GoPro HERO11 Black Burst Modes
Burst mode on the GoPro HERO11 Black takes a rapid sequence of photos, which is especially useful for getting the shot you want when capturing fast action. Here’s how it works.
How to Lock Orientation on the GoPro HERO11 Black
By default, the GoPro HERO11 Black will automatically adjust the orientation when you rotate the camera. But you can lock and fine-tune that behavior. Here’s how it works.
What is GoPro LiveBurst & When to Use It?
LiveBurst is one of the newer features on recent GoPro cameras designed to capture fast action. Here’s how it works and when to use it (and when not to).
GoPro HERO10 Burst Modes
Burst mode on the GoPro HERO10 Black takes a rapid sequence of photos, which is especially useful for getting the shot you want when capturing fast action. Here’s how it works.
How to Lock Orientation on the GoPro HERO10
By default, the GoPro HERO10 will automatically adjust the orientation when you rotate the camera. But you can lock and fine-tune that behavior. Here’s how it works.
Exposure Bracketing on a GoPro with the Bracketing for GoPro Heros App
GoPros don’t have built-in exposure bracketing. But this third-party app adds the feature, which is useful for HDR blending or exposure hedging or more sophisticated creative methods.
Protune Options of the GoPro HERO9 Black
Here are master lists of the Protune options available when shooting video and photos with the HERO9 Black.
GoPro HERO5 Black Protune Settings for Video & Photo Shooting
Here are master lists of the Protune options available when shooting video and photos with the HERO5 Black.
GoPro HERO6 Black Protune Settings for Video & Photo Shooting
Here are master lists of the Protune options available when shooting video and photos with the GoPro HERO6 Black.
Protune Options of the GoPro HERO7 Black
Here are master lists of the Protune options available when shooting video and photos with the HERO7 Black.
Protune Options of the GoPro HERO8 Black
Here are master lists of the Protune options available when shooting video and photos with the HERO8 Black.
Photos Taken with a GoPro HERO7 Black
The GoPro HERO7 Black can be a fun camera to shoot photos with. Here’s a collection of photos I’ve taken with the GoPro HERO7 to give a sense of what it’s like for everyday shooting.
Can You Zoom In On a GoPro?
Do GoPros have zoom? Yes, some of the newer models do, but there are some limitations that are worth knowing. Here are some examples.
DJI Osmo Action Photo Modes & Features
Here’s a detailed rundown of the DJI Osmo Action’s features and capabilities for shooting photos.
How to Prevent the GoPro HERO9, HERO8 & HERO7 Cameras from Filming Vertically by Using Landscape Lock
The HERO9, HERO8, and HERO7 cameras have sensors that can detect the rotation of the camera. Here’s how to lock it in place to prevent automatic rotation.
GoPro HERO7 Silver & White Photo Resolutions, Modes & Settings
Here’s a rundown of the various features and capabilities of the HERO7 Silver and White when shooting photos.
GoPro Burst Mode vs Continuous Photo
The Burst Mode and Continuous Photo functions on GoPros are useful ways to capture fast-moving action. Here’s a rundown of how they work, how they’re different, and what options are available.
What is GoPro SuperPhoto?
SuperPhoto is one of the photo options on recent GoPro Black edition cameras. Here’s a rundown of what it does and how to use it.
Photo Modes of the GoPro HERO7 Black
Here’s a rundown of the photo features and options available on the GoPro HERO7 Black, the flagship camera in the new HERO7 lineup.
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.
How to Open GoPro RAW (.gpr) Image Files Without Lightroom or Photoshop
How can you work with GoPro RAW format .gpr image files without using Lightroom or Photoshop? Here’s a quick guide for a free option.
GoPro HERO (2018) Photo Resolution, Photo Modes & Settings
Here’s a rundown of the relevant modes and settings of the photo mode on the GoPro HERO (2018), including file types, fields of view, and enhanced dynamic range.
JPG vs RAW on the GoPro Cameras
On the GoPro HERO9, HERO8, HERO7 Black, HERO6, and HERO5 Black, you can choose between two image formats for still photos: JPG and RAW (.gpr). Here’s a quick overview of what the difference is and when to use which.
Can You Take Pictures with a GoPro?
GoPros are best known for video, but yes they most certainly can take still photos. All GoPros can take still photos as JPGs. Some of the newest models can shoot RAW as well.
GoPro HERO6 Black FOV Options & Examples
Here’s a rundown of the field of view options available in the GoPro HERO6 Black. Some FOV settings have been removed and replaced by the new zoom. Others are only available in some shooting modes.
GoPro HERO6 Black vs HERO5 Black: Photo Modes
The HERO6 has a new processor and promises improved image quality over its predecessor, the HERO5 Black. Here are some side-by-side comparisons.
How GoPro’s Auto Setting in Burst Mode Photos Works
Among the Burst Mode options on newer GoPros is an Auto setting. It prioritizes better exposure over forcing the number of shots. Here’s how it works.
What the GoPro Spot Meter Does
Wondering what the GoPro spot meter does? Here’s an explanation what it does, how it works, and which GoPros have it.
Photos Taken with a GoPro HERO4 Silver
GoPro cameras are best known for video. But they’re also very capable at taking photos. Here are some real-world examples I’ve taken with the HERO4 Silver.
GoPro Stealth Modes
If you’d prefer your GoPro not to draw attention to itself while filming, there are several options for making it more discreet.
GoPro Linear FOV: Pros, Cons & Examples
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.
GoPro Protune Photo Color: GoPro Color vs Flat
Some GoPros, like the HERO9 Black, offer a choice between two color modes in the photo mode: GoPro and Flat. Here are some examples and when they’re best used.
GoPro Protune Photo Sharpening: High vs Medium vs Low
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.
How to Remove the GoPro Fisheye Effect from Photos
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.
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.
Filtering, Sorting &Selecting GoPro Photos & Video Footage with Fileloupe
It’s easy to generate a lot of photos and video clips with GoPros. But sorting through it all to find the keepers can be tedious. Fileloupe aims to speed things up.
GoPro HERO4 Black Video & Photo Specs: Resolutions, Framerates & Shooting Modes
Here’s a detailed overview of the video and photo specs of the GoPro HERO4 Black Edition.
