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Some camera gear at the Digital Shootout

Started 9 months ago | Discussions thread
Falcon04 Regular Member • Posts: 106
Re: Some camera gear at the Digital Shootout

kelpdiver wrote:

PHXAZCRAIG wrote:

Just as an FYI, the folks at the Digital Shootout particularly recommended the Hero 9 and 10 as being capable, more so than previous versions. I forget why.

I have a Hero 4 bought back in 2015. Never really used it, and my PC then could barely handle the highest-quality output, so I stopped using it. Never did take it underwater as I had the DLSR to learn underwater shortly after and put my time into that. Often thought about having it mounted to a cold shoe for video while shooting stills with the big camera.

The IS really improved. But it can really eat up batteries if you don't disable wifi and other drains.

Yes, I've read that too.  Backscatter has their recommended settings on their website.

Additionally, GoPro just released a new battery designed for cold weather, but also lasts 40% longer at normal temperatures. That should go a long way to providing usable recording time.

Mounting it is particularly beneficial when you're shooting the 100mm and want an option if a whale shark comes along.

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Olympus OM-D E-M10 II Olympus E-M1 III GoPro Hero9 Black Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm 1:4-5.6 Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 II R +4 more
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