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GoPro HERO5 Black

Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.2
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
997
Old Reviews
14
Unverified
163
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4K
RESOLUTION
396 meters
SIZE
Yes
VIDEO

Review Analysis - 820 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Camera
 195
action, photos, videos, video, shots
+87%
-13%
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" ...  But the image stabilizer is poor compare to the cheaper action camera like yi 4k.  ...  "
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" ...  Love this camera.  ...  "
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" ...  the Gopro have better view compare with Iphone.  ...  "
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" ...  Love my gopro. ... It is an amazing little camera!  ...  "
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" ...  What a camera!!  ...  "
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" ...  I can't compare it to the other GoPro series but pictures/videos are decent.  ...  "
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" ...   We bought the GoPro because we wanted to use it in vlogging and to capture footage of our puppy.  ...  "
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" ...  Over all a super cool camera that can do pretty much everything.  ...  "
Water Resistance
 93
waterproof, underwater, water proof, housing, snorkeling
+85%
-15%
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" ...  I used it for a river hike, got splashed on and didn't spazz out.  ...  "
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" ...  Used the camera under extreme conditions such as playing airsoft (with a waterproof case of course).  ...  "
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" ...  I like having a small waterproof camera on my trips and the video quality is excellent.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought it to take it to Mexico, loved it, recorded underwater swimming:))))  ...  "
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" ...  So far so good, love that you don't need a waterproof case.  ...  "
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" ...  Good for snorkeling, scuba, biking or dog stuff!  ...  "
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" ...  Looks like hero 5 isnt really water proff, buy a case or else dont ever put it on water.  ...  "
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" ...  I plan to use this for my motorcycle rides through the canyon. ... Probably due to the water proof design. ... It sounds very similar to using a GoPro in a full waterproof case.  ...  "
Battery Life
 61
battery life, batteries, charge, gopro, drain
+41%
-59%
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" ...  If I turn it on to take a picture and then off it still consumes the battery so I find my self with no battery when I most need it!  ...  "
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" ...  The Battery that came in the kit doesn't charge and Camera doesn't power up. ... I truly hope that the issue would be with the battery and not with the camera itself.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought this camera a couple of days ago and when I received the battery didn’t work I had to return the camera!  ...  "
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" ...  It says it has 0% battery after a full charge battery has been installed in it.  ...  "
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" ...  -Camera came with total train out battery.  ...  "
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" ...  Returned battery very short lived and it just never seem to work as GoPro said it should .  ...  "
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" ...  I need to remove the battery to make it work again.  ...  "
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" ...  I'm talking 2% battery drop per minute of recording, and the screen isn't even on.  ...  "
Ease of Use
 57
user friendly, learn, operate, user, navigate
+88%
-12%
comment
" ...  Being able to pull up menus on one screen is definitely a lot more convenient then having to toggle through everything with one button and have that growing frustration when you accidentally go past the selection you wanted.  ...  "
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" ...  Nice easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Fantastic Quality and easy to manage!  ...  "
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" ...  I love it learning on how to use it  ...  "
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" ...  Easier to use than #3 and just as good  ...  "
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" ...  Still need to learn how to use it, but I'm LOVING IT!  ...  "
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" ...  The video editor quick and easy.  ...  "
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" ...  easy to use .  ...  "
Product Reliability
 55
update, gopro, ago, years, stopped working
+40%
-60%
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" ...  Suddenly it shuts itself down. ... I am seriously thinking about ending my membership because of these incidents, I paid more than $400 for this and after 5 months it is not working properly.  ...  "
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" ...  What makes it a two star is the video screen died after 5 weeks of use.  ...  "
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" ...  About 1 month after buying this camera it stopped working. ... Anytime you tried to do anything it just said error. ... I reached out to GoPro for about 8 month before finally getting a response.  ...  "
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" ...  Will try it for a couple more days.  ...  "
