Does using a non Go Pro battery affect the Go Pro warrenty in any way?
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I am not sure about the warranty but I can say we are using these on our Go-pro without any problems, in fact 99% of the time we were in Japan that's all we used.I would confirm with the manufacturer but I would think they would only approve the brand. More $$$$
897114
Generally GoPro is pretty good about not being sticklers about small items on warranty. That being said however, it's none if their business what you do with their product. You bought it for a premium price while paying a premium price for every accessory they manufactur. If you use an off brand charger, just don't bring it up when you call them for a repair request. Sorry, I know this did answer your question directly but I hope it helps.
125364
No. You use the battery that came with your camera.You can also add another (spare) battery for backup.
2219021
Unfortunately I have not had good luck with the battery. After about three months of use the battery no longer holds a charge very well. By this time I had to to charge it every couple of days. I contacted Water Pic and after some discussion they did replace the unit, and have now done so twice. But both replacement units have had the same problem with the battery no longer holding a charge well after 2-3 months of use. They seem to be aware of the problem but have not taken steps to correct it.
570793
Unfortunately mine never worked more than 5 min. My power button worked one time then got stuck. I would recommend the GoPro.
1220532
Hello Scott! I'm sorry to know that it's not working, hope you return it and get a new one or refunding your money. I'm using the battery for some 6 months or more and it's working fine so far with my Nikon D3100. I'm switching from the original battery and the replacement ProGo battery to have always a fully charged one available, are you using only the Progo?
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I have not returned for service but I want to give a little time to figure it out. till now it seem to behave better after tried several sequence start. First I fully charged the Gopro. Second I turned Gopro before connect battery to the Phantom. Third I connect the battery to Phantom then start recording on Gopro but becareful no to put too much stress on the Gimbal since it already powered up. With this sequence it been working out so far without the unit turn off itself during flight. i am not sure why. The amazing video from the Gopro3 was making so happy and great experience when view from up high above! I have not returned for service but I want to give a little time to figure it out. till now it seem to behave better after tried several sequence start. First I fully charged the Gopro. Second I turned Gopro before connect battery to the Phantom. Third I connect the battery to Phantom then start recording on Gopro but becareful no to put too much stress on the Gimbal since it already powered up. With this sequence it been working out so far without the unit turn off itself during flight. i am not sure why. The amazing video from the Gopro3 was making so happy and great experience when view... » Read More I have not returned for service but I want to give a little time to figure it out. till now it seem to behave better after tried several sequence start. First I fully charged the Gopro. Second I turned Gopro before connect battery to the Phantom. Third I connect the battery to Phantom then start recording on Gopro but becareful no to put too much stress on the Gimbal since it already powered up. With this sequence it been working out so far without the unit turn off itself during flight. i am not sure why. The amazing video from the Gopro3 was making so happy and great experience when view from up high above! « Show Less
1090653
Hey Chris, not that I've seen. You can't buy extra batteries and replace on the go either. The casing for the camera is completely closed.
2186266
I have not tried that specific test. However, as it won't charge smartphone, I doubt it will charge GoPro. That has pretty large battery in terms of mAh.
1024438
Yes.It fits a little loose but it will work. The Smatree batteries are a little tighter fit in the GO-PRO camera but it all still will interchange.
2169095
No, but I have 3 "old" digital cameras going back 5+ years and a Creative Labs Nomad Jukebox3 MP3 player going back about 5 years, and the original batteries in all of them are still going strong, so I'm not concerned about the View's battery. I think that too much is being made of this issue. Even if the battery dies 2 or 3 years from now, which is extremely unlikely, it will just give me a good excuse to buy whatever the latest technology is.
997402
I agree with Rick. The battery themselves are good as long as you buy genuine. So the real question is how long you want it to last. Also, if you are filming with a vg camera, you must have a 70 or 100. 30 and 50 do not work in those. Other handy cams are fine.
2209586
No. I have go pro and only reason why I took iVUe was because I expect them to be lighter and easier to use.On the end I back to go pro. Much better quality
2214040
Correct - but if you buy the Battery Backpack it has an additional input you can use FOR POWER ONLY (it won't transmit audio to the gopro).
169197
Compared to the GoPro branded battery that came with my Hero3 Black, the Smatree batteries do not last as long, though they're close enough to the OEM battery's run time at such a lower price point that I think the trade-off is fair. I believe it is the GoPro Hero3+ camera hardware that boosts battery life (i.e. it doesn't suck the batteries dry as quickly), so the performance of Smatree batteries should be near the performance level of a GoPro battery in a 3+.
630064
No. But the company denies there is a problem. If your unit is within the warranty period, they will replace it with another one that drains the battery. Then they deny there is a problem.
169198
I think the battery in the hero3+ is a lithium polymer, li-po. The old gopro hero3 has lithium ion. The smatree battery's work as good as, or better then, the original hero3 li-ion battery's. You will probably get slightly less record time from any li-ion like the smatree if you compare it to the li-po that comes with the hero3+. I have not found a company making aftermarket li-po for the gopro yet. I think until someone starts making li-po for the hero3+ these are your best bet. They work great and are priced well with good accessories.
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Remember to peel off the protective film from the battery. If that's not it, might be a warranty issue.