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GoPro HERO Session
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.0
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/10
Total Reviews
854
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296
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Camera
65gopro, videos, hero, video, little camera
+86%
-14%
" ... Perhaps the newer GoPro cameras have that facility? ... "
" ... I really enjoy the hell out of this camera, but sometimes I wish I would have coughed up the dough to get the a more expensive model. ... "
" ... It takes very clear pictures. ... "
" ... This is my second gopro and it is exactly what I expected. ... "
" ... Great camera for activities and taking a video of a day in the life of . ... "
" ... Love my GoPro! ... "
" ... Amazing camera veiw even though it's mounted on one side. ... "
" ... Perfect for the first-time user, or as a second camera!! ... "
Water Resistance
31water, underwater, vacation, trip, session
+84%
-16%
" ... Waterproof works perfectly. ... "
" ... This camera has been submerged under water multiple times by my son and there are no issues at all. ... "
" ... I tested the waterproof-ness and it handled it no problem. ... "
" ... I use it mostly when out on my catamaran or kayak. ... "
" ... It's small, waterproof, takes good videos. ... "
" ... however, when we took it kayaking and hiking and four-wheeling, the picture quality and sound were amazing! ... "
" ... So small and waterproof! ... Got some amazing shots behind some waterfalls and underwater. ... "
" ... I went in and out of a river thirteen times and ran over four miles and this kept running perfect the whole time. ... "
Price
28money, waste, pay, worth the money, session
+82%
-18%
" ... What a deal! ... "
" ... For the money I recommend, but keep in mind ... This is one of those items a lot of buy but probably only a minority use for a long period: definitely consider looking for it used on ebay/craigslist. ... "
" ... Great quality for its money. ... "
" ... Still good value for your money. ... "
" ... I just paid $150 for this camera instead of the $299 - $250 the Session 5 is going for. ... "
" ... Save your money, buy the Session. ... "
" ... For $150.00 it's great. ... "
" ... great camera for a really great price. ... "
Ease of Use
21easy, user, simple, operate, instructions
+90%
-10%
" ... EASy to use and for the price it’s a good device nothing else like it out there ... "
" ... Love how simple it is to use. ... "
" ... Very very easy to use and I say that with much confidence as I'm not a tech person by any means. ... Very durable and very easy to use as mentioned earlier. ... "
" ... I have had mines for about a month now and the user interface is very simple and easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Very light and easy to use. ... "
" ... Ah well, live and learn. ... "
" ... easy to use ... "
Apps
21android app, video, mobile, iphone, gopro
+38%
-62%
" ... GoPro app is underwhelming and a bit confusing to use. ... "
" ... The device might be nice, I cannot tell because I cannot get it to connect to my phone with the go pro apps. ... "
" ... Constantly crashing, duplicating files during export, absolutely not intuitive. ... Too bad Apple's iMovie is not much better, so I need to search for other options . ... "
" ... The most infuriating thing is their response on the GoPro support forums: "With the launch of our new Capture app last week, we do require users to log in to use the app. ... "
" ... Then the "capture app" that I was using to view my pictures/videos on my phone refused to connect after a while. ... "
" ... Until you want to switch Apps on your mobile device and check your email or text a friend. ... "
" ... -Have to use the Android/iOS app(Capture) in order to preview and control certain settings ... -Android app connects to the camera via WiFi and will disconnect your phone from any WiFi networks ... -Android app takes a while to connect and occasionally fails to connect ... "
" ... Ok, from 3 stars to 1 for this: The app. ... In 2 days I used 518 MB of data, JUST ON THAT APP. ... "
For Travel
19vacation, motorcycle, water, trips, rides
+79%
-21%
" ... Perfect for my motorcycle trips. ... "
" ... We used it for a family vacation for biking and hiking, and for back country hunting. ... "
" ... It has survived several trips mounted on a kayak just fine. ... "
" ... This was a great investment for my road bike. ... "
" ... Bought this for a trip to Alaska, wasn't expecting great quality because of the Hero Session 5 that is out . ... "
" ... Excellent view for the rides in my motorcycleñ ... "
" ... Bought this for my husband to wear on his helmet during his cross-country 10k mile motorcycle trip. ... "
" ... The best part is when i took it on my cruise vacation i can just record in the water no problem. ... "
Size
18compact, small, portable, easy to use, convenient
+83%
-17%
" ... Compact, lightweight and great video ... "
" ... It is versatile, small, and very good quality. ... "