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" ...  I Bought the camera a year ago and never worked, i thought it could be the battery and i changed, it did not work either.  ...  "
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" ...  It's a blessing this mess has total audio failure and can be returned for cause, for it's glaringly unsatisfactory in a multitude of ways.  ...  "
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" ...  Just bought this gopro and use for my trip but it hangup many times, the video turn black, and no function is working.  ...  "
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" ...  I'm really shocked a product like this, and a known problem like this, are still an issue after first being reported in 2016.  ...  "
For Travel
 48
vacation, cruise, adventures, trips, motorcycle
+83%
-17%
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" ...  Worked well to capture some great video while in Sturgis with my motorcycle.  ...  "
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" ...  I am so glad that we bought it before our vacation.  ...  "
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" ...  The video is my puppy's second bike ride with us.  ...  "
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" ...  I plan to use this for my motorcycle rides through the canyon.  ...  "
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" ...  Picture and video quality were as expected and the camera has proven to be quite durable after my most recent trip to Alaska.  ...  "
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" ...  I've gotten some priceless footage of my kids on vacation, already making this well worth the money.  ...  "
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" ...  Great on our Cruise.  ...  "
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" ...  Will be taking it on my next trip to Denmark and Rome to explore with.  ...  "
Video Playback
 47
videos, 4k, youtube, photos, movies
+85%
-15%
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" ...  Made a huge impact on my videos!!!!!  ...  "
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" ...  I use it for family adventures and YouTube.  ...  "
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" ...  great camera 4k movies.  ...  "
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" ...  Get movies but a lot of work to utilize .  ...  "
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" ...  The video quality is much, much superior. ... I was only able to do that after watching various YouTube videos.  ...  "
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" ...  The touchscreen display is a nice touch that may not be fore everyone but it allows for a suite of customization and options for videos (up to 4k, 30 FPS), single photos (12 MP), burst photos, and time lapses.  ...  "
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" ...  I get so many good videos on it.  ...  "
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" ...  First time purchasing one and I am very happy with the quality of my videos.  ...  "
Marketplace
 40
thank, replacement, described, advertised, see
+80%
-20%
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" ...  exactly as described!  ...  "
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" ...  This is a fantastic product, as expected!  ...  "
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" ...  Great seller, no issues.  ...  "
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" ...  There are other sellers selling refurbished ones for cheaper but I choose to buy new as I wanted to have the best and not a second hand unit.  ...  "
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" ...  Everything as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  better than advertised!!  ...  "
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" ...  thank you it is really good  ...  "
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" ...  exactly how they described!! ... thank you and arrived on time!  ...  "
Apps
 37
capture app, software, gopro, youtube, google
+46%
-54%
comment
" ...  You can't outsource to YouTube!  ...  "
comment
" ...  The unit arrives with outdated software and the first thing you have to do, when something's wrong, and pretty much even if it's not, is update it, which you supposedly have a choice of doing either "manually" -- using garbled instructions that appear to be for Windows8 or else some imaginary version -- or by installing the Quik Desktop, which immediately starts marketing trial subscription services like Cloud to you and has a vilely murky, non-responsive interface.  ...  "
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" ...  For some users, this basically bricked the product for them -- they only discovered this after opening the app somewhere without internet, so they missed entire days of shooting.  ...  "
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" ...  I even tried their web site and was given message that all techs were busy!  ...  "
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" ...  No matter what settings or players I downloaded, I could not get the video to stop lagging.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Google "Go Pro 5 black won't turn on" and you'll see there is a huge problem with these things.  ...  "
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" ...  Freezing up is a big problem even after software updates.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Google Hero5 Sound issues and there are numerous issues reported.  ...  "
Resolution
 37
1080p, 1080, video, image stabilization, image
+86%
-14%
comment
" ...  But the image stabilizer is poor compare to the cheaper action camera like yi 4k.  ...  "
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" ...  It has great 4k quality.  ...  "
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" ...  If you don't need 4K 60fps, you'll be fine with the HERO5.  ...  "
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" ...  great camera 4k movies.  ...  "
