Review on 📷 GoPro MAX — Waterproof 360 & Traditional Camera: Touch Screen, Spherical 5.6K30 HD Video, 16.6MP 360 Photos, 1080p Live Streaming, Stabilization by Mike Bogan

Pros: __________• Rugged camera, very compact design, soft rubberized body and unique dual camera lens arrangement (front and rear) in one car . • They integrated a pair of fold-out fingers into the base of the camera. It's versatile so you don't just have to use GoPro tripods, helmet mounts or selfie sticks. Just go to Revain or AliExpress and spend $10-$20 on a camera. I really appreciate that GoPro is doing this. • The 360 degree action camera is a bit sluggish but works well. The cool thing is that you don't have to wear a VR kit to see if your shots are going well. The GoPro app lets you move around the screen in 360 degrees so you can see all angles. Note that editing for 360 takes a little getting used to, but the app really helps. • The GoPro app is excellent. The camera streams all your videos (including your 360-degree shots) from your smartphone and displays them in the app. Super fast automatic editing, creating clips, sharing with friends, reframing clips with other sources, setting keyframes and even basic color correction. Overall, I found this system to be one of the most affordable I've ever used. Thanks to GoPro software, even photographing yourself eating bananas can look dynamic. • If you don't want to edit on your phone, GoPro offers an app for PC and Mac. For me, this is the main choice because you can work with the mouse, not your fingers. • Not only can you choose between four digital lenses (13mm, 16mm, 19mm and 27mm) for recording, but you can also change the bit rate, shutter speed, white balance, exposure, etc. before recording. This is very useful if you don't want to invest in Adobe editing software. Reframe mode is something I've been using all along. In this mode, you can specify the action you want to focus on and the focus of the video can be adjusted to your liking. This is a big help as I used this feature when filming myself on a mountain bike. Adjusting the focus point rarely gives you a blurry shot. Very happy with this feature. • The stabilization is more impressive than expected. They call it "HyperSmooth Stabilization" and because of their "Horizon Leveling" system, the GoPro recognizes the orientation of the camera. When pedaling down a rocky path, the GoPro keeps the footage pretty smooth. Now I know this will vary depending on the sport/activity you do, but the stabilization is good enough if you're shooting during the day. Stick to the horizon (this can be disabled if you wish). • I felt that sound was a big part of this device. It had six mics, and overall I heard no wind noise, helmet shakes, and minimal "underwater" singing from my friends. • You can make the camera focus more on the sound. This is a useful feature when your GoPro is stabilized and you want to record an interview or vlog. • It has a pretty handy 360 degree time-lapse video. I haven't tested this, but it's something to be aware of. • In addition to being a very sensitive viewfinder, the touchscreen can remain in place even in direct sunlight. • The video quality is 1080p and is clear and sharp overall. bright. I find it a bit overexposed, but that doesn't detract from the quality of the clip. 1080p video content has been around for many years. I didn't find any quality defects. • The Pro also has a 270 degree panoramic photo function. The cool thing is that you don't have to pan the camera from left to right like all smartphones do. Just one click and you're done. Fast, convenient and with excellent image quality. Cons and Pros: __________ • You can't record in 4k because 4k doesn't exist • One of the main issues I've found is that the GoPro doesn't record well at close range. It is difficult to explain exactly when the quality decreases as the object gets closer. I would say that at arm's length, because the closer, the sharper the picture. • The biggest problem is camera design for 360° filmmakers. I'm a big fan of the layout, but you have a camera with one lens on the front and another on the back. The problem that arises is the lighting. When the sun hits one lens, the exposure level is completely different than the other. For those who want to capture 360-degree images, this is a big problem that I don't know how to work around. I would have to think that if you're editing in a third-party app or software, you need to fix the exposure issue. • Seams are visible at the top and bottom of the image. The reason for this is that the camera has a wide mounting base. Please note that this is the case with most action cameras and this one is no exception. • Slow mode unchanged. • Here is a brief description of your recordings. 