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Make sure the GoPro is charged. Charge the GoPro by using provided USB connector and plugging it into a computer. You can also use the GoPro wall or automobile charger.

If the GoPro still does not charge, please use the microSD/Micro USB Port Assembly Replacement guide to replace your assembly. A poor connection inside the Micro USB port may prevent your GoPro from charging.

Older computers do not have the hardware to support HD playback. Ensure your computer can play the video by checking if it meets the GoPro Studio Software minimum requirements here.

You can have choppy video playback if you play the video streamed from the camera over USB. What this means is if you have the camera connected to a computer by the USB cable and you play the video from the files on the camera, without transferring the file to your computer, it can come out choppy. This is due to the USB connection not being fast enough to play the HD video back in real time. Before playing back a HD video, copy or transfer the file from your GoPro to your computer, then playback the video.

Today GoPro announced its latest action camera, the GoPro HERO+ LCD.  This marks the first time GoPro has done an ‘off-cycle’ release of a new camera product, as the company has historically released new action cams in the September/October timeframe.  It also bookends a rather busy week of announcements for the company.  Last week they announced both their intentions of launching a drone early next year, as well as their crazy 6-camera spherical mount system.  And that’s all before we talk about an apparent upcoming software update to start cloud sync of GoPro files to some sort of still unannounced internet service.  And don’t forget that even more crazy 16-camera virtual reality mount they built for Google.

The new GoPro HERO+ LCD is sorta exactly as the name implies: It’s the 2014 GoPro HERO…plus…an LCD screen.  Well, and connectivity over WiFi and Bluetooth Smart.

You’ll likely remember that the entry level GoPro HERO was $129US, and had a non-removable external case.  That meant that you couldn’t take it out of the case, which in turn meant you couldn’t add in any additional rear-attaching accessories such as the extra battery packs or LCD screen.

They also added in the WiFi and Bluetooth Smart compatibility.  Not for sensors, but rather for connecting to your mobile phone. This connectivity allows you to transfer photos and videos over to your phone, and then up to the interwebs.  Further, the HERO+ LCD includes the remote highlight tagging, which wasn’t available on the lower end model.  This means you can use the remote control to tag highlights so you can find them quicker later on during editing.

Finally, the camera has an internal editing capability, allowing you to slice the clips a bit better before transferring them.  This helps reduce the time to transfer video clips to your phone, making the process a little bit quicker.  This is planned to come to the HERO4 Silver later this summer, and the HERO4 Black as well (if you have bought the additional LCD back touchscreen).

Now the downside is that you can’t swap out batteries like the more expensive HERO4 Silver & HERO4 Black.  Nor can you remove it from the case like those other units (at +$100 and +$200 respectively).  You’ll also lack the 2.7K and 4K video, as well as some of the higher speed options found like the 120/240FPS speeds.  Same goes for lack of HDMI connectivity.

But the reality is that for the vast majority of folks wanting an affordable camera, the specs hit the core of the market.  The noted 2.5 hour battery life is in the ballpark of most other units these days (though, without a way to swap batteries, that can be a problem for certain activities).  Here’s a comparison between the four GoPro HERO units:

The Hero+ LCD unit includes a few different back doors, so you can use it in wet environments and still touch the screen, as well as using an open door too.

This is a brilliant move by GoPro.  Since last October’s announcements came out, it left a bit of a hole in the price range.  They had the GoPro HERO Basic (2014 Edition) at $129, but then the next camera up was at $399US (HERO4 Silver), and then the HERO4 Black at $499 at the top.  For many (including myself), the brilliant touch screen on the back of the HERO4 Silver was loved – but for most consumers that was a bit pricey when existing action cameras were mostly in the $200-$300 range.  But with GoPro’s cheaper HERO base not having mobile phone connectivity and a bunch of other limitations, it wasn’t as ideal in the share-it-instantly world that is today.

By removing the 2.7K/4K support in the HERO4 Silver and focusing on 1080p (w/60FPS) support with good phone connectivity – they hit the majority of the audience (Oh, for those curious why I’ve said that Garmin needed to be at 2.7K support on their new XE product, it’s because they priced themselves that high).

In some ways, it’s almost like GoPro did a bit of a fake-you-out move price-wise.  See, both TomTom and Garmin recently announced new cameras – and matched GoPro’s $399 prices for certain models (for reasons that even then seemed hard to justify).  With those cameras being less well known, and specs to the average consumer in the same range – it was a hard sell. With the GoPro brand so strong, you have to compete and beat on multiple levels: Specifications and Prices.

In the case of Garmin, this move is even more so ironic – given Garmin recently cut the display when they updated Garmin VIRB lineup with the X/XE and decided to go without the preview screen that was present on the first generation units. A move that many of you thought was short-sighted (no PUN intended).

Looking forward, the real question is will GoPro again release this fall as they have done annually for years?  With neither the recently announced Garmin or TomTom units actually shipping yet – it might be challenging for both if GoPro doubles down as usual in the fall with new models.  In Garmin’s case, they are better positioned with a more unique offering around widely extended sensor offerings in the X/XE range, including new automotive and boating support – but that continues to be more of a niche offering at the $299 price point when trying to compete with GoPro branding/marketing.  While TomTom will need to iterate quickly with their automated movie maker software to truly become a competitive offering.

Definitely an interesting market for sure.  For those curious about my recommendations – for 95% of folks it’ll likely shift from the Hero4 Silver to the HERO+ LCD, assuming there are no issues with it.  The reason being that if you’re using it for cycling and such, you can actually use your Garmin Edge device with the GoPro, inside of Garmin’s free VIRB Edit software suite – thus getting all the benefits of data overlays there (I suppose Garmin is probably happy you’re buying their device).  It’s really only if you’re doing direct to camera sensors and don’t already have a GPS device for speed/distance/pace/altitude that I’d recommend looking at the Garmin X/XE lineup.

Note: You can now order the Hero+ LCD via both Amazon and Clever Training.  While both sites help support the site here and all the work I do, by using Clever Training you’re also going to save 10% on your order with DCR Reader Coupon Code DCR10BTF – further, you’ll get free shipping within the US!

The Hero+ LCD"s price, on the other hand, does not say "entry level." At $300 in the US and £250 and AU$430 in the UK and Australia, respectively, this is a somewhat pricey camera for the category given what it can do. The $130 (£100, AU$169) Hero model is truly entry level in price and features. That"s a considerable price gap between it and the Hero+ LCD.