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" ...  All of the products specs are true (limited testing) and for its size (battery) 1.5h of 1080 30hz video on one battery is great.  ...  "
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" ...  Awesome quality photos and 4k video.  ...  "
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" ...  Better video quality (4k)  ...  "
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" ...  Anyone willing to spend the money on a nice camera with 4K video option, this is a great purchase.  ...  "
Picture Quality
 35
video, photos, image, 4k, see
+97%
-3%
comment
" ...  The picture and video quality is good  ...  "
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" ...  The video quality is much, much superior.  ...  "
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" ...  As far as picture quality goes, the print and video reviews are full of suggestions what settings give you the most "professional" look, with lots of talk about how the highly limited 4K mode is useless and a lively debate whether the factory default or "flat" color settings are better.  ...  "
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" ...  Picture quality is incredible.  ...  "
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" ...  Impressed with video and photos.  ...  "
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" ...  Awesome quality photos and 4k video.  ...  "
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" ...  video and pictures are amazing .  ...  "
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" ...  more video and picture settings than previous models  ...  "
Price
 31
worth the money, worth, waste of money, save your money, waste your money
+65%
-35%
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" ...  Though the price is a bit expensive, the features are worth it.  ...  "
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" ...  I feel like it is pricey but worth the money.  ...  "
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" ...  worth the money !  ...  "
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" ...  It's a great camera and a great investment.  ...  "
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" ...  Not sure what is worth the extra cost.  ...  "
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" ...  totally worth it  ...  "
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" ...  These guys developed this whole thing and deserve to make some money.  ...  "
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" ...  The best in the market. ... Worth every penny.  ...  "
As Gift
 30
husband, loves, son, present, daughter
+100%
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" ...  It's a gift for my friend.he like it.  ...  "
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" ...  Gift for my Boyfriend.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought it for my husbands birthday present he loves it!  ...  "
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" ...  Gift for my Granddaughter , she travels a lot and said it is great !  ...  "
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" ...  My godson is have a wonderful time with this gift.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought this for a graduation gift for my niece!  ...  "
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" ...  Would buy another for myself or a gift!  ...  "
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" ...  Gave this one as a gift and they use have used it alot in the short time they had it.  ...  "
Returns
 28
replacement, send, returned, sent, returning
+21%
-79%
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" ...  If I can return this product or ship it to them to repair it I would.  ...  "
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" ...  I had to return it as it’s HMI is horribly designed.  ...  "
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" ...  How can I do because return date already pass.  ...  "
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" ...  This is so frustrating and I'm returning the unit!  ...  "
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" ...  Will have to send it back to get fixed now.  ...  "
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" ...  Wish I could return it, but I was out of the country so long that the return period passed.  ...  "
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" ...  Hopefully they will return my money on this defective item.  ...  "
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" ...  It was the same camera I had sent back previously, and it still did not work.  ...  "
Storage
 26
sd, memory, micro sd card, sd card error, gopro
+50%
-50%
comment
" ...  can you explain why the price is 449, but the actual cost is 499.99 for "GoPro HERO5 Black + SanDisk Ultra 32GB Micro SDHC Memory Card + Hard Case + Chest Strap Mount - Head Strap Mount + Flexible Tripod + Extendable Monopod + Floating Handle + Great Value Bundle"  ...  "
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" ...  I wound up using a slower Lexar 32 GB card to do the upgrade from version 2.0 to 2.51.  ...  "
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" ...  Even when using recommended SD cards the camera freezes after 30-40 shots.  ...  "
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" ...  Had to replace the first one because it would not accept the recommended SD card.  ...  "
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" ...  first no SD card included _AMAZON should make this clear that it is required.  ...  "
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" ...  This is not a SD card or battery issue.  ...  "
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" ...  I would have returned this if I hadn't already purchased a bunch of accessories including micro SD cards.  ...  "
