Got a GoPro or modern DSC ?
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This thing will eat your video and still pictures all day long and still look empty.

Perfect match for my SYNOLOGY NAS.
264171
It's a good product and for a good price, I believe the GoPro one is better, but for the price this is quite fine
4482541
I've been hearing about the qualities of a GoPro for so long and although I am not an exceptionally active person myself, it seems that the GoPro is really reaching a wider audience these days so I took the plunge. I couldn't be happier!

I'll preface this review by saying it is my first GoPro & I've actually never handled one before so it is all new to me. I do enjoy photography and own a Sony NEX, Fujifilm Instax Mini, an old CyberShot point and shoot & a trusty iPhone... Meaning I like to take lots of pictures, but I am not a professional by any means.

I chose to buy the Silver Edition over the Black primarily because of price and practicality. Black Edition retails for $499 while the Silver Edition is $399 - comparable to the GoPro Hero3 Black Edition price. Moreover, after reading a trusted review by Gizmodo, it seems that the Black Edition really excels for professional use and editing which does not pertain to me. Also, in Photo Features - the Black & Silver are exactly the same! You can check the GoPro website for detailed specs. Another selling point - this is the only GoPro with a touch screen on the back. More about that later.

My first thoughts: it is so small! Even with the housing (clear case) on the device, the GoPro fits into the palm of your hand. Take the housing off and you'd be amazed at how tiny of a device can pack so much punch. The size alone makes it a go-to addition to bring out with me for photos and it is quite easy to use because of the touch screen. You can take 12MP pictures compared to the iPhone 5/6 which comes in at 8MP. Also the wide angle lets you capture more.

The Silver Edition comes with a Standard Housing (waterproof up to 40m) already on it but also has two different housing doors that you swap out depending on your use: one that allows for touchscreen use but is only waterproof up to 10m (touchscreen not active underwater) and one that is for dry use and has an open window to access the touchscreen. You can operate the GoPro with or without any housing but housing allows you to mount it a pole or other accessories.

Now on to the touchscreen. From what I can tell, all other GoPro's have three standard buttons with various functions in each to let you navigate the GoPro. With the Hero 4 Silver Edition, the touchscreen mirrors the three button's functionality but with more detail (ie a description with the icon). You can navigate everything with the touchscreen from switching to video to photo and playback. I tried my hand at just using the three buttons to get my way around and it was a lot harder as the screen in front is smaller & I would have to recognize all the different symbols. In summation - having the touchscreen makes using the GoPro super easy. So glad I have this feature as a beginner to the GoPro world. & if I ever did switch to another GoPro without a screen, at least I am familiar with the buttons.

Physical features of buttons and screen aside, the settings & modes within the GoPro are really easy to navigate as well. I was intimidated thinking there would be a lot of unknown territory, but it was fine. You can (and should) download the phone app for the GoPro as well because you can navigate everything from there too. I prefer to review pictures on my phone since its bigger than the GoPro screen.

Other worthy mentions: in Photo Mode, you can only take wide angle pictures so all of your pictures will have a bit of a fish eye look. However in Video Mode, you can choose Wide Angle, Medium, or Narrow, depending on your resolution. I am really happy with my purchase and cannot wait to get out and use my GoPro more. If you've been on the fence about getting a GoPro or don't know which one, I recommend the Silver Edition for its price point and ease of use with the touchscreen. It's so small and has great quality, you can take it anywhere!
3179965
It was broken when I received it. I returned it at the end. I ended up getting a go pro.
4402600
It's a gopro, what more do you want? :)
I bought this GoPro before my wife and i went on our 3 year anniversary trip to Europe. (attached are a couple pictures)
2867951
Excellent video and picture quality, easy to use, app is easy to work with. It is a good go pro alternative. I like mine a lot.
3663478
No issues with mine so far. Footage is indistinguishable from my buddies older GoPro. Wish I had spent a few more dollars on one of the cams with Bluetooth/Wi-Fi.
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<div id="video-block-R25V3NC4MT7AWZ" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/E1pEOWuWVDS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/A1y0rOMR9YS.png" class="video-slate-img-url">&nbsp;Someone needs to buy one of these Yi cameras and dig through it to see what camera chip and microphone are installed in them. Then install the same tech into these GoPro knockoffs which just don't quite have the image quality and especially sound clarity as this Yi camera does. I chose to grab video from the most recent outing, after seeing the sky being captured quite well. Also I've added screen captures saved at its native 1080p format to share. The color rendition, shadow detail and highlights are why the Yi is the most popular dash cam on Amazon, I guess. This thing does so well for $49 that I chose to order one for my rear view. The camera is quite simple to set preferences with - I read that some people didn't like the manual, but all it takes is a power button, and scrolling between a couple other buttons to set everything. The only thing I needed help with (and I called  I thought I had the camera set to 2.4K/p30 but this showed that I had been recording in 1080p. I had a different dash cam before this one - it was almost cigar-shaped and you can see them on  Amazon's competition, the bidding/ Buy It Now site. That one just died after what felt like last than a year of use. The conversations recorded are of myself and my 4yo daughter in the back seat. The microphone does bring in the sound clearly. Anyway, to conclude, the images posted are RAW, untoned, uncropped upon them being submitted. Many apologies for what may be a highly compressed cli[p but maybe you can hear the audio well enough. The image quality is outstanding, and this camera is a solid BUY recommend. The slight jump cut is evident - the camera only records 3 minute clips, and when a new clip is created the file overlaps by several frames so that there is no missing gap. Now there is a feature on the Yi camera which I Googled, which can report if other cars are drifting, or if you are. That setting reported so many moments where the alert sounded, that I turned that option off.
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I just wanted to put my 2 cents on this. I originally wanted to purchase this to replace my S95, but comparing the pictures, the S95 always delivers better indoor pictures. The quality of the outdoor pictures are the same for both. There is slight better telephoto on the 300HS, but usually I don't use it at full telephoto. You get severe pin-cushioning on this small camera.