For one, you get Wi-Fi and Bluetooth that can be used to connect to GoPro"s Smart Remote (not included), which basically replicates the camera"s controls so you can remotely change settings and shooting modes and start and stop recordings and take pictures.

The wireless is also used to connect to an iOS, Android or Windows mobile device to use GoPro"s app to control the camera and change settings as well as remotely preview and review your shots and transfer them to your device for sharing.

Beyond that, the Hero+ has a higher-resolution sensor -- 8 megapixels as opposed to 5 -- and instead of just a single 0.5-second time-lapse interval setting you get seven. You"ll also get a loop record feature, so you can more easily use this as a dash cam and it supports GoPro"s HiLight Tagging, which lets you quickly mark a section of your video for easier editing later on.

It does have that screen, though, which again isn"t something you"ll find from most of the competition. If that"s a must-have feature for you and you just need good-quality video for sharing online, your search is over.

That is, as long as you"re willing to put up with the rest of the Hero+ LCD"s design. Like the Hero, this camera is permanently in its rugged housing. Some might find this to be a plus since it means the camera can"t fall out and is always protected. However, since you can"t pull the camera out, if you damage the housing you"re not easily swapping it for a new one. While it can certainly handle a lot of abuse, if you manage to scratch the lens glass, you"re stuck.

Next to the screen are the microSDHC card slot supporting cards up to 64GB and a Micro-USB port. So what"s missing? The Hero lacks a Micro-HDMI port letting you playback directly from the camera to a display or HDTV. Not a huge loss, but still it"s a loss.

With its standard solid plastic backdoor, the housing is waterproof to 131 feet (40 meters). There is also a waterproof touch backdoor that"s good down to 10 feet (3 meters) as well as a skeleton door that lets more sound reach the built-in mic. External mics, by the way, are not supported on this model.

Shooting options are better than the Hero, but just barely. Video resolutions include 1080p at 60 frames per second and 720p at 60fps. There"s also a 720p at 60fps with GoPro"s SuperView feature, which basically takes 4:3 video and digitally stretches it at the sides so you get a taller 16:9 video. To help you out when you lose daylight, GoPro"s Auto Low Light feature can be turned on, dropping the frame rate so your video isn"t too dark when shooting in dim light.

The touchscreen is no doubt the easiest route and GoPro simplified navigation compared with the Hero4 Silver. Instead of swiping and tapping your way through menus, you just tap on the right side of the screen to bring up the mode menu, while the left side opens a context-sensitive menu related to what mode you"re in. One other nice addition: You can trim out 5-, 15- or 30-second clips or grab a still from a video on camera.

Of course, the more you use the touchscreen or wireless, the less battery life you"ll have for recording. Even with both of those off you"re looking at a maximum of 2 hours of continuous recording at 1080p at 60fps or up to 2 hours and 30 minutes set to 720p at 60fps in SuperView mode.

On its own, the video from the Hero+ LCD is very good and stands up to other models priced around $300 such as the Drift Ghost-S and Replay XD Prime X, though only the former has a live-view screen. Sony"s Action Cam Mini with its Live-View Remote is another option and is better in image quality and features, though it"s not as easy to use.

For casual viewing on a smartphone or tablet and posting to YouTube, you likely won"t be disappointed with what you get from the Hero+ LCD. As with most cameras in this category, when viewed at larger sizes you"ll see compression and motion artifacts and details are pretty soft and mushy. These things only get more pronounced when shooting in low light.

If you want to view your videos at larger sizes like on an HDTV, you"ll want to spend the extra money for the Hero4 Silver. You"ll get fewer artifacts, sharper fine details, better color performance and greater dynamic range.

It"s pricey for its shooting options and performance, but the GoPro Hero+ LCD is also one of the few action cameras available with a built-in live-view screen. That"s a feature that"s tough to beat, especially if you"re looking to simplify your shooting experience.

GoPro just announced the introduction of its new entry-level camera, the GoPro Hero+ LCD, which is the first GoPro offering with a built-in touchscreen. This is not the next generation of the Hero4, which shoots up to 4K video, it’s the new version of its entry level camera that shoots up to 1080p60, which is usually fine for the average user (non-professionals).

Having a built-in touchscreen on a GoPro is a nice feature considering how fiddly operation can be without a screen, and also a bit of a guessing game of what’s going to be in shot (unless you check via the Wifi connection on your phone or tablet). The so-far optional touchscreen is drawing quite a bit of power though, and I don’t expect it to draw less power on the new version – so be advised it’s better to turn it off when you don’t use the screen, it can give you so much more running time out of one battery if you operate the camera without the screen.

GoPro also added a trim feature to the camera, which is nice for casual shooting and allows you to trim and tag shots right on the camera. Considering the size of the screen, again, this will be a bit of a challenge to do accurately, but for casual non-professional shooters it’s definitely a “nice to have”.

situations. The camera comes with an integrated clear waterproof housing, and a variety of clip-on surface mounts. A full line of GoPro accessories allow you to

GoPro’s Hero action cameras are aimed squarely at the entry-level, leaving the more fully-featured Hero4 for serious film-makers. The Hero is still well-equipped and more than capable of capturing quality footage though. There are now three cameras in the Hero range: the GoPro Hero (around £94), GoPro Hero+ (around £169) and GoPro Hero+ LCD (around £199). The Hero+ gains Wi-Fi for pairing with an iOS and Android companion app, but the Hero+ LCD gets an LCD display too.

This gives you a live view for framing your video and photos, and lets you play back recorded clips, but also functions as a touchscreen. The LCD gives you a quick and easy way to adjust settings, as well as providing in-camera trimming so you can cut down videos to easily sharable sizes.

The camera will feel familiar to GoPro users, with the same typical three-button design. The power button is on the front, the shutter button on the top and a settings button the side. The side button is also used for “HiLight” favourites tagging when recording video, making it simple to mark important parts of your footage to make editing easier. You can also mark HiLights when you’re watching back video on the LCD display.

A second, smaller display on the front shows a rudimentary menu, which is useful when the camera is mounted in a way that prevents you from seeing the rear touchscreen.

One of the biggest differences from the Hero4 is the non-removable waterproof case. Before the entry-level Hero arrived, every GoPro had a separate, detachable waterproof housing. With the Hero+ LCD, the casing is permanently fixed in place, which you might find a little unwieldy if you plan on using handheld gimbals designed for caseless action cameras.