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" ...  After a long troubleshooting process (new software and reformat the GOPRO suggested SD card) it still did not work.  ...  "
Delivery
 26
arrived on time, packaged, fast shipping, delivery, day shipping
+81%
-19%
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" ...  Great product and really fast shipping  ...  "
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" ...  Very satisfying product, brand new, and fast delivery  ...  "
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" ...  I ordered this product and got a measly Hero 4 Session in a Hero 5 box.  ...  "
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" ...  Delivered earlier then promised  ...  "
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" ...  thank you and arrived on time!  ...  "
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" ...  Came as stated and when stated, shipped on time.  ...  "
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" ...  The packaging and shipping where as expected and would definitely buy again.  ...  "
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" ...  I received my Hero 5 Black promptly after the 2 day shipping.  ...  "
Sound Quality
 25
sound quality, recording, noise, hear, sounds
+68%
-32%
comment
" ...  Audio quality is awful, but aside from that this is a very fun to use and highly feature rich action cam.  ...  "
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" ...  The sound is great.  ...  "
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" ...  It's easy to take anywhere, and both the images and sound have been phenomenal, so far.  ...  "
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" ...  I can hear the whole game as if I were in the crowd. ... Audio was clear and not muffled as I had seen in others videos.  ...  "
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" ...  It's small, powerful, clear, audio is good not great.  ...  "
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" ...  We love the touch screens but had nothing in the included "how to" booklet related to sound. ... Once we increased this we heard the sound recorded.  ...  "
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" ...  Audio is pretty good at least inside.  ...  "
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" ...  Without an external case, sounds are now recordable.  ...  "
Display Clarity
 25
lcd, touch screen, gopro, touch, front
+60%
-40%
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" ...  Love the LCD screen and new frame rates  ...  "
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" ...  Having a bright screen makes a big difference .  ...  "
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" ...  It's touch screen makes it so easy to use and I would reccommend this to anyone.  ...  "
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" ...  Satisfied with the quality of the Video and the fact this GoPro has a built in LCD screen!  ...  "
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" ...  We turned on before charging the battery fully to check due to the previous issue and this one started up and showed the main screen immediately.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to adjust settings with the touch screen.  ...  "
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" ...  We have the GoPro4 but love having the GPS and touch screen on the 5!  ...  "
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" ...  The new display on the back is awesome!  ...  "
For Kids
 24
son, gopro, daughter, christmas, toy
+96%
-4%
comment
" ...  My 14 year old LOVES this.  ...  "
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" ...  My grandson loves his go pro.  ...  "
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" ...  Thanks amazon for the great price my kid loves this GoPro 5  ...  "
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" ...  Very nice product, I bought one for each of my children/adults and they love using them!  ...  "
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" ...  It is purchased for my daughters.  ...  "
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" ...  My husband loves it.  ...  "
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" ...  Love my new little toy!  ...  "
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" ...  Daughter got this for Christmas.  ...  "
Build Quality
 24
karma grip, waterproof, gopro, suit, strap
+63%
-38%
comment
" ...  We just wanted some good quality video with a camera that wouldn't break if it was dropped, and this thing stands up to the test.  ...  "
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" ...  Really well made.  ...  "
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" ...  It is a fantastic piece of equipment.  ...  "
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" ...  is a nice camera, but the exterior material is very cheap and gets scratched very easy, i strongly recomend that if you are going to practice water activities buy a protective underwater waterproof case, because i did some snorkeling and a little bit of water got inside of the front lens  ...  "
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" ...  This is by far the best gopro made!  ...  "
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" ...  I "upgraded" from the hero 3+ which was rock solid, biiiiggggg mistake.  ...  "
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" ...  if you are into extreme sports buy the UBER protection case.  ...  "
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" ...  Sturdy and rugged  ...  "
Call quality
 23
commands, command, love the voice, feature, control
+87%
-13%
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" ...  I really like the voice activated feature.  ...  "
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" ...  I used it on travels so great, love it and voice control is good .  ...  "
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" ...  The voice commands its lil bit treaky but despite that is by far more than ok!  ...  "
