The FATAL Flaw in Every GoPro Camera
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
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GoPro has had a hidden flaw since day one - and it's why your GoPro might be collecting dust. In this video, we dive into the company's rise and fall, from its IPO success to its struggles with competition, product issues, and a shrinking market.
We explore why most GoPro footage stays unused, their failed drone venture, and how DJI took over the action camera space. Is there still a future for GoPro, or has your smartphone already replaced it?
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As good as cellphones are at photos and videos dedicated cameras still win.
I got a GoPro this past year for my kids baseball games. I can hang the thing on the backstop and film the whole game. I then take the 4K videos and share with the team so that all the other parents can just enjoy the game too without getting out their phones for bad videos from the bleachers.
RIP GoPro. So many times you were so close to being an impulse purchase 😢
Exactly!
@@slidebean Ive still got my hero2, i do consider it a bit of a lemon, but havent bought another one since.
same
13 min video about a fatal flaw that he doesn't even mention until the litteral last second of the video, this video could have been 60 seconds and that would include all the info. The fatal flaw that everyone already knew about GoPro is the overheating and not the buissiness model, Insta360 is proof that the buissiness model is sound and its the overheating that killed GoPro.
Insta360 is overheating as well. All junk
@@ygreq DJI as well. This is the marketing vs. engineering problem. Engineering could fix this flaw by making it a tad larger, but marketing knows it won't sell if it's larger.
Most youtube videos are like that, streching 1min worth of info into 10mins+
I don't think overheating is the fatal flaw, nor the point of the video; that's just the latest hiccup.
To me, the real problem is that GoPro was always a product -without a- with a tiny market, and as a company it should never have been worth as much as it was.
It was so darn cool and aspirational, and they managed to play that game with the yearly updates, so we all bought into it; but reality finally caught up.
That's your 60-second summary.
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Thanks for saving 12 min of my precious life.
IPOs are often more of a curse than a blessing. Steady revenue resulting in a share price collapse shows that investors have little interest in productive businesses, they’re growth addicts
Well put.
Well, not for IPOs
The fact that GoPro paid its CEO more than Apple or Google on the year of IPO already sealed its demise.
None of these startups have the goal of becoming a longterm sustainable and profitable business that provides value to society and creates employment for thousands of people. The fundamental goal is for the founder to exit with as much money as possible. They don't care about anything else.
I was waiting for you to get to the "fatal flaw" for a good 10min and still no mention of it. It's fine to stretch out a video but c'mon dude. I thought you were better than that.
He gets more money for more watch time/ the video being over a certain number of minutes
GoPro missed the opportunity to create vibrating phallic laparoscopic cameras, which would have satisfied a growing market on OnlyFans.
The "HoPro"
@@dirkwyse1609 😂
@@dirkwyse1609tragic perfection
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I’ve been doing UA-cam for nine years and a GoPro was one of my first cameras. I’ve tried everything else, including Insta 360 but kept coming back to GoPro’s despite what a pain they are. Overheating losing footage recording in the wrong format for some reason, breaking themselves all sorts of problemsand then I found DJI. I use their drones the Osmo action now the Osmo pocket three. I don’t see a reason I will ever buy a GoPro ever again.
I will never buy DJI because of the Chinese Communist Party having agents inside their offices. They're a closed-source, closed-door shady Chinese operation who steal designs without remorse
I felt the same way buying an insta360 x3. Imagined everything I could do with it, took it everywhere and filmed. But come the time to edit the videos, my passion is long gone 😆
Almost bought it but, after careful research, decided not to because of the low quality of video. It seems almost strange that in this hi tech decade video quality depends so much on post-processing but marketing does make us buy a lot of stuff we don't need.
Your analysis is so spot on. I use my action cameras primarily for B roll, so I'm really not using them as intended as an action camera. I now use DJI's cameras exclusively because they work, and there is a whole ecosystem around them, DJI mic etc. The nail in the coffin for me and GoPro was their unreliability. I lost so much work because the GoPro froze up, or just quit. I wish GoPro had continued in the drone business, and had put the quality into their products that DJI has.
The algorithm is doing your channel dirty, this is a really good video
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@@slidebeanmaybe you should post more again.
You no longer pop up in my feeds & I'm a long time subscriber..
I had to search for "Slidebean"
@@slidebean I got randomly recommended the video so maybe not as much
Corporations protect other corporations. Blackrock has a large amount of shares in virtually ALL corporations. It is in their shareholders interest to protect one another.