The permanent case also increases the overall size, even when you’re not planning any aquatic escapades, but when you do get wet, the Hero+ LCD can survive being submerged to depths of 40m. The case is otherwise very rugged and will stand up to a good few knocks. As a whole, the Hero+ LCD weighs 127g - lighter than the 152g Hero4 Black. You get the usual array of curved and flat adhesive mounts, but the Hero+ range works with all of GoPro’s existing mount range.

Various different backdoors are included for the case, including one that will allow you to still access the touchscreen, but it’s worth noting that the touch backdoor is only waterproof to 10m. A skeleton backdoor can also be used that doesn’t obstruct the microphones as much for improved sound quality, but this isn’t dust or waterproof.

The Hero+ LCD might be more of an entry-level camera, but it’s still well-specified when it comes to video resolutions. It’s capable of up to 1080p video at 60fps, which is excellent for a sub-£200 camera - many are limited to 30fps. Where the Hero+ range is lacking is when it comes to higher frame rate video, which is useful for creating slow motion footage. The similarly-priced Veho Muvi K2NPNG allows for 720p video at 120fps. You’ll have to step up to the Hero4 Black to get 240fps video from a GoPro.

The Hero+ LCD is also capable of capturing 8-megapixel still images, in addition to a burst mode that rattles off 10 frames in 2 seconds. There’s also a time lapse photo mode, with intervals between 0.5s to 60s.

One of our favourite GoPro features is the QuikCapture function. This lets you quickly turn on the camera to begin capturing video or timelapse images by pressing or holding the shutter button when the camera is off. Another press then stops the camera and turns it back off again.

Footage captured from the Hero+ LCD was very crisp, with nice and vibrant colours and decent sharpness when given outdoor lighting. Under low light there’s a reasonable amount of noise, with the auto low-light function adjusting the frame rate dynamically to match lighting conditions. The resulting 8-megapixel still images captured a surprising amount of detail.

In terms of audio, there’s only a mono microphone, but captured audio was perfectly acceptable for general footage. Those looking for more professional results are better served by the Hero4, as there’s no support for external microphones in any entry-level Hero camera.

Battery life was excellent, matching the Veho Muvi K2 NPNG, which was one of the longest lasting action cameras we’ve tested. Shooting 1080p video at 30fps, the Hero+ LCD managed a fantastic 2 hours 27 minutes - significantly higher than the GoPro Hero4 Black. The battery isn’t removable, however, so there’s no swapping out batteries while you’re in the field.

As an entry-level GoPro, the Hero+ LCD is an excellent choice provided you don’t need the more advanced functionality of the full-blown Hero4. With not much money separating the Hero+ LCD and regular Hero+, the added convenience of a touchscreen display is definitely worth paying extra for.

The Muvi K2 NPNG has more included accessories (and support for GoPro mounts) but the Hero+ LCD has better image quality and a superior companion app. In any case, with both you’re getting very capable action cameras for not a lot of money.

