GoPro HERO4 Session Action Camera (discontinued by manufacturer)

This review is for the Hero Session. Lets get past the obvious points that the video isn't as good as say the Hero 4 Silver/Black and the battery isn't removable.The new interface with just two buttons is brilliant. Much easier than the previous Gopros and allows the fixed battery to provide a decent amount of life during a days shooting. Don't leave wifi on as you'll run it down much faster, just use the wifi to set the Session up. Pairing is easier with the Session using the small button on the back - selecting the App for phone connection or RC for the handy remote control.Video quality is good enough - stop worrying about it. Yes its not 4K but then I don't use 4K as there is too much data. I would prefer some faster frame rates for decent slo-mo video.Being able to rotate the Session 90 deg in its mount is extremely useful. No more assembling long mounts and the vibration that goes with them.Waterproof out-of-the-box is another winner. Keeps the size down and makes it easier to mount - plus the microphones work all the time.All in all a useful addition to the Gopro line-up. For those of you worried about the price It has already dropped £15 from its launch price and will drop some more - hopefully in time for Christmas.I like it that much I'm going to get another once the price is down.

Absolutely LOVE this camera. I've had a few different GoPro's in my time, from the Hero HD to the Hero 3, along with some competitors (Contour, Kodak), and this is by FAR the best of the lot, in terms of size, package, price, quality.I'm into MTB and motorbikes, so form factor is a massive thing for me. The two cages this comes with provide unlimited mounting options, and the cube format means you can mount in the frames any which way you want.The convenience of one button on/record is fantastic when you have gloves on, or it's mounted to a helmet etc.Waterproof out of the box for 99% of uses. If you do want to take Scuba then it's not too much to buy a housing. Also the sound quality is better than any other camera I have used.Love it, would not even consider a Silver or Black. 4k is a novelty for me at the moment, and there is no need for an LCD when it has a superb wifi app.

The Intro:Following the huge price drop of the camera, I decided to give it a go since my faith in cheap Chinese copies had faltered following my terrible experience with the infamous SJ4000 action camera. At £149 and the numerous positive reviews I felt like I couldn't be let down too much, especially from a brand as renowned as GoPro.Since most of the details are already in the product description such as video quality and accessories included, I don't feel I need to dwell on them too much in this review. I will say that you do need to purchase your own microSD card to accompany the camera since it does not come with one - GoPro have a list on their website that outlines cards that work well with the camera since there are certain criteria it needs to meet.The Good:• Impeccable packaging with the clear plastic housing and various compartments to expose accessories and the necessary paperwork.• Video quality is astounding in good light such as outside - good detail and colour and its dynamic range is adequate for most.• Easy one-button function - although be aware that there is a few seconds wait before it starts capturing video after depressing the button.• Superb build quality with good grip on the body and decent glass covering the lens.• Extremely small and compact - you may have seen some people place/hold it in their mouths to get some really nice angles.• Battery life on my unit has been very good and lasts at least 2 hours shooting 1080p60. I guess time will tell how well it holds up.• Completely waterproof up to 10m (which is perfectly fine for all activities unless you are scuba diving) without any housing at all! This makes it very easy to film wherever you are.• Fantastic audio quality since it is not encased in a plastic housing.The Bad:• Video quality is not the best in low light situations - lacks detail and footage looks grainy.• Stills could be better - lack sharpness and detail.• Non-removable battery means you cannot change batteries whilst out filming - not ideal when in remote locations. You can use it as it charges but this nullifies the waterproofing of the device.• The camera is a single unit so any damage means the whole thing has to be replaced (as opposed to other GoPro cameras which are housed in a plastic shell which can be easily replaced). There may be the option to replace the glass covering the lens should that be necessary but will be a costly procedure. Also any damage to the lens will render the device completely unusable since this cannot be switched out.• Requires GoPro app or remote to access some features such as ProTune or also to alter some options - an update has meant you can change the video and time lapse settings within the camera but some other things are only accessible through the app which connects to the device through its built-in WiFi.The Summary:I am very pleased with my purchase of the GoPro HERO4 Session and I can finally say I am part of the GoPro family. For £149 you can't really argue with the quality you get from this tiny device. Despite criticisms from others, I stand by the device as a good way to get into POV and action/adventure filming without having to shell out a lot of money whilst not breaking the bank. Honestly, you might be tempted to go for cheaper Chinese cameras but from my experience they can be very hit-and-miss. At least with GoPro you know you are doing business with a company who have earned the trust of many professional athletes and casual users alike.

I don't usually write reviews but i was so impressed by this gopro that i felt compelled to leave one. I have read some poor reviews so i will address those...1) the image quality looks poor if you view it in the gopro mobile app. However, if you actually download it to your device and view it normally the quality is amazing. I have used it for both skiing and mountain biking (60fps/1080p/wide angle) and have been amazed at the clarity of both sound and video. Some people have also claimed that posting to Facebook provides poor quality, that is due to Facebook's compression not the device.2) To those people claiming that the wifi stays on when you turn it off and drains the battery (unless you use the gopro mobile app to turn it off)...there is actually a second button on the back of the device that allows you to scroll the wifi on/off as well as all of the other key settings.It annoys me when people leave poor reviews simply because they are ill informed or can't be bothered to read the manual or seek advice.I would highly recommend this gopro to anyone that is looking for a cheaper, but still fully packed, action camera. Yes it has it's flaws, one of which is that you cannot exchange the battery. But i think the positives outweigh the negatives considerably.Give it a try, you won't be disappointed (if you know how to use it properly that is)! ;)Note: As with any other major electronic purchase i make on here...I ordered directly from Amazon not a third party.

Usata principalmente per sport è un' ottima gopro consigliata anche per rapporto qualità/prezzo, se volete iniziare nel mondo gopro questa fa per voi, non vi preoccupate se non c'è LCD perché scaricando l'app gopro potete conneterla tramite wifi e vedere sul vostro telefono ciò che state registrando. ( registra anche con il powebank attaccato, questo ve lo consoglio se volete fare delle lunghe riprese)

WORKS GREAT, I was going to return this camera because it freezes after taking a few seconds of video or a few pictures in time lapse, after looking for answers here and there I came out with this conclusion: FIRST GET ONE MICRO SDXC (like the picture attached) SECOND UPDATE THE SOFTWARE IN YOUR CAMERA MANUALLY[...]THIRD START ENJOYING YOUR HERO4 SESSION WITH NO ISSUES OF ANY KIND.

Awesome, best choice for people just wanting to have fun and capture some memories. Very happy with the product! I had done a lot of research on the product and 1st day out the box, it met my expectations. It's perf for a novice getting into this style of videography and photography.In fact couple of days back went to a hiking trip and took videos and snaps only from the session. And boy i sure was so happy seeing the great videos and pics.

Petite caméra, très facile d'utilisation et d'une très bonne résolution qui fait de belles images. Nous l'avons utilisé à la neige et le rendu est très bien. Essayé en VTT, là il ne vaut mieux pas la placer sur le guidon à cause des projection d'eau, à part l'été si non sur le casque ou au corps cela passe bien. Je recommande ce produit que je trouve vraiment bien adapté pour la vidéo sportive ou familiale.

Der Versand ging sehr schnell Und lief ohne Probleme Ab die Kamera ist klein wie beschrieben fällt auch weit weniger auf als die großen klöpfer das Bild ist super Alles in allem ein kauf der sie gelohnt Hat