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For those wondering what gopro cameras THIS specific kit is for, it"s for the hero 3+/hero 4. It mounts to the back of the 3+/4 as pictured and comes with 3 back doors for the hero 3+/4 housing. 3 doors included; 1 skeleton(open to touch the screen directly), 1 waterproof touch case(has a thin plastic membrane in the back to touch the screen with but is only waterproof to 3m/10"), and the full waterproof back(functions as normal waterproof back. screen not touchable but is view-able). the extra side button is for turning the display on, playback mode, and off. overall it"s very easy to use and go through menus to change settings.

I like that I can now frame my shots better and see what I"ve recorded. it adds some thickness to the camera but i"m not concerned about it. I"d only use to it line up shots and see how they came out. it doesn"t need to be on all the time... to conserve battery life. I don"t know how it effects battery life yet, but i"m not too worried about that. I use a telesin 1300mAh/4.81Wh aftermarket battery with the gopro hero 3+ factory(1180mAh/3.885Wh) battery as backup with my 3+ silver.

"The LCD Touch BacPac backdoor has a thin plastic film across the back that lets you use the BacPac"s touch functionality even while in the housing. The backdoor"s thin plastic film can however be damaged if there is a big difference in air pressure between the inside and outside of the waterproof housing. It"s important that you are aware of the conditions that can cause this, so that you take the necessary precautions to prevent damage to the film.

If you plan to use the camera in any such scenarios, we recommend that you do not use the LCD touch door, but rather the fully sealed waterproof door or skeleton back door.

Kit comes with a short mount extension. Out of the box gopros come with a 90 degree turned extension. This one is straight. Also, double-tapping the screen goes between live view and playback. Holding the side display button for 3 seconds turns it off.

In October 2014, GoPro introduced its Hero 4 range of cameras – the Hero 4 Silver, featuring a built-in touch LCD for around $400, and the range-topping Hero 4 Black at around $500, which lacks the screen, but features 4K resolution at 30 fps (double that of the previous Hero 3+ Black, which has now been discontinued).

However, these headline features can also have knock-on effects in other areas of the cameras’ performance. As such, we’ve carried out a fully detailed breakdown of the differences between the Hero 4 Silver and Hero 4 Black, to help you determine which one best suits your needs.

As a starting point, it is useful to note the additional features which the GoPro Hero 4 range has above the previous Hero 3 (White) and Hero 3 + (both the Silver and now-discontinued though still available Black) cameras:

Improved user interface – while the GoPro has the same number of buttons it had previously, the side button (previously for toggling wifi on or off) now brings up a context-sensitive menu of options which change depending on what mode the camera is currently set it

Although it would be understandable if the inclusion of the LCD screen had made the GoPro Hero 4 Silver deeper and/or heavier, this is not in fact the case. Indeed, GoPro quote the weight of the Hero 4 Black as being 0.2 oz (5g) heavier than the Silver – not that it is likely anyone will notice such a small difference! As such, both the 4 Silver and the Black fit into GoPro’s standard housing (in common with the Hero 3 and 3+ models), and – with the standard backdoors – are waterproof to 40m. However, the Hero 4 Silver also ships with a touch backdoor, which enables the LCD touchscreen to be used, but is only waterproof to a depth of 3m.

There are two key advantages of having the screen. Firstly, it allows the GoPro to be used much more as an ultra-compact but ‘normal’ video camera – you can frame up your shots, and review the images as you are taking them. This moves the GoPro away from simply being an action cam, and into being a more full-featured camera which has the additional ability to be mounted as an action camera. Certainly, in situations where you would plan to hold and aim the camera in the direction that you are looking in (scuba diving for example), as opposed to having the camera fixed on a static mount or looking towards you, the addition of the screen is likely to make a lot of sense. Indeed, as we commented in our review of the LCD Touch BacPac, a GoPro with a screen such as the Hero 4 Silver could potentially remove the need to carry another ‘proper’ camera on a lightweight trip – the GoPro can serve both roles.

The other advantage of the screen is usability. Having the screen means changing the camera’s setup, and reviewing the footage already taken, can be achieved quickly and easily, and without having to first dig out your smart phone and make a wifi connection. This is particularly beneficial when you’re shooting in tough environments where you don’t necessarily want to get your smartphone out, or even have it with you in the first place.

As can be seen from the table below, the key message on video resolutions is that anything the GoPro Hero 4 Silver can do, the Hero 4 Black can do better… or at least at a higher framerate!

