*Marques' reviews are so helpful. He covers everything in detail and gives us a critical thinking of whether or not the product is worth buying. Thank you Mkbhd! :D*
I like the way you're critical about a product without being negative. Nice work on that. The recent iPod review and this one are perfect examples of a great style that's very helpful. Thanks!
The GoPro Hero 4 Session is absolutely perfect for attaching to flying drones, where every ounce counts towards your effective thrust/weight ratio. I thought it was purpose built for that the first time I saw it!
Thanks for the review Marques! I'm just about to buy something for recording my live music sessions and was thinking about the small GoPro, after watching your review I might shop a bit more before making my decision. Thanks!
+Original Name It actually shoots 1440p at 30 FPS. I'm not sure if they updated it or if the reviewer here was uninformed but this little guy is definitely worth the money now.
+Original Name Yeah I just got one, it is 100% worth it, I went to best buy with the money to get a Hero 4 Silver, but the guy started talking to me about the differences, and with a $200 price point, the Session, in my case, was a much better deal. Great camera.
Considering it for the $99 refurb price on woot today- trying to find out about the WiFi capability; does it also allow you to review footage from the phone, or is it strictly from view while recording? Does the app allow for that?
RatioOfOne No its just that these camera are no match for the 8K Red Dragon ;) (that said im not sure if Marques upgraded his Dragon to 8K... anyway its still a 6K camera)
My immediate thought was motorcycles/bikes as a sort of dash cam. Smaller form factor and lower weight makes it more convenient to mount onto a helmet.
Can you use a portable battery to extend the battery life while filming on the GoPro Hero Session at the same time? I'm trying to be more prepared for my trip to the Bahamas and Disney World spring break of 2017. A lot is being packed into my schedule that week and I'd like to record a lot. Since I'm packing quite a bit. I've been thinking on purchasing a session. Would I be able to hook it up to a portable battery and keep it filming? Not sure if I'm making any sense. I'm also on a limited budget. Would it be better for me to go with a GoPro Hero Session or a GoPro Hero+? I see that I can add a wasabi battery extender to the back of the GoPro Hero+ for another 2 hours of recording or something like that, so I could purchase a few of those. I'm just more sold on the GoPro Hero Session and seeing the possibility of it being connected to a portable charger while keeping it filming as I go on Disney World rides, walking around the cruise ship I'm staying on, private island, etc. Times where I'm not doing crazy things in the water. Along with it being such a smaller almost unnoticeable device to record with, so it doesn't make people that uncomfortable when I'm filming with it. If the session can't record while being charged with a portable battery at the same time. I'll be leaning towards purchasing the GoPro Hero+, but then I won't have ProTune...the struggles of not having the right budget lmao. I'm looking to spend no more than $300. What would your suggestion be? Should I get either of them, or a completely different GoPro? xD
ChesBrothas I'm not sure what you mean by portable battery but the Hero Session has its own battery inside that cannot be removed or replaced, so you are limited to that ~2 hours of battery life, once it dies you have to charge it again and I don't think you can charge and record at the same time. The Hero 4 Silver and Black have replacable batteries so you can bring backups with you but they cost 399 and 499 respectively.
Have you watched any of his Ask MKBHD videos? He said that he was going to focus more on quality, not quantity. He also never promised that no school = more videos. Marques said that not being in school MIGHT mean more videos.
excellent camera for most multirotors because of the weight and quality. considering you can pick this GoPro up on eBay now for around $200 now I would say it's excellent for a lot of your lighter quads that can't carry heavy weight
This might be worth it now with the recent announcement of a big price drop. It now seems like it's the entry gopro. Great review man, as always. Much love from over the Pond in the UK here :)
At the risk of this being a stupid question, I have been trying to find someone making the comment to the answer of this question, but this issue hasn't been addressed: With the Gopro Session how do you know that you are getting on the center of your subject? You can't see what you are filming. I see vlogs of people who are talking into the gopro and their face is right at the center. How do they know how to center their face without being able to see what they are filming? If you say they have their phone with them, one - they are under water some times and two - they are walking and you can see their other hand, not holding anything. So.....? Thanks for the help.
Thanks. I ended up purchasing a Ekon for $50 which included a dozen assy. The video is super sharp, and it has a screen in the back (a knock off for Gopro silver). It's perfect for a beginner like me, who really knows nothing about taking videos or how to edit them. Thanks for taking the time to respond!
