Question 1

How about the battery? I read some posts it can only shot with 1 hour, is that true?

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Still in the process of testing out all the modes. At full 4k 30fps mode, it will lower the battery faster. But at 1080 30fps, I've passed 1 hour already. There is a warning in the instructions that the camera may too hot from shooting at such a high resolution (accessories may make it worse as well), and the camera will automatically shut off. But please, I'm haven't tested this to its full capacity yet.

Question 2

I plan to use this for a yoga/fitness studio. Is this overkill?

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The black version is over kill for just about everything. Realistically 1080 resolution is fantastic quality. Very rare you can fully take advantage of the 4K resolution. Not to mention the argument that 1080 video is equally great seen on 4K television (automatically upscaled). Otherwise the only way you will see real 4K video is from original video file directly on a computer or directly connected to a 4K TV. 4K over the internet (Youtube) is not true 4K. The 4K setting will half your battery power, and result in huge video files (storage space?), and if you want to process (edit) 4K video, lol, you better have a real decent computer to process that file, not to mention the time to transfer/copy the file over (I'm not talking about a quick 5 min clip, thats easy).The Silver and all the models down to the basic HEROPLUS is 1080@60 frames. Check the comparison chart and see the features you need/like. The HeroPlus with LCD is more economical for $250. There is also the "Cube" or as GoPro calls it the "Session" (Poloroid was the first to create the idea) more features, cheaper, but no LCD. The Silver is really more than most people need. The main difference between the basic version is 8MP photo verses the newer 12MP.

Question 3

So does the 4 black not have a built in LCD touch screen like the 4 silver?

Accepted Answer

It doesn't have the LCD built-in because of heat reasons. Keep that in mind if you plan to ADD the separate $79 LCD screen. If you shoot 1080p-120fps or 4k-30fps it WILL get hot. You may want to look into using the wi-fi and a remote display (like an Android running their app) instead of using an onboard LCD.

Question 4

When it offers the "camera only" versionl does it come with the waterproof housing? or is it literally just the camera?

Accepted Answer

Hero usually comes with "Standard Housing" which is "waterproof" up to " 131' (40m)". The Diving Housing" (sold seperatly, unless in dive package) is "waterproof" up to "197' (60m)"

ASIN	B00NIYNUF2
Antenna Location	Camera
Are Batteries Included	Yes
Best Sellers Rank	#347,347 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #1,475 in Sports & Action Video Cameras
Brand	GoPro
Built-In Media	- 3-Way Pivot Arm, - Curved Adhesive Mount, - Flat Adhesive Mount, - HERO4 Black Camera, - Quick Release Buckles, - Rechargeable Battery, - Skeleton Backdoor, - StandardHousing131’(40m), USB Cable
Camcorder Type	Action Camera
Color	Black
Compatible Devices	Smartphones, Laptops, Personal Computers, Tablets
Compatible Processors	A more powerful processor than what the GoPro Hero4 Black originally had
Connectivity Technology	Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Customer Reviews	4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (1,445)
Digital Zoom	2
Display Resolution Maximum	UHD" or "4K
Effective Still Resolution	12 MP
Effective Video Resolution	3840 Pixels
Exposure Control Type	Manual
Features	Waterproof
File Format	MP4
Flash Memory Bus Interface Type	UHS-I or UHS-II
Flash Memory Speed Class	C10
Flash Memory Type	Micro SD
Flash Memory UHS Speed Class	U3
Flash Memory Video Speed Class	V30
Focus Type	Manual Focus
Form Factor	Handheld
Has Image Stabilization	No
Image Aspect Ratio	16:9
Image stabilization	Optical
Item Dimensions D x W x H	1.53"D x 2.79"W x 2.8"H
Item Weight	0.33 Pounds
Lens Type	Zoom
Log Gamma Curve	True
Manufacturer	GoPro Camera
Maximum Aperture	2.8 Millimeters
Minimum Aperture	2.8 Millimeters
Minimum Focal Length	2.8 Millimeters
Model Name	CHDHX-401
Model Number	CHDHX-401
Number of Batteries	Lithium Metal batteries required. (included)
Operating System	Proprietary
Optical Zoom	1 x
Photo Sensor Size	1/2.3-inch
Screen Size	0.5 Inches
Sensor Type	CMOS
Shooting Modes	Manual
Style Name	Camera Only
Supported Audio Format	AAC
Supported Image Format	JPEG, RAW
UPC	818279013085 818279012767
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Video Capture Format	MP4
Video Resolution	4K
Warranty Description	1 year coverage for labor, 1 year coverage for parts
Water Resistance Level	Waterproof
White Balance Settings	Auto
Wireless Compability	Bluetooth
Zoom	Digital

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