60 fps (for most modes), 1080p or 1440p and of course 30/24 fps. Nothing special, that's it. • You have less control over the overall plans. I can't control anything unless the shot is 270 degrees. The solution is to use third party software to fix the problem, but that's just another extra step and sometimes you just want to get the clip out as soon as possible. • If you want to take pictures at night, note that there is no ” or even night mode. • For some reason, stabilization is slower when shooting at night. Plus, there are still little ups and downs when walking. But please think about the night • Adding to the night problem degrades the video quality. With a 1080p cap, the pixel arrangement looks unimpressive when shooting at night. Stick with your smartphone if it has 4K resolution • Non-fisheye footage will look grainy if you're in a room that isn't fully lit. I believe the reason for this is that the GoPro is trying to get the best shot and needs to compensate for the stretched dimensions applied.• While the app caters to those who want to get the most out of every shot, the color grading software is minimal. usually. Just use a different program. • I know that the time-lapse function ("Timewarp") drains the battery. In my experience, recording an 8 minute video drained the battery by 12%. • No night mode for the time lapse function, you only need to use it during the day to get the best quality. • If you are a former GoPro user, I have been advised that you will have fewer video modes to play with. • During recording, the touch screen stays on a little longer than usual. I'm hoping software updates fix this issue as having the active screen only drains the battery faster. • GoPro claims it's waterproof to 16 feet, not an underwater camera. In other words, it says it has a rain cover, but throw a cover over it if you plan on swimming in a lake or pool. • When testing the 360° video layout, I found that you cannot scroll through your 360° frames when using the touchscreen. The screen only lets you swipe the screen as you can't navigate through the 360-degree shot. • Also, in 360 mode, you cannot use their "automatic" mode to help you focus correctly. But the downside is that you can focus anywhere. • For all-day use, including recording, with the touchscreen, active Wi-Fi streaming, and continuous recording all day, you need an extra battery. You can survive with one, but you must turn off your phone's Wi-Fi connection as well as your touchscreen. • So many contracts before using this device! You must agree to all or you may not be able to use all GoPro features. The two specific contracts I remember are that if you don't "agree" you can't use the app to transfer, edit, or even watch your videos. It seems that the more expensive the tool, the more strictly it is treated. • Lenses are not protected as they get scratched. The good news is that GoPro knows this and provides you with lens dust covers. They are mandatory for these lenses. • I have a problem with the battery cover. It still comes off easily. I don't know if it's just me, but I'd like to know if others are having this experience. Conclusion: __________ GoPro is right when it comes to being more than just an action camera. They're trying to make it not only the only action camera you use, but also the only video editing software you use on the go. For this GoPro, primarily the app integration is something to look forward to. I felt that it was not only very easy to watch my videos directly on the touchscreen, but also to edit them directly in the app. The portability that allows users to edit their videos and publish them on your phone is well implemented in my book. GoPro succeeded with a unique lens design that allows pro athletes and vloggers of all ages to capture 360-degree shots or everyday life. But with good comes bad. As convenient as the app's software is, it lacks settings to bring your videos to life (e.g. color pre-correction, incorrect exposure compositing, etc.). For more intense shots, you'll have to rely on Adobe or another program (especially for 360-degree videos), as the app is best for only quick video posting. But the two main problems I need to solve are video quality and night. modes. Without 4k I found this to be a major disadvantage as not only can most of our smartphones record 4k but previous GoPro models also made this feature available. And finally, night mode... well, it's gone. The whole experience of testing this camera at night is not a winner. With stabilization and video downgrading at night, this camera is only for the day. In the end, I felt like GoPro created a camera that fits two lifestyles. With a unique dual-lens design and an overall compact system, I find this camera indispensable when you need to shoot quickly with decent video quality. Just always carry an extra pair of batteries if your trip lasts longer than a day. All in all, the premier daytime action cam that caters to both adventure sports enthusiasts and bloggers of all shapes and sizes. I hope I helped you. Sincerely, honest reviewer