Nonetheless, I think I'll keep both and perhaps use this one on my outdoor trips since it will get more abuse. It's definitely much slimmer, and more pocketable, though, I'd get a case for it. You really only have two choices from the canon line which is the psc-55 and the psc-1000. Do not get the psc-1050 as it will not fit. You may also want to go cheaper and just get a sleeve. You can purchase something like this from the palm pre line. It's a soft cloth that fits this camera perfectly. It also acts as cloth to polish your camera too.[...]
I will say though, with this camera, you better have a steady hand for your indoor shots, still, a better value currently than compared to the newer 310HS which doesn't provide much more in my opinion.
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This camera is as good a GOPRO any day of the week.

 I ride motorcycles as a way to relax and unwind after a long week at work.  I wanted a way to capture some of my trips on video and now I have the tool to do just that.  If you took the labels off of both this camera and the Go Pro you would not really tell the difference.

I ordered this camera to try out after I had the chance to play around with my friends Go Pro HERO 3. I liked how versatile it was  I can tell you that this camera has surpassed my expectations in quality and quantity.  There are quite a few settings...you can adjust the way the video records...4k, 1080p, 720p.  This one actually takes 4k video, which is better quality than 1080p. The resolution of photos is 16mp on which I believe beats the Go Pro.

When I received this unit and opened the package it was like Christmas morning.  I could see the camera but when I found that it has all the mounts and attachments needed to make this camera useful anytime you need it. I have mounted it on my bike for my next trip out to cruise around.  And thanks to the impact resistant and water proof enclosure I will not have to worry about messing it up.

Now for the best part, this camera comes with a app that allow you to control the camera via wifi.  Not only can you start and stop video or snap pics remotely but you can transfer all data without ever having to remove the camera from its case.  If you like the idea of a Go Pro but don't like the look of the price this camera is the one for you.  Dont fall for the brand name hype this product is just as good if not better.