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Page 2 PrODUCT UPDaTe GoPro adds new product updates through software updates. Check to see if updates are available for your GoPro camera or other GoPro products at gopro.com/update. Note: Touch functionality is not available when using the LCD Touch BacPac ™ with the HD HERO2 and original... Page 3 FeaTUres 1. Seamlessly attaches to back of GoPro cameras. 2. LCD Touch BacPac screen allows for easy visual control of camera and settings. 3. Preview and playback videos and photos including instant slow motion playback. 4. PLAYBACK button 5. Integrated speaker with audio control... Page 4 YOUr lCD TOUCH BaCPaC ATTACHING THE LCD TOUCH BACPAC TO YOUR GOPRO CAmERA TO ATTACH: 1. The LCD Touch BacPac can be attached to the HERO3, the HD HERO2 and original HD HERO. 2. Slide hooked end of the LCD Touch BacPac (A) into groove on right side of the camera body (B). Page 5 TO REmOvE: 1. Pull back on left side of the LCD Touch BacPac marked with the arrow to disconnect from the HERO Port. 2. Slide hooked end of the LCD Touch BacPac (A) out of the camera groove (B). Page 6 SWAPPING HOUSING DOORS A deeper housing backdoor is required when using the HERO3 with the LCD Touch BacPac attached. There are three backdoor options to choose from: Waterproof, Touch (enables touch functionality when in the housing) and Skeleton (non-waterproof backdoor for better sound quality by allowing more sound to reach the camera’s microphone. Page 7 TO SWAP OUT THE BACkDOOR: 1. Open the backdoor of the housing so it hangs downward. 2. Gently pull downward on the backdoor until it snaps free from the hinge. 3. Line up the replacement backdoor to the hinge opening. 4. Page 8 UsInG THe lCD TOUCH BaCPaC You can operate your GoPro camera via touch using the LCD Touch BacPac screen, via control button using buttons on your GoPro camera or using a combination of both methods. When touch functionality is not available, for example when using the camera underwater, follow the button control instructions. Page 9 CHANGING CAmERA mODES You can use the LCD Touch screen to change camera modes and settings on your GoPro camera. To change camera modes, use the LCD touch screen or camera’s button controls. via Touch Screen Tap the camera mode icon in the upper left hand corner and push to select the desired camera mode from the menu. Page 10 CAPTURING vIDEO When recording video, the following icons appear on the LCD Touch BacPac screen: 1. Camera Mode 2. Resolution/fps/FOV 3. Advanced Settings Modes 4. Wi-Fi Mode 5. Battery Level 6. Status Bar: Displays elapsed time and time remaining on the SD card Note: The LCD screen shown above is what is displayed on the LCD Touch screen when using the HERO3: Black... Page 11 CAPTURING PHOTO/BURST/TImE LAPSE/ CONTINUOUS PHOTO* When capturing a Photo, the following icons appear on the LCD Touch BacPac screen: 1. Camera Mode 2. Resolution/FOV 3. Advanced Settings Modes 4. Interval Setting (Time Lapse, Photo Burst) 5. Wi-Fi Mode 6. Battery Level 7. Page 12 SETTINGS mENU Customize your camera’s video and Photo capture options using the Settings menu. via Touch Screen 1. Tap the camera mode icon in the upper left hand to enter the Settings menu. corner and select Tap the screen to select a Settings option. 2. Page 13 SETTINGS mENU (CONTINUED) via Button Controls 1. Use to locate 2. Press to enter the Settings menu. to cycle through the Settings menu 3. Use options. Press to select a desired Setting. to cycle through the Settings sub-menus. 4. Use Press to select desired selection. Page 14 PLAYBACk videos and Photos can be viewed directly on the LCD Touch BacPac screen. To PLAYBACk—press on the side of the LCD Touch BacPac or access via touch on the LCD screen—in the mode menu tap the video and Photo files saved on your memory card will appear as thumbnail images on the LCD screen. Page 15 via Button Controls 1. Use to cycle through the thumb- nails and control buttons. 2. Press to select a thumbnail. 3. Use to navigate through mode control options or return to thumbnails view. Page 16 PLAYBACk vIDEO After you have selected a video thumbnail, you can Play, Fast Forward, Reverse, play in Slow Motion, adjust Volume and Delete (available by touch only) your videos. 1. Play/pause 2. View previous/ reverse 3. Activate slow motion settings (1/2, ¼, 1/8) 4. Page 17 PLAYBACk vIDEO (CONTINUED) via Touch Screen 1. From the full screen view on your LCD, tap play button. 2. To see additional files, press 3. To exit and return to the thumbnails screen, tap via Button Controls 1. Use to toggle to and highlight the playback button. Press on your camera to select. Page 18 PLAYBACk PHOTO Using the LCD Touch BacPac screen, you can view and delete (touch screen only) your Photo, Photo Burst, Time Lapse and Continuous Photo files. 1. Previous file/Next file 2. Return to thumbnails 3. Delete file via Touch Screen 1. Page 19 PLAYBACk PHOTO (CONTINUED) via Button Control From the thumbnails menu on your LCD screen, use to toggle to a Photo file. Press to make selection. 1. To exit use to highlight . Press to select. Page 20 vIEWING PHOTO BURST, TImE LAPSE, CONTINUOUS PHOTO 1. View Button/Playback 2. View previous photo 3. View next file 4. Return to thumbnails When viewing Burst, Time Lapse or Continuous Photos, the first saved Photo in the series will be displayed in the thumbnail profile. Page 21 via Button Controls 1. To view all Photos automatically, use to highlight . Press to select. 2. Press to select 1. To view Photos one at a time, use to highlight . Press select. 2. Then use to highlight . Press 3. Page 22 IMPOrTanT saFeTY anD HanDlInG InFOrMaTIOn WARNING: Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in fire, electric shock or other injury or damage to LCD Touch BacPac or other property. HANDLING The LCD Touch BacPac contains sensitive components. Do not drop, disassemble, open, crush, bend, deform, puncture, shred, microwave, incinerate, paint or insert foreign objects into the port opening on the LCD Touch BacPac. Page 23 solvents, alcohol, ammonia or abrasives to clean LCD Touch BacPac. AvOID WATER AND WET LOCATIONS Do not use unprotected LCD Touch BacPac in rain or near washbasins or other wet locations. Do not spill food or liquid onto the LCD Touch BacPac. If the LCD Touch BacPac gets wet, turn off the camera and disconnect be- fore cleaning. Page 24 ACCEPTABLE TEmPERATURE RANGE FOR LCD TOUCH BACPAC Low or high temperature conditions may temporarily shorten the battery life or cause the LCD Touch BacPac to temporarily stop working properly. Avoid dramatic changes in temperature or humidity when using the LCD Touch BacPac, as condensation may form on or within LCD Touch BacPac. Page 25 Learn about more GoPro products gopro.com. 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Update Unrecognized Zip Code For further details see delivery estimates in cart. International orders are processed the next shipping day. Free Expedited Shipping Product Highlights Compose Shots and Review Footage Touchscreen Controls Camera Settings Instant Slow-Motion Playback Speaker and 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adjustable Brightness Touch, Skeleton, and Standard Backdoors For HERO3, HERO3 , and HERO4 Show moreShow less Reviews 117 Qty $79.99 Add to Cart View Cart Send with SmartGift SmartGift = Simpler Gifting Send a link to this item so recipient can review, customize or exchange for an alternate of equal or lesser value. You Share They Choose We Ship Add to Wish List Item in Wish List Email Print Overview Specs Quick Compare Reviews  117 Q&A  Accessories GoPro ALCDB-401 Overview 1Description The LCD Touch BacPac mounts seamlessly to select GoPro HERO cameras, enabling monitoring and providing an intuitive way to access the camera"s menu. You can use it to frame up shots before and during shooting as well as play back what you"ve already shot - including slow-motion replay. To operate the controls, simply tap and touch the screen - and with the HERO4 you can even use swipe gestures for faster navigation. Built-in speaker with volume control and a 3.5mm headphone jack Play back videos and photos, including audio and instant slow-motion playback Delivers touch control of all camera settings Brightness can be adjusted to customize viewing and conserve battery life Compact design keeps your GoPro as small and light as possible Compatibility Camera: HERO3, HERO3 Silver and Black, and HERO4 BlackHousing: Compatible with Standard Housing, Skeleton Housing, and Blackout Housing using the included BacPac Backdoors (Note: Original HERO3 housing and Dive Housing not compatible) UPC: 818279012538 In the Box GoPro LCD Touch BacPac Touch BacPac Backdoor Standard BacPac Backdoor Skeleton BacPac Backdoor Mounting Hardware Protective Case Limited 1-Year Warranty User Manual PDF 910.8kb