I need to buy a gimbal. I rely sometimes too heavily in the built in stabilization and it doesn’t always cut it. I don’t use audio from my videos that often so I’d be good to go. This was very helpful!
Awesome. I’m glad it helped. I 100% recommend the Hohem iSteady Pro 4 because you can get the GoPro in and out so quickly, and it’s splashproof, so it’s fine in the rain.
Looks pretty wintry there - you should move to Australia! I find that EIS low light problems most obviously manifest themselves when there are artificial light sources in the frame, which leads to very obvious artifacts around them when you move. But using a gimbal without EIS as well can sometimes give jittery results if the gimbal can't stabilise micro vibrations. So sometimes you have to manually up the shutter speed and accept higher iso noise to get the best compromise, with or without a gimbal. I guess the bottom line is, don't shoot in the English winter! :)
At this “stage in my development” as a vlogger, I see no need for a gimbal. Image stabilization on my GoPro 10 is great for my use case. And the Volta + Media Mod setup is working out really good for my use case also. It seems that you prefer using a connected mic rather than wireless? I prefer wireless and have been using the Comica BoomX-D1 but will probably switch to their Vimo C3 mainly because of the charging case! (Did we notice you climbing over a small barricade at 4:04 in? The gate was closed, doesn’t that mean no entrance? 😂)
Yeah, I’ve always preferred shotgun mics, though I use wireless ones when I’m not going to be near the camera. 😂 That thing I climbed over is a Stile. They’re everywhere in the countryside to provide a right of way on a footpath. The main gate is closed so that cattle in the field can’t escape and also to stop people driving in the field too I guess. But yeah, it just provides access to the footpath.
@@TamaraGabrielUK "I use wireless ones when I'm not going to be near the camera." Do you find yourself switching from one to the other a lot? It would seem to be a hassle.
No, it’s usually if I know I’m going to have my camera stationary somewhere knowing that I’m going to be walking away from the camera or turning away from it, that’s when I use the wireless mic instead of a shotgun mic. But I usually know this ahead of filming as I plan my videos.
Another very interesting and informative video, Tamara. You always give the feeling that you really want to help your viewers, not just use your viewing figures to make money from TH-cam. Keep up the good work, and thank you!
This is the second video of yours I've seen and so far im loving it! It's also on all the gear I don't see the usual YT creators covering so that's super useful. Haven't even watched the video yet but im stoked already. Thank you!
Thank you, I’ve now watched a few of your videos and its really helpful. I enjoy making videos myself and right now just have an assortment of stuff, haven’t really found my “niche.”
Hi I have a go pro 11 and I have the Volta grip but why just charge the camera when is off but stop it when I’m start taking pic o recor a video thanks
Thanks Tamara - a really good video. I have a quick question about the gimbal you use with the GoPro - is it just a case of attach the camera and that's it, or is there a balancing procedure? a couple of years ago, I used a Zhiyun Crane M2 with my Sony RX100 M6, but the thing was such a faff to balance, I got rid of it (not the RX100). I'm now thinking that an Osmo action/GoPro with gimbal would be the way to go. I'm not too bothered about a mic, as I tend to record ground footage without sound, which I then cut in alongside drone video.
Nope, no balancing needed. And this Hohem iSteady Pro 4 is no faff (I hate faff, haha, which is why I love it), you just unhook the clip, put the camera on, clip it back and that’s it, takes seconds th-cam.com/video/YgWZzgV2TsE/w-d-xo.html
Hi Tamara!, here is a great follower of your channel. I have a question. Considering the stick cannot be extended and doesnt have a ball head, I am concerned about the field of view will be very closed to my face. Is it good for vlogging? Thank for your advance.
Thanks for your support 😊 I used the Volta for this video th-cam.com/video/HYzh3HYP3Ow/w-d-xo.html and use it lots in other videos, I think it works well. Filming in the Wide fov helps with framing.
recommending someone use a gimbal on a gopro is just silly imo. it is fitting the circle peg in the square hole. that gimbal could fund the better part of a dji pocket 2 ... one of my favorite creators said something along the lines of "if anyone recommends you use a gimbal for your action camera, just unfollow them" maybe a bit extreme but I understand the sentiment.
