I want to run a marathon and film the whole thing. I tried a head mount with a GoPro 7 and it was awful. Would the Karma Grip gimbal with a Seeker backpack be the best way to get a smooth shot?
when i use superview while using a 52mm nd filter on the 52mm adapter, i get a small glimpse of the filter on the top left and top right of the video. is there any way to avoid this ?
Hi jfrides, Yeah, that does happen sometimes with the filters, especially when you have such a wide FOV like in SuperView. The only fix for this is to choose a narrower lens, or zoom in slightly when you edit to crop out the area where the filter is visible.
@@JordanHetrick oh damn i guess i will return the nd filters and stick to not using anything the magnetic nd filters by polarpro or telesin are out of stock at all stores where im from so guess no nd filters for me.
Im still thinking about buying one myself cuz i really want one but im hesited for sum reason. But this video made me want one even more so thank you!!!
Thanks for the video! Just wanted to add that I purchased the Xclear lens cover and am currently being scammed. Company took my money, hasn't shipped anything and they don't respond to any form of contact. I'd look elsewhere if you need hydrophobic lens covers for the Hero 8
Hi there, great video! The demonstration is these bits for be really sold them to me. I also bought some PolarPro NDs but I'm interested in the hydrophobic lens cover too. I have a question about the interoperability of these different products. I was wondering.. do you know if it's possible to keep that xclear lens cover on permanently.. and.then add and remove the PolarProND equipment? (Same question for the Ulanzi polariser+ring as well), as it would be convenient not to have to remove the xclear (ever) in an ideal world. Basically even though it's probably only thin (xclear), I'm wondering if it would obstruct anything going on top of it? Many thanks. And what part of the world are you btw? Looks beautiful
Hi, yes the Xclear is so thin that it doesn't affect other filters such as the ND filters, macro lens or Ulanzi adapter ring. Just be careful if you are using other 3rd party SuperSuits. Some of them are made with really cheap plastic and fit really tight. I had the latching clip break on one of them, but I'm not totally sure if it was from the extra dimension of the Xclear or if it was just a faulty part. It's so thin that I doubt it was from the Xclear, but I just wouldn't want that to happen to you. I'm in Maui which I love, even though it's a strange time right now.
You're welcome!! When you do step up, I 'm sure you will be impressed with the difference in quality from the 2 to the 8. BIG difference. Thanks for writing!
I need to make a timelapse of a construction, more or less 6 month long. In order to make correctly, I must not touch the camera. So far, I know I can plug my GoPro direclty so it doesn't need changing the battery, but what about getting the pictures??? I know can access to the content wirelessly, but is there a way to connect the camera to a cloud and upload the pictures automatically? This way I don't have to touch the camera or go every day to download the content? Thanks, community, for the help!
Great idea! There are some 52mm macro filters available for mirrorless and DSLR cameras. I'll get my hands on some to see if they work with the GoPro lens.
Since GoPro introduced its EIS, I've noticed a fair bit of chat about ND filters not playing well whilst using the 180 rule (due to the slower frame rates) and hypersmooth. I've just moved onto the 8 and was looking into getting some filters for it but am hesitant on splashing out near on a £100 just to find that, instead of improving how the video looks, they actually cause jittery footage. Any thoughts? Also... The light Mod. £50 (61USD) seems like a lot to pay for a waterproof LED. Do you have any cheaper recommendations?
Hi Dave D, Yes, it's definitely true that EIS doesn't do well in low light situations. ND filters do still work with the stabilization in bright light because the shutter speed is still fast enough for effective EIS, but you only want to use them in full light to reduce fast shutter speeds. It's mostly the ND8 or ND16 you will end up using. The ND32 still does come in handy for long exposure night photos, if you are into taking those. The PolarPro set is pricey, but I still find that it's worthwhile for bright scenes when you want to slow the shutter speed down. As far as a cheaper alternative to the Light Mod, there are quite a few knockoffs on Amazon you could check out that are about half the price. I primarily use LumeCubes or the GoPro Light Mod, but you may want to check out the Suptig lights for a cheaper version.
HowToUsePOVcameras Cheers for that. Tbh, I might just try some cheaper filters first and see how I go. Living in the NE of Scotland, we don’t get that many really sunny days (I think our summer last year was on a Tuesday...) but the highlands are only a short drive away for beautiful night skies 👍 And thanks for the light tips. Plenty of time to do some research at the mo and get up to speed with the 8. Can you recommend any useful books on it? (Only joking. Am waiting for Amazon to deliver your book as I speak lol)
Just finished reconstruction of my 1965 AC Cobra and want to share my canyon trips with relatives, using my GoPro8. A major part of sharing is the sound of the car. In my current state of technology, I haven't been able to capture the sound and eliminate the wind noise. I purchased some sound filters that fit inside the case but haven't tried them yet. Do you have any suggestions so I might try several things on one trip rather than one at a time ?