Tbh I cleared my watch history 30 minutes ago and saw this after months. Maybe its actually helping get new folks in 😄
They should've got into military drones and camera payloads for one. They still could because the west doesn't want to use dji and Chinese brands.
So... Which country is Gopro manufactured in?
but the tide is definitely turning, for better or worse. not only are more people using DJI for their wireless mics and camera gear, but Bambu Lab is also devouring the western 3D printing space. both are companies primarily headquartered in China
@Batucadax no idea. Please don't tell me China. Regardless, it would be a good pivot.
The flaw is overheating. Done. Next video.
Chinese Communist Party-funded DJI cameras also overheat. So do iPhones.
Its wise to mention the flaw rather than stretching the video to 13 minutes, using the caption for a clickbait.
Cut to chase, the flaw is the Overheating of GoPRO.
Which every waterproof action camera does. What a joke of a video
3:16 ...How he said accessories sent me.😂😂😂😂😂
The time it takes to get footage from a gopro to an instagram stories is probably what killed the gopro honestly.
Actually, as a non GoPro user and with no intention to buy one, I didn’t get what you wanted to tell.
You emphasized throughout the video that you “need” a gopro, ok. But what with all other people?
And that their quality and resolution sucks.
And people loose their footage all the time.
But the story or narrative of the video was bad.
Yep, still have no idea what the FLAW is. He was just telling story without clear points, it overlapped strangely. Lets say there is a room for improvement.
Anyone waiting to see what the "fatal flaw" is - he never mentions it.
Instead he mentions a series of issues starting around 10:30 - there's no market for them, they overheat, and phone cameras are more convenient.
What a terrible title for a video. Clickbait nonsense.
Can you take your phone to 30 feet underwater, do you strap it to your mountain bike or film with it in the snow? Do you put it on an FPV drone? Phone cameras are precisely inconvenient
@JaydenLawson why are you replying to me? It's not my video.
Very simple fact: Lots option can replace GoPro, not other option can replace DJI drone ATM.
The dealbreaker for me with going with a DJI Osmo action over a GoPro was the cold-weather operation. All of the GoPro’s that I’ve owned quit when the temperature drops below zero Celsius, they just simply won’t record after being out in that temperature for more than five minutes, my Osmo action can go in -10 or -15 Celsius without an issue.
the only fatal flaw was watching more then 1:30 of this video to figure you weren’t gonna tell us til probably the last second
Your old GoPro footage is goated 😂
Keep up the great journalism!
The last time I used my GoPro was after my DJI pocket flew from the car and got destroyed, and there was no shop nearby to buy a new one.
If you want a direct look at who a GoPro is for, read the “should I get a GoPro?” posts in the GoPro subreddit.
Time and time again, people want a GoPro, THEN ask what they can use it for.
Great video. You brought up lots of things that really resonated with me.
I've been thinking about buying a GoPro since 2014 _(basically),_ but now I am more than happy that I listened to my friends who already had them who said it was a waste of money. I'm leaning towards getting something from DJI now. I can't keep living in Norway without having a drone or some sort of action cam that can capture the amazing scenes I see when I'm out hiking or skiing ;P
Lowlight performance is my main complain, and the new Ace Pro 2 explicitly adresses that, while GoPro keeps ignoring it
GoPro’s downfall can be attributed to their belief that they were unbeatable and that no one could match their products. When DJI released their action camera, it introduced serious competition, followed by Insta360 with their own innovative offerings. GoPro became stagnant with their tech evolution, failing to adapt quickly enough to the rising competition. As a result, they fell behind, losing their dominance in the market.
Been saying this a for while. Nice history and road down memory lane. Lots of work in this one. Great video!!!
Ive had probably most go pro models out there. Switched to insta360 ace pro and never regretted it one bit. So much better in all levels.
really great video - and its amazing how major players fail to see when a change happens most of the time
I bought a knock-off gopro in 2017 used it a couple of times on vacation, didn't get impressed by the video quality even compared to my phone back then, through I needed to buy a real thing but never felt like spending the money. I guess that was genuine gopro experience.
Haven't felt the need to buy another GoPro tbh and the competition has caught up even surpassed their flagship action cameras.
ngl like idm gopros overheating because i use it for surfing but what rlly gets me is the cost and no option for a 'value pack'. its just really unreasonable to buy any action camera because for a good one you need about 400 bucks minimum
When I travel, everywhere I go, I don't see people using action cameras. Instead they're using mobile phones. The latest phones have all the features of action cameras and more. I'm about to ditch my Gopro for a fully featured mobile
I would say declining quality and lack of innovation were GoPro's downfalls. As of 2 years ago, phones were water resistant (not waterproof) to a lower standard than action cameras. Phones are also far more fragile than an action camera. And at over $1000, who wants to take a phone in a dusty or underwater environment anyway? I use my phone camera in the rain, sure. But for underwater shots? Nope. Too pricey and fragile. For drone shots, DJI is hard to beat.