All you do is point the camera at your face. It's not that hard. Because even if it had a screen on the back it's not like you can see yourself on the screen anyway as you're recording yourself with the screen on the back.
Very Good review. I was surprised when I first saw you, I pictured someone real different by the voice :-). I just bought a session for £159 in the UK, Ive not tried it in the day yet so I hope I aint going to be disappointed!
+Zephok Not really. There are so many better Chinese brands available these days, it doesn't make any sense spending a fortune on an outdated GoPro. Here's one example: www.banggood.com/SJcam-SJ5000X-ELITE-SONY-IMX078-GYRO-4K24-2K-2_0-Inch-LCD-Action-Camera-Novatek-with-Accessories-p-1009127.html?p=JQ26191551677201504Z
you know what bro? check out the xiaomi yi camera. it's specs are pretty similar to the session 4, and the quality is really really similar if not better. You can pick one up on eBay in UK for around £60, so I'm guessing around $100?
I picked up an HTC Re on eBay for $60.I wasn't expecting much but am extremely happy with it. Basically the same functionality as this go pro for 1/7th the cost. Best Buy has them new for $99, open box for $70.
Hey Marques, first of all you made a realy good review, like always. I just wanted to mention, that your comparision of the two products (5:08) has one flaw, you did not note. You compared the recording quality of an "normal" cam with an waterproof cam, which has an additional protecting layer of glas. It is self-evident who gonna win that race. However, if you want to compare them "out of the box", without any addition bought stuff, you have a point. - Best Regards, Paul
Pretty cool. Soon I'm getting in to paramotoring and exploring underwater. My first thoughts were that it would suck not being able to preview it without your phone, then I realized you can't preview the screen while it's mounted to your head. Overall for the current price this little guy is amazing and I will definitely get one. If you want a traditional gopro style for a cheaper price I would suggest getting an elecam.
Good review. Thanks. Just picked up a new session for $19.95 shipped. A BIN from a newbie. My first action camera (unless my old faithful Olympus TG-1 iHS counts). Looking at it for backpacking and bike trips. Should do the job even if it isn't the best, but the price was.
Got one of these given to me so I can't complain about the price. I'm just getting the hang of it. Your video is very good, clear explanation and comparison to other models. Thanks for posting :)
Great review! I already have the GoPro Hero 4 Session and i use it for biking. Till now i'm really glad i decided to go for the little cube instead of the other GoPros. Not missing anything on it right now
It's not worth it. If anyone is considering it then look at something else. I used it full on since release and had too many problems with it. It's only for those who need a tiny camera
Thanks for the review. There's plenty for me to think about right there before parting with my hard earned folding stuff. Having said all that, I'm definitely going to delve a little deeper.
Great tutorial , I appreciate it. I bought mine at Best Buy for about $149 plus tax. The accessories, like mount for a chest harness or helmet are extra..I need to learn all of the ins and outs, and fine tune the settings with my cell phone ( Andriod LG Verizon V20).
Great review! It looks like it would be ideal for mounting on an RC aircraft... plane or quadcopter. Most people don't own the more expensive RC's... and the smaller, lighter camera would definitely increase maneuverability and flight time.
I realise I'm a few years behind the state of the art here, but I'm looking for a cycle commute camera and the small frontal area and low weight of this makes it attractive. Do you think it would hold up for that? Thanks!
Hi, good job on the review! I would of loved to see in future reviews more of what the cameras can do, like, recordings under water, high wind noise and night time too. Cheers.
Great review. Completely agree with comparison to Hero4 silver and black.......when priced at $400. Since this review the session is now 199.00, making its lack of 4K and the sharper image quality of the silver a nonissue for me. I really liked the session at $400 and considered buying.......glad I waited. LOVE this camera at 199.00. Just received it last week and am really appreciating the simple form factor and small size. Great for mountain biking and seems to be made for the beach(snorkeling) this summer! Thanks again for review. ;-)
I couldn't agree more with your opinion. I like what u said about GoPro Hero 4 Session. It's for someone who really needs lighter and smaller GoPro instead of beginners.