Hi Richard, Yes, wind noise is one of the hardest audio problems to deal with. I live in Maui, which is one of the windiest places on Earth so I have to opportunity to work with a lot of wind noise. 🌬If you let me know where you are planning to mount your camera, I can offer you some solutions. Are you using the Media Mod or an external mic, or just the in-camera mic?
@@JordanHetrick 1st ... thanks for responding. Camera is mounted just off my right shoulder, 1/2 way up the roll bar, but below the level of the windscreen. I thought that might offer some relief, but no. The mount provides a great POV for the viewer, as though they were driving the car. So far, I've just been using the in-camera mic. I've pondered getting an external mic and mounting it on the floor. That would probably resolve the wind noise, but I don't know if the appropriate sound will come through. The sound is spectacular ... 648 Old School Horse Power. You can hear it, and "feel" it, without being obnoxious. I'm trying to convey that emotional fervor, just like being on a Harley.
@@richardgreen7811 You're welcome! Yeah, I bet that sounds impressive! Recording that audio correctly is very important. The best option is to mount your camera somewhere blocked from the wind, but it sounds like you've tried to do that. The next best option would be to use an external mic (either wireless with the Wireless GO or wired with a longer cable) and place it somewhere more protected, like you said. I'm sure that would work for you. The third option is to use a "dead cat" (one of those furry grey things) on an external mic to break the wind noise. Those work pretty well to reduce the wind noise. The Rode Video Micro comes with a dead cat. Or you can buy one separate if you go with a different mic. Also, you might want to adjust the bass in your editing app after you film to try to get match the real thing. I hope that helps and you are able to get the audio you are envisioning.
@@JordanHetrick Thank You very much for sharing. Amazon & I are taking Your advice. Again ... Thanks Very Much, and best of luck in these chaotic times.
Hi, Thanks so much for the comment! It's always nice to hear feedback from viewers like you who want to see specific products. I'll make sure to include that in a video really soon. 😉 )
GoPro makes the GoPro Bite Mount. I actually prefer one with more of a snorkel-style mount piece, like the MyGo Mount. There are also a few similar alternatives on Amazon.
Thanks for all the info! Found your channel last evening, learning from you. Purchased your Gopro 8 book earlier today from Amazon. Looking forward to doing something cool with the Gopro 8 Black and the Gopro Max, they should soon arrive. When you have free time (LOL) write a informative book on the Gopro Max, I'm sure I can use the help. I'll be watching so I can purchase it. Stay safe! Thanks again!
Hi RH. You must have read my thoughts. I have been deep in the creation of the book for Max for a while now and it should be available soon. Stay tuned. Also, check the link in the video description for the Macro lens. I just checked and it's still available. If you are watching on a phone, you just need to expand the description to see the links. Thanks!!!!
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Love GoPro; just subscribed, thank you for sharing!
This is a great help thank you!
I’ve started watching your videos because I’m getting one soon
Just got a Hero 8 and just found your channel - it's brilliant! Great book too! Thank you :)
Thank you SO MUCH! I'm really happy to hear that you are enjoying my channel and book!
A quick question, you on the big island?
I want to run a marathon and film the whole thing. I tried a head mount with a GoPro 7 and it was awful. Would the Karma Grip gimbal with a Seeker backpack be the best way to get a smooth shot?
Do you have any other recommendations for the water repellent lens cover? Shipping to US is looking like 10-20 days, and I need it before that.
when i use superview while using a 52mm nd filter on the 52mm adapter, i get a small glimpse of the filter on the top left and top right of the video. is there any way to avoid this ?
Hi jfrides,
Yeah, that does happen sometimes with the filters, especially when you have such a wide FOV like in SuperView. The only fix for this is to choose a narrower lens, or zoom in slightly when you edit to crop out the area where the filter is visible.
@@JordanHetrick oh damn
i guess i will return the nd filters and stick to not using anything
the magnetic nd filters by polarpro or telesin are out of stock at all stores where im from so guess no nd filters for me.
Im still thinking about buying one myself cuz i really want one but im hesited for sum reason. But this video made me want one even more so thank you!!!
Nice!! You're welcome and I hope you get one!
@@JordanHetrick heyy i got one todayy i got a gopro hero 7!!!!
Matts gaming life how’s it been?
@@tysonhayes7270 its been really fun cuz i can do time lapses with it and stuff.
