Also, when plugged directly into the camera, Volta controls it through the cable! Wireless control is used when detached from Volta/when using Media Mod.
Has anyone else have problems with Volta? I got mine last week. I used it one time and now its dead and will not charge. I contacted tech support with no results.
That's awesome. I just got the Volta in the other day. It's going to come in great for us to film our basketball practices and games. We also have the issue of having to change the batteries but now with this we don't need to bring as many accessories and can film during an entire tournament now with just this device. Looking forward to trying it out this season with our basketball program.
I have the Volta. Love it. Works flawlessly. And P.S. with the lens mod there's a thing called horizon leveling. no need for a ball joint. :) Peace Out!!!
I have a 9 day hiking trip to Utah at the end of the month. Using the media mod, the Volta will be very useful so I’m not carrying/changing/charging batteries on extended hikes. Regarding horizon leveling, that could be done within camera on the GP10. Combined with a powered mic (Rhodes Wiresless 2) and snap mount system on the retractable feet, that’s going to be a hard system to beat for versatility
@@retiringearly Only if you have a Media Mod. The mic adapter isn't going to cut it, as it doesn't power the cams without often temporarily bricking the cam's audio (the USB port on the adapter is useless). This goes all the way back to the 5 Black. It's not going to happen every time, but it WILL happen when you need it most.
Not related to this video in particular, but I signed up to Epidemic Sound with your link. I keep getting copyright claims for old videos with music from other services, and you're the only creator that comes to mind with Epidemic Sound. Thanks pal.
Thanks very much for this breakdown. I was very lucky. I didn't do my homework beforehand, but came across a GoPro 11 Black kit with the Volta at a huge discount. The extra battery life was very attractive to me as I film wildlife documentaries and I am away from power for long periods of time. However, what I really wanted was to be able to put the camera in a log that I carry around and get B-roll shots of animals from close range beside water holes etc. whilst I film with the main camera in a hide. The Bluetooth on the Volta is perfect for that!! I've just done some tests with the camera in different rooms and the Bluetooth (off the camera) still triggered it. Awesome. Then, I'll be able to collect the camera in periodically... charge it back up from the Volta and put it back out. In theory, it sounds a perfect fit for my work. I'll try it in the field next week and find out.
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I like to use gopro media mod, but then it is quite difficult to replace the battery. That's why I think the volta is a good solution for me. Keep up the good work, greetings from Estonia
Adding in the MediaMod makes the Volta a much more interesting option! Mainly because swapping batteries while using the MediaMod adds an extra step that this solves. Absolutely a solid option for MediaMod users!
Great video Dave. Personally, as I only tend to use 2 batteries at most a day, I think it wouldn't be for me - but I can see it being attractive for some.
Thanks for that. I bought the Volta for the all day battery life, rather than carrying around a stack of batteries. I don't spend all day talking to the camera though, so the occasional holding out the arm isn't a problem. One thing a few reviewers have missed is, when using with the GoPro on its own, without the media mod, you don't need the Bluetooth connection to control the GoPro, it works just via the USB cable. You need the Bluetooth connection if you use the media mod as the USB is then just power pass through.
Just connected my Volta with a superlight weighted selfiestick via the 1/4 thread at the bottom Now I have the perfect, forever ongoing, snowboard monster stick!
I’ve been looking for a single tool that offers all day power and ability to mount it to the shoulder strap. The blue tooth remote ability is just a cherry on top of the whipped cream. So, I jumped on the Volta to streamline my kit. I’m taking it out this weekend on a backpacking trip. So, I’ll let you know if I’m happy or disappointed. 🤪
When the Volta is connected to the camera, which power source does it draw from first, the camera battery or the Volta battery? It would be disappointing if you decided to use the camera remotely at some point but the camera battery was dead while the Volta still had plenty of life left.
It's tricky, because it seems like the GoPro is pulling from the internal battery at the same time that the Volta is recharging that internal battery. When I used it for a full day, my GoPro stayed at 98% most of the day, then when I went to higher frame rates, it dropped to 96%. But between clips in both situations, it charged the internal battery back up to full👍
Dude, that was simply awesome!! Videos like this help people make decisions that they have to live with, im looking at both of these for my trip to Greece and Italy, the volta vs 3-way2.0, it would be 16 days of holding my arm up, you just saved me some grief..... i bought 2 more batteries and a 3-way 2.0, i have 6 batteries now, im wondering if that will be enough? Your opinion... did i make the right choice for vacation travel accessories, or should i have gone for the Volta?
Great review, David. I wasn’t going to buy the Volta but after watching your’s & Danny Black’s review I did jump on the wagon & order one. I like long bike rides, hikes, runs, etc. so I usually carry the Shorty with 2 or 3 extra batteries & that works well for me so this seemed like something that puts all those in one tool I can just grab & throw in the pocket to replace all of those. I also think using the extra feet for a Snap mount or connecting to my Peak Design Capture with POV mount will be pretty handy too.