I disagree. The Pocket 2 is too fragile for some shooting scenarios and if you’re the type of person that vlogs but also needs something rugged and more durable (or something that could just be an all rounder) but you can only afford one camera, then an action camera is a no brainer.
@@TamaraGabrielUK sorry, I am suggesting instead of buying a gimbal for your action camera you take that money and buy a dji pocket 1 or 2. the cost is not that far apart but you get a full second camera on a gimbal, f1.8, larger sensor, af and it is smaller than the entire gimbal for an action camera. in my scenario you would just own 2 cameras instead of putting money into an action camera gimbal
I hear you, but buying a Pocket 1 or 2 is more expensive than buying an action camera gimbal that costs around £80. I’m just giving people options anyway, I’ve talked about pros and cons of both setups so people can choose what might work best for them and their budget.
I've bought Film Convert from one of your previous videos and I actually really love it. I just wish they'd add out-of-the-box support for iPhone 14, Osmo Action, etc. Thanks Tamara!
I'm going to NYC next year. I want to record myself out and about and I don't want to use my phone. Would you recommend this or something different/cheaper? Other question: You're clearly, British! However, are you of Trinidadian/Lucian or Dominican descent? I found your channel and just subscribed. I saw a post on twitter and started watching a few videos
Hey 👋🏾 Thanks for subscribing. I personally love the HERO11 it’s my main camera when out and about, I know a lot of people have trouble with GoPros, but I myself haven’t had the same issues. The DJI Action 3 is cheaper, really nice to use, the video quality isn’t quite as high as the HERO11 but it’s still really good. And then there’s also the DJI Pocket 2. If you go to my channel page you’ll see a playlist called Gear Comparisons so it might help looking at a couple of videos in there to get an idea of what might work best for you. I’m of Dominican descent 😊
Another useful and informative vid! Thanks Tamara, I had not thought about a gimble in low light conditions. The quality drops significantly in low light! I think a lot of people do expect too much of a GoPro as a stand alone unit as it's not the same as a SLR camera. But you wouldn't take a SLR camera where a GoPro can go.🤔
Great video! Quick question are you using an external microphone for your setup or the GoPros built in microphone? Ive found the GoPro audio to sound a bit distant for me.
Hi Tamara. I was always led to believe that when using ND Filters you need a gimball because the stabilisation does not work correctly and gets confused resulting in wobbly footage. Are you saying that it can be used with ND Filters and a gimbal?
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I need to buy a gimbal. I rely sometimes too heavily in the built in stabilization and it doesn’t always cut it. I don’t use audio from my videos that often so I’d be good to go. This was very helpful!
Awesome. I’m glad it helped. I 100% recommend the Hohem iSteady Pro 4 because you can get the GoPro in and out so quickly, and it’s splashproof, so it’s fine in the rain.
Looks pretty wintry there - you should move to Australia! I find that EIS low light problems most obviously manifest themselves when there are artificial light sources in the frame, which leads to very obvious artifacts around them when you move. But using a gimbal without EIS as well can sometimes give jittery results if the gimbal can't stabilise micro vibrations. So sometimes you have to manually up the shutter speed and accept higher iso noise to get the best compromise, with or without a gimbal. I guess the bottom line is, don't shoot in the English winter! :)
Thought of living in Australia is great but I couldn’t deal with the all the big bugs 😆
@@TamaraGabrielUK The bigger they are, the harder they fall - typically from the bathroom ceiling...
😖 I’ll stay in England 😅
At this “stage in my development” as a vlogger, I see no need for a gimbal. Image stabilization on my GoPro 10 is great for my use case. And the Volta + Media Mod setup is working out really good for my use case also. It seems that you prefer using a connected mic rather than wireless? I prefer wireless and have been using the Comica BoomX-D1 but will probably switch to their Vimo C3 mainly because of the charging case! (Did we notice you climbing over a small barricade at 4:04 in? The gate was closed, doesn’t that mean no entrance? 😂)
Yeah, I’ve always preferred shotgun mics, though I use wireless ones when I’m not going to be near the camera.
