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.
You can't use Linear FOV with GoPro RAW files, but here's a workaround that lets you get something very close to it using Lightroom.
If you're looking to get split photos of above and below the water line, a dome port is what you want. Here's a rundown of how they work with GoPros.
If your GoPro feels like it's burning a hole in your hand — or your SD card feels scorching hot when you pull it out — you aren't alone. High-performance modes generate massive heat. Here is why it happens, and how to fix it.
GoPros have a couple of different ways of setting the date and time, each with its advantages.
The GoPro spot meter exposes for a small area instead of the whole frame — handy for backlit windows or faces in shadow, but not something to leave on by default. Here's how it works, how it became Exposure Control on newer GoPros, and which models skip it entirely.
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.
Every GoPro video comes with two extra files you never asked for: a .LRV proxy and a .THM thumbnail. Here's what each one actually does, why the camera creates them, and what breaks if you delete them.
GoPros split up large video files into chapters. Here's a quick method for joining them back together.
34 real-world photos taken with a GoPro HERO4 Silver, with the settings for each one. What its 12MP JPGs look like in good light, and where the small sensor shows.
Whether you are filming a quiet stage performance or skittish wildlife, a beeping, flashing camera is a disaster. Here is how to silence your GoPro and turn off the lights for true discreet recording.
They look identical from the outside. And the similarity of their model names is unnecessarily confusing. But once you dig into the features and price, there are some significant differences. Here's how the GoPro HERO5 Session and GoPro HERO Session compare.
GoPros have never had particularly good battery life. So having spare batteries on hand, along with an external charger, can help you keep shooting.
If you're trying to decide whether to upgrade to the HERO5 Black, or have found a good deal on the HERO4 Silver, here's how they compare.
The HERO5 Session shoots up to 4K30 in a tiny cube with no preview display, only a small status screen. Here's every resolution, frame rate, and field of view it offers, plus where stabilization and Protune apply.
The GoPro HERO5 Black and HERO5 Session look very different, but there are also important differences under the hood. Here's a detailed comparison.
A headline feature of the new GoPro HERO5 Black and HERO5 Session is the addition of built-in video stabilization. So I've put it to the test. Here are the results.
This is a detailed comparison of how the GoPro HERO4 Silver compares with the HERO+ LCD, including video, photo, and time-lapse modes, as well as other features.
A rundown of the various video modes, resolutions, framerates, fields of view, formats, bitrates, and stabilization options available on the GoPro HERO5 Black.
Some newer GoPros have a new in-camera feature for something you could only do in post-production before: correcting fisheye in photos and videos. It's called Linear FOV.
Which of your HERO4 accessories work on the GoPro HERO5 Black and HERO6 Black? Here's a rundown of what will and won't work.
Some GoPros, like the HERO9 Black, offer a choice between two color modes in the photo mode: GoPro and Flat. Here are some examples I've put together along with some suggestions on when I think they're best used.
Some GoPro models give you the option to choose between high, medium, and low levels of sharpening. Here are some examples to help demystify what these different settings do.
There are several types of housings available for GoPros, with each having its strengths and weaknesses. Some are protection. Some are for stealth. Some are for convenience. And some are for expanding with accessories. Here's a rundown of the different types.
Manufacturer speed ratings are often theoretical. I tested the top cards on the market to find out which ones actually deliver the write speeds needed for high-bitrate video and burst photography.
Photos taken with GoPro cameras have that distinctive fisheye look. But that might not be what you want all the time. Here's an effective and quick way to remove the fisheye look using Lightroom.
Yes, a GoPro can take good travel photos — I've been shooting them for years. Here's an honest, hands-on look at where GoPros excel, where they fall short, and how to work around the quirks.
The GoPro HERO3+ Black and HERO3+ Silver look practically identical. And while there's a lot of overlap in their features, there are also important differences. Here's a detailed breakdown of how they compare.
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.
Motion can make time lapse more compelling. Here's a roundup of some of the better options for adding panning and rotation to your time lapse captures taken with GoPro cameras.
If you're exporting GoPro Cineform MOV files from GoPro Studio, you might have trouble playing them on other systems. Here's how to fix it.
While there are several areas of overlap comparing the HERO4 Silver with the Session, there are also some key differences. Here's a detailed breakdown of how they compare in terms of features, capabilities, and performance.
The GoPro HERO4 Session is a tiny waterproof cube with a sealed battery and no rear screen. Here's how it works.
If you're looking to improve the sound quality of your GoPro videos, using an external mic will make a big difference. Here's a rundown of what mics will work with which GoPro.
A detailed side-by-side comparison of how the GoPro HERO (2014) compares with the HERO4 Silver in terms of specs, features, capabilities, and performance.
It’s a moment of panic for every new GoPro user: you recorded a one-hour video, but your SD card shows ten separate files. Don't worry, your footage is safe. Here is why GoPro "chapters" your video files and how to stitch them back together.
Here's a roundup of some options for spare batteries and battery chargers for the GoPro HERO 4 Silver and Black editions.
Here's a detailed comparison of how the GoPro HERO4 Black and the HERO4 Silver compare in terms of features, capabilities, and performance.
GoPros use quite a lot of icons for various modes and functions. But it's not always clear what they mean. Here's a cheat sheet.
If you're looking to mount your GoPro to a flat surface like a car windscreen, surfboard, jet ski, or kayak, there are several different options for suction cup mounts depending on your needs. Here are some of the best.
Practical action cam help, tips, and troubleshooting.
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