Great video. I’m new to the GoPro world and I’m wondering if you can put a ball head on the Volta? I’ve gotten 95% of my knowledge on my GoPro from your channel. Thanks for doing what you do🙏🙏🙏🙏
I like the idea of this grip, but as it was pointed out in another video, you have to charge the Volta. When it dies, it dies and you can’t use it. I wish GoPro would have used 2 of the Hero10 batteries in the grip so that you could swap them out when you’re out filming or want to charge them when traveling. That, plus a ball head, and you’ve got a heck of a product.
I’m not sure there’s a limit Stephen! I know some airlines limit single batteries to 100Wh or less, but that would be a TON of GoPro batteries to equal one of those. Pretty sure you won’t hit the limit👍
Thanks for another great review. I agree, once I saw there was no way to extend the grip it was a no for me. I figure eventually they will update this as well. If the three way and Volta have a child, I'm 100% in. I almost always use the media mod so I hate changing batteries. GoPro, if you are still reading comments here, put the door on the other side so I can replace batteries without having to take the media mod off the mount, pull off the media mod, replace the battery, then put everything back together a gain.
I mean there's so many 1/4 inch mount tripod with power bank out there that even telescopes, for so much cheaper And for remote, I just use my Samsung watch to control my go pro 10. Or if you don't have a Samsung watch just buy a $23 go pro remote, that can even switch modes.
I'm 100% down for a Volta XL. If they were able to hide the charging cable within a telescopic neck (think Zhiyun Smooth gimbals), and either have a ball-head or the old ball-head cold-shoe mount included, then that would be ideal. Half the reason those Zhiyuns are selling so well is because of their extendability, even if it is just 15-30cm on average. Otherwise, the weather-sealed connection is fantastic, and incredibly helpful!
Well, with the equivalent kit, you don’t use a remote, so that’s why it works. Also, I’m not convinced you need a remote on a short pole setup like either of these🤷♂️
I think ..... the only reason to own a gopro anymore is for action shots or filming... which I do none of !!! I did buy the volta anyway and a mount as well to put my S22 Ultra on while in Italy for vacation so I can keep my phone battery charged while doing all my videoing and picture taking with my phone !! which has way better lenses than any gopro... So I did buy the volta for it's battery (pack) capability and it's also way smaller than some power bank sticks I ... but I didn't buy it as a gopro accessory..
hello david, first of all, thank you for sharing your knowledge, you are amazing I have a question I bought a new voltam it's great I just filled the voltami battery. A day later, the battery of the goprom died out of nowhere, I wonder what it could be from, I'm connecting to the volta, what do you say, thank you in advance
Might have a bad connection or something going wrong with the cable. Not sure without looking at it, but if you charge the Volta with the GoPro plugged in, you should have plenty of juice for a couple days👍
Nope. On the three-way, you still need to reach up and hit the shutter button. For selfie style photos, I just set the 5 second timer on the GoPro, press the shutter, then hold the camera out👍
Is the battery removable and replaceable? If not, the clock is ticking down until this thing becomes nothing more than a $9.99 compact selfie stick that's not so compact. I have a very favorable view of most of GoPro's products, but I think they fell short on this one.
This video really confirms what I feel. GoPro seems to not use their equipment. They just make it and people blindly buy it. I use the media mod cause I need an external mic and don't like the external mic adapter, but the media mod is garbage. You have to completely disassemble it to get the SD card or battery and for some reason it seems to not work with non powered mics.
The MediaMod can for sure be frustrating, but it’s also one of my favorite accessories! Mainly because it’s such a better solution than the old audio adapter. If you’re using a MediaMod, this might actually be a really good pick up because you wouldn’t need to change batteries at all with the MediaMod on there. You would only need to pull it off to change SD cards. But add in something like a 256GB sd card and you would probably be shooting all day without needing to get to either!
Funny you say that. I started trying to make a UA-cam channel with 32gb cards. I swap them often and use an adapter card reader to transfer to my computer for editing. Today I bought two 512gb cards to hopefully stop all of the swapping around and maybe just transfer to the computer with usb instead.
The thing im trying to figure out is if i have a cell phone that will do pretty much the same thing minutes 2things that i found so far but has 108mp but will record with out shutting down or overheating and will last 16-20hrs and it runs constantly why cant the gopro phone has more going on. Battery life and overheating needs to be fixed before I waste hard earned money on gopro again! I HAVE A SAMSUNG s21ultra and a gopro hero8 black
I have been looking for some kind of GoPro grip that has those pop up “feet” for AGES!!! I want to put a snap mount on those feet and attach a snap mount to my backpack strap mount. That way I can grab the GoPro off the backpack strap with a quick yank and have a grip to film with. But… I don’t want the whole extra heavy, non waterproof Volta grip… Any recommendation for a grip or some sort of dual mount adapter that can accomplish the same thing but isn’t the Volta?
I have the Volta and configure my Hero11 to capture sunrise. I plug in the volta and turn off the camera. Then I wake up to find the GoPro died and the volta is stull *fully charged*. I press the battery check button on the volta and it wakes up and then the camera starts charging. I cannot stress how disappointed I am that the volta will not keep the camera alive for a scheduled timelapse capture. I will have to go buy a standard mobile battery bank to keep the camera charged for timelapse.
