. So who is the Session for? We think core athletes and pro photographers are the primary initial target (as evidenced by the new action-sport-heavy hype reel). As we mentioned above, it slots into spaces and looks much less obtrusive than other action cams, including its silver siblings from GoPro. With shooting specs maxing out at 1080p60 and 8MP stills, the Session does not have the same high-level production firepower as its bigger brothers, like the Hero4 Black, which shoots up to 4K at 30 fps, and the Hero4 Silver, which shoots 2.7K at 30fps and has an LCD screen.īut what the Session lacks in resolution-which, truthfully, most weekend warriors won’t ever notice-it makes up for in ease of use, versatility, and size. Will it replace the Hero4 Silver and Black editions? No. The camera automatically recognizes its orientation, so you won’t come back with hours of upside-down footage. Its cube design allows you to rotate the camera within that housing, making it far easier to change angles on the fly. There’s no idle time, which gives the Session an impressive battery life. Whenever the camera’s on, it’s recording. Hold the button down for three seconds and the camera will shoot in timelapse mode. (More on this below.) Another click turns it off. One click and the camera turns on and starts recording at a previously determined setting. Just one button-plus a tiny one to connect to Wi-Fi-controls the camera. That makes using the Session in the field super easy: No more worrying about spare cases or changing back doors or muffled sound. The camera comes out of the box fully waterproof down to 33 feet and is built like a tank-no extra housing required. GoPro packed a ton of pro-caliber features into the tiny Session, which will go on sale July 12 for $399. This design allows it to sit flush and be mounted onto many places where other action cameras can’t.īut we’re not just excited about the size. The 2.6-ounce matte-black camera is just over an inch cubed-or about the size of a whiskey ice block. When GoPro founder Nick Woodman began shuffling through his jeans last month at a bar in Vail, Colorado, I didn’t expect him to pull GoPro’s newest product out of his pocket.
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