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How to Use GoPro’s QuikCapture to Power On and Start Filming with a Single Press

GoPro's QuikCapture feature is designed as a one-press way to power the camera up and start shooting immediately. There are a few tricks to using it, though.

How to Use GoPro's QuikCapture to Power On and Start Filming with a Single Press

By David Coleman | @havecamerawilltraveldc
Last updated about 3 weeks ago // Categories: Tips
Tags: GoPro Fusion, GoPro HERO (2014), GoPro HERO (2018), GoPro HERO Session, GoPro HERO+, GoPro HERO+ LCD, GoPro HERO4 Black, GoPro HERO4 Session, GoPro HERO4 Silver, GoPro HERO5 Black, GoPro HERO5 Session, GoPro HERO6 Black, GoPro HERO7 Black, GoPro HERO7 Silver, GoPro HERO7 White, GoPro HERO8 Black, GoPro HERO9 Black

GoPro HERO9 Black for $349.98

GoPro is running a deal on the HERO9 Black, their newest and best camera. You can get the camera and a 1-year subscription to GoPro for $349.98. It comes with a 32GB SD card and a case. You can get the deal here.

Compared to most other modern digital cameras, GoPro cameras are pretty slow to power on. So if your camera’s off when you want to start shooting, it can be a frustratingly slow process between powering on and starting shooting.

One feature that helps speed things up a bit is to use the Default Mode setting to select which shooting mode the camera starts in when you power it up. If you find that you’re shooting video more often, you can set the camera to start in that mode when you power it on. Or photo or burst modes, and so on. On the HERO8 Black, you can use it in combination with shooting presets to finetune it even further.

While that’s a way to reduce the time between powering on and shooting, there’s an even quicker option on many of the newer GoPro cameras. It’s the QuikCapture feature.

It’s designed as a one-step way to begin shooting. Push one button once and the camera powers on and starts recording.

Not all GoPro cameras have QuikCapture. These are the ones that do:

  • HERO9 Black
  • HERO8 Black
  • MAX
  • HERO7 Black
  • HERO7 Silver
  • HERO7 White
  • HERO (2018)
  • HERO6 Black
  • Fusion
  • HERO5 Black
  • HERO5 Session
  • HERO Session
  • HERO4 Black
  • HERO4 Silver
  • HERO4 Session
  • HERO+ LCD
  • HERO+
  • HERO (2014)

There are a few tricks to using QuikCapture. Firstly, the feature has to be enabled. On some models, it’s enabled by default; on others, it’s disabled by default. To check, or to toggle it, go to Preferences > QuikCapture > ON or OFF (it’s slightly different menu settings on older models but the same idea).

Secondly, you’re limited to shooting video or time-lapse photos. It doesn’t work with the other shooting modes like burst mode or time-lapse video.

And thirdly, there’s a trick to using it. Here’s how to shoot video with QuikCapture. With the camera turned off, if you press the shutter button on top (with the red circle), it will turn on and immediately start recording video without you having to hit another button. It remembers the last video settings you used and will resume those settings.

To begin capturing time-lapse photos, rather than do a normal press of the shutter button, you hold it in for three seconds. The camera will then power and immediately start capturing time-lapse photos.

And the final trick to know is that when you hit the shutter button again to stop the filming, it doesn’t just stop the filming–it also turns the camera off. So if you want to do anything else, you’re going to have to power the camera up again.

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By David Coleman
Instagram: @havecamerawilltraveldc

Last updated on February 3, 2021

Categories: Tips
Tags: GoPro Fusion, GoPro HERO (2014), GoPro HERO (2018), GoPro HERO Session, GoPro HERO+, GoPro HERO+ LCD, GoPro HERO4 Black, GoPro HERO4 Session, GoPro HERO4 Silver, GoPro HERO5 Black, GoPro HERO5 Session, GoPro HERO6 Black, GoPro HERO7 Black, GoPro HERO7 Silver, GoPro HERO7 White, GoPro HERO8 Black, GoPro HERO9 Black

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GoPro News & Deals

New Smart Remote GoPro will be announcing the new Smart Remote for the HERO9 Black on December 17, 2020. The HERO9 Black isn’t compatible with the previous version of the Smart Remote.