Too little too late for GoPro. I came up with my own solution for recording my daughter's hockey games. Its the same idea of what this is, but I had my set up over 1 year ago.
I would not buy it. I am waiting for Digipower ReFuel to release their extended battery for the Hero 10. That one you can record for like 10 hours and keep the water resistance of 30 feet. I use those when I do timelapse videos.
I sort of felt that way at first too Moritz! But man, the more I used it, the more I saw the benefit. And then after posting this video, a ton of people have told me their use cases and now I totally get it. I still want the extension and ballhead, but I now see a whole lot of other use cases. Fingers crossed for a Volta XL👍
GoPro simply took the idea of Sony's Bluetooth Gimbal and Tripod. Same design and same results...just not long enough. Both are seriously AWESOME gimbal tripods as far as features and functions but if they want to stay competitive in the Gimbal world, they need to consider arm extensions. The VOLTA does have better features however as far as battery life, indicators and more than Sony's so, BRAVO GoPro.
You can mount the Volta to the 3 way with the pop out side mount&clip so you have the best of both. The biggest upside For me is the battery life as a unit.
Hi David. My Volta arrived yesterday and it does look pretty cool but I haven't had a chance to test it out yet. I think you may be right about the extender but I guess we'll find out. The big thing for me is the internal battery. In my experience GoPro batteries are hopeless and don't last very long before expanding and needing to be discarded. I have had to buy several replacements for my Hero 8 and Hero 9 and I'm hoping that the Volta will cut down on that cost. One thing from your video, the remote does apparently work through the cable but Bluetooth kicks in when you disconnect it from the grip. Having said that it would be fantastic if the Bluetooth on the remote could be connected to Hero 8 or before or if there was a multi-cam option on the remote. the Great video as always though. Thanks for the review.
I have been using the Volta for a bit and I use it to follow my kids around and timelapses. Coupled with the Max Lens Mod I get great stabilization. Also, I plug my Hero 6 into the Volta and it will charge it too. I agree the ball head would be nice. I use the cable to control the camera. Bluetooth seems just a bit slower when using the QuikCapture feature. I also use Hindsight when recording my kids so I don't miss anything and Hindsight is a battery hog so being attached to the Volta is nice when out with the kids. Always enjoy your videos.
Hi David, Another great video, Thanks! The main reason I bought the Volta was the ability to use the remote control from a longer distance. You didn't address that feature. I will use it to film my "coming" and "going" (past the camera) when I'm riding my bike. It save a little bit of editing and filming me walking away and then walking back to pickup the camera. Just another pro. :-)
Solid use case Jim! I mentioned that it’s a Bluetooth remote and you could put the camera outside a car and control it from the Volta, but didn’t go into an extended distance setup like that. Awesome idea man!
What do you guys think?! Would you go for the GoPro Volta or the setup that I recommended? I want to hear what you would choose! CORRECTION: When the Volta is plugged directly into the GoPro, it is controlling it through the cable. It switches to Bluetooth when disconnected or connected via the MediaMod👍
Just once, I want to see GoPro perform a slam dunk. I don't think they have come close since the 3+ Black (best tech at the time). To me, the Volta seems like a stripped-down Karma Grip (the only deletion being the mechanical stabilization). But it also adds the 1/4-20 and tripod functionality, which could be a big deal for some people. Still, it feels like they kinda re-cycled an old idea. There's nothing wrong with that, but the cons you cited are enough to detract me. A few more bucks in parts (ball-head, telescopography and perhaps a gimbal option), they might have quite a product. It falls short, though. As it stands, your setup checks many of the boxes... except for in a continuous time-lapse situation or in low-light. The Volta, at least, ticks one of those boxes.
Great video! Since I already bought the media mod, ulanzi light and falcon plus gimbal. Don't need it. Plus bought the nice Enduro batteries, great vid too btw. If someone new didn't have anything, it's a great all in one package. But if you have time to shop around you can get better items for less. ( Cheaper battery grips out there and I just use my phone if I need a wireless remote. Plus, with a gimbal you can get wider angle shots or night time stabilization! And it also acts as a charger. )
@@tjthedogtrainer The big takeaway is the Enduro batteries. They both extend individual battery life, but also seem to keep the 10 a touch cooler. If one was to spend an extra $20 on four batteries, they'd be much better off, in the long run.
Great video as always David. The Volta as well as the 3-way both have a place in my arsenal. I was intrigued by the Volta since I do most of my recordings behind the bicycle handle bars. Have the ability to extend battery life is a great option when out on long bike rides. Carrying less batteries and not having to change them out makes this a better option at least for me.
GoPro Volta XL should have all these great ideas you mention in this video. Thanks for the review of this product. I am hoping they make the changes you suggested before I buy this. Another Great video review! Extension is not an issue. I like the extended battery use though. Cheers. Wow your kids are growing like weeds.
