My hands-on reviews of GoPro accessories, including memory cards, mounts, microphones, batteries & chargers, sticks, housings, and advanced controllers.
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.
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.
The GoPro HERO11 Black has a built-in feature that tells you when it us time to replace the battery. Here’s how it works.
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.
The GoPro HERO10 Black has a built-in feature that tells you when it us time to replace the battery. Here’s how it works.
Like all GoPros, the battery life of the HERO10 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.
If you’ve accidentally deleted videos or photos you’ve taken with your GoPro, here are some good options for trying to recover them from your microSD card.
Here’s a rundown of the best free options for recovering GoPro videos and photos that you’ve accidentally deleted from your microSD card.
There are two official batteries for the GoPro HERO10 Black: the standard battery and the new high-performance Enduro battery.
There’s more than one way to charge the GoPro HERO10 Black’s battery. Here are the alternatives, and which method is best in what situations.
There are several ways to charge the battery of your GoPro HERO9 Black. Here’s a rundown of the options, and which is best to use, when.
If you’re looking for a replacement battery or a spare, here are the model numbers for GoPro batteries that correspond to GoPro cameras.
The fastest microSD cards available today are UHS-II cards. But the current crop of GoPro cameras aren’t able to use them to their full potential.
GoPro has announced a new high-performance battery for the HERO10 and HERO9 cameras.
I tried out a SanDisk Extreme 1TB microSDXC card in recent models of GoPro cameras to see if it would work. Here’s what I found.
The AKASO Brave 7 LE has a fairly modest maximum video bitrate, but you’ll still need a memory card that’s fast enough. Here are some practical recommendations.
The AKASO Brave 8 doesn’t come with a memory card as standard. Here are some practical recommendations on which SD card to get.
The GoPro HERO9 Black has a built-in feature that tells you when it’s time to replace the battery.
Here are some practical tips for maximizing your GoPro HERO8 Black’s battery life so you can keep shooting longer.
With the GoPro HERO10 Black now out, here’s a running list of which accessories will work with the new model.
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.
Here are some things you can do to maximize the shooting time with your GoPro HERO9 Black.
The Nu Grip is a GoPro and action camera accessory that combines 4 key functions in 1: grip, selfie stick, tabletop tripod, and float. I’ve been testing it out, and here’s my take on it.
The 3BR X-PWR-H9 is an accessory to solve the problem of keeping your GoPro water-resistant when connecting external power to your GoPro HERO11 Black, HERO10 Black, or HERO9 Black. Here’s what it does and how it works.
GoPro has a new remote–it’s simply called The Remote. It’s compatible with the HERO10, HERO9, HERO8, and MAX. Here’s what it can do and how it works.
A rundown of the GoPro HERO9 Black batteries, chargers, and compatibility options.
Not all SD cards will work well in the GoPro HERO9 Black. Here are some practical recommendations for which microSD cards are fast enough to keep up with the high-bitrate 100Mbps video recording and burst photo modes.
Here are some of the dimensions of the new GoPro HERO9 Black in case you’re trying to see whether it will fit in an existing accessory.
Wondering which accessories will work on the new GoPro HERO9 Black? Here’s a running list of what to look for.
The GoPro Magnetic Swivel Clip combines several different options for easily attaching your GoPro to a variety of places on the go.
Here are some practical recommendations for SD cards that will work well in the GoPro MAX.
The GoPro Floaty for the HERO8 Black is a simple, foolproof way to keep your camera afloat. Here’s what it is and how it works.
If your GoPro photos and videos aren’t showing up on your SD card, here are some things to try that might be able to recover them.
After extensive use and testing, here are my practical recommendations on the best SD cards for GoPro cameras.
GoPro cameras have used three different USB charging cables. Which type of charging cable you need depends on which camera you’re using. Here’s a master list.
I’ve been trying several options in an effort to find viable replacement batteries for the HERO8 Black. Here’s what I’ve found.
The new design for the side door of the GoPro HERO8 Black has its flaws, especially if you’re trying to use the USB-C port for external power an external microphone. Here’s a replacement side door that allows unfettered access to the USB-C port.
Not all SD cards will work well in the HERO8 Black. Here are some recommendations for which microSD cards are fast enough to keep up with the high-bitrate video recording and burst photo modes.
Wondering which accessories will work on the new GoPro HERO8 Black? Here’s a running list of what to look for.
Using a pistol trigger with a GoPro provides a comfortable grip and a more precise way to operate the shutter. Here’s a roundup of the best trigger grips I’ve come across.
If you’re taking your GoPro out on the water, sometimes you need something that combines flotation with extended reach. Here are some of the best GoPro float pole options.
If you’re looking to mount a GoPro on a tripod, here’s a rundown of the various types of tripod conversion adapters that you can get to be able to use any GoPro on any tripod.
If your underwater photos are coming out blue and with washed-out colors, a good option is to add an underwater filter. There are several approaches; Backscatter’s Flip7 is unique and convenient.
The GoPro Super Suit adds extra protection and lets you take your GoPro much deeper than the built-in waterproof protection. Here’s when and how to use it.
While the Akaso EK7000 and EK7000 Pro aren’t the most demanding action cameras on SD card speed requirements, they still need a card that’s fast enough. Here are some practical recommendations.
Here are some recommendations for the best SD cards to use with the DJI Osmo Action.
The lens port cover of your DJI Osmo Action might feel like it’s not going to come off, but it does. Here’s how.
One of the great things about GoPros is that they’re fearless around water. Here are some tips for getting better results when shooting in and around the water.
Here’s a detailed guide to connecting the GoPro HERO5 Black and HERO5 Session cameras with the GoPro Smart Remote and the Remo voice-command remote.
Some of the newer GoPro cameras allow you to select either 5Ghz or 2.4Ghz wifi bands. Here’s how to do it.
If you’re trying to reset your GoPro’s wifi password or just look up what it is so you can connect, here are the steps for recent GoPro models.
Controlling a single GoPro camera remotely is pretty straightforward. The most obvious way to do that is to use the GoPro mobile app. But what if you want to control more than one camera? For that, you’ll need to use a dedicated remote. Here’s an overview of how it works.
If you’re looking to control your GoPro HERO6 Black with the Smart Remote or Remo, here are some step-by-step guides to pairing the remotes with the camera.
GoPro remote pairing guides for the HERO7 Black with the Smart Remote and Remo.
Formatting the GoPro’s SD card frees up space. But it also gets the card ready for use and keeps the filesystem healthy and minimizes the risk of errors. Here are the various ways to do it on different GoPro models.
If you want to use the older GoPro WiFi Remote with your HERO7 Black or HERO6 Black, you can. But there is a trick to look out for. So here’s a quick guide.
The ReFuel ActionPack is a waterproof extended battery for the GoPro HERO7 Black, HERO6 Black, HERO5 Black, and HERO (2018).
Here are some practical recommendations on which SD cards to get for the GoPro HERO7 Black, Silver, and White action cameras.
There are some shooting situations where you might want to get the files off a GoPro’s memory card without touching the camera. Here are some good options.
While charging GoPro batteries isn’t complicated, the specific options vary from camera to camera. Here’s a rundown of the charging and battery options for the GoPro Fusion.
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