I can't use a phone for what I do. But I've HATED GoPro for years for soooooo many reasons. Switching to DJI in a month sadly
I purchased a go pro exclusively as a studio camera. It was a weird and tricky thing to set up, but it works and was cheaper than buying a studio camera of comparable quality. I'll admit though.. even with the option of taking it out and filming things outside, i simply never have. Even with zero barrier to entry. I can just grab it from my desk and go... still, i never do.
I've been checking out GoPros from the library to record my run training for a separate UA-cam channel. I connect it to an external battery. I don't like that I cannot separate the mic, and it records my breathing really loud.
Now that you mentioned that DJI makes action cams, I'm looking into them. If they are sufficiently good, I might buy one.
DJI has figured it out. So much better experience filming with their products over my GPs. I won't be going back.
So basically, they have low camera quality, sometimes buggy, can overheat and requires editing the footage yourself?
Seems like pretty obvious things they could and should fix. I wish this video had a conclusion that explained why they don't fix these issues? Editing I understand, but why can't they make a great camera, that doesn't overheat and is polished from bugs? Seems like some parts of the story is missing here. Otherwise a good video.
The flaw is poor quality, overheating and insta 360 killed it
like dji constantly keeps updating their software with new features and reliability
Never had overheating but it's usually attached to a drone doing 100km/h or me doing 60km/h.
After a bunch of research I ended up with a DJI for my first action camera.
I started with the Hero 3, when it failed, I purchased the Hero 7, which is at the end of its life. I will be returning the Hero 13 because it has too much nonsense to operate. I want to install the SD card, push the power button and record. When the card is full or the video is done; I download the video onto my laptop using the SD card, then log onto my channel and drag the file.
tldr; the title is trash, there's no fatal flaw
Yes but he wanted to stand out from all the other similar Downfall of Go Pro videos. I would have worded mine Go Pro who needs one now? then went out on how nobody needs Go Pro now at the end showing off better Products from others like the Newer Insta 360 version 3 and soon 4 that are also waterproof can do longer videos then a phone and has the same quality as the phone without overheating.
I have a GoPro 12 because GoPro is the only company that gives me unlimited cloud storage for $49 a year.
Good analysis. I have an 8 Black. Never recorded a thing.
people realized their life is not cool as they thought and overpriced camera will not make their boring life any cooler
GoPro kept increasing its price every generation. I've considered buying one and primarily using it as a "motorcycle helmet cam", but it seems like they don't like to be used like that... they only have less than 2 hrs battery life and no option for continuous recording. Their alternatives like SJCam are way cheaper.
Fatal flaw explained at 9:00.
No fatal flow.
"axis-ories" that's a new one, LOL! 😊
I ditched my gopro for an insta ace pro. Cheaper than their latest camera and the battery lasts longer than 20 minutes when I'm skiing.
I own the GoPro Hero 12 and no issues with it. And video from it looks great. But I use the newer white batteries with it.
Smallbrainedamerican channel almost exclusively uses a gopro for his travel videos. I think it looks decent.
Damn this is such a good documentary!!!! Love Slidebean!
but u have a new iPhone.. so why u bashing them?
i got a Hero 2 for christmas in 2011 and except on some ski trips I never used it much. But at least in 2012 seeing one was an rare sight and many in the gondola glanced over. In my feeling 2013 it was already saturated. Last year I bought a insta360 360 cam for traveling but didn’t do much with it either. Mostly because i think it looks stupid walking around with it. Now I use it more or less as a dash cam for my bike.
I still want a camera!!
A good stand alone, pocket with mechanical zoom
Camera!
I'm trying to only let phone out of pocket during certain times
I have my Go pro 7 and still going strong.
In retrospect, it's always very easy to find flaws in a product. At its peak, everyone wanted a GoPro, and no one could find flaws in it, only merits, as was the case too with the now very obsolete iPod of the almighty Jobs.
Ok, now make emojis with your waterproof, lidar-equipped, $2500 smartphone.
I'm still bitter they bought panotour and then axed it.
I hope the GoPro Quick iOS editing app keeps working long term. I don't even own one of their cameras but love how easy their editing app is.
EDIT: I'm a novice with video editing. So for me it's awesome as the more elaborate programs are way to hard for me to use compared to how many videos I edit in a year.