Table of Contents 1Description GoPro ALCDB-401 Specs Connectivity 1 x 3.5 mm headphone jack Packaging Info Package Weight 0.6 lb Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 6.3 x 4.4 x 3.3" GoPro ALCDB-401 Reviews LCD Touch BacPac is rated 4.7 out of 5 by 117. Rated 5 out of 5 by Col Video from You Only Need This To See What You"re Shooting Who would have thought it would be so helpful to actually see the shot and the settings, quickly, and the ability to navigate the menus with a few light touches? Or to see how wide is Wide or Medium or Narrow? This is an essential addition to the Hero 3 . Can not understand why GoPro didn"t include it from the start, instead of as an add-on. It does consume battery power twice as fast, so I bought a fast charger and two or three extra batteries, so two batteries can charge while continuing to shoot with the camera. The Hero 4 Silver has the touch screen LCD built-in and draws less power, is lighter weight and more compact. However, Hero 4 shuts the LCD off automatically after about 30 seconds, whereas this Hero 3 add-on stays On while shooting. So, there are pluses and minuses with either, but I always prefer to actually see what I"m shooting ahead of time and the ability to quickly verify that settings have not changed while changing batteries, case options or mounting accessories or just powering down and back up. The included Thin Touch Screen protective shell back does not fit the Hero 3 but fits the Hero 4 which already has the LCD built-in, which makes no sense and is disappointing. Another missed opportunity by GoPro to get it right the first time. Date published: 2016-03-30 Rated 4 out of 5 by thekidbass from Go Pro LCD Touch BacPac by GoPro It"s easier accessing the menus with this LCD BacPac but the only draw back is that the battery drains faster with it on. Also, if you purchased the battery BacPac like I did, you can"t use it if you have this LCD BacPac mounted on the camera. Other than that, you are able to see what you are recording if you are not going to be in the frame. Myself, I use more the wi-fi to the GoPro with my cellphone. Date published: 2016-04-20 Rated 5 out of 5 by Edward from BacPac for Hero 4 - Should have Purchased It Sooner ! I"ve had a Hero 4 for a couple of years. The setup menu on the Hero 4 was a major PAIN and probably was a psychological deterrent to using the camera more. I should have added the LCD Touch BacPac to the Hero 4 much sooner. The BacPac makes the Hero 4 an inexpensive camera update that provides that Hero 4 with one of the most appreciated features of the Hero 5 and 6 - easy setup and real-time viewing of the recorded image ! The only downside was that I had to purchase a new cage housing for the Hero 4, to accommodate the greater depth with the BacPac attached to the camera. Date published: 2017-11-02 Rated 5 out of 5 by Piano Protector from If you have got over 40 eyes, you gotta get this. I got a Gopro 4 about six months ago. It has sat unused - because the LED window is so small I needed a lighted magnifying glass to make it out. Not real useful. Even with the wifi to smartphone app, you need to work with the LED to connect. My Sony AS100 was in this way vastly superior. With the Touch BacPac I can finally easilyget to the functions of the camera. It"s a pretty decent viewfinder, but I still prefer to moniter and control with my cell phone - and now doing that is easy. Date published: 2015-07-20 Rated 4 out of 5 by Skip from Great add-on for ease of use The LCD Touch BacPac allows you to precisely frame your shot, which is especially nice feature since the camera doesn"t even have a viewfinder. It is also nice when you are shooting video, as it allows you to view playback instantly without having to download first. Makes changing settings easier, although some of the areas near the edge of the screen aren"t as sensitive as I would like them to be. Don"t leave it on, because it will suck the life out of the battery real quick! Date published: 2015-08-05 Rated 4 out of 5 by Devs713 IG_Snap from pretty cool! i totally dig my bacpac... i bought a hero3 and this is exactly what it needed to put it over the top... i mean to have a touch preview screen on a go pro that has only a lens and no way of knowing what your set up looks like, is so beneficial... i can set up my shot with the bacpac and not guess and get great footage every time. comes in handy when mounting to a fence for my daughters softball games... Ive mounted a go pro and not had the bacpac on it and turns out i had it aimed too high... missed all the ground ball plays!!! this is a must have in my opinion. Date published: 2017-05-16 Rated 4 out of 5 by Evan from Good but not great It definitely ads functionality to the GoPro! I like how easy it is to hook up to the camera and all of the different back door options that come with it. It has a fairly poor resolution, but for what it is for it works fine. The interface is clunky with room for improvement. Overall I would say it is a must have GoPro item and priced as such, could be cheaper. The unit is well built and has many nice features and accessories included. Date published: 2015-01-09 Rated 5 out of 5 by winevideo from A necessity for older eyes The LCD GoPro screen was impossible for me to see even with reading glasses. This is great and the touchscreen and plyback are really useful. could use an instruction sheet Date published: 2015-01-09 LCD Touch BacPac Reviews - page 2 y_2019, m_4, d_25, h_23 bvseo_bulk, prod_bvrr, vn_bulk_2.0.12 cp_1, bvpage1 co_hasreviews, tv_0, tr_117 loc_en_US, sid_1078012, prod, sort_[SortEntry(order=RELEVANCE, direction=DESCENDING)] clientName_bhphotovideo question Will this work fully with Hero 3 White Edition? Asked by: Anonymous It is compatible with all GoPro Hero 3 & 4 series cameras. Answered by: Mark S. Date published: 2018-08-25 question Does the LCD still work for time-lapse? The app displays camera busy. Asked by: William David The camera is functional during the time-lapse mode - but the LCD screen will not show the photos as they are being taken. Answered by: Mark S. Date published: 2018-08-25 question I purchased this LCD BacPac to use with a Hero 3 Black edition. The screen itself fits onto the camera fine, but the accessory door is too small for the Hero 3 housing! On comparing my Hero 4 and Hero 3 cameras, it appears they have different housing styles. What"s the deal? I thought the Hero 3 was supported by this product. Asked by: Peter N. UPDATE: I have confirmed that the doors that come with this item do not fit ALL Hero 3 housings. The housing for my Hero 3 black edition has a button on the flip latch, and the Hero 4 housing has no button on flip latch. The two housings are also slightly different sizes, and the back doors that come with this LCD BacPac do not fit my Hero 3 housing with the button. I contacted GoPro directly with this problem and they acknowledged the problem and promptly sent me a set of back doors that fit my Hero 3 housing - for free. Now the problem is resolved. Thank you GoPro customer service! Answered by: Peter N. Date published: 2018-08-25 question will this work with the hero session cube (is there an attachment so you can wear it on your wrist, and how does it sync up to the session? Asked by: Anonymous No this device only works with gopro hero 3 and 4 the session does not support this. Answered by: James B. Date published: 2018-08-25 question does this work with hero 4 silver ? thank you.. Asked by: manolito p. Not sure, I purchased Hero 4 Black edition and it"s great! Answered by: Bill M. Date published: 2018-08-25 question I have a modified GoPro that can use "C" mount lenses. I am guessing that the answer is no but would the Touch BackPac be useful as a focussing aid as well as a viewfinder? Asked by: Alastair T. I cannot say for certain. But I have seen the modified go pros with various lenses on them. The technology integrated into the go Pro will likely only work for the go Pro and it"s camera. This question would be best answered by the go Pro company. Good luck! Answered by: Todd P. Date published: 2018-08-25 question Does this work wath a hero 5? Asked by: Lance No. Not needed. The 5 has an integrated touch display. That back is for the Hero 4 Black which has no display. Read the specs! Answered by: David H. Date published: 2018-08-25 question Can I use the GoPro Smart Remote with this BacPac attached and functioning? Asked by: Daniel P. yes Answered by: Sivan M. 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Their newest camera has just hit the market, and we have been busy putting it to the test to bring you this comprehensive GoPro HERO 10 review! Find our what all the new features are, where it shines (and where it doesn’t), as well as an honest opinion on whether the GoPro HERO10 is worth the upgrade.