I think the volta was created for content creators (vloggers) you could also use it for IRL streaming (connecting it to a backpack like you showed would be great). You can always create a Frankestein monster by combining the VOLTA with GoPro 3-way.
It can be wireless also. When in BT mode, you can have the Volta plugged in, giving the camera a charge, or have it separate and both ways the BT controls work👍
While I agree that the 3-way is nice, I like to shoot time lapse videos and the Volta gives you the ability to continue shooting for a longer time without stopping to change the battery.
I was on the fence - but your review covered everything I need to know - no way to level the camera, no extension, no thanks. I don't often use my GoPros handheld [they attached to my helmet or motorcycle], but when I do, I need something where I can walk around and not be fatigued by straight-arming the thing. The spring-loaded feet are nice though - that makes it easy to mount 2 cameras close to each other for a comparison shot.
@@DavidManningvlog Yes, it does but depending on how far away you are that won't really matter. I think that solution out weights the con. Or am I wrong?
Hello, I have the Volta and would like to go on vacation, is it allowed to take it on the plane or rather in a suitcase? Batteries should be in hand luggage, the question is whether it is allowed in the suitcase because of the battery, does anyone have experience with the Volta and are traveling, greetings!
David, Volta XL has been added to the product team's Suggestion Box! Thanks for the thorough review and tips for what you'd like to see next!
This is pretty cool, David seems like a good man to have onboard for extra suggestion box ideas. Glad to know his ideas are considered!
You guys rock, would LOVE to see the Volta XL come to fruition!🙌
Also, when plugged directly into the camera, Volta controls it through the cable! Wireless control is used when detached from Volta/when using Media Mod.
Has anyone else have problems with Volta? I got mine last week. I used it one time and now its dead and will not charge. I contacted tech support with no results.
That's awesome. I just got the Volta in the other day. It's going to come in great for us to film our basketball practices and games. We also have the issue of having to change the batteries but now with this we don't need to bring as many accessories and can film during an entire tournament now with just this device. Looking forward to trying it out this season with our basketball program.
I have the Volta. Love it. Works flawlessly. And P.S. with the lens mod there's a thing called horizon leveling. no need for a ball joint. :) Peace Out!!!
I have a 9 day hiking trip to Utah at the end of the month. Using the media mod, the Volta will be very useful so I’m not carrying/changing/charging batteries on extended hikes. Regarding horizon leveling, that could be done within camera on the GP10. Combined with a powered mic (Rhodes Wiresless 2) and snap mount system on the retractable feet, that’s going to be a hard system to beat for versatility
That would be a killer setup man! I still just wish there was a Volta XL with an extendable handle and ball head🙌
... and a gimbal add-on for low-light! They'd have quite a tool, there!
Sounds like my setup. Looking forward to seeing how it functions on the trail.
Can we still connect an external wireless mic like the DJI wireless mic while using the Volta or with this, you can only use the GoPro mic?
@@retiringearly Only if you have a Media Mod. The mic adapter isn't going to cut it, as it doesn't power the cams without often temporarily bricking the cam's audio (the USB port on the adapter is useless). This goes all the way back to the 5 Black. It's not going to happen every time, but it WILL happen when you need it most.
Not related to this video in particular, but I signed up to Epidemic Sound with your link. I keep getting copyright claims for old videos with music from other services, and you're the only creator that comes to mind with Epidemic Sound. Thanks pal.
Thanks very much for this breakdown. I was very lucky. I didn't do my homework beforehand, but came across a GoPro 11 Black kit with the Volta at a huge discount. The extra battery life was very attractive to me as I film wildlife documentaries and I am away from power for long periods of time. However, what I really wanted was to be able to put the camera in a log that I carry around and get B-roll shots of animals from close range beside water holes etc. whilst I film with the main camera in a hide. The Bluetooth on the Volta is perfect for that!! I've just done some tests with the camera in different rooms and the Bluetooth (off the camera) still triggered it. Awesome. Then, I'll be able to collect the camera in periodically... charge it back up from the Volta and put it back out. In theory, it sounds a perfect fit for my work. I'll try it in the field next week and find out.
I like to use gopro media mod, but then it is quite difficult to replace the battery. That's why I think the volta is a good solution for me. Keep up the good work, greetings from Estonia
Adding in the MediaMod makes the Volta a much more interesting option! Mainly because swapping batteries while using the MediaMod adds an extra step that this solves. Absolutely a solid option for MediaMod users!
I am glad you put the disclaimer about shooting for 4 hours. I can see someone saying I tried to shoot 5K to 64GB card for 4 hours and it didn't work.
Great video Dave. Personally, as I only tend to use 2 batteries at most a day, I think it wouldn't be for me - but I can see it being attractive for some.
Just brought my first ever action camera go Pro hero 10 just yesterday! 😎
Stoked for you Dhanagopalan! You're going to love that thing man!
Thanks for that. I bought the Volta for the all day battery life, rather than carrying around a stack of batteries. I don't spend all day talking to the camera though, so the occasional holding out the arm isn't a problem. One thing a few reviewers have missed is, when using with the GoPro on its own, without the media mod, you don't need the Bluetooth connection to control the GoPro, it works just via the USB cable. You need the Bluetooth connection if you use the media mod as the USB is then just power pass through.
