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GoPro HERO12 Black with microSD Cards

GoPro HERO12 Black SD Card Recommendations

Not all SD cards will work well in the GoPro HERO12 Black. Here are some practical recommendations for which microSD cards are fast enough to keep up with the HERO12’s high-bitrate 120 Mbps video recording and burst photo modes.

GoPro HERO11 Black

Best SD Card for GoPro HERO11 Black

Not all SD cards will work well in the GoPro HERO11 Black. Here are some practical recommendations for which microSD cards are fast enough to keep up with the HERO11’s high-bitrate 120 Mbps video recording and burst photo modes.

GoPro HERO10 Black

GoPro HERO10 Black SD Card Recommendations

Not all SD cards will work well in the GoPro HERO10 Black. Here are some practical recommendations for which microSD cards are fast enough to keep up with the HERO10’s high-bitrate 100Mbps video recording and burst photo modes.

GoPro HERO12 Black

Is the GoPro HERO12 Black Waterproof?

The GoPro HERO12 Black is waterproof out of the box without a separate waterproof housing or case. But there are still limits to how waterproof it is, and there are also ways to make it even more waterproof.

DJI Osmo Action 4 Action Camera

DJI Osmo Action 4 SD Card Recommendations

Not all SD cards will work well in the DJI Osmo Action 4. Here are some practical recommendations for which microSD cards are fast enough to keep up with the Osmo Action 4’s high-bitrate 130 Mbps video recording and burst photo modes.

What are GoPro LRV & THM Files? GoPro’s Video File Formats Explained

Wondering what the LRV and THM files are that appear when you shoot GoPro videos? Here’s what they do.

GoPro HERO8 Black SD Card

Best SD Card for GoPro Cameras

After extensive use and testing, here are my practical recommendations on the best SD cards for GoPro cameras.

GoPro HERO11 Black

Is the GoPro HERO11 Black Waterproof?

The GoPro HERO11 Black is waterproof out of the box without a separate waterproof housing or case. But there are still limits to how waterproof it is, and there are also ways to make it even more waterproof.

GoPro HERO11 Black Mini microSD cards

GoPro HERO11 Black Mini SD Card Recommendations

Not all SD cards will work well in the GoPro HERO11 Black Mini. Here are some practical recommendations for which microSD cards are fast enough to keep up with the HERO11 Black Mini’s high-bitrate 120 Mbps video recording.

GoPro HERO10 Black Video Performance Modes - Maximum Video Performance Mode

GoPro HERO10 Video Bitrate Chart

Here’s a master list of the bitrates used for the various video modes of the GoPro HERO10 Black. Updated for the new Video Performance Modes.

GoPro Travel Camera at the Parthenon in Athens

Pros & Cons of Using a GoPro as an Everyday or Travel Camera

Can you use a GoPro as a travel camera? Absolutely. But before you rely exclusively on your GoPro for that once-in-a-lifetime trip, here’s a rundown of what I see as the main pros and cons.

GoPro Protune Settings Explained

Here are straightforward explanations of what each setting does and when to use it, as well as showing what Protune settings are available on which GoPros.

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GoPro HERO12 Black with microSD Cards

How to Format an SD Card in GoPro HERO12

Formatting an SD card in the camera frees up space on the card and prepares it for receiving data. Here’s how to do it on the GoPro HERO12 Black.

GoPro HERO12 Black

GoPro HERO12 Black Protune Options

The GoPro HERO12 Black’s Protune options give you more control and flexibility when shooting video, time lapse, or photos. Here’s a rundown of the Protune options available.

GoPro HERO12 Black

How to Switch Between NTSC & PAL on the GoPro HERO12 Black

There are good reasons to have the right NTSC or PAL setting before you shoot. It’s much easier than trying to fix it in post, and changes the framerates that are available to shoot with.

GoPro HERO12 Black

How to Find the Serial Number of a GoPro HERO12 Black

From time to time, you might need to find the serial number of your GoPro HERO12 Black. Here are three methods for finding it.

GoPro HERO12 Black

How to Update GoPro HERO12 Black

Here’s how to check and update the firmware of the HERO12 Black to a new stable version or a beta firmware version.

GoPro HERO11 Black

GoPro HERO11 Black Protune Options

The GoPro HERO11 Black’s Protune options give you more control and flexibility when shooting video, time lapse, or photos. Here’s a rundown of the Protune options available.

GoPro HERO11 Black

How to Format an SD Card in GoPro HERO11 Black

Formatting an SD card in the camera frees up space on the card and prepares it for receiving data. Here’s how to do it on the GoPro HERO11 Black.

GoPro HERO11 Black Mini

Is the GoPro HERO11 Black Mini Waterproof?

The GoPro HERO11 Black Mini is waterproof out of the box without a separate waterproof housing or case. But there are still limits to how waterproof it is.

GoPro HERO11 Black Mini

GoPro HERO11 Black Mini Voice Commands

The GoPro HERO11 Black Mini supports voice control, so you can control some basic camera functions hands-free. Here’s how it works and the list of available commands.

GoPro HERO11 Black Mini

GoPro HERO11 Black Mini Bitrate Charts

Here are video bitrate charts for the GoPro HERO11 Black Mini.

GoPro HERO11 Black

GoPro HERO11 Black Bitrate Charts

Here are video bitrate charts for the GoPro HERO11 Black.

GoPro HERO11 Black

How to Update GoPro HERO11 Black

Here’s how to check and update the firmware of the HERO11 Black to a new stable version or a beta firmware version.

GoPro HERO11 Black

How to Find the Serial Number of a GoPro HERO11 Black

From time to time, you might need to find the serial number of your GoPro HERO11 Black. Here’s a guide to four methods for finding it.

GoPro HERO11 Black

How to Switch Between NTSC & PAL on the GoPro HERO11 Black

If you need to switch between NTSC and PAL video shooting modes on the HERO11 Black, it’s not quite as obvious how to do that as it could be. Here’s how to do it.

GoPro HERO11 Black Extended Battery Mode

How to Maximize GoPro HERO11 Black Battery Life

Like all GoPros, the battery life of the HERO11 Black isn’t among the camera’s strong suits. But there are some things you can do to maximize your shooting time before the battery dies.

GoPro HERO11 Black Voice Control

GoPro HERO11 Black Voice Commands

The GoPro HERO11 Black supports voice control, so you can control some basic camera functions hands-free. Here’s how it works and the list of available commands.