"The daddy of the family, Hero4 Black, has two key features that fans of GoPro have been waiting for since the Hero3: 4K video recording at 30 fps, and 1080p now at 120 fps (you can also grab 2.7K at 50 fps!). The Hero3 did 4K, but only at 15fps, making the feature less useful for professional projects. The Hero3+ didn't improve on that (and perhaps suggests why that wasn't branded the Hero4). But, it looks like GoPro figured out how to deliver full 30 fps 4K without ravaging the battery (more on that battery later). Other new features include a "highlight tag" which allows you to mark a key moment in your video via the WiFi button on the side. If you're shooting hours of video at a time, this will make finding those sweet airs/best waves much easier once you import the video into GoPro's Studio software."
My timing has finally paid off for a new GoPro.....
I'm still rocking the OG Hero. I can't kill the thing no matter how hard I try. I finally solved the fogging thing with a different case too. It still produces good quality video. 720P at 60fps looks great on my 65" tv and doesn't eat a ton of storage or battery.
I do want the new camera for the remote and better low light quality though. So I'll pony up for one of these. I've read all morning on them and I think the Hero 4 Silver will suit me fine. I don't need 4K........ever. Unless you're a Hollywood movie producer or TV show, why would anyone want 4K? It's file sizes are HUGE and you need a fricken' NASA computer to edit any of it.
I'm a little bummed that the Hero 4 didn't come with image stabilization???
logsdon wrote:Battery is still horrible and with my experiences with the 3+ I'll be looking at different brands when I start shopping for a new cam.
=Jason-
I found that with the Hero3+ the battery was much improved. I used to find the battery to be such a hindrance that I had to use the external battery pack. With the 3+, I have the pack but rarely use it.
I also try to use the remote as much as possible and power down the camera when not in use. That makes a huge difference.
The one thing that has sucked though on the 3 and 3+ is the wifi performance. They broke something there and the cameras routinely lose sync with the remote which is an issue when your camera is 60 feet over your head. The Hero2 wifi backpack works perfect.
Anyway, hopefully they fixed the wifi on the 4+.
The ability to mark an interesting moment by pushing the wifi button is good. Too bad it probably doesn't work on the remote, though.
I'm not too fussed about the new camera features, my Hero 3 takes great quality images and videos.
The things that annoys me about Go Pro's are.... And I'm sure you guys have had warranty claims like me.
- Battery Life
- Reliability
- Reliability
- Reliability
Battery life doesn't last at all, especially with the wifi remote.
I've had so many issues with my Hero 3, I find it unreliable in terms of whether or not it will turn on!!!
4k if used properly is the most powerful tool on the gopro 3, 3plus and 4. When recording in 4k you can use post processing digital zoom and edit pans and zooms into your videos. The main complaint from gopro (other than battery life) is that the wide angle lens doesn't work unless you are right in front of the camera. Record in 4k and you can zoom in further than your digital camera and still maintain 1080p.
there is no zoom on the camera in this video, all zoom was done in post processing.
iroddy wrote:I'm not too fussed about the new camera features, my Hero 3 takes great quality images and videos.
The things that annoys me about Go Pro's are.... And I'm sure you guys have had warranty claims like me.
- Battery Life
- Reliability
- Reliability
- Reliability
Battery life doesn't last at all, especially with the wifi remote.
I've had so many issues with my Hero 3, I find it unreliable in terms of whether or not it will turn on!!!
My 3 was awful. They rushed that camera out. I had so many issues with it...GoPro replaced the camera twice and the remote once and I finally gave up, sold the 3, and bought the 3+. Which has been fine for the most part other than a lot of WIFI glitches.
iroddy wrote:I'm not too fussed about the new camera features, my Hero 3 takes great quality images and videos.
The things that annoys me about Go Pro's are.... And I'm sure you guys have had warranty claims like me.
- Battery Life
- Reliability
- Reliability
- Reliability
Battery life doesn't last at all, especially with the wifi remote.
I've had so many issues with my Hero 3, I find it unreliable in terms of whether or not it will turn on!!!
My 3 was awful. They rushed that camera out. I had so many issues with it...GoPro replaced the camera twice and the remote once and I finally gave up, sold the 3, and bought the 3+. Which has been fine for the most part other than a lot of WIFI glitches.
My has been riddled with issues too. Replaced twice and the remote replaced once. Now whenever I turn the camera on within 5 minutes it is so hot its too hot to touch so the case fogs up in minutes now.