I think what it also can be for is, when working on something with both hands, Using the chest strap. Can show things hands free if you dont mind not being in the video, unless showing in a mirror. Like today i was adding a windshield too my motorcycles. I had to move the camera around, or bring what i was working on too the camera. This go pro session is one third the size of my handy cam. I also bought the chest strap with this session go pro. It would probably work pretty good with somebody riding a bicycle. Not good with a motorcycle i think, Because the wind would overwhelm the sound. Would not be able to hear yourself over the wind. From this video, it looks like it still has the fish eyes lense. What i like about the other go pros is, you can add an outside camera, and put the mic in a better place to keep the wind out of the mic.
Nice job. The side-by-side is _very_ informative. Not only is the dynamic range much lower on the Session, it gives your face an unpleasant kind of plastic look. I don't know if they're doing something weird in the compression or what but the effect is very noticeable. It undoubtedly carries over into everything, but it is very noticeable on faces.
on thing to consider is skateboarding. There is limited clearance under the board so a smaller camera makes all the difference. plus this one can be oriented in the frame. That way you can put it under the board and not have inverted video
I'd say the Session is for me. I want a camera mounted on the side of my motorcycle helmet that's easy to use and will last at least an hour. My ride to work is only 20 minutes, so there and back is well under the 2 hour battery life of this little GoPro. £159 in the UK as well and waterproof! Huge selling point when the weather in England tends to be awful.
good stuff...especially the EDM scene at the end.... Question: at the new price point of $199.00 at most places, do you feel that its a more attractive solution than the other higher priced cameras they offer? I like to use it while i'm flying...I like to attach one camera in the cockpit (3+) and was thinking about placing one of these sessions out of the wing tip or on the underside of the wing? Thoughts?
This formfactor is awesome for drones, cause it's perfectly centered and you don't have to counter the weight on the other side. Too bad the image quality is not as good as hero4 black... I hope Hero 5 will be square as well.
Slapping that on a RC plane or quadcopter is easier than a bigger goPro. The weight alone is a huge factor along with the smaller footprint, making it more aerodynamic. I think I may pick one up
Great review and damn your editing skills are on point bro.
I felt the need to include myself here
I was just about to say the same ! Wow man, superb review, superb edit, super video !
You predicted the success of this man. Congrats.
Who needs a selfie stick when you have 4ft long arms?
Anthony Aponte ikr
MrShadola AND a 4ft long dick
LMAOOO ur comment was savage 😂😂💀
Lmao!
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*Marques' reviews are so helpful. He covers everything in detail and gives us a critical thinking of whether or not the product is worth buying. Thank you Mkbhd! :D*
bro where do you live? New York? stunning view at the background 3:54
I like the way you're critical about a product without being negative. Nice work on that. The recent iPod review and this one are perfect examples of a great style that's very helpful. Thanks!
This is pretty interesting... I am not sure what I think about this... I may have to play with it to decide.
DoctaM3 There he is! :)
It's worth it at 199$ now!
That’s what she said😂
I love how he gives his honest opinions on everything he reviews. He doesn't make everything seem perfect. Man I love this guy.
The Bag of Equipement in 1:32. :'D lol
du? hier? cool! ;)
***** Ich denke mal, dass MKBHD seine Inspiration ist :D Die Videos sind auch auf einem ähnlich professionellen Level
Valentin Möller Ach, Hi Valentin :D
Valentin Möller the bad of your sack.... -_-
September 2024 and I have these 6 of these. Still amazing 🎉🙌🏼
Nothing better when you're looking for a review on a tech product and see mkbhd has a review on it
i dont even care about what the videos are on i just watch your videos because theyre yours
Amazing videos! Keep it up!
Eyo hello there. Your videos inspire me to wanting to do cliff jumping…but alas in India where I live I don’t know anyone or any place to do that🥲
So this is good for pets? wonder how my beloved ant Jimmy will not notice that weight.
he should be okay as long as you buy the proprietory ant harness fitting....
Uh, thank you. Now where can i buy one? can you google it for me, please?
xD
Ill halp you with that one :D lmgtfy.com/?q=let+me+google+that+for+you
***** Don't worry I think ants can carry 50 times their own wieght! Hope you get good footage!
The GoPro Hero 4 Session is absolutely perfect for attaching to flying drones, where every ounce counts towards your effective thrust/weight ratio. I thought it was purpose built for that the first time I saw it!
Yes, I plan on connecting this to one of my drones or to the side of an airsoft gun
Thanks for the review Marques! I'm just about to buy something for recording my live music sessions and was thinking about the small GoPro, after watching your review I might shop a bit more before making my decision. Thanks!