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" ...  Love the voice control when I am on my SUP.  ...  "
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" ...  and the voice commands work really well .  ...  "
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" ...  After paying over $500.00 for the Hero 5 Black I would think someone would at least answer my calls!  ...  "
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" ...  I don't use the voice command, at least not yet, just something else to edit out.  ...  "
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" ...  Voice commands rock!!!  ...  "
Software Platform
 22
google, error, capture app, bugs, interface
+27%
-73%
comment
" ...  The first time it happened right after a software update. ... This time I have not done the software update, and it eventually went black.  ...  "
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" ...  Anytime you tried to do anything it just said error.  ...  "
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" ...  The unit arrives with outdated software and the first thing you have to do, when something's wrong, and pretty much even if it's not, is update it, which you supposedly have a choice of doing either "manually" -- using garbled instructions that appear to be for Windows8 or else some imaginary version -- or by installing the Quik Desktop, which immediately starts marketing trial subscription services like Cloud to you and has a vilely murky, non-responsive interface.  ...  "
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" ...  The GoPro app for Android requires me to login and use an internet connection, even when traveling in other countries where I simply don't have internet, sometimes for 30+ days.  ...  "
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" ...  I even tried their web site and was given message that all techs were busy!  ...  "
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" ...  Google "Go Pro 5 black won't turn on" and you'll see there is a huge problem with these things.  ...  "
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" ...  Freezing up is a big problem even after software updates.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Google "defective hero 5" .  ...  "
Charging
 21
battery, charger, charging, batteries, charged
+38%
-62%
comment
" ...  The Battery that came in the kit doesn't charge and Camera doesn't power up.  ...  "
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" ...  Now, I have problems with charging the battery and device does not follow my commands.  ...  "
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" ...  It says it has 0% battery after a full charge battery has been installed in it.  ...  "
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" ...  I think I have to buy a charger to charge this thing which is not something I expected.  ...  "
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" ...  Charge bay door fell off after only 5 weeks.  ...  "
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" ...  Wouldn't turn on nor charge straight out of the box.  ...  "
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" ...  I have only had the HERO5 Black for a few months now and it will not charge anymore.  ...  "
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" ...  Won't turn on, won't charge - nothing.  ...  "
Design
 19
black, suit, hero5, hero 4 silver, hero
+68%
-32%
comment
" ...  Was not really interested in the 5th version since it didn't seem to offer much improvement and due to it's new form factor it won't fit my expensive dome set-up, which I like to use for those over-under water shots.  ...  "
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" ...  is a nice camera, but the exterior material is very cheap and gets scratched very easy, i strongly recomend that if you are going to practice water activities buy a protective underwater waterproof case, because i did some snorkeling and a little bit of water got inside of the front lens  ...  "
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" ...  I like the feel of the camera, solid and aesthetically pleasing.  ...  "
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" ...  But I Still love my hero 4 silver  ...  "
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" ...  Great piece of technology!  ...  "
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" ...  Lets see how it goes!  ...  "
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" ...  looks great can't wait to try it out!  ...  "
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" ...  See the Sandmarc Pole Black edition, and the Super Suit, too.  ...  "
Touch Sensitivity
 17
respond, easy to use, touchscreen, touch, finicky
+71%
-29%
comment
" ...  The touchscreen display is a nice touch that may not be fore everyone but it allows for a suite of customization and options for videos (up to 4k, 30 FPS), single photos (12 MP), burst photos, and time lapses.  ...  "
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" ...  It's touch screen makes it so easy to use and I would reccommend this to anyone.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to adjust settings with the touch screen.  ...  "
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" ...  We have the GoPro4 but love having the GPS and touch screen on the 5!  ...  "
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" ...  The touch screen is easy to use, not buggy at all, and you can view your pictures right on the camera, unlike the previous models.  ...  "
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" ...  Anyway, Love every feature about it for the touch screen to the intuitive settings.  ...  "
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" ...  The touch screen is very good.  ...  "
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" ...  The touchscreen and touch-interface are great.  ...  "
Video Recording
 17
4k, stabilization, recording, recorder, photos