HERO8 Black firmware v2.0 now available. Enables webcam mode; enables Display Mod compatibility; expands HyperSmooth 2.0 High and Boost availability to more video settings; general bug fixes. Update through the mobile app or manually.

GoPro Launches New Live Streaming Service for GoPro PLUS. GoPro has launched their own live-streaming platform for PLUS subscribers. It’s a pretty bare-bones offering for now, with livestreams shared with a dedicated URL. This is alongside their efforts to make the HERO8 Black useful as a webcam when connected to a computer (via USB plug-in-play, not requiring the Media Mod accessory with HDMI out). New firmware adds that functionality for Mac users, and the Windows version is in Beta.

New GoPro Zeus Mini Video Light. GoPro has released released a new video LED light designed to complement their GoPro cameras. It’s tiny, waterproof, and has a built-in magnetic swiveling clip. It’s waterproof down to 33 feet (10 meters), has four levels of brightness, and includes a diffuser to cool the color temperature to 5000K. GoPro claims that the built-in battery lasts up to 6 hours (presumably at the lowest brightness setting, although they don’t specify). It’s available now and priced at $69.99.

DJI Osmo Action firmware update adds live streaming. DJI has released a firmware update for the Osmo Action (v. 01.08.00.10) that adds live streaming support, so you can upload directly to platforms like Facebook and YouTube (it goes through the DJI Mimo mobile app). They’ve also improved the in-camera video stabilization. You can find the new firmware here.

New Underwater Housing for GoPro HERO8 Black from Isotta. Isotta, an Italian brand specializing in underwater housings, has announced a new high-quality underwater housing for the HERO8 Black. It’s an aluminum housing depth-rated to 650 feet (200 meters), has a one-handed open/close switch, double o-rings, and can be used with filters. There’s also a dual-handled tray to go along with it. And like all their housings, it’s in their distinctive red. Priced at $450, it’s only for those who need a highly specialized piece of underwater kit. It’s available for preorder from underwater specialists Backscatter.

Light Mod Now Shipping The Light Mod, one of the three new GoPro accessories, is now shipping. It’s a standalone light that is waterproof, rechargeable and compatible with all GoPro mounts. It was originally announced along with the HERO8 Black, but it hasn’t been available until now. It’s priced at $49.99, and you can find them at GoPro.com.

GoPro MAX Now Shipping. The new 360° camera, the MAX, is now shipping.

GoPro HERO8 Black and Max Unveiled. The new GoPro cameras and accessories have been unveiled. I have a rundown of the highlights of the HERO8 Black here.

DJI Osmo Action vs GoPro HERO7 Black. I’ve posted my detailed hands-on comparison of the Osmo Action and the HERO7 Black. There’s a lot similar between the models, but once you start digging down into the details there are differences that can help in choosing between them. And each has strengths the other doesn’t have. You can find my review here.

GoPro HyperSmooth vs DJI RockSteady. The new DJI Osmo Action also has built-in electronic stabilization to smooth out video. They’re calling it RockSteady (GoPro has HyperSmooth). I’ve been out testing them side-by-side. You can see the results here.

GoPro Deals page. I’ve put together a dedicated page on GoPro deals. So if you’re looking for cheap GoPro deals, check it out.

DJI Osmo action 4K Camera. Best known for their camera drones, DJI has released a new 4K action cam that’s taking direct aim at the GoPro HERO7 Black. It shoots up to 4K60 video and 12MP stills, includes electronic stabilization, has high-dynamic range video at 4K30, voice commands, a touchscreen on the back and another smaller live view screen on the front, and is waterproof down to 36 feet (11 meters). It’s priced at $349, and they’re now available at B&H Photo.

Comments

  1. Martin says

    January 26, 2019 at 11:23 pm

    Hi Dave, I have a new Hero 7. When I go out trail running I only manage to record 5-6 one-minute videos of the trail before the battery goes dead (from 100% overnight full charge), yet when I test it at home it can record for at least 30 minutes and several short clips leaving 30% charge. I have turned off GPS, voice activation, wifi, and updated using latest firmware. Am I doing something wrong? I have missed the finish of 2 trail races so far…

    Reply
    • D. Mason says

      August 3, 2020 at 2:14 pm

      I’m no pro, but i read somewhere on a Gopro tip page that putting the camera on a gimbel to steady the camera will save power. I am wondering if that might be the reason it is dying with you using it while you run.

      Reply

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