" ... It's compact, can go anywhere and was at a price I couldn't pass up. ... "
" ... Great for my daughter to carry around and use. ... "
" ... It's super compact and portable, and although we have other go pro's, we use this one the most because I really like how easy it is to turn on and off (one press of the button to do both, and it has a beep pattern that lets you know its status ... "
" ... Produces excellent quality videos, amazing for its size! ... "
" ... Small and great for what it is being used for. ... "
" ... I actually like this version better than the full GoPro do to its size. ... "
Product Reliability
17gopro, stopped, correctly, 2017, sd
+18%
-82%
" ... Go pro says after a year they do nothing. ... "
" ... The darn thing never turns on. ... "
" ... POS StILLL NOt WOrkING ... "
" ... So I am out a lot of trouble to recover. ... "
" ... For 2 months, I experienced error after error with the approved SD card, over heating, and finally the camera becoming completely inoperable. ... "
" ... I have been subjecting myself to the regular disappointment of missing what may be once in a lifetime moments for the past ten months, trying different tricks each time. ... "
" ... I was unable. ... It kept giving me the same error message. ... "
" ... And the disc is full but you don't need the files because nothing happened. ... "
Picture Quality
17video, video and picture, picture, photos, image
+94%
-6%
" ... Great picture quality. ... "
" ... It takes very clear pictures. ... "
" ... I didn't think I would like the quality of the image/videos captured but it's pretty decent especially given the low price. ... "
" ... Pictures are awesome. ... "
" ... Image stabilization would be nice but this device is incredible. ... "
" ... clear video and photos. ... "
" ... The video quality is very good, it's nice and clear. ... "
" ... -Image quality is good with adequate lighting ... "
Storage
16sd, memory, micro sd card, sd cards, gopro
+63%
-38%
" ... It was easy to set up with a 64 GB SD card, and I got about 1.5 hours out of the battery while outdoors on bicycle and hiking ventures. ... "
" ... Great video but you need the biggest sd card available ... "
" ... Get the bigger memory card though. ... "
" ... I recommend the 64Gb memory card. ... "
" ... I have spent countless days trying to get consistent video recordings with my Session using approved SD cards. ... "
" ... You're gonna need a fairly high performance SD card to keep up with it. ... Make sure to get an SD card that has UHS-I(indicated by a roman numeral I) U3(indicated by a 3 shown within a U) or one with that reads V30 on the card, which guarantees at least 30 MB per second sustained write speeds. ... "
" ... PNY is the only type of sd card the camera accepts. ... Honestly I almost regret buying the camera after not being able to use all my micro sd cards. ... "
" ... Absolutely get a big memory card for it as the standard is not nearly enough. ... "
Device Compatibility
16connect, app, connected, android app, wifi
+38%
-63%
" ... Now the light is on and I won’t even connect. ... "
" ... Cannot connect to an Iphone. ... It should not be any more difficult than pairing a speaker to your phone. ... "
" ... Then the wifi started acting up to the point of not communicating with iPhone. ... "
" ... I wish I had a small viewfinder instead of using the phone . ... "
" ... Then I tried to import pictures/videos onto my laptop. ... Then the "capture app" that I was using to view my pictures/videos on my phone refused to connect after a while. ... "
" ... It will not stay connected to any of my phone or tablets for more than about a minute. ... If it does stay connected it will fail to do any of the commands it is sent (i.e. ... And when it does connect, it sometimes isn't recognized by the GoPro software as a device. ... "
" ... Until you want to switch Apps on your mobile device and check your email or text a friend. ... disconnect from the camera). ... "
" ... -Android app connects to the camera via WiFi and will disconnect your phone from any WiFi networks ... -Android app takes a while to connect and occasionally fails to connect ... -Switching away from the Android app and then back requires it to reconnect ... "
Video Playback
15videos, quality, youtube, takes, video quality
+100%
" ... Good video quality as well. ... "
" ... The video looks as good as any I've seen on YouTube. ... "
" ... So running videos for any decent amount of time requires Camtasia or Adobe Video or Imovie. ... "
" ... Making a lot of videos! ... "
" ... The video quality is very good, it's nice and clear. ... "
" ... The video quality is great though. ... "
" ... Got some great footage ... "
" ... Quality of videos very good. ... "
Marketplace
15company, amazon, works, video, time
+80%
-20%
" ... I'll be buying another one soon! ... "
" ... thank you very much ... "
" ... Great product, great value, great seller! ... "
" ... Thank you very much ... "