Great note Bob! Thanks for that man👍
It's a little more of a pain in the ass to change the battery with the Media Mod on but I have to agree, I like the 3-Way 2.0 much better.
Just connected my Volta with a superlight weighted selfiestick via the 1/4 thread at the bottom
Now I have the perfect, forever ongoing, snowboard monster stick!
Hard to decide. Like the 3-way though.
You are really great Dave! Many greetings from Greece 🇬🇷!!!
Ah, thanks Athanasios! Greetings to Greece!
I’ve been looking for a single tool that offers all day power and ability to mount it to the shoulder strap. The blue tooth remote ability is just a cherry on top of the whipped cream. So, I jumped on the Volta to streamline my kit. I’m taking it out this weekend on a backpacking trip. So, I’ll let you know if I’m happy or disappointed. 🤪
How did the volta work for you?
When the Volta is connected to the camera, which power source does it draw from first, the camera battery or the Volta battery? It would be disappointing if you decided to use the camera remotely at some point but the camera battery was dead while the Volta still had plenty of life left.
It's tricky, because it seems like the GoPro is pulling from the internal battery at the same time that the Volta is recharging that internal battery. When I used it for a full day, my GoPro stayed at 98% most of the day, then when I went to higher frame rates, it dropped to 96%. But between clips in both situations, it charged the internal battery back up to full👍
Hi David. When you are using the Volta with the remote, can you also use another remote at the same time?
Dude, that was simply awesome!! Videos like this help people make decisions that they have to live with, im looking at both of these for my trip to Greece and Italy, the volta vs 3-way2.0, it would be 16 days of holding my arm up, you just saved me some grief..... i bought 2 more batteries and a 3-way 2.0, i have 6 batteries now, im wondering if that will be enough? Your opinion... did i make the right choice for vacation travel accessories, or should i have gone for the Volta?
Curious do you need to pull the go pro battery out when using the Volta power like when you normally use an external power source
You can shoot with or without the GoPro battery in there👍
Great review, David. I wasn’t going to buy the Volta but after watching your’s & Danny Black’s review I did jump on the wagon & order one. I like long bike rides, hikes, runs, etc. so I usually carry the Shorty with 2 or 3 extra batteries & that works well for me so this seemed like something that puts all those in one tool I can just grab & throw in the pocket to replace all of those. I also think using the extra feet for a Snap mount or connecting to my Peak Design Capture with POV mount will be pretty handy too.
Using my Volta for capturing basketball games on a 10 foot high tripod without the internal battery and the overheating issue.
Great video. I’m new to the GoPro world and I’m wondering if you can put a ball head on the Volta? I’ve gotten 95% of my knowledge on my GoPro from your channel. Thanks for doing what you do🙏🙏🙏🙏
Honestly, your videos are so fun!
I like the idea of this grip, but as it was pointed out in another video, you have to charge the Volta. When it dies, it dies and you can’t use it. I wish GoPro would have used 2 of the Hero10 batteries in the grip so that you could swap them out when you’re out filming or want to charge them when traveling. That, plus a ball head, and you’ve got a heck of a product.
Make me a Volta XL too!!!!
Is that an OG Gameboy on the shelf in the background?
Don’t need to be a GoPro subscriber when your wife works for Best Buy 😉
Thank you for the cool video 👍🏻
Ohhhhh man! I would be broke if Mo worked at Best Buy🤣
@@DavidManningvlog tell me about it LOL
THANK YOU FOR THE REPLY 👍🏻
Thanks for the review David!
Can you use the record butting on the volta purely to take pictures ?
David, How many gopro batteries can I get on the Airplane?
I’m not sure there’s a limit Stephen! I know some airlines limit single batteries to 100Wh or less, but that would be a TON of GoPro batteries to equal one of those. Pretty sure you won’t hit the limit👍
so you wanne buy 3 extra batteries with the 3 way ,but how are you gonne charge those batteries as that volta does it all/food for toughts
Thanks for another great review. I agree, once I saw there was no way to extend the grip it was a no for me. I figure eventually they will update this as well. If the three way and Volta have a child, I'm 100% in. I almost always use the media mod so I hate changing batteries. GoPro, if you are still reading comments here, put the door on the other side so I can replace batteries without having to take the media mod off the mount, pull off the media mod, replace the battery, then put everything back together a gain.
You're right brother same issues we are facing
I am going to try to pop it on top of ULAZNI MT-16 and I think it will work 🤞
Love your vids
Thanks Sunita! You rock!
I mean there's so many 1/4 inch mount tripod with power bank out there that even telescopes, for so much cheaper And for remote, I just use my Samsung watch to control my go pro 10. Or if you don't have a Samsung watch just buy a $23 go pro remote, that can even switch modes.