😂 That thing I climbed over is a Stile. They’re everywhere in the countryside to provide a right of way on a footpath. The main gate is closed so that cattle in the field can’t escape and also to stop people driving in the field too I guess. But yeah, it just provides access to the footpath.
@@TamaraGabrielUK "I use wireless ones when I'm not going to be near the camera."
Do you find yourself switching from one to the other a lot? It would seem to be a hassle.
No, it’s usually if I know I’m going to have my camera stationary somewhere knowing that I’m going to be walking away from the camera or turning away from it, that’s when I use the wireless mic instead of a shotgun mic. But I usually know this ahead of filming as I plan my videos.
Another very interesting and informative video, Tamara. You always give the feeling that you really want to help your viewers, not just use your viewing figures to make money from TH-cam. Keep up the good work, and thank you!
Thanks, Jim ☺️
This is the second video of yours I've seen and so far im loving it! It's also on all the gear I don't see the usual YT creators covering so that's super useful. Haven't even watched the video yet but im stoked already. Thank you!
Thank you ☺️
@@TamaraGabrielUK absolutely! Thanks for the nuggets of PURE GOLD🙏🏼 I also reached out on IG hopefully we can connect as creators!
👍🏾 I’ll check my DMs
Whats the best gopro settings for walking videos? 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I really want a gamble. I am a newbie with the GoPro... Just found your channel, and I am enjoying the content.
Thanks so much!
This was all great info to learn! I do have the GoPro 11 Creator Edition, but I haven't used it much yet. You most likely saved me future headaches 😀
Haha, glad I could help 😄
Thank you, I’ve now watched a few of your videos and its really helpful. I enjoy making videos myself and right now just have an assortment of stuff, haven’t really found my “niche.”
I’m glad they’ve been helpful for you 😊
Thank you for all the info it that great video.
You’re welcome 😊
Hi I have a go pro 11 and I have the Volta grip but why just charge the camera when is off but stop it when I’m start taking pic o recor a video thanks
Great info thanks.
How many GoPro 11's do you own.
I have two and a H10.
I am not getting on with the Volta…. It’s ok but not the best….. I think I’d rather the batteries to be honest..
Are you having problems with it?
Yes... it seems to run out of power quickly..
Thanks Tamara - a really good video. I have a quick question about the gimbal you use with the GoPro - is it just a case of attach the camera and that's it, or is there a balancing procedure? a couple of years ago, I used a Zhiyun Crane M2 with my Sony RX100 M6, but the thing was such a faff to balance, I got rid of it (not the RX100). I'm now thinking that an Osmo action/GoPro with gimbal would be the way to go. I'm not too bothered about a mic, as I tend to record ground footage without sound, which I then cut in alongside drone video.
Nope, no balancing needed. And this Hohem iSteady Pro 4 is no faff (I hate faff, haha, which is why I love it), you just unhook the clip, put the camera on, clip it back and that’s it, takes seconds th-cam.com/video/YgWZzgV2TsE/w-d-xo.html
Nice video. Tks for sharing. May I suggest you to do the same using insta360 x3 using single lens mode? What do you think?
Interesting. Maybe I’ll put a short together 😊
Hi Tamara!, here is a great follower of your channel.
I have a question. Considering the stick cannot be extended and doesnt have a ball head, I am concerned about the field of view will be very closed to my face. Is it good for vlogging? Thank for your advance.
Thanks for your support 😊 I used the Volta for this video th-cam.com/video/HYzh3HYP3Ow/w-d-xo.html and use it lots in other videos, I think it works well. Filming in the Wide fov helps with framing.
Have you ever had any freezing or lock up problems with your gopro hero 11 black?
I personally haven’t, but know others who have.
