Which GoPro To Buy? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

YakDout · 07-02-2015, 02:37 PM

To me the LCD seemed pointless since you can bluetooth it to your phone and stream live feed or watch previous taken videos or pics.

Mr. NiceGuy · 07-02-2015, 02:51 PM

OK, then that answers the LCD question. That's an important point. Thanks.
I use an iphone.

I'm reading this from reviews:

Silver has better low light performance
Silver is $100 cheaper

Black has slow motion option with a faster processor
Black exhausts batteries too fast

??

AirborneYak · 07-02-2015, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. NiceGuy

OK, then that answers the LCD question. That's an important point. Thanks.
I use an iphone.

I'm reading this from reviews:

Silver has better low light performance
Silver is $100 cheaper

Black has slow motion option with a faster processor
Black exhausts batteries too fast

??

The iphone actually does a better slow-mo than the black. The H4B has 4k and and takes a whole lot of memory on your card and comp and I am urprised there are not a lot of heat issues.

Gunner58 · 07-02-2015, 03:28 PM

I have the hero3 silver and love it. The only issue I have is battery life. I can run it 4 straight hours then it's done. But it takes great video. If you are looking for a little less expensive route than the hero 4

GregAndrew · 07-02-2015, 03:39 PM

Better slo mo options with higher resolutions in the Black. Most of the GoPro lines have had decent low light abilities. Their problem is when in bright, or bright object in dark background, situations. Hell, it is hard enough to make out objects on my Samsung Note, so a tiny LCD would be about worthless to me.

Mr. NiceGuy · 07-02-2015, 03:47 PM

I'm listening carefully to all this good feedback. It's too late to order on Amazon for delivery tomorrow, but I think Best Buy has them for the same price.

Some of us are fishing at sunrise out of Tidelands on the 4th of July to beat the traffic. Then join the festivities at the parade, .. eat some grilled brats, drink, smoke a fine cigar, ... then fish again at sunset and watch the fireworks over Glorietta Bay from our kayaks.

I'm taking my bike as well to be mobile on land.

Anyone is welcome to join.

Life is good.

jorluivil · 07-02-2015, 03:53 PM

Whatever you do buy it at Best Buy and get the protection plan...........trust me but if you don't trust me just ask Tony (fulrac)

captnblood34 · 07-02-2015, 04:52 PM

Get the silver 4. The LCD is far from pointless....... You can manage your video/photos instantly. Allows you to free up space by deleting crappy footage. Connecting Bluetooth just kills your battery faster. If you have base access, you can't find them any cheaper than you can at the NEX, their accident protection trumps the rest too. Don't over think it, best gopro on the market now.

J

AirborneYak · 07-02-2015, 02:53 PM

I have the Hero4 silver. It's most bang for the bucks is what I found during my research. Speculation of the LCD not in the hero4 black was that it might've been a heat issue running the 4k and LCD. The touch screen in the H4s is pretty intuitive and makes framing your shots a lot easier, but using their app you can frame your shits just as easy too. I like the g4s, but seeing I want multiple angle for shits , I think it would be easier to just get two 129$ models. IMO silver does everything I need.

07-02-2015, 03:53 PM	#7
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07-02-2015, 02:37 PM	#1
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	To me the LCD seemed pointless since you can bluetooth it to your phone and stream live feed or watch previous taken videos or pics.

07-02-2015, 02:51 PM	#2
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 839	OK, then that answers the LCD question. That's an important point. Thanks. I use an iphone. I'm reading this from reviews: Silver has better low light performance Silver is $100 cheaper Black has slow motion option with a faster processor Black exhausts batteries too fast ??

07-02-2015, 03:28 PM	#4
Gunner58 Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 81	I have the hero3 silver and love it. The only issue I have is battery life. I can run it 4 straight hours then it's done. But it takes great video. If you are looking for a little less expensive route than the hero 4

07-02-2015, 03:39 PM	#5
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Better slo mo options with higher resolutions in the Black. Most of the GoPro lines have had decent low light abilities. Their problem is when in bright, or bright object in dark background, situations. Hell, it is hard enough to make out objects on my Samsung Note, so a tiny LCD would be about worthless to me.

07-02-2015, 03:47 PM	#6
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 839	I'm listening carefully to all this good feedback. It's too late to order on Amazon for delivery tomorrow, but I think Best Buy has them for the same price. Some of us are fishing at sunrise out of Tidelands on the 4th of July to beat the traffic. Then join the festivities at the parade, .. eat some grilled brats, drink, smoke a fine cigar, ... then fish again at sunset and watch the fireworks over Glorietta Bay from our kayaks. I'm taking my bike as well to be mobile on land. Anyone is welcome to join. Life is good.

07-02-2015, 04:52 PM	#8
captnblood34 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Otay Posts: 704	Get the silver 4. The LCD is far from pointless....... You can manage your video/photos instantly. Allows you to free up space by deleting crappy footage. Connecting Bluetooth just kills your battery faster. If you have base access, you can't find them any cheaper than you can at the NEX, their accident protection trumps the rest too. Don't over think it, best gopro on the market now. J

07-02-2015, 02:53 PM	#9
AirborneYak Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Long Beach Posts: 366	I have the Hero4 silver. It's most bang for the bucks is what I found during my research. Speculation of the LCD not in the hero4 black was that it might've been a heat issue running the 4k and LCD. The touch screen in the H4s is pretty intuitive and makes framing your shots a lot easier, but using their app you can frame your shits just as easy too. I like the g4s, but seeing I want multiple angle for shits , I think it would be easier to just get two 129$ models. IMO silver does everything I need.