" ... I expected for higher quality and more stable product from big known company. ... "
" ... Excelent service y good product ... "
" ... Received on time. ... Amazon is a super outfit to deal with. ... "
" ... works just as advertised. ... "
Video Recording
15quality, video quality, takes, recording, time lapse
+87%
-13%
" ... Good video quality as well. ... "
" ... The video quality is very good, it's nice and clear. ... "
" ... The video quality is great though. ... "
" ... Video quality is superb, as expected. ... "
" ... We don't need a professional video recording device, but we need a waterproof camera which is super convenient to take with us when doing snorkeling or other water sports. ... "
" ... Video quality is still good . ... "
" ... Stunning video quality! ... "
" ... Video quality is not quite as good as the larger Gopro cameras. ... "
Battery Life
15battery life, hours, filming, 2 hours, session
+67%
-33%
" ... Battery lasts 2 hours max and can’t be removed. ... "
" ... Impressed with the quality but not battery life. ... "
" ... Good battery life. ... "
" ... Battery life flawless. ... "
" ... Battery life is decent it all depends how long you film and what settings, I use it for fishing so when I'm in between bites or unhooking a fish I can easily stop filming. ... Their is a great battery pack for this I found that comes with a waterproof housing and a regular housing Amazon sells it for 32$ adds 3more hours of life. ... "
" ... -For a device this small, battery life is actually ok but will vary depending on settings ... "
" ... It would have gotten 5 stars if the battery was easily swappable, but since it's built-in once the battery is done, I have to wait for a recharge. ... "
" ... This is my first gopro, and my last. ... "
As Gift
13loves, present, loved, birthday, grandson
+100%
" ... Bought it as a gift to a brother. ... "
" ... My Daughter Loved it ... "
" ... He loved it. ... "
" ... Birthday present for my grandson . ... "
" ... It was a present for my grandson and he loves it! ... "
" ... My son's favorite gift!! ... "
" ... Gift for my Granddaughter she loves it ... "
" ... Bought this as a Fathers Day gift for my husband. ... "
For Kids
12son, kids, loved, grandson, birthday
+92%
-8%
" ... If your child is younger he/she may have trouble figuring it out, then again maybe it was just her lack of patience that prevented her from understanding how to use it. ... Overall this was a fantastic purchase for my son. ... "
" ... My Daughter Loved it ... "
" ... Bought this camera for my son. ... "
" ... It was a present for my grandson and he loves it! ... "
" ... My advice, be cautious when letting your kids utilize this product. ... However, your kids will love it and you'll get some of the best moments captured that you didn't have time to pull your phone out for. ... "
" ... Got it for my 14 year old for her birthday. ... "
" ... He loves it. ... "
" ... Our grandson loves it. ... "
Build Quality
11easy to use, sound, protective, much better, gopro
+100%
" ... Sound quality is much better than I expected and I like how it doesn't require a bulky protective case. ... "
" ... Very durable and very easy to use as mentioned earlier. ... "
" ... Built for rough use. ... "
" ... love it, so easy to use and sturdy ... "
" ... It's durable and there are a lot of cool accessories that you can order for it. ... "
" ... It's so easy to use and durable. ... "
" ... Its small and durable. ... "
" ... I also advise buying gorilla tape and taping the latch closed for extra safety. ... "
Software Platform
10android app, android, mobile, iphone, wifi
+30%
-70%
" ... The device might be nice, I cannot tell because I cannot get it to connect to my phone with the go pro apps. ... "
" ... It kept giving me the same error message. ... "
" ... Turns out that the name is an SSID, and now you have to open settings on your mobile device and logon to the camera's little WiFi hot-spot. ... "
" ... -Have to use the Android/iOS app(Capture) in order to preview and control certain settings ... -Android app connects to the camera via WiFi and will disconnect your phone from any WiFi networks ... -Android app takes a while to connect and occasionally fails to connect ... -Switching away from the Android app and then back requires it to reconnect ... "
" ... No Internet, you are locked out of using the iPhone app. ... There is no reason to require a login to use the iPhone app. ... "
" ... The bad: Never been a fan of the mobile app on android. ... "
Fit
10mounts, helmet, mounted, motorcycle, memory
+80%
-20%
" ... I like the fact that this is compact and with the adhesive pads can be mounted almost anywhere. ... "
" ... Fits my helmet, a Nolan, wonderfully with the provided mount. ... "
" ... It fits in places most other camera wont fit and shoots pretty good video quality. ... "
" ... works with all go pro mounts ... "
" ... The mount built to the box is a extra😁 Made a dash mount out of it. ... "
" ... Perfect for baseball hat mount. ... "
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