We live and breathe photography, videography, and most of all, adventure. So of course once this new camera hit the market we had to dive into the specs and use it out in the real world to bring our expert GoPro HERO10 Black review.

There are two slogans for the GoPro HERO 10 Black this year. The first is ‘A New Era’, which is a pretty massive claim for a company that has been at the leading edge of action sports cameras for over a decade.

The GP2 on the GoPro HERO10 brings about some enormous upgrades around things like frame rates and overall performance, while the general features like photo and video modes stay mostly the same as the previous model.

SPECIAL DEAL: GoPro has an incredible special on their new camera right now, and you can save a huge $210 on the fantastic ‘HERO10 Black + Accessories’ bundle deal by clicking on the button below, or save $150 on just the HERO10 camera. This special is for a limited time only, so check it out while it’s available.

A New Era of GoPro is here and that means there are a whole string of new features and upgrades when you compare the HERO10 with the HERO 9 Black action cameras.

Here are some of the new and major features of the HERO 10 Black. The number of practical changes this year isn’t as many as previous years, but the quality of improvements and technical upgrades are incredible.

Why is that you ask? Well its predecessor, the GP1, has been around since the HERO6 was released in 2017. Which in the tech world is a hell of a long time. Almost an eternity really.

Even though the GoPro HERO9 last year finally revealed a new upgraded 23 megapixel sensor, using the old processor meant that it could only achieve 20 megapixels.

Compared to the HERO9, the GoPro HERO10 Black now has double the performance and double the frame rate across all of the higher resolution video modes.

It is now twice as smooth when reviewing footage and using live preview on the front LCD screen, and the rear LCD touchscreen interface is incredibly responsive.

And to top it all off, it’s just overall much, much faster to use. It’s quicker to launch, quicker to start taking photos and videos, and touch sensitivity is more responsive.

If this was the only improvement we found in our GoPro HERO10 review, we’d already be singing its praises and telling you that you need to stop what you’re doing and order one now. But of course, there’s more…

But if you’re a professional user, we recommend shooting in RAW mode to full make the most out of the 23 megapixels the GoPro HERO 10 boasts with image quality.

This isn’t necessarily something that we’d consider pushes GoPro into a ‘new era’, but it’s been a massive annoyance for us for years and are so glad they’ve improved it.

GoPro photos and videos have always looked great when shooting on bright, sunny days. But they’ve often fallen apart when it comes to low light situations, such as dawn, dusk or indoors.

Noise and grain isn’t so much of a problem now, and details are fantastic, even in low light. It may seem minor, but it was something we really wanted to highlight in our GoPro HERO10 review.

Well GoPro practically killed off their own product when they introduced HyperSmooth into the HERO7, their own version of digital image stabilization.

The touch screen is a lot smoother and more responsive, and this was actually our biggest gripe with the HERO9. While it looked great, the touch screen was very frustrating to use. Not an issue any more on the HERO10.

It may have taken more than a decade of versions to figure out, but finally the GoPro HERO10 Black is on par with professional expectations with how it performs day to day.

The camera itself is great, but what has always set GoPro apart from other companies is the sheer number of accessories you can attach to them, allowing you to use the camera in just about any situation you can set your imagination to.

Besides the dazzling array of random accessories like suction cups, selfie sticks, dive housings, clamps, helmet and board mounts and plenty more, it’s the ‘Mods’ of the last few years that have helped turn the GoPro cameras into a versatile beast.

Then there are the Light Mod (adds a light, surprise surprise) for when shooting indoors or at night, and a Display Mod, which adds another screen so you can see yourself, but the latter is kind of redundant now thanks to the front-facing LCD screen.

But before you rush out and buy one based on a bunch of fancy talk like GP2 processors and 5.3k60fps, how does the GoPro HERO10 Black actually perform in the real world?

The very first thing we noticed was that the camera fired up a lot faster than the HERO9, and the screen responsiveness did indeed seem a lot smoother and quicker.

The GoPro HERO10 LCD touch screen almost felt as smooth as our iPhone, which is pretty remarkable. So much so that it made us even more frustrated with the screen performance on the 9.

One of the big things we noticed too was how much more quickly the GoPro captured and processed these images, especially in RAW mode, compared to the HERO9.

When we pulled the images up on Adobe Lightroom to check them out we were very impressed with the clarity and colour rendering that the GoPro produced.

All of the other camera features such as TimeWarp, Burst Mode, Night Photo, Voice Activation, etc performed as expected, with no real improvement over the HERO9, other than everything just being faster and smoother.

Now we don’t want to go jumping the gun just yet, because GoPros have had freezing issues forever, even with every firmware update, but the fact that we haven’t experienced this yet may just mean that the new GP2 chip has finally rectified this massive problem. Hallelujah!

Overall the GoPro HERO10 Black handles like an absolute beast in the real world, and we will be using this new camera on every single shoot we do from now on.

Like we said at the beginning of this article – this is an HONEST GoPro HERO10 review. And being honest means we’re going to tell you exactly what we don’t like about the latest camera too.

Second is that there is no optical zoom on the GoPro HERO 10. You can utilise the digital zoom, and change the digital lenses between SuperView, Wide, Linear and Narrow, but there isn’t any real optical zoom there.

We would have love to see at least 2x optical zoom built in, because sometimes you just want a different perspective for your shots rather than the typical GoPro fish-eye look.

There is a Max Lens Mod, which widens the point of view, so it makes us wonder if at some point GoPro can create a switchable lens that crops in. But at this stage you’re stuck with the digital options.

Other than that there really isn’t anything glaring at us that we dislike in our GoPro HERO 10 Black review. But if we notice anything as time goes on we’ll be sure to return to this article and update it.