For the new $200 price changes this whole review
+Original Name It actually shoots 1440p at 30 FPS. I'm not sure if they updated it or if the reviewer here was uninformed but this little guy is definitely worth the money now.
+Original Name Yeah I just got one, it is 100% worth it, I went to best buy with the money to get a Hero 4 Silver, but the guy started talking to me about the differences, and with a $200 price point, the Session, in my case, was a much better deal. Great camera.
+TechPimp yeah, I'm going to buy one now and put it on my pug xD
How is the camrea holding up? Asking everyone who comented..
Considering it for the $99 refurb price on woot today- trying to find out about the WiFi capability; does it also allow you to review footage from the phone, or is it strictly from view while recording? Does the app allow for that?
Now that this has a price drop for 199.99, is it a better deal?
Definitely. I'm getting one to do biking videos around the city with my friends
+jeff linduska it is. 200 for it it's very fair. You can check the quality at my channel :)
+Furtado Edits ur self promo really helped me I wanted to see some more sample videos lol
ahaha what
+jeff linduska Session 4 or Hero+? In Poland they are almost at the same price point.
Was the bitrate super low on the side by side comparison? I saw pixels for the first time in an MKBHD video
RatioOfOne I guess so, it wasn't just for you it happened to me too.
RatioOfOne No its just that these camera are no match for the 8K Red Dragon ;)
(that said im not sure if Marques upgraded his Dragon to 8K... anyway its still a 6K camera)
Benoit Levesque No not comparing it to the Dragon , but comparing it to other videos with GoPro 4 on youtube.
RatioOfOne The background had a lot of detail in it. TH-cam tries to keep the same amount of data in that frame so compromises a lot.
Mr. Taco *looks
My immediate thought was motorcycles/bikes as a sort of dash cam. Smaller form factor and lower weight makes it more convenient to mount onto a helmet.
I have one on my helmet and one in the rear under the fairing behind my license plate cars can't see it but I can see them 😄
Bought the GoPro Hero 4 Session at 199, totally worth it if you already don't have a GoPro.
Should I get this session instead of the GoPro Hero + plus (both 199)
I have the same question. Did you buy any?
Can you use a portable battery to extend the battery life while filming on the GoPro Hero Session at the same time? I'm trying to be more prepared for my trip to the Bahamas and Disney World spring break of 2017. A lot is being packed into my schedule that week and I'd like to record a lot. Since I'm packing quite a bit. I've been thinking on purchasing a session. Would I be able to hook it up to a portable battery and keep it filming? Not sure if I'm making any sense. I'm also on a limited budget. Would it be better for me to go with a GoPro Hero Session or a GoPro Hero+? I see that I can add a wasabi battery extender to the back of the GoPro Hero+ for another 2 hours of recording or something like that, so I could purchase a few of those. I'm just more sold on the GoPro Hero Session and seeing the possibility of it being connected to a portable charger while keeping it filming as I go on Disney World rides, walking around the cruise ship I'm staying on, private island, etc. Times where I'm not doing crazy things in the water. Along with it being such a smaller almost unnoticeable device to record with, so it doesn't make people that uncomfortable when I'm filming with it. If the session can't record while being charged with a portable battery at the same time. I'll be leaning towards purchasing the GoPro Hero+, but then I won't have ProTune...the struggles of not having the right budget lmao. I'm looking to spend no more than $300. What would your suggestion be? Should I get either of them, or a completely different GoPro? xD
ChesBrothas I'm not sure what you mean by portable battery but the Hero Session has its own battery inside that cannot be removed or replaced, so you are limited to that ~2 hours of battery life, once it dies you have to charge it again and I don't think you can charge and record at the same time. The Hero 4 Silver and Black have replacable batteries so you can bring backups with you but they cost 399 and 499 respectively.
yeah you can use a portable battery and charge the go pro session and film at the same time
it is worth it now after the huge discount. £159 in the UK :D
Don't think it's necessary unless you need a smaller gopro or have the extra money. Hero4 Silver's specs are superior to this one.
+Jonny Kanthan it's 200 bucks now..so...
It's worth it now!!!
+Jonny Kanthan true
I'm going to pick one up!
Marques, more action cam reviews please.