In this regard, the Hero 4 Black can genuinely be regarded as the first ‘true’ 4K video GoPro, shooting as it does 4K at 30 fps, or at 24 fps in SuperView mode as discussed below. The footage it takes in this setting is truly outstanding, though as we’ve previously noted, you will need a computer or TV capable of displaying 4K resolution to take advantage of this. Clearly though, as time goes on these are becoming more and more common, and indeed Apple’s flagship iMac now comes with a 5K 27 inch display – an ideal companion for the GoPro 4 Black if you can afford it!

Working down the video modes, the overall trend is that the GoPro 4 Black more or less doubles the framerate available at any given resolution. It’s worth noting that the Hero 4 Silver can shoot at 30fps at 2.7k (vs 60fps for the Black), so a usable video framerate is available on the Silver at a ‘greater than HD’ resolution. Even if the final edit will be at 1080p rather than 2.7k, this resolution provides some additional ‘futureproofing” of the footage, and gives the ability to crop down within the frame; however, the 30fps framerate provides no real capability to slow the footage down at this resolution.

Moving down to the ‘full HD’ resolution of 1080p, the Black is capable of 120 fps, versus the Silver’s 60 fps. The key advantage of the Black here is that 1080p120 footage can be slowed down by a factor of four while still maintaining a framerate of 30fps, and thus looking smooth to the human eye. This allows true ultra slow-motion to be captured, and in some respects is as impressive a setting as the 4K resolution.

Dropping back to the 720p video mode, what is interesting is that the Hero 4 Black’s performance has been boosted in between product releases via a firmware updated in February 2015. Prior to this firmware release, it was the Silver vs Black framerate doubling rule had ceased to apply at 720p – both cameras could shoot at a maximum of 120fps.  However, with the new firmware, the Black can now shoot at a huge 240fps at 720p, albeit only in the ‘narrow’ field of view setting.  This means that HD footage can be slowed down by a factor of eight (240fps to 30fps). In combination with the 1080p120 capability discussed above, this is potentially a considerable advantage for the GoPro Hero 4 Black over the Silver if slo-mo footage is something that interests you.  240fps is available on the Silver at WVGA resolution (848 by 480 pixels) – this can make for some fun effects, but the relatively low resolution means it’s unlikely to be a mode that many users a lot.

GoPro doesn’t comment on these differences, but we assume it is due to the additional processing power required to deal with the SuperView setting means that, at some resolutions where the camera is already “maxed out” it cannot ingest quite as many frames a second. It’s unlikely to be an issue for most users, though it does mean that a choice needs to be made between the ultimate 120 fps slow motion effect and the use of SuperView on the Black at 1080p, and the Silver at 720p.

On the still photograph front, the GoPro 4 Silver and Black have identical specs – 12 megapixels, with a maximum three-second burst of 30 photos a second, or a thirty-second run of 10 photos a second. There is also a useful time-lapse mode, which can produce particularly good results when paired with a rotating time-lapse tripod mount. It is worth bearing in mind that the Silver’s built-in LCD is likely to be a significant advantage if you plan on using the camera for a lot of still photos.

The basic audio specs are the same between the GoPro Hero 4 Silver and Black – each has a sampling rate of 48kHz, uses a mono internal microphone, and compresses into an AAC format. Each camera can also be used with a separately available USB to 3.5mm jack adapter so that a stereo microphone can be plugged in (though this does necessitate using the skeleton housing.

There is nothing really to call between the GoPro 4 Silver and Black here – both feature the SuperView setting (though note that at a 4K resolution, this is only available on the Black, not the Silver), and both feature GoPro’s Protune settings which allow video to be recorded in a less compressed format which is more suitable for professional post-production. In general, users who are likely to need to use Protune will probably know all about it already – anyone who isn’t sure quite what it is for is probably best advised to leave it alone and stick with the standard output straight from the camera – this looks much better than the unprocessed Protune video, which is (deliberately) flat and with somewhat muted colours.

Both the GoPro Hero 4 Silver and Black feature the same 3.8V, 4.4Wh battery pack. GoPro has published figures for the recording times which can be expected from a fully charged battery, and the table below sets out a comparison of the Silver and the Black in various recording modes when the cameras are used without activating the wifi function:

Before diving into the comparison, a few ‘health warnings’. Firstly, GoPro has referred to these times as “continuous recording times” – this suggests they represent the cameras being turned on with a fresh battery, immediately triggered to start a single recording, and then left alone until the battery expires. While it is understandable that GoPro have had to standardise their testing like this, it is not likely to reflect very accurately how a GoPro will actually be used – this is likely to involve much more powering on and off, starting and stopping recording, changing the settings and – crucially in the case of the Hero 4 Silver – reviewing footage on the Touch LCD screen. In addition, while GoPro don’t state the temperature at which their tests were carried out, you can bet that it was at a comfortable room temperature. When you’re out and about filming, and especially if you’re using the camera for winter sports, the cold is going to have a real impact on the battery life. As such, the figures quoted above are very likely to represent best case scenarios.