+88%
-12%
comment
" ...  The video quality is much, much superior.  ...  "
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" ...  For video, however, this is really nice.  ...  "
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" ...  just got it but seems fine 1st video was very good  ...  "
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" ...  Great video capture .  ...  "
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" ...  Even if you are not a Action Sports kind of person, this is a great camera if you want something for recording or taking decent photos.  ...  "
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" ...  It is so small and so powerful, you can video record, take photos,etc.  ...  "
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" ...  Video quality is very respectable for a camera of this size.  ...  "
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" ...  The 4K video is true, and the 60 fps 1080p recording makes for a smooth, immersive video.  ...  "
Comfort
 17
hand, sliding, hold, gopro, clicking
+65%
-35%
comment
" ...  I often like to wear my GoPro on my forehead and the form factor is a million times better than my Sony X3000 (I'll use that for "chesty" and handheld stuff).  ...  "
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" ...  The camera feels pretty nice in your hand.  ...  "
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" ...  I mount it on a helmet and would really like a GoPro wrist monitor so I always know where it's aimed and if it's on.  ...  "
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" ...  Literally just clipped onto my purse strap or in my hand on nice days.  ...  "
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" ...  Underwater I used both the head strap and a hand held grip.  ...  "
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" ...  But, if you depress the little button in the center of the doors and maintain pressure while sliding it, they open very easily  ...  "
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" ...  Hands down best action camera out there.  ...  "
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" ...  Small, and the new waterproof skin has a nice feel. ... probably result of ergonomics.  ...  "
Controls
 15
press, menu, doors, voice control, telemetry
+67%
-33%
comment
" ...  Being able to pull up menus on one screen is definitely a lot more convenient then having to toggle through everything with one button and have that growing frustration when you accidentally go past the selection you wanted.  ...  "
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" ...  When using protune, you can see the changes live through the LCD as you navigate through the choices like changing the white balance.  ...  "
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" ...  Control it with my iPhone which is nice.  ...  "
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" ...  Menu setting are easy to navigate.  ...  "
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" ...  ☆ One-button recording is quick and easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  And I don't have to press the button all I have to do is tell the GoPro ("hey GoPro start recording").  ...  "
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" ...  But, if you depress the little button in the center of the doors and maintain pressure while sliding it, they open very easily  ...  "
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" ...  Voice control is top notch.  ...  "
Device Compatibility
 15
capture app, laptop, gopro, reliably, pc
+47%
-53%
comment
" ...  I did not even receive a Go Pro .  ...  "
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" ...  The wireless interface is a little wonky, can't decide if it wants to connect via wifi or Bluetooth.  ...  "
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" ...  Also, I can't get it to reliably send video to the Capture app on my phone or on my TV. ... If it will connect, it lags seriously, and then no matter how you use it, the touch screen seems to always lag and not respond.  ...  "
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" ...  For some reason, my Windows laptop no longer recognized it. ... Not over the extension, not over the hub, not when directly plugged in.  ...  "
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" ...  2) Capture App does not connect to host consistently. ... When the photo is gettin transferred to your ipad or phone you basically cannot use internet as the phone needs to get connected to the GoPro access point.  ...  "
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" ...  SINCE IT WAS TIME TO RIDE, I was thinking I could live with the artifact screen and decided to connect it to Capture app for the firmware update.  ...  "
Fit
 15
mounts, mounted, helmet, bike mount, strap
+47%
-53%
comment
" ...  You go public and subsequently fall apart.  ...  "
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" ...  Maybe a helmet . ... and how the case covers up the mike holes.  ...  "
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" ...  plastic hinge piece snapped off.  ...  "
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" ...  ) (my car disengages the compressor when stomped on - so I kept it on while being held up by a pair of Porsche GT3 RS's braking at the 500 foot markers, but I digress.) ... As soon as I find its replacement - its going on the OEM front/rear tow hook (E9X M3) mount I made for it out of metal washers and rubber washers from the hardware store and I will let it eat bugs.  ...  "
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" ...  It looks like it doesn't fit to the and of the track and has a little bump.  ...  "
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" ...  However, each of the four sessions that I attempted to use it, the device would not power on while mounted to my helmet, while off.  ...  "