Now that we’ve dove deep into what’s new, what we like (and what we don’t) in this GoPro HERO 10 Black review, you may be wondering whether it’s worth upgrading your camera, if you have an older model.

On the surface it may seem like there’s not a huge difference between the previous model and the HERO10, but with the GP2 processor almost everything is better, faster and smoother.

As you can see, the GoPro HERO 10 Black on the surface appears to be similar to previous models, using quite a lot of the same features, but it’s under the hood that everything sees improvements.

You’ve read through our review, have a solid understanding of the new features and capabilities of the GoPro HERO10, and if you haven’t already made a decision on whether to buy it or not, we’re going to help you out right now.

If you don’t already have a GoPro and are wondering whether or not you should bite the bullet and get one, then 100% yes, the HERO10 is worth the money!

You can literally connect your camera to the GoPro Quik app on your phone, wirelessly sync your footage, edit photos, make videos (using their ready-to-go templates), and in a matter of minutes you have epic content ready to upload straight to Instagram, TikTok, YouTube or Facebook as soon as you have an internet connection!

If you have the HERO 8 or an earlier model and looking to upgrade, then absolutely yes, the HERO10 is a fantastic product that sits on another level compared to the previous products.

Every part of the camera has been given an upgrade, and especially for people who like to vlog or take selfies, you’ll find the front LCD display a huge game changer over the HERO 8.

In previous years we have always said that if you are using the previous GoPro camera, then unless you’re a professional user, it’s not worth upgrading.

But if you’re the kind of shooter that tends to stick to their smartphone for photos and videos, or also uses a DSLR or mirrorless setup in addition to your standard kit, then don’t stress – the HERO9 is still a fantastic camera.

You’ve made it to the end of our GoPro HERO10 review, and considering the features, quality, durability, size, design, ease of use and of course the price, we’ve decided to give it a massive 9/10.

Thanks very much for reading our GoPro HERO10 Black review. If you have any questions please leave a comment below and we’ll answer them as soon as possible.

The GoPro HERO10 is a huge upgrade over the HERO9 thanks to the brand new GP2 processor, which doubles the performance, speed, responsiveness and frame rates of the camera over the previous model.

If you have the 8 model or earlier, or use your GoPro more than twice a week, then it is definitely worth upgrading to the GoPro HERO10 to make full use of the new GP2 processor.

With the new 23mp sensor being powered by the GP2 processor and full RAW capabilities, the GoPro HERO 10 is a fantastic camera for taking still photos.

We break down every spec, feature and comparison with previous models in our honest GoPro HERO 10 review by taking it out the field and testing if its worth...

GoPro, Inc.GoPro and sometimes stylized as GoPRO) is an American technology company founded in 2002 by Nick Woodman. It manufactures action cameras and develops its own mobile apps and video-editing software. Founded as Woodman Labs, Inc, the company eventually focused on the connected sports genre, developing its line of action cameras and, later, video editing software. It is based in San Mateo, California.

On May 19, 2014, GoPro filed its Form S-1 with the SEC without specifying the number of shares or their price. The company stated that they hoped to raise at least $100 million through the sale of shares, using the money to pay off debt in full ($111 million as of March 31, 2014) and "to acquire or invest in complementary businesses, technologies or assets". They said that they planned to list on the NASDAQ stock exchange using the symbol "GPRO."

The expected price range was $21 to $24 a share; on June 25, 2014, GoPro sold 17.8 million shares to initial investors at $24 per share (totaling $427.2M).

One reason for GoPro"s decision to go public was the potential to become a media company to generate additional revenue from the content its cameras create.

Woodman worked on his first camera for two years after founding the company, eventually introducing the GoPro 35mm HERO in September 2004 at San Diego"s Action Sports Retailer trade show.

In 2014, the company was selling the HERO3+ in editions of different colors. It was capable of filming in 16:9 aspect ratio, supporting 4K UHD video and 12 MP still photographs.

On September 28, 2017, GoPro released the HERO6 Black, which claims improved stabilization over the HERO5 models and is capable of capturing 4K video in 60 FPS.

On September 20, 2018, GoPro came out with the HERO7 Black, which apart from providing improved stabilization over HERO6 models with HyperSmooth, also featured the new form of video capturing, "TimeWarp", providing a high speed effect to the videos. HERO7 also came out with capability to stream live across multiple platforms like Facebook and YouTube .

On October 15, 2019 GoPro released the Hero8 Black, which included improved in-camera stabilization by way of Hypersmooth 2.0. The Hero8 Black introduced integrated mounting "fingers" which could be folded down for use, and was also notable for not having an easily replaceable lens available from GoPro, though a third party replacement lens kit is available from a company called Camera Butter.

In 2014, GoPro entered into discussions with DJI for a private label model built with the GoPro branding. After the failure of these negotiations, GoPro entered into an agreement with 3D Robotics (3DR) for a similar partnership based on 3DR"s flight controllers. 3DR failed to meet their agreed-upon timelines. As a result, GoPro took full control of the development process in mid-2015.

Scheduled to be released early 2016, the GoPro Karma project was delayed several times before the GoPro Karma was announced with an introduction date of October 23, 2016. The Karma was released along with newer models of the HERO5 and Session cameras and features a removable handheld stabilizer (gimbal) integrated into the design. After a few customers complained about power failure during operation, GoPro recalled Karma drones and gave customers full refunds.

In November 2017, GoPro launched the Fusion camera,omnidirectional camera which is capable of recording 360-degree footage. The Fusion was the first GoPro to feature an increased maximum resolution of 5.8K.

GoPro produces various mounting accessories for its cameras including a 3-way mount, suction cup, chest harness, jaws-type flexible clamp, dog harness, surfing mount, etc.

In April 2014, GoPro was listed by Adweek as one of the "Top 10 Best Brand Channels on YouTube" based on a combination of views, shares, comments and overall engagement.

As part of its transformation to a media company in 2014, GoPro created additional channels with GoPro content on YouTube, Virgin America, and Xbox Live.PlayStation Network in 2015.

The first generation of Digital HERO cameras (2006–09) were powered by conventional AAA batteries and included a rugged housing and wrist strap. Models were distinguished by their still image resolution and shot video in standard definition (480 lines or lower) with a 4:3 aspect ratio. Like the film camera HERO, the first-generation Digital HERO cameras were equipped with an optical viewfinder.

