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First..... There are plenty of videos on YouTube that answer your questions...
Second..... I watched them and got more confused because I'm not a camera guy or I have ADD.
Before taking my GoPro on the water I customized my monopod mount and then placed it in all of the rod holders and took pictures so I could see the view and range of view that each mount would produce. This is important because the fish eyes lens means that the camera doesn't have to be pointed directly at you for you to be in the frame.
The only permanent mount that I have is one that I adhered to my FF that enables me to film straight on me at a lower level than the monopod offers. I can also spin the camera for a low center view off the front of the kayak from the FF mount.
As for settings... I use a 32 gig card and try to download files to my computer often to keep the card clear.
The first few times I took the camera out with me I used the LCD back to help me get used to it. It helped but ate the battery up.
Now what I do is shoot everything in the highest quality video mode. This way I can have the highest quality videos that enables me to grab individual frames for photos. To reiterate, I never use the camera mode only the video mode even while "taking pictures" of friends. This way I can go through the video frame by frame for the perfect picture.
One thing I ALWAYS do is to make sure my camera is leashed.... Sounds like a no brainer but there are a lot of GoPros on the ocean floor.
As for battery usage.... I'm on the water 10 hours at a time. I film sea life when I'm bored and turn the camera on when I get hooked up. I've never run out of battery when I don't use the LCD attachment.
SORRY THIS IS LONG WINDED BUT IM PASSING THE TIME AT THE DMV.
I hope this helps a little.
Mike
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