@@TamaraGabrielUK same but I haven't had mine for as long as you've had yours though. Thanks for you answering!
No problem
I thought the go pros already had stabilization built in.
They do, but the stabilisation doesn’t work in low light because the shutter speed is slower, which is also the case when using ND filters.
@@TamaraGabrielUK oh wow. Yea I'm just gonna stick to the Pocket 2 lol
recommending someone use a gimbal on a gopro is just silly imo. it is fitting the circle peg in the square hole. that gimbal could fund the better part of a dji pocket 2 ... one of my favorite creators said something along the lines of "if anyone recommends you use a gimbal for your action camera, just unfollow them"
maybe a bit extreme but I understand the sentiment.
I disagree. The Pocket 2 is too fragile for some shooting scenarios and if you’re the type of person that vlogs but also needs something rugged and more durable (or something that could just be an all rounder) but you can only afford one camera, then an action camera is a no brainer.
@@TamaraGabrielUK sorry, I am suggesting instead of buying a gimbal for your action camera you take that money and buy a dji pocket 1 or 2. the cost is not that far apart but you get a full second camera on a gimbal, f1.8, larger sensor, af and it is smaller than the entire gimbal for an action camera. in my scenario you would just own 2 cameras instead of putting money into an action camera gimbal
I hear you, but buying a Pocket 1 or 2 is more expensive than buying an action camera gimbal that costs around £80. I’m just giving people options anyway, I’ve talked about pros and cons of both setups so people can choose what might work best for them and their budget.
One video your praising it, next your ditching it MAKE UP your mind!
Did you watch the video? 🫠
I've bought Film Convert from one of your previous videos and I actually really love it. I just wish they'd add out-of-the-box support for iPhone 14, Osmo Action, etc. Thanks Tamara!
Amazing! It’s so good, right? Keep an eye out for iPhone 14 camera pack 😉
I'm going to NYC next year. I want to record myself out and about and I don't want to use my phone. Would you recommend this or something different/cheaper?
Other question: You're clearly, British! However, are you of Trinidadian/Lucian or Dominican descent?
I found your channel and just subscribed. I saw a post on twitter and started watching a few videos
Hey 👋🏾 Thanks for subscribing. I personally love the HERO11 it’s my main camera when out and about, I know a lot of people have trouble with GoPros, but I myself haven’t had the same issues. The DJI Action 3 is cheaper, really nice to use, the video quality isn’t quite as high as the HERO11 but it’s still really good. And then there’s also the DJI Pocket 2. If you go to my channel page you’ll see a playlist called Gear Comparisons so it might help looking at a couple of videos in there to get an idea of what might work best for you.
I’m of Dominican descent 😊
Another useful and informative vid! Thanks Tamara, I had not thought about a gimble in low light conditions. The quality drops significantly in low light! I think a lot of people do expect too much of a GoPro as a stand alone unit as it's not the same as a SLR camera. But you wouldn't take a SLR camera where a GoPro can go.🤔
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Hey I was wondering if you tried the GoPro 12 and if the sound ist better or if a external mic is needed? Thanks !
Yeah, the audio from internal mics is decent, but you'll get better audio using an external mic.
what would be the need for a gimbal with the stabilization the GoPro hero 11 has?
Should I buy a volta controller to replace the default GoPro Hero 11 Creator Edition handle? I make TH-cam videos
Great video! Quick question are you using an external microphone for your setup or the GoPros built in microphone? Ive found the GoPro audio to sound a bit distant for me.
Thanks! I was using an external mic geni.us/YMDZi plugged into the Media Mod.
I agree with you on the 11 audio, cuz I used the hero 11 on my cruise a couple weeks ago and was shocked at how good the audio was.
💯 It’s so impressive!
Hi Tamara. I was always led to believe that when using ND Filters you need a gimball because the stabilisation does not work correctly and gets confused resulting in wobbly footage. Are you saying that it can be used with ND Filters and a gimbal?
Hi Philip. If using ND filters then you’ll need a gimbal
Great video ❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks 😊
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