I'm 100% down for a Volta XL. If they were able to hide the charging cable within a telescopic neck (think Zhiyun Smooth gimbals), and either have a ball-head or the old ball-head cold-shoe mount included, then that would be ideal. Half the reason those Zhiyuns are selling so well is because of their extendability, even if it is just 15-30cm on average. Otherwise, the weather-sealed connection is fantastic, and incredibly helpful!
Plus the Sling Bag when you buy the full Creator Edition is an absolute gem to have for an easy grab-and-go kit!
You missed the remote in the price comparison between the volta & the equivalent kit🤑
Well, with the equivalent kit, you don’t use a remote, so that’s why it works. Also, I’m not convinced you need a remote on a short pole setup like either of these🤷♂️
What about using mediamod with volta ?
I think ..... the only reason to own a gopro anymore is for action shots or filming... which I do none of !!! I did buy the volta anyway and a mount as well to put my S22 Ultra on while in Italy for vacation so I can keep my phone battery charged while doing all my videoing and picture taking with my phone !! which has way better lenses than any gopro... So I did buy the volta for it's battery (pack) capability and it's also way smaller than some power bank sticks I ... but I didn't buy it as a gopro accessory..
hello david, first of all, thank you for sharing your knowledge, you are amazing
I have a question
I bought a new voltam it's great
I just filled the voltami battery. A day later, the battery of the goprom died out of nowhere, I wonder what it could be from, I'm connecting to the volta, what do you say, thank you in advance
Might have a bad connection or something going wrong with the cable. Not sure without looking at it, but if you charge the Volta with the GoPro plugged in, you should have plenty of juice for a couple days👍
Can I shoot photo with the 3 way 2.0? Is there button?
Nope. On the three-way, you still need to reach up and hit the shutter button. For selfie style photos, I just set the 5 second timer on the GoPro, press the shutter, then hold the camera out👍
@@DavidManningvlog thanks 👍
Is the battery removable and replaceable? If not, the clock is ticking down until this thing becomes nothing more than a $9.99 compact selfie stick that's not so compact. I have a very favorable view of most of GoPro's products, but I think they fell short on this one.
How can you zoom while videoing ?
can you still add an external mic like the DJI wireless mic while using the Volta or with this, you can only use the GoPro mic?
This video really confirms what I feel. GoPro seems to not use their equipment. They just make it and people blindly buy it. I use the media mod cause I need an external mic and don't like the external mic adapter, but the media mod is garbage. You have to completely disassemble it to get the SD card or battery and for some reason it seems to not work with non powered mics.
The MediaMod can for sure be frustrating, but it’s also one of my favorite accessories! Mainly because it’s such a better solution than the old audio adapter. If you’re using a MediaMod, this might actually be a really good pick up because you wouldn’t need to change batteries at all with the MediaMod on there. You would only need to pull it off to change SD cards. But add in something like a 256GB sd card and you would probably be shooting all day without needing to get to either!
Funny you say that. I started trying to make a UA-cam channel with 32gb cards. I swap them often and use an adapter card reader to transfer to my computer for editing. Today I bought two 512gb cards to hopefully stop all of the swapping around and maybe just transfer to the computer with usb instead.
I hate Gopro battery, because all of my 2 batteries have been deform! That's why I think Volta is a better solution...
so wait 4x battery life but still will shut down from over heating (im using hero 8 black) shuts down after 15-20minutes
The thing im trying to figure out is if i have a cell phone that will do pretty much the same thing minutes 2things that i found so far but has 108mp but will record with out shutting down or overheating and will last 16-20hrs and it runs constantly why cant the gopro phone has more going on. Battery life and overheating needs to be fixed before I waste hard earned money on gopro again! I HAVE A SAMSUNG s21ultra and a gopro hero8 black
Thanks for sharing your review.
good idea for me, i am shooting soccer game of my kids... coz every quarter i am changing my battery
This would for sure work really well for something like that!
I have placed an order, and on Wednesday I will let you know if the result is good for recording the video of my son's game.
I have been looking for some kind of GoPro grip that has those pop up “feet” for AGES!!! I want to put a snap mount on those feet and attach a snap mount to my backpack strap mount. That way I can grab the GoPro off the backpack strap with a quick yank and have a grip to film with. But… I don’t want the whole extra heavy, non waterproof Volta grip… Any recommendation for a grip or some sort of dual mount adapter that can accomplish the same thing but isn’t the Volta?
Thank you, David! You actually went over the details we need. And your suggestions are valid; you should patent the idea.
Hahaa! No patent needed, I just want them to make it!
I have the Volta and configure my Hero11 to capture sunrise. I plug in the volta and turn off the camera. Then I wake up to find the GoPro died and the volta is stull *fully charged*. I press the battery check button on the volta and it wakes up and then the camera starts charging. I cannot stress how disappointed I am that the volta will not keep the camera alive for a scheduled timelapse capture. I will have to go buy a standard mobile battery bank to keep the camera charged for timelapse.
What I learned today: buttons make you look fancy, and a tripod is nice but a tripod with a ball head is nicer
Top or class student you are Ben! A+👍
Intéressant
Too little too late for GoPro. I came up with my own solution for recording my daughter's hockey games. Its the same idea of what this is, but I had my set up over 1 year ago.