I'd probably lose it within a week😂😂
Yeah me too 😂
Christopher Martinez kk
1hr sad me
6IX ELITEZ Should be $200.
Biddybalboa haha this is a GoPro your talkin about... lol but the Lv one GoPro and or entry Lv on is cheaper then that!
129.99!
Great straight to the point review👍🏻
I never comment but have the need to say.....your editing is absolutely amazing.
You used to make more videos while on college than now!
Maybe he's got a job... Idk just guessing
He needed money to pay for college hence more videos. More videos>more views>more money
Or he might not be interested in some of the products out right now.
Have you watched any of his Ask MKBHD videos? He said that he was going to focus more on quality, not quantity. He also never promised that no school = more videos. Marques said that not being in school MIGHT mean more videos.
Tryhard no just bust w/ other things dude... also One+2 drops tomorrow!! so their will be a vid on that and the Note 5 and next nexus phone!
Next generation Session should record 4K, or even 8K, video.
Boogster Su lol 8k today costs around 50k USD with that red camera, and that's the only option to record in 8k ATM...
8k xD
***** 69k m69
Well it's rumored the hero 5 will have 8k recording and it'll cost $700 at the most
Sneaky Videos GoPro, take my money
The prize has dropped! It's now 200$. And by the way, nice review! Hopefully we get to see more videos on actioncams! :)
excellent camera for most multirotors because of the weight and quality. considering you can pick this GoPro up on eBay now for around $200 now I would say it's excellent for a lot of your lighter quads that can't carry heavy weight
This might be worth it now with the recent announcement of a big price drop. It now seems like it's the entry gopro. Great review man, as always. Much love from over the Pond in the UK here :)
they are $200 now
So cheap, I had to buy one :p
+Andreas Papadopoulos what is your thought of it?
+Andreas Papadopoulos it's worth it trust me! :)
I'm saving up go one lop
+Annie Black aw that sucks
At the risk of this being a stupid question, I have been trying to find someone making the comment to the answer of this question, but this issue hasn't been addressed: With the Gopro Session how do you know that you are getting on the center of your subject? You can't see what you are filming. I see vlogs of people who are talking into the gopro and their face is right at the center. How do they know how to center their face without being able to see what they are filming? If you say they have their phone with them, one - they are under water some times and two - they are walking and you can see their other hand, not holding anything. So.....? Thanks for the help.
Its 180 degree camera. You can just adjust the video in pc
Thanks. I ended up purchasing a Ekon for $50 which included a dozen assy. The video is super sharp, and it has a screen in the back (a knock off for Gopro silver). It's perfect for a beginner like me, who really knows nothing about taking videos or how to edit them. Thanks for taking the time to respond!
That is all practicing
All you do is point the camera at your face. It's not that hard. Because even if it had a screen on the back it's not like you can see yourself on the screen anyway as you're recording yourself with the screen on the back.
Opinion now that it's 200?
+Dee Dee ? How?
I just bought one and was thinking the same thing
I'd like
elcamel1216 how much cost you after tax
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Overwerk is the man! You should do something with him, like a video about electronic music producing, or DJ equipment. It could be really interesting.
This is some pretty freaking awesome editing Marques. Those extra hours without school are really paying off.
True
Damn I thought he will say it's $100-$150... For this price it's definitely no buy! :)
Maybe designed for small drones. Hence the light weight.
this is how you would walk if you had 12.6m subscribers
3:37
12.6m now 😂
Thanks to YT for recommending this, seven years later.
Very Good review. I was surprised when I first saw you, I pictured someone real different by the voice :-). I just bought a session for £159 in the UK, Ive not tried it in the day yet so I hope I aint going to be disappointed!
should i get hero 4 session or hero 3 silver?
Oskar Jennische session
session
session because of the discount
So the Macbook of GoPros?
***** SO true
Soorya Todatry no a GoPro is like the action cam whilst apple is for rich douchebags
...when you can't notice any difference in the side by side shot....
***** Are you serious?
Ilpo Oksanen yep. Watching on a 1080p phone as well
I got the sensation today as a birthday gift and I'm excited haven't tested it out but thanks for the review!
your videos are incredibly cool. Extremely informative and well filmed.