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" ...  And the case is no easy slide in or out.  ...  "
Features
 14
mode, light, feature, turn, menu
+86%
-14%
comment
" ...  I did a quick test in my car and the overlay feature is nice as it will show my speed, G force, and all the other good stuff.  ...  "
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" ...  Though the price is a bit expensive, the features are worth it.  ...  "
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" ...  amazing camera with so many features.  ...  "
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" ...  Love the new gopro 5 and its features.  ...  "
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" ...  Light and well built.  ...  "
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" ...  TimeLapse features work great.  ...  "
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" ...  Can't beat the features on this device.  ...  "
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" ...  Wow, the features in this are amazing!  ...  "
Size
 14
size, perfect, portable, love, easy
+93%
-7%
comment
" ...  Small and functional  ...  "
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" ...  Can't believe it's so small, i carry it with me all the time in the car.  ...  "
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" ...  Great camera for the size.  ...  "
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" ...  The size it perfect for travel, or sneaking into concerts (I succeeded in that).  ...  "
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" ...  So just a great, portable small camera that can capture some really good stuff.  ...  "
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" ...  I love its size and functionality!  ...  "
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" ...  It is durable, compact, easy to carry, etc.  ...  "
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" ...  I love how small and compact it is.  ...  "
Water Usage
 11
camera, works, using, submerged, housing
+64%
-36%
comment
" ...  I like that it doesn't need a separate housing to go under water ⸺ which was the main selling point for me along with the in-camera stabilization.  ...  "
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" ...  Great for in the water, under water or on dry land.  ...  "
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" ...  It's amazing how much better the quality is compared to an iphone under or above water.  ...  "
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" ...  The content produced under water is great.  ...  "
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" ...  Works great in water  ...  "
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" ...  The result looks great, in water and out.  ...  "
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" ...  Can't wait to take this thing into the water!  ...  "
Product As Described
 11
advertised, see, expected, show, item
+100%
comment
" ...  exactly as described!  ...  "
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" ...  This is a fantastic product, as expected!  ...  "
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" ...  Everything as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  better than advertised!!  ...  "
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" ...  exactly how they described!!  ...  "
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" ...  great, Original , as expected  ...  "
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" ...  Item as described +A +A  ...  "
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" ...  Works As Advertised  ...  "
Zoom
 10
image stabilization, video, stabilization, wide angle, shot
+80%
-20%
comment
" ...  The main selling feature for me is the image stabilization and GPS for telemetry overlay in the video. ... I can see the electronic image stabilization working on the video play back.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Very cool and easy plug and play, but still wondering how to zoom if it's possible.  ...  "
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" ...  very cool camera, set up was easy and camera has many functions, can't wait to take it on vacation  ...  "
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" ...  2.7k is the highest resolution you can achieve stabilization with.  ...  "
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" ...  My old iPhone 6 is vastly superior for color, lowlight performance, stabilization and color accuracy.  ...  "
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" ...  ☆ Advanced image stabilization seems to work really well.  ...  "
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" ...  Zoom is probably something that will come out at some point and I'll have to upgrade then but that was known going into it so I can't fault the camera now.  ...  "
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" ...  I do tons of wilderness photography .  ...  "
Lens
 10
water, gopro, shot, screen protector, lens cap
+60%
-40%
comment
" ...  I purchased Fixget 2 Pcs Screen Protector (Screen and Lens) for Hero5 Black, Ultra-Clear Tempered-Glass with Lens Cap Cover for Hero 5 Action Camera to use as a screen and lens protector.  ...  "
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" ...  The wide angle lens makes every shot look breathtaking and you can see so much of the peripherals.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I typically use this in the GoPro chest mount harness and get good results shooting at 2.7K 60fps with image stabilization on.  ...  "
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" ...  Wide FoV was really handy for group selfies or just to capture the whole scene.  ...  "
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" ...  I do tons of wilderness photography .  ...  "

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Specifications

Body
Size:  396 meters
Camera
Video:  Yes 
Display
Resolution:  4K 
4K
RESOLUTION
396 meters
SIZE
Yes
VIDEO