Jump ten minutes into the video for the "fatal flaw"!
Top tier video dude, just commenting in hopes it ignites the algorithm
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GoPro will benefit from the restrictions on Chinese trade and U.S. attempt to foster secure domestic drone tech and production.
Chinese companies have already done all the copying and at least for the past few years, probably longer for some bigger companies they have been innovating. I just got back from Chengdu China and I had a chance to ride on a Chinese EV MPV. That car much nicer and more luxurious than Toyota Veilfire/Alphard. To top it off it's so much cheaper probably half the price. Also payments are all through mobile phone, hotels have robots to deliver food for room service. The West should stop sulking and start innovating again or end up being the next go pro.
There’s no point in buying one now.
Like always good content but you have to work on the algorithm, I’ve been watching ur videos for very long time
Yeah, we’re trying.
@@slidebeanMaybe see if you can get a big streamer to watch your video?
Hay Gen Y. Welcome to our place, Gen X. When the cool S you grew up with become uncool.
Word
I know you since COVID btw UA-cam algorithm is treating you so cruelly
First time here. is 20000 views in 9 hours low?
GoPro's build quality is better however it shuts down randomly and wouldn't start which kills it's purpose of capturing the moments... It's the unreliability it nailed it's coffin ⚰️
Where is the action cam sized camera with IBIS and interchangeable lenses? Seriously, Back Bones proved it is fully doable, and there is clearly a market (though admittedly a small one). Sony, please! DCS RX-0 was the template, give us the real deal!
Exactly! I bought a GoPro 10 for the same reasons. Now I have an Insta360 for the same reasons. One day I will learn.😉
I bought a gopro. Well my friend bought it for me. I used it once and now it doesn’t work. I don’t have a guarantee. And now its just sitting there, not working. But I didn’t like it much anyway. Although I think it might be better the the sealife cameras in the quality of the footage. But the fully closed casing of sealife is just too good to pass. Its easy to maintain. And the red colouring it has, is great for underwater. so I end up using that.
Flaw is it isn't a 360
i didnt know people actually still buy gopro
So true. I've purchased the 13 creator kit and it sat in my bag for a few months. Nice to have, but if you're not filming dope shizzle. Is there any point? Plus my phone films as good and better in poor light.
Do you have a video of iRobot?
Yes, I too found Quick to be cumbersome. I video edit: AVID, Adobe.
I've got a Mini Pro 3, should use it more but I do take it on road trips just in case and yes have used it. Was looking at an action cam for fixed camera stuff(which I probably don't need) but not sure about which ones to get until this video.
Dont worry Gopro will be saved by "national security " really soon DJI ?checked! Insta360 ? Checked!
With so many narcissist out there (look at me, look at me) you would think business would be booming.
Wasn't this uploaded nefore?
Tied to an eagle 😂 sounds completely illegal in California , understandable yours wasn't selected compared to that
Completely inevitable not sure how they could compete with iPhone and Samsung.
Yeah, because they make action cameras
I love my 6 hero black... I hate my 10 hero black (overheats)
My first HoPro and a a Hero 10 and overheats and shut down a lot. Wtf?
I bought the 7 white and it was glitchy and horrible and lost footage several times
Go Pro is the digital Kodak
It's too expensive for a crap cam
$50 water resistant crap cam would be fine
Try skydiving next!
Bought it once, was good
But there are still fanboys who GoPro I had a five which ended up in the bin I had an eight which about two months after I bought it I sold for £100 which was 300 less than a paid for it just to get rid of it so I would never pick it up and try and use it again.
I use insta 360 and DJI now all of which work seamlessly and perfectly but it does make me laugh that people still bring out the latest GoPro and try and compare it to other cameras that just work every time.
I have GoPro 12, why ??? Because my GoPro 10 died after 8 months for no reason
After deciding to do my own review I am not convinced without a doubt china dji/insta are literally paying people to make these videos. I own all the cameras and the action 5 is soft on the edges and the insta is made by insta. The only decent non go-pro camera is the x4 but I fell for the influencers and am returning the action 5. It’s not a better camera.
This video is what is wrong with UA-cam. All fluff, no real answer to its own question, 13 minutes (which I didn’t watch) for nothing. Look at the comments and hopefully learn, don’t do this, it’s useless for viewers. I won’t be back.
hey ! out of context question, is that footage of Vina Del Mar , Chile ?(It's my hometown) great video btw
Batteries suck
$60 amozon action camera, still untouched...lol
I moved to DJI