Thanks for the video! Just wanted to add that I purchased the Xclear lens cover and am currently being scammed. Company took my money, hasn't shipped anything and they don't respond to any form of contact. I'd look elsewhere if you need hydrophobic lens covers for the Hero 8
Loved the video thanks for the amazing information it was so useful
Thank you so much Patrick!!! I'm happy you found the video helpful! Take care!
Great, helpful videos! Do you recommend screen protectors?
Hi there, great video! The demonstration is these bits for be really sold them to me. I also bought some PolarPro NDs but I'm interested in the hydrophobic lens cover too.
I have a question about the interoperability of these different products.
I was wondering.. do you know if it's possible to keep that xclear lens cover on permanently.. and.then add and remove the PolarProND equipment? (Same question for the Ulanzi polariser+ring as well),
as it would be convenient not to have to remove the xclear (ever) in an ideal world.
Basically even though it's probably only thin (xclear), I'm wondering if it would obstruct anything going on top of it?
Many thanks.
And what part of the world are you btw? Looks beautiful
Hi, yes the Xclear is so thin that it doesn't affect other filters such as the ND filters, macro lens or Ulanzi adapter ring.
Just be careful if you are using other 3rd party SuperSuits. Some of them are made with really cheap plastic and fit really tight. I had the latching clip break on one of them, but I'm not totally sure if it was from the extra dimension of the Xclear or if it was just a faulty part. It's so thin that I doubt it was from the Xclear, but I just wouldn't want that to happen to you.
I'm in Maui which I love, even though it's a strange time right now.
@@JordanHetrick awesome, I feel a bit more reassured with this info, thanks. Btw what's a SuperSuit though? I haven't heard of that before..
I need to get with the times; Still using a GoPro Two. Thanks for the great tips.
You're welcome!! When you do step up, I 'm sure you will be impressed with the difference in quality from the 2 to the 8. BIG difference. Thanks for writing!
I need to make a timelapse of a construction, more or less 6 month long. In order to make correctly, I must not touch the camera.
So far, I know I can plug my GoPro direclty so it doesn't need changing the battery, but what about getting the pictures??? I know can access to the content wirelessly, but is there a way to connect the camera to a cloud and upload the pictures automatically? This way I don't have to touch the camera or go every day to download the content? Thanks, community, for the help!
Isn´t that what "GoPro Plus" does? (The cloud thing)
What mount would I use, If I wanted to use it as a webcam on my 32inch monitor?
LumeCube makes a nice suction cup mount that would work well.
@@JordanHetrick What would the suction cup stick to? The screen?
@@Ts_no_bs Usually on the back of the computer near the top so the camera can stick up over the top.
@@JordanHetrick On my 32 inch lg monitor it's kinda lumpy and not really flat though
Any Nd filtrer which can be used with media mod?
Can any macro filter be used with the ULANZI G8-6 52mm Filter Adapter Ring?
Great idea! There are some 52mm macro filters available for mirrorless and DSLR cameras. I'll get my hands on some to see if they work with the GoPro lens.
Does Hero 8 black have dive case available
Can you paste a link in the comment
Since GoPro introduced its EIS, I've noticed a fair bit of chat about ND filters not playing well whilst using the 180 rule (due to the slower frame rates) and hypersmooth. I've just moved onto the 8 and was looking into getting some filters for it but am hesitant on splashing out near on a £100 just to find that, instead of improving how the video looks, they actually cause jittery footage. Any thoughts?
Also... The light Mod. £50 (61USD) seems like a lot to pay for a waterproof LED. Do you have any cheaper recommendations?
Hi Dave D,
Yes, it's definitely true that EIS doesn't do well in low light situations. ND filters do still work with the stabilization in bright light because the shutter speed is still fast enough for effective EIS, but you only want to use them in full light to reduce fast shutter speeds. It's mostly the ND8 or ND16 you will end up using. The ND32 still does come in handy for long exposure night photos, if you are into taking those. The PolarPro set is pricey, but I still find that it's worthwhile for bright scenes when you want to slow the shutter speed down.
As far as a cheaper alternative to the Light Mod, there are quite a few knockoffs on Amazon you could check out that are about half the price. I primarily use LumeCubes or the GoPro Light Mod, but you may want to check out the Suptig lights for a cheaper version.
HowToUsePOVcameras Cheers for that. Tbh, I might just try some cheaper filters first and see how I go. Living in the NE of Scotland, we don’t get that many really sunny days (I think our summer last year was on a Tuesday...) but the highlands are only a short drive away for beautiful night skies 👍
And thanks for the light tips. Plenty of time to do some research at the mo and get up to speed with the 8. Can you recommend any useful books on it? (Only joking. Am waiting for Amazon to deliver your book as I speak lol)
great video! how did you mount the GoPro to your longboard?