With that in mind, the battery life figures for both cameras make quite sobering reading. At 4K and 30fps, the GoPro 4 Black barely manages over an hour of recording time – in the real world and with broken-in batteries, that figure is almost certain to fall to under 60 minutes. Even dropping down to 1080p at 60fps, the Black model only ticks up to 1 hour 20 minutes. At this resolution and framerate, the Silver manages 20 minutes (25%) more on paper at least, though as noted above this likely does not factor in any use of its

So, which model is best for you? Well, as ever, it comes down to what your priorities are. If you own (or plan to own shortly) a 4K-capable television or computer, and if the money is burning a hole in your pocket, then the GoPro Hero 4 Blackis a superb bit of kit – its true 4K resolution is magnificent and – at the moment – there is no other action camera that comes close. In addition, if you are super-keen on liquid slow motion video then the Black’s 1080p 120 fps and 720p 240fps modes will not disappoint. But $500 is a significant price, and you’ll also need to budget for some extra batteries or an extended power pack as discussed above.

For what is likely to be the majority of users however, the GoPro Hero 4 Silver may well hit the sweet spot. It still serves up future proof and usable greater-than-HD video at 2.7K / 30 fps, while those in the mode for slow motion can still achieve 120 fps (albeit only at 720p rather than 1080p). Fundamentally however, the inclusion of a rear screen is a game changer for GoPro – suddenly it has become so much more of a usable camera, and is capable of being deployed in a much wider range of scenarios. In addition, the screen allows brilliant access to the multitude of modes and settings that GoPro now offer, without having to fire up the wifi and connect it to your smartphone. All this, and for $100 less than the GoPro Hero 4 Black. The only downside of the screen is that if you use it too much it will seriously dent the battery life. However, there are ways to limit the screen’s use, and the issue can be avoided altogether with a few spare batteries and a battery charger. As such, the GoPro Hero 4 Silver would be our pick.

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However, with many retailers selling older GoPro models and all the options available privately via second-hand markets/eBay etc, here are all the various GoPro product lines you may come across: Session – A small, inexpensive GoPro that is little more than a box with a lens.

Despite all the compelling GoPro alternatives available, these 4 product lines offer something affordable for every level of photographer or video-maker.

Not all GoPros are waterproof without a separate housing. Newer GoPro models are on their own, but older models (such as the Hero 2, Hero 3, and Hero 4) need a separate housing.

GoPros can be used for non-professional photography. They’re especially good for travel photography, though a dedicated still camera will give you more control and better image quality.

The LCD Touch BacPac is a removable LCD touch screen for GoPro cameras*. As a removable accessory, the LCD BacPac keeps your camera as small and light as possible, yet provides the convenience of an LCD screen when attached.

This camera allows us to record video in 4K maximum at 30 frames per second and has a water resistant design so that it can be submerged up to ten meters (33 feet) deep without a protective case. An improvement over its previous version, the Hero 4 that only dips up to 31 feet. One of its biggest innovations is that it comes with a voice control system available in seven different languages ​​and a wind noise reducer. Although physically the camera still looks a lot like Hero 4, it has automatic saving in the cloud for those who have the GoPro storage plus service and a 2-inch LCD touch screen.

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This side open skeleton housing is made of premium plastics. The housing is sturdy, lightweight and well fit with premium look. It’s designed to effectively protect your GoPro HERO4, also compatible with HERO3 and HERO3+, while provide all the convenience you deserve. . With the opening at side, you can connect HDMI and micro USB cables as well as insert/remove SD cards without taking out the camera. The touch backdoor is made of superior material and does not sacrifice the responsiveness of the LCD screen. A hole is added on the top of the housing so that you can get clear recording with the internal microphone. The flat lens is made of high quality glass that promises sharp images. A lock buckle and a long crew are included with the housing.

The Gopro 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.

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You will notice that when you pick your shipping options, you will be provided with an ETA of arrival for the specified shipping you decide to go with. If you have any questions or need help with deciding which shipping option is the best for getting your product to you on time, please feel free to call us at (815) 267-8400, and we can help you in getting your package in time.

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Should you consider the product be faulty you can request to return the product within 6 months for our assessment. If the product is confirmed to be faulty by CamDo, return shipping costs will be refunded along with a full product refund (except SD Cards and GoPro cameras which cannot be returned once opened). Should the returned items be confirmed functional, a 25% restocking fee will apply to the refund. To initiate a return or exchange, please contact support@cam-do.com to receive an RMA number. Do not ship a product back to us without an RMA number. We will examine all returned items to confirm their condition and contact you regarding the status of your refund. Upon acceptance, please allow 2-3 weeks for the refund to process once the item is received.

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