I would not buy it. I am waiting for Digipower ReFuel to release their extended battery for the Hero 10. That one you can record for like 10 hours and keep the water resistance of 30 feet. I use those when I do timelapse videos.
Will I get? Yes! Why you ask? Because that dang battery door is a pain to open!!
But you longer charging all the 3 batteries bro
What the flake? Why? Now they are going crazy. There has never been a user test and market research before pointing out somebody needs this.
I sort of felt that way at first too Moritz! But man, the more I used it, the more I saw the benefit. And then after posting this video, a ton of people have told me their use cases and now I totally get it. I still want the extension and ballhead, but I now see a whole lot of other use cases. Fingers crossed for a Volta XL👍
Can't take the three way into Disneyland to film your princesses.
I have both lol
GoPro simply took the idea of Sony's Bluetooth Gimbal and Tripod. Same design and same results...just not long enough. Both are seriously AWESOME gimbal tripods as far as features and functions but if they want to stay competitive in the Gimbal world, they need to consider arm extensions. The VOLTA does have better features however as far as battery life, indicators and more than Sony's so, BRAVO GoPro.
1:33 totally fine.. for now..
It's Thor's hammer Myolnir🤣
All GoPro needs to do is combine this Volta grip with the grip 2.0 and that’s perfect, everything we would want in a grip.
the volta would be the best for disneyland so they don’t allow selfie sticks that extent
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So fast Matt!
This one is so bizarre. I, 100% do not need it, but strangely want it. 🤣
I do like the 4 hours recording time 👍🏾 I just wish you could rotate the Go Pro to Portrait mode also 🤷🏾♂️
You can mount the Volta to the 3 way with the pop out side mount&clip so you have the best of both. The biggest upside For me is the battery life as a unit.
Hi David. My Volta arrived yesterday and it does look pretty cool but I haven't had a chance to test it out yet. I think you may be right about the extender but I guess we'll find out. The big thing for me is the internal battery. In my experience GoPro batteries are hopeless and don't last very long before expanding and needing to be discarded. I have had to buy several replacements for my Hero 8 and Hero 9 and I'm hoping that the Volta will cut down on that cost. One thing from your video, the remote does apparently work through the cable but Bluetooth kicks in when you disconnect it from the grip. Having said that it would be fantastic if the Bluetooth on the remote could be connected to Hero 8 or before or if there was a multi-cam option on the remote. the Great video as always though. Thanks for the review.
I have been using the Volta for a bit and I use it to follow my kids around and timelapses. Coupled with the Max Lens Mod I get great stabilization. Also, I plug my Hero 6 into the Volta and it will charge it too. I agree the ball head would be nice. I use the cable to control the camera. Bluetooth seems just a bit slower when using the QuikCapture feature. I also use Hindsight when recording my kids so I don't miss anything and Hindsight is a battery hog so being attached to the Volta is nice when out with the kids. Always enjoy your videos.
That's a solid use case Jared! Especially using Hindsight recording. Also, that's a super under appreciated feature of the GoPro! So dang useful!
Hi David, Another great video, Thanks! The main reason I bought the Volta was the ability to use the remote control from a longer distance. You didn't address that feature. I will use it to film my "coming" and "going" (past the camera) when I'm riding my bike. It save a little bit of editing and filming me walking away and then walking back to pickup the camera. Just another pro. :-)
Solid use case Jim! I mentioned that it’s a Bluetooth remote and you could put the camera outside a car and control it from the Volta, but didn’t go into an extended distance setup like that. Awesome idea man!
What do you guys think?! Would you go for the GoPro Volta or the setup that I recommended? I want to hear what you would choose! CORRECTION: When the Volta is plugged directly into the GoPro, it is controlling it through the cable. It switches to Bluetooth when disconnected or connected via the MediaMod👍
Just once, I want to see GoPro perform a slam dunk. I don't think they have come close since the 3+ Black (best tech at the time). To me, the Volta seems like a stripped-down Karma Grip (the only deletion being the mechanical stabilization). But it also adds the 1/4-20 and tripod functionality, which could be a big deal for some people. Still, it feels like they kinda re-cycled an old idea. There's nothing wrong with that, but the cons you cited are enough to detract me. A few more bucks in parts (ball-head, telescopography and perhaps a gimbal option), they might have quite a product. It falls short, though. As it stands, your setup checks many of the boxes... except for in a continuous time-lapse situation or in low-light. The Volta, at least, ticks one of those boxes.
Great video! Since I already bought the media mod, ulanzi light and falcon plus gimbal. Don't need it. Plus bought the nice Enduro batteries, great vid too btw.
If someone new didn't have anything, it's a great all in one package.
But if you have time to shop around you can get better items for less. ( Cheaper battery grips out there and I just use my phone if I need a wireless remote. Plus, with a gimbal you can get wider angle shots or night time stabilization! And it also acts as a charger. )
@@tjthedogtrainer The big takeaway is the Enduro batteries. They both extend individual battery life, but also seem to keep the 10 a touch cooler. If one was to spend an extra $20 on four batteries, they'd be much better off, in the long run.