Did you use the swivel mount or jaws or something else?
Just finished reconstruction of my 1965 AC Cobra and want to share my canyon trips with relatives, using my GoPro8. A major part of sharing is the sound of the car. In my current state of technology, I haven't been able to capture the sound and eliminate the wind noise. I purchased some sound filters that fit inside the case but haven't tried them yet. Do you have any suggestions so I might try several things on one trip rather than one at a time ?
Hi Richard,
Yes, wind noise is one of the hardest audio problems to deal with. I live in Maui, which is one of the windiest places on Earth so I have to opportunity to work with a lot of wind noise. 🌬If you let me know where you are planning to mount your camera, I can offer you some solutions. Are you using the Media Mod or an external mic, or just the in-camera mic?
@@JordanHetrick 1st ... thanks for responding. Camera is mounted just off my right shoulder, 1/2 way up the roll bar, but below the level of the windscreen. I thought that might offer some relief, but no. The mount provides a great POV for the viewer, as though they were driving the car. So far, I've just been using the in-camera mic. I've pondered getting an external mic and mounting it on the floor. That would probably resolve the wind noise, but I don't know if the appropriate sound will come through. The sound is spectacular ... 648 Old School Horse Power. You can hear it, and "feel" it, without being obnoxious. I'm trying to convey that emotional fervor, just like being on a Harley.
@@richardgreen7811 You're welcome! Yeah, I bet that sounds impressive! Recording that audio correctly is very important. The best option is to mount your camera somewhere blocked from the wind, but it sounds like you've tried to do that. The next best option would be to use an external mic (either wireless with the Wireless GO or wired with a longer cable) and place it somewhere more protected, like you said. I'm sure that would work for you. The third option is to use a "dead cat" (one of those furry grey things) on an external mic to break the wind noise. Those work pretty well to reduce the wind noise. The Rode Video Micro comes with a dead cat. Or you can buy one separate if you go with a different mic.
Also, you might want to adjust the bass in your editing app after you film to try to get match the real thing.
I hope that helps and you are able to get the audio you are envisioning.
@@JordanHetrick Thank You very much for sharing. Amazon & I are taking Your advice. Again ... Thanks Very Much, and best of luck in these chaotic times.
Nice video - thanks , Just got the Hero 8 and i love it.. have a great day- Regards Makdiver from Denmark
Thanks for watching Makdiver! Have a beautiful day in Denmark!
Thank you! Already owned your book, very helpful!
You're very welcome! Thanks for buying the book and for the comment!
Hi..i was expecting you to talk about the mirror screen...i hope u will do it ,in ur next video...
Hi,
Thanks so much for the comment! It's always nice to hear feedback from viewers like you who want to see specific products. I'll make sure to include that in a video really soon. 😉 )
HowToUsePOVcameras thank you ..i m looking forward to it👋
Wow! Nice video!! thank you~
thank you for sharing
What accessory is appropriate for attaching in the mouth when doing parkour or action vidz?
GoPro makes the GoPro Bite Mount. I actually prefer one with more of a snorkel-style mount piece, like the MyGo Mount. There are also a few similar alternatives on Amazon.
Awesome video!!! I wish I could buy them all...
Thanks for the comment Meban! I wish that for you too. 👏
Thanks for all the info! Found your channel last evening, learning from you. Purchased your Gopro 8 book earlier today from Amazon. Looking forward to doing something cool with the Gopro 8 Black and the Gopro Max, they should soon arrive. When you have free time (LOL) write a informative book on the Gopro Max, I'm sure I can use the help. I'll be watching so I can purchase it. Stay safe! Thanks again!
FYI can not find macro lens for GoPro 8
Hi RH. You must have read my thoughts. I have been deep in the creation of the book for Max for a while now and it should be available soon. Stay tuned.
Also, check the link in the video description for the Macro lens. I just checked and it's still available. If you are watching on a phone, you just need to expand the description to see the links.
Thanks!!!!
Hello man! I'm just waiting the Gopro hero 9!
Yes! Who knows what will be next!?!
@@JordanHetrick never known, what do you expect?
Mediamod for go pro is waterproof?
No, the Media Mod is not waterproof.
Thanks man
Awesome!!!!
So many gopro vids out there but this is one of the best I’ve seen. Simple and precise explanations. Ordering your book now 👍🏼
Great! Thanks!
You're welcome!
wow
Thanks!
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I like GoPro
👍
Can I eat the camera
Yay or yay
The camera does not taste good.
❤️👌👍
The problem is I’m broke
Just don't buy it w the go pro name save alot of cash
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