I purchased this item at a discount for my open, honest, and unbiased opinion.
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I owned a go pro 3 blk. I wish I knew about this great alternative . The price difference is huge about $350 while the quality, features,& included accessories are similar & for most people this camera will satisfy them 100% especially when they put their hand in their pocket & pull out all the money they still have.
Here are the major differences that I noticed that you need to decide if it's a deal breaker or maker.
1040 HD is max res......go pro is 4k, (but you need a 4k TV & tons of memory to use it
The WiFi works with smart or Iphone, video cannot be watched using wifi. Go Pro WI fi is avail for phone or a remote video can be viewed but was choppy on my note3. You get more accessories with this camera than the gopro. Go pro accessories will work w this camera if you need something that wasn't included. The gopro accessories are of better quality, but I was totally satisfied with the included ones. Unless your a hard core extreme sport athlete who is still perfecting their stunts , the included accessories should be more than satisfactory .Battery is similar in size & charge last same time..
Another major plus if you lose your camera while in use like I did, it won't ruin your whole day $60 is less painful than $400+. it's somewhere at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean
2646364
Such a modern take on a throwback camera! Love it. Who doesn't like instant EVERYthing these days?
4007264
This is an awesome GoPro. I know it's not the newest GoPro anymore but it is leaps and bounds better than the HERO2. If you can't afford the latest and greatest this is definitely worth considering.
197353
I lost my first GoPro2 while surfing. It didn't have a floaty so it sank to the bottom of the ocean somewhere. I recently bought another and wish I had this floaty when I lost it. It is better to spend another $20 than to risk losing a very expensive camera.
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GoPro is great stuff. If there is a limitation other than the absence of image viewing (and there is an accessory for that which is awesome), it is BATTERY LIFE.  Wasabi gives you a really cheap solution, so cheap you should not pass it up. The more fun you have with that camera the sooner Wasabi will come to your rescue. The EXTENDED battery is the regular one on steroids
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I love this little camera. Was about to pull the trigger on buying a GoPro Hero 5 Black, but saw this one listed and reviewed it and glad I went with it and saved some money. Love the 1/4 inch screw mount. I gave it only 4 stars because my only complaint is that the add said it was capable of EIS in 4K. That is not the case I learned the hard way. That was disappointing. Other than that it looks great. The selfie stick option is the way to go.
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GF lost her camera. I wanted to replace it with a micro 4/3rds, but she wanted to be able to put it in a small handbag when we went out, so I was resigned to a compact point-and-shoot (PAS).

My Goal: Find the best camera that fits in a purse/pocket that will take good pics when you're out at night/in a place with sub-par lighting to stop your GF from uploading blurry pics to facebook or having her take crap pics at night with her iPhone that never come out well. (Spoiler: this is that camera).

A lot of reviews suggested this is the best (truly compact) PAS. I decided to spend a bit more, as most PAS cameras I've had take crap photos and everyone has red eyes. The S95 is being replaced by the S100, but it was not available yet, and I needed to get it before xmas. I have no regrets, the S95 does everything I need, for less. The S100 upgrades you from 720p to 1080p video and you get 2 more MP. We shot videos on this and displayed it on a 50 inch 1080p flatscreen and they looked awesome. Good enough for me. Save the money and use it to get an extra battery or a bigger flash card.

Verdict: It's hard to take a bad pic with this camera! It is the first I've had that is pretty much idiot-proof- set it to auto, hand it to a stranger and you get an amazing pic back. Really. Worth every cent. I no longer have any desire to get a micro 4/3rds- I am confident this camera can take great pics in a lot of situations and to get better than this, I'll just buy last year's DSLR offering.

PROS:
1. Pics look awesome. Seriously. We snapped pics at the Golden Gate bridge at DUSK alongside our friend with a Canon DSLR with a decent lens and the pics look shockingly comparable. I'm not disputing the power/control of a DSLR, but for the price and size of this thing you just cannot beat it. Indoor, outdoors, at a basketball arena. Everything we've tried so far looks good. I'm not a mindless drone, but I'm also not sitting for hours waiting to get the lighting just right. Seriously, just point the sucker and click.
2. We always have it with us, because it's small! We've taken hundreds of photos and have yet to have a single red-eye. Even when the flash does come on. But on auto, the flash rarely comes on and pics still have tons of light.
3. Battery life is not awesome, but we managed to take a hundred or so pics over an entire day on vacation. Good enough for me. Amazon sells a no-name battery that costs as much as a latte and has good reviews.
4. It is small enough to put it in the back pocket of my jeans, but it's a pretty tight fit- would not fit in a woman's jean pocket. But it fits easily in a coat pocket or a clutch.
5. Flash rarely pops up and you still get awesome pics.
6. I like that is has "pro" features that give great control over your shots, so this camera can "grow" with you. It can shoot RAW, etc. But honestly, we haven't messed with it yet (only had it for a month) because you can just switch it to auto and it takes awesome pics without any composition or thought on your part.

CONS:
1. The pop-up flash. Annoying, took me a bit to get used to. Now I hold in such a way that when the flash DOES pop up, my finger is not in the way. But I'm afraid when we give it to a friend to take a pic of us, it's gonna pop up and scare them and they'll drop the camera. This flaw has been noted elsewhere, and has NOT been addressed in the S100.
2. Comes with wrist lanyard, but you can't tighten the loop around your wrist for security. A three-cent piece of plastic would have made it a lot more secure if you wanna dangle it from your wrist while using your hands for something else.
3. Doesn't have a lot of zoom. There is a panasonic lumix that has more zoom, but it doesn't fit in a clutch.