GoPro HERO+ LCD

The representative of the entry-level GoPro action cameras has one important highlight — it is equipped with a touch screen with a diagonal of 1.8", which is convenient to sight and view the footage. In addition, the display greatly simplifies the process of setting the recording parameters, and also provides the possibility of in-camera video processing.

Design

The screen is located on the back of the case, built into a non-removable protective box from the box. This decision made it possible to ensure dust and water protection of the camera, but significantly increased its weight, which is 127 g. It has become more difficult to place an action camera in a pocket of ski clothing or pants. But you can safely take it with you under water to a depth of 40 m, without worrying about equipment failure.

filming

Since the camera is included in the low-cost line, you should not expect superpowers from it. She writes videos at a maximum resolution of 1920x1080 pixels at up to 60 fps and takes 8-megapixel still images with interval and burst shooting capabilities. In HD resolution, the recording speed is also limited to 60 fps, so you won’t be able to get spectacular Slow Motion.

Performance

The performance level of the camera is not very high: it confidently handles with recording in daylight, but in low light conditions the quality deteriorates. If high detail video and the ability to shoot in the dark are extremely important to you, you should take a closer look at the older generation, the closest similar representative of which is the GoPro HERO4 Silver Edition.

Non-removable battery

Wi-Fi and GPS wireless modules provide remote control of the action camera. But a non-removable 1160 mAh battery limits video recording to 1-2 hours. Battery life varies greatly depending on how often you use the screen and wireless connections.

Faithful comrade

The price difference between GoPro HERO+ LCD and GoPro HERO4 Silver Edition is not that big. Therefore, the positioning of the younger model raises some questions. Nevertheless, it can become a loyal companion for active shooters who are going to record videos without frills, navigating the shooting process using the built-in screen.

Reference. Slow Motion (translated from English. "slow motion") — an effect that allows you to see the scene in slow motion. The intensity of video slowdown directly depends on the initial frame rate — the higher it is, the more motion in the frame is frozen. For example, a video shot at a frequency of 120 fps, when lowered to 30 fps, which is more familiar to the human eye, will be slowed down by 4 times, and if you shoot at a frequency of 240 fps, by as much as 8 times.