The original Digital HERO (DH1; 640×480 still resolution, 240p video in 10-second clips) of 2006 was succeeded by the Digital HERO3 (DH3; 3-megapixel stills, 384p video) and Digital HERO5 (DH5; same as DH3 but with 5-megapixel stills). All three of these had a 54° angle of view. A variant of the DH5 was released with an extreme wide-angle lens with 170° of angular coverage on the diagonal as the Wide HERO; the Wide HERO had a different housing than the other first-gen cameras (DH1/DH3/DH5) to accommodate its larger lens.

The Digital HERO released in 2006 (Model: SQ907 mini-cam) had a 640×480 camera and shot QVGA definition 320X240 (10 fps) video for a maximum of 10 seconds. The Digital HERO1 had 32 MB internal memory without SD slot.

The Digital HERO5 was first introduced in 2008. It had a 5 megapixel still photo sensor and supported standard definition (512×384) video capture. It ran on two AAA batteries, had 16 MB of internal memory and could function with a 2 GB SD card. Its housing was rated to 100 ft/30 meters depth. Its dimensions were 2.6 × 1.75 × 1.25 inches (66 × 44 × 32 mm).

The GoPro Wide HERO was the first model with a 170° wide-angle lens. It was released in 2008 alongside the Digital HERO5 and had the same 5MP sensor (2592 x 1944), capable of 512x384 at 30fps video with sound recording (up to 56 min. on a 2GB SD card), 5MP Photos, 10s Self Timer, 3X sequence still photo burst and Auto "Photo every 2 or 5 seconds" mode. It was powered by 2 x AAA batteries (not included in the box).

The second generation of the HERO cameras (2010–11) were branded HD HERO for their upgraded resolution, now offering up to 1080p high-definition video. With the HD HERO generation, GoPro dropped the optical viewfinder.

The basic HD HERO was marketed either with a basic set of accessories (case and mount) as the "Naked", or in bundles with additional accessories named for the intended purpose (such as the HD Helmet HERO, HD Motorsports HERO, and HD Surf HERO).

The HD HERO also offered an expansion port on the camera"s rear panel, branded the HERO Bus. Optional accessories included the LCD Bakpac, which offered a small monitor that displayed and played back video, and the Battery Bakpac, which doubled the battery life of the camera.

All three versions of the HERO3 come in a 30% smaller and 25% lighter package, with WiFi built in. The change of the physical dimensions of the cameras compared to the previous generations (HD HERO and HD HERO2 were physically identical) means that some accessories for HD HERO Original and HERO2 are not compatible with HERO3, so GoPro made new versions of those accessories specifically for HERO3, which mostly also were compatible with HERO3+, see below. Those new versions of accessories are usually not compatible with older Hero camera generations. However, a lot of other accessories are compatible with all HD Hero camera generations.

The Black EditionWVGA at 240 fps.BSI sensor included in a GoPro. The Black edition also includes the WiFi Remote. The Black Edition cannot record at 25/30 fps in 720p and WVGA resolutions; it can only record at very fast frame rates in those resolutions. This is a deliberate firmware limitation, as the manufacturer does not expect that this high-end camera model will be used at these lower resolutions and frame rates.

A timelapse recording one frame every 10 seconds with a GoPro HERO3 camera mounted on a bicycle helmet during a bike ride in Chicago. Note how the wide angle lens allows for the rider to capture wide images.

The HERO3+ camera models claim dramatically improved low light performance and have a waterproof enclosure which is 20% lighter and 15% smaller than the HERO3"s, according to the GoPro website. The HERO3+ camera housing is 20% smaller than the HERO3. The cameras are claimed to have improved image sharpness (close focus down to 7" vs about 3 ft on the HERO3, at the expense of distant focus which is slightly less sharp

The HERO4 Black Edition still has a 12 megapixel (MP) CMOS and a f/2.8 fixed maximum aperture and focus free. It adds Bluetooth connectivity, Highlight tag, Protune Available for photo and a new processor claimed by GoPro to be twice as fast as that of the HERO3+ Black Edition, doubling the frame rates in most resolutions. The HERO4 Black Edition can record 4K UHD video (3840×2160) at a frame rate of 24, 25 and 30 fps.Wi-Fi disabled at 4K/30, GoPro claims the HERO4 Black Edition battery life to be 65 minutes, increasing to a maximum of 1h 50" at 720p/240.

The HERO4 Silver Edition is basically a HERO3 Black Edition with the addition of a micro speaker,touchscreen display, Protune for photo and highlight tag (the first GoPro with this), a lower clocked Cortex-A9 and missing the Black Edition"s integrated analog-to-digital converter which supports a wider variety of professional low-sensitivity external microphones.4K video (3840×2160), but it supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and contains the sameAmbarella Inc. A9system on a chip (SoC) as in the HERO4 Black.

The HERO4 models maintain the H.264 video codec of previous versions and MP4 file formats. GoPro claims the mono microphone in both the Black and Silver Editions has twice the dynamic range of that in the HERO3+, and that the HERO4 Black and Silver Editions have improved low-light performance.

In September 2014, GoPro released an entry level camera named simply "HERO", priced at $130, alongside the HERO4 Black and HERO4 Silver. It is built into a waterproof housing, unlike the HERO4 line.

The GoPro HERO (2014) can capture 5mp still images and has a 5fps burst option. It is able to record 1080P at 30 or 25fps and 720P at 60 or 50fps on to a MicroSD card up to 32GB. It has an LCD non touch display on the front and is waterproof down to 40m.

In June 2015, the company started to sell the GoPro HERO+LCD, which provides video recording at 1080p at 60 fps and 8 megapixel photos. The HERO+LCD is also built into a waterproof housing.

The HERO6 Black was introduced on September 28, 2017.HEVC video recording at up to 60 fps and 1080p at up to 240 fps, automatic upload of footage to cloud, voice controls and 5 GHz Wi-Fi. It was the first GoPro sporting GoPro"s custom system on a chip (SoC) the GP1.

The HERO7 White, HERO7 Silver and HERO7 Black were announced and released in September 2018, as the seventh-generation action camera series from GoPro.

The HERO7 White was intended as the entry-level camera, featuring only 1440p resolutions for video and time-lapse video functions and a lack of WDR or HDR in its photos. The HERO7 Silver was intended as the mid-range camera, featuring 4K resolutions for video an