Is it worth it now as its 200? :s
+Zephok Not really. There are so many better Chinese brands available these days, it doesn't make any sense spending a fortune on an outdated GoPro. Here's one example: www.banggood.com/SJcam-SJ5000X-ELITE-SONY-IMX078-GYRO-4K24-2K-2_0-Inch-LCD-Action-Camera-Novatek-with-Accessories-p-1009127.html?p=JQ26191551677201504Z
you know what bro? check out the xiaomi yi camera. it's specs are pretty similar to the session 4, and the quality is really really similar if not better. You can pick one up on eBay in UK for around £60, so I'm guessing around $100?
Zweixen do not buy from banggood. The camera resolution is fake, the 4k is only at 10fps
Who's here in 2021 ?
Nah whos hear in 2024
@@W-VR12Me bro
@@W-VR12yodie
@@W-VR12yuhhh
2024
Is it Still worth it in 2019???
I think so
Yea Newegg has it for 70$ just got mine
I picked up an HTC Re on eBay for $60.I wasn't expecting much but am extremely happy with it. Basically the same functionality as this go pro for 1/7th the cost. Best Buy has them new for $99, open box for $70.
Was going to purchase one of these for the helmet but your review has really given me good advice to look else where. Thanks!
Can the gopro record while it's recharging?
hornetluca it can unless it's charging through a computer
It can record while connected to adapter to electrical extension cord,
and while connected to the GoPro Portable Power Pack.
Yes but it can get hot
Should I get this session or the GoPro Hero +
Both 199.99$
Answer soon
Go with the Session.
+servmaster209 just bought session
Thanks Gandhi.
Session
Hey Marques, first of all you made a realy good review, like always. I just wanted to mention, that your comparision of the two products (5:08) has one flaw, you did not note. You compared the recording quality of an "normal" cam with an waterproof cam, which has an additional protecting layer of glas. It is self-evident who gonna win that race. However, if you want to compare them "out of the box", without any addition bought stuff, you have a point. - Best Regards, Paul
Dude, your reviews are really good. Thanks, and keep up the good work.
185$ here in Cambodia ...
You are the best reviewer on youtube.
Pretty cool. Soon I'm getting in to paramotoring and exploring underwater. My first thoughts were that it would suck not being able to preview it without your phone, then I realized you can't preview the screen while it's mounted to your head. Overall for the current price this little guy is amazing and I will definitely get one. If you want a traditional gopro style for a cheaper price I would suggest getting an elecam.
already have the hero 4 silver but after seeing this review im sold on the session !
Nice work *****
Good review. Thanks. Just picked up a new session for $19.95 shipped. A BIN from a newbie. My first action camera (unless my old faithful Olympus TG-1 iHS counts). Looking at it for backpacking and bike trips. Should do the job even if it isn't the best, but the price was.
Got one of these given to me so I can't complain about the price. I'm just getting the hang of it. Your video is very good, clear explanation and comparison to other models. Thanks for posting :)
Great review!
I already have the GoPro Hero 4 Session and i use it for biking. Till now i'm really glad i decided to go for the little cube instead of the other GoPros.
Not missing anything on it right now
Thanks for posting and good review as I want to get one and like the small compact design and like the fact it water proof keep up the good work
It's not worth it. If anyone is considering it then look at something else. I used it full on since release and had too many problems with it. It's only for those who need a tiny camera
Awesome review bro! I love the last part especially.
Your video review is very well done and helpful! Especially the side by side parts.
As usual, your videos are really helpful. Thanks for this, I was really considering the session but then I saw your video.
I take this camera everywhere, it's a great everyday cam to bring along when I don't plan on filming
Mine is coming in the mail soon it's a really awesome camera for the size and had great quality videos
Hey Marques, are you going to do a comparison against the SJ Cam M10 Cube. The cube M10 is $99 on eBay and it kills the Session.
Thanks for the review. There's plenty for me to think about right there before parting with my hard earned folding stuff. Having said all that, I'm definitely going to delve a little deeper.
I've had mine now for several weeks. I use it everyday and everywhere! It's worth 199$
I always come back to this video to hear you give "attaching it to a pet" as an example 😂
Hoping to see a video about the Huawei P9 soon!
The best reviewer ever
Great tutorial , I appreciate it. I bought mine at Best Buy for about $149 plus tax. The accessories, like mount for a chest harness or helmet are extra..I need to learn all of the ins and outs, and fine tune the settings with my cell phone ( Andriod LG Verizon V20).
Great review!