Definitely helped this winter during filming outside.
Great video as always David. The Volta as well as the 3-way both have a place in my arsenal. I was intrigued by the Volta since I do most of my recordings behind the bicycle handle bars. Have the ability to extend battery life is a great option when out on long bike rides. Carrying less batteries and not having to change them out makes this a better option at least for me.
I need a GoPro Hero 10 first.....lol
You’re the only one who mentioned the ball head …
So weird, because it's such a deal for me!
@@DavidManningvlog I was so set on it too but I can't live without a ball head
GoPro Volta XL should have all these great ideas you mention in this video. Thanks for the review of this product. I am hoping they make the changes you suggested before I buy this. Another Great video review! Extension is not an issue. I like the extended battery use though. Cheers. Wow your kids are growing like weeds.
I’m with you PJ, very excited to see GoPro Volta XL👍
I think the volta was created for content creators (vloggers) you could also use it for IRL streaming (connecting it to a backpack like you showed would be great). You can always create a Frankestein monster by combining the VOLTA with GoPro 3-way.
Hahaa! Someone else mentioned that as well, but I’m not sure the 3-Way could manage the weight🤣
why isn't the BT remote wireless.only if i could separately hold the remote.
It can be wireless also. When in BT mode, you can have the Volta plugged in, giving the camera a charge, or have it separate and both ways the BT controls work👍
I own 3 way 1.0 version. I don’t mind the Volta in my collection
What’s the cool little tripod setup @ 4:32 joby head but is it a joby tripod ? I looked in the description but couldn’t see it atb Dave
It's these two together👍 👉 PolarPro Apex Base - geni.us/DMApexBase
👉 Joby Ballhead - geni.us/DMJobyBallhead
@@DavidManningvlog thanks 👍
Can the Volta be combined with the 3-way 2.0 by placing it on top of the 3-way 2.0???
Solid idea, but I don't think the 3-Way is sturdy enough to pull that off
While I agree that the 3-way is nice, I like to shoot time lapse videos and the Volta gives you the ability to continue shooting for a longer time without stopping to change the battery.
Is possible to add a external microphone on it? I mean, like rode wireless go?
Video coming tomorrow on the Creator Kit. Keep an eye out for that one👍
@@DavidManningvlog Sure ! Thank you 😊
Hero 10 has Horizon Leveling, so the ball head argument is automatically defeated. #Peace
Horizon leveling crops in so you lose quality. Also doesn't work for photo or timelapse mode.
☝Yep, Leonardo, what Michael said👍
What’s going on with your face at the start of the video 🤣🤣🤣
Just rewatched and now I'm even more confused... I think that's just my face dude🤷♂️
Help! Mine won’t turn on or do anything
Your Volta won't? Is the light coming on when you charge it up? And have you tried plugging it directly into your GoPro?
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Thanks for watching Kamp! Hopeful to visit the Philippines one day soon!
I was on the fence - but your review covered everything I need to know - no way to level the camera, no extension, no thanks. I don't often use my GoPros handheld [they attached to my helmet or motorcycle], but when I do, I need something where I can walk around and not be fatigued by straight-arming the thing. The spring-loaded feet are nice though - that makes it easy to mount 2 cameras close to each other for a comparison shot.
Isn't that what the horizon leveling is for? If you're on an uneven surface you can just use the horizon leveling to fix it up to a certain degree.
Horizon leveling brings in a heavy crop to the frame though
@@DavidManningvlog Yes, it does but depending on how far away you are that won't really matter.
I think that solution out weights the con.
Or am I wrong?
That’s awesome
You look ripped in the bday photo 😂
Working on it man🤣
Only people like you that can afford all that care about those meaningless cons (no offense)
Hahah! No offense taken! Like I mentioned though, they're about the same price, but with the other setup, you can avoid those cons👍
@@DavidManningvlog 😆 yeah I guess but in my personal opinion I like the Volta better. But those are your opinions ☺️
Just attach the Volta to the 3 Way using the retractable Mounting Fingers.
Hahaha! Solid idea, but I'm not sure the 3-Way could handle that much weight
To bad the camera overheats before the battery runs out LOL.
I've got a fix for that in the next video👍
@@DavidManningvlog Is this video out already.. pls share the link
I’m gonna follow you on Twitter
Thanks Alex! I'm trying to get on there more often!
@@DavidManningvlog I also followed you on Instagram
Just bring the session back
The Session was cool, but if they do, I hope they make some fixes to the original!
do you use the batt of the gp while it's on the volta or u can remove the batt while on volta? thanks guys!
4:35 or you could just tape a 10k mah power bank to your gopro and timelapse all day and night for less money lol
Hello, I have the Volta and would like to go on vacation, is it allowed to take it on the plane or rather in a suitcase? Batteries should be in hand luggage, the question is whether it is allowed in the suitcase because of the battery, does anyone have experience with the Volta and are traveling, greetings!