Reviews, tips and tricks related to keeping GoPros powered up.
How to stretch GoPro battery life on any model: the settings ranked by impact, GoPro's own runtime figures for the HERO13/12/11, the Enduro battery question, cold-weather tactics, external power, and charging.
DJI's Osmo cameras have gone through several battery models over the years, and it's not always obvious which one fits which body. This chart covers the Osmo Action, Osmo 360, Nano and Pocket models, including which have a built-in battery, plus a few charger quirks worth knowing before you buy spares.
A "100% charged" battery isn't always a healthy one. If your camera is shutting down unexpectedly, it’s time to check your battery health stats. Here is how to find the hidden health menu and the right way to dispose of old batteries at local retailers.
Think any GoPro battery fits any GoPro? It doesn't work that way. This chart matches the exact battery and charger model to every GoPro camera, from the HERO13 Black and MAX 2 all the way back to the original HD HERO.
GoPro has used three different USB connectors over the years — and not all USB-C cables are created equal. Here is exactly which cable you need to charge your specific camera model and get full Enduro fast-charging speeds.
While there aren't a lot of options for external batteries for the GoPro HERO6 Black and HERO5 Black, there are some. Here are the best options I've come across for powering your GoPro for more than a couple of hours at a time.
Most GoPro Black models can run on USB power with the battery out. Which models work, what can go wrong, and how to keep the camera weather-resistant.
Charging a GoPro used to be simple, but with high-amperage fast charging and new magnetic power doors, there’s a lot to get right. Here is my rundown of how to charge every model safely and quickly, including how to avoid common battery issues.
If you find that your GoPro's battery is draining quickly even when the camera is switched off, here's a troubleshooting checklist of things to try.
GoPros have never had particularly good battery life. So having spare batteries on hand, along with an external charger, can help you keep shooting.
There are multiple options for doing long-term time-lapse with a GoPro HERO4 Silver or Black. Here's a rundown of the options--each has its own pros and cons.
Here's a roundup of some options for spare batteries and battery chargers for the GoPro HERO 4 Silver and Black editions.
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