It looks like it would be ideal for mounting on an RC aircraft... plane or quadcopter. Most people don't own the more expensive RC's... and the smaller, lighter camera would definitely increase maneuverability and flight time.
I realise I'm a few years behind the state of the art here, but I'm looking for a cycle commute camera and the small frontal area and low weight of this makes it attractive. Do you think it would hold up for that? Thanks!
Thanks for this vid. I was wondering if you can put an external mic in it? I will use it for my motorbike. Thanks.
I glued the Session to the side of my helmet and use it as an insurance cam, works great. The compact size is the best part.
Wow, this was a really well-made review! Good job man
Hi, good job on the review! I would of loved to see in future reviews more of what the cameras can do, like, recordings under water, high wind noise and night time too. Cheers.
For high wind noise, make a little foam muffler over both mics, not difficult and it really helps.
***** , Love your diction as well as your editing. Excellent!
Great review. Completely agree with comparison to Hero4 silver and black.......when priced at $400. Since this review the session is now 199.00, making its lack of 4K and the sharper image quality of the silver a nonissue for me. I really liked the session at $400 and considered buying.......glad I waited. LOVE this camera at 199.00. Just received it last week and am really appreciating the simple form factor and small size. Great for mountain biking and seems to be made for the beach(snorkeling) this summer! Thanks again for review. ;-)
I couldn't agree more with your opinion. I like what u said about GoPro Hero 4 Session. It's for someone who really needs lighter and smaller GoPro instead of beginners.
Thanks. Good review. Like the video comparison with the regular GoPro. Exactly what I was after.
Nice design, works well and very easy to set up.
The OVERWERK song at the end. That "Matter" remix.
I think what it also can be for is, when working on something with both hands, Using the chest strap. Can show things hands free if you dont mind not being in the video, unless showing in a mirror. Like today i was adding a windshield too my motorcycles. I had to move the camera around, or bring what i was working on too the camera. This go pro session is one third the size of my handy cam. I also bought the chest strap with this session go pro. It would probably work pretty good with somebody riding a bicycle. Not good with a motorcycle i think, Because the wind would overwhelm the sound. Would not be able to hear yourself over the wind. From this video, it looks like it still has the fish eyes lense. What i like about the other go pros is, you can add an outside camera, and put the mic in a better place to keep the wind out of the mic.
Nice job.
The side-by-side is _very_ informative. Not only is the dynamic range much lower on the Session, it gives your face an unpleasant kind of plastic look. I don't know if they're doing something weird in the compression or what but the effect is very noticeable. It undoubtedly carries over into everything, but it is very noticeable on faces.
on thing to consider is skateboarding. There is limited clearance under the board so a smaller camera makes all the difference. plus this one can be oriented in the frame. That way you can put it under the board and not have inverted video
I really like your reviews with such a smooth flow editing. Maybe you should share some editing tutorials!
I'd say the Session is for me. I want a camera mounted on the side of my motorcycle helmet that's easy to use and will last at least an hour. My ride to work is only 20 minutes, so there and back is well under the 2 hour battery life of this little GoPro. £159 in the UK as well and waterproof! Huge selling point when the weather in England tends to be awful.
its clear on every one of his videos that he puts a ton of time and effort in
I enjoyed watching this review, very informative and professionally presented. Thanks.
DAT OVERWERK ENDING PART ♥
Awesome Vidz *****!
I love when you do those transitions from different video to video
good stuff...especially the EDM scene at the end.... Question: at the new price point of $199.00 at most places, do you feel that its a more attractive solution than the other higher priced cameras they offer? I like to use it while i'm flying...I like to attach one camera in the cockpit (3+) and was thinking about placing one of these sessions out of the wing tip or on the underside of the wing? Thoughts?
Wait... did you just say that OVERWERK tested your gopro session for you? Wtf man he's awesome :o
This formfactor is awesome for drones, cause it's perfectly centered and you don't have to counter the weight on the other side. Too bad the image quality is not as good as hero4 black... I hope Hero 5 will be square as well.
i think i enjoyed watching this because Marques is so good looking. Thanks though, think I'm gonna go with the GoPro4 Black!
Nice review. Do you miss the screen tho at all?
Slapping that on a RC plane or quadcopter is easier than a bigger goPro. The weight alone is a huge factor along with the smaller footprint, making it more aerodynamic. I think I may pick one up
Very very helpful video. Thanks. Your information was clear and precise.