Is a GoPro 7 White still ok?
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Be gentle please, I have no photography, or videography knowledge, but I need some advice. I host a very small automotive YouTube channel, which is doing ok. I film all of it on my Samsung phone, which I have various mounts for, and edit it through iMovie. It does everything we need, and until recently, I had access to a GoPro Session camera which I used on occasion.
Now I want to do a bit more with b-roll, and external shots from the cars we use, but the chap who had the GoPro has since left us for pastures new, and I now feel I need to get one for myself as we have lacked those little bits of b-roll and external work. I need it to be pretty much idiot-proof, but still need a bit of quality, and as I had bought some of the accessories for the GoPro (suction mount, etc, etc) I have gravitated towards another one. The channel doesn't earn a huge amount, so investing in an expensive camera isn't an option, however I noticed the GoPro 7 White at around £150. Is this a good camera? It isn't going to be required to do the actual filming of the presenting, but more b-roll stuff, but even so, I don't want to waste money. Is there a better alternative that I should be looking at?
All advice welcome.
Now I want to do a bit more with b-roll, and external shots from the cars we use, but the chap who had the GoPro has since left us for pastures new, and I now feel I need to get one for myself as we have lacked those little bits of b-roll and external work. I need it to be pretty much idiot-proof, but still need a bit of quality, and as I had bought some of the accessories for the GoPro (suction mount, etc, etc) I have gravitated towards another one. The channel doesn't earn a huge amount, so investing in an expensive camera isn't an option, however I noticed the GoPro 7 White at around £150. Is this a good camera? It isn't going to be required to do the actual filming of the presenting, but more b-roll stuff, but even so, I don't want to waste money. Is there a better alternative that I should be looking at?
All advice welcome.
Useful review here: https://www.techradar.com/uk/news/should-i-buy-a-g...
It's essentially a poverty spec model of the GoPro 7 range from a couple years ago, non-removable battery and lack of 4k would be the deal breaker for me. I suspect your smartphone may be better suited for the type of footage you're after.
I have some discount codes for the GoPro website (8 owner, Plus member) that give you 20% off. If you can stretch to a Hero 7 Black for fifty quid more that offers 4k, live streaming and hyper smooth (stabilises footage). Battery is removable too allowing you to carry spares.
Another useful review of the 7 range: https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/uk/buying-guide...
It's essentially a poverty spec model of the GoPro 7 range from a couple years ago, non-removable battery and lack of 4k would be the deal breaker for me. I suspect your smartphone may be better suited for the type of footage you're after.
I have some discount codes for the GoPro website (8 owner, Plus member) that give you 20% off. If you can stretch to a Hero 7 Black for fifty quid more that offers 4k, live streaming and hyper smooth (stabilises footage). Battery is removable too allowing you to carry spares.
Another useful review of the 7 range: https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/uk/buying-guide...
beambeam1 said:
Useful review here: https://www.techradar.com/uk/news/should-i-buy-a-g...
It's essentially a poverty spec model of the GoPro 7 range from a couple years ago, non-removable battery and lack of 4k would be the deal breaker for me. I suspect your smartphone may be better suited for the type of footage you're after.
I have some discount codes for the GoPro website (8 owner, Plus member) that give you 20% off. If you can stretch to a Hero 7 Black for fifty quid more that offers 4k, live streaming and hyper smooth (stabilises footage). Battery is removable too allowing you to carry spares.
Another useful review of the 7 range: https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/uk/buying-guide...
Thank you for this. The idea of stabilisation is a big draw, and for 4K too I suppose as the camera will be mounted externally on the car. Also, my editing skills are fairly basic, so the more the camera can do, possibly the better.It's essentially a poverty spec model of the GoPro 7 range from a couple years ago, non-removable battery and lack of 4k would be the deal breaker for me. I suspect your smartphone may be better suited for the type of footage you're after.
I have some discount codes for the GoPro website (8 owner, Plus member) that give you 20% off. If you can stretch to a Hero 7 Black for fifty quid more that offers 4k, live streaming and hyper smooth (stabilises footage). Battery is removable too allowing you to carry spares.
Another useful review of the 7 range: https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/uk/buying-guide...
I'll look at those reviews, so thank you, and also for you kind offer.
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