Love that fact that you mentioned motovloggers in this review!

I really like this almost uncut-review! Well done, nice video

As an avid backpacker and photographer, I find myself out in the elements for days at a time. With the form factor and water resistance of this new Session (others had it too, sure but not without a case), it's allowed me to pack it in with me and I've done some pretty clever things with it so far. It's not all about FPS and ultimate video quality. For some, it's good enough having 1080p 60fps. Great video, thanks for the upload and thoughts!

I really like this video. It's not bashing the product like other reviews and giving examples to both a positive and negative view point. Easily the best review online. Thank you for helping me making my first GoPro purchase.

Greetings "RevZilla," I want to thank you for this excellent and informative video about the GoPro Hero4 Session Review. It is so nice to see a quality made video by someone who not only knows how to shoot and film video, and one who actually offers valuable, important and honest critique about a product. I am a videographer of a sort and have done videography film work on a semiprofessional basis. I've watched several videos online about the "GoPro Session" and have not been too keen on the opinions offered. Most of them were very personally biased with strongly worded opinions that bordered on obsessively negative and crude. Your commentary input and information is honest, straightforward and clean. You offered information about the abilities, the pros and the cons and gave valuable info to any perspective viewer about the Hero4 Session by GoPro. Even though the Session camera is not the highest resolution camera on the market, the imagery is actually very good. It is clean, well saturated, but not overly saturated as is the case with some cameras. For the average film maker/videographer, this camera is more than adequate. yes, the dynamic range is somewhat lacking, but the imagery is very clean, though slightly out of focus and not as sharp as it could be. Furthermore, this little camera shoots and offers broadcast quality footage that is perfectly acceptable in the TV Broadcast world. For the price I think it's a pretty good camera. My wife just bought and gave me a Hero4 Session GoPro for Christmas. This is my very first gopro camera. However, I own and use a Canon GL2 camcorder, an older "Prosumer" camera that is actually a "3CCD" unit with amazing color resolution. As good as the old unit is, the little gopro is actually outshining this old camcorder of mine, which will be retired soon enough. I am still on the learning curb with the Hero4 Session and am exploring, studying and getting to know this unit. I am amazed that something so small can produce remarkable videos and still images. However based on research, the "Hero4, and all the GoPro units are actually employing and using existing technology that was originally developed for the wireless smartphone technology. At their core, the cameras in a gopro and a smartphone are essentially and nearly identical. The underlying and most notable differences are how the cameras are used, but the basic architecture of the 2 cameras are essentially the same. Both smart phone cameras and the gopro shoot stunningly beautiful images and the videos are nothing short of amazing. I am truly amazed at how far video and camera technology has come in such a short period of time. I still remember when personal computers didn't even exist, now look where we are. I am excited to have my Hero4 session camera and am looking forward to using it and exploring what I can and can't do with it. Although it does have its drawbacks, such as a one hour limit for filming, I see the potentials of my new camera. again, thank you for this very well made and informative video review of my new camera.

I like how you included that part at the end

Phila Naval Business Center / ShipYard coming in thru the 26th street side.. The fact the road he is on has potholes, ruts, and more craters than the moon shows the cam has a fairly steady picture.

This is best review on KZfaq,bought one and love it.

Really enjoyed the actual review. Not some paid guy just talking about how great it is and at the end he says he hasn't used it yet but he's really excited to.

The video quality is about the same. You only lose night mode and 4K on the session since its smaller than the hero 4 silver. Depending on where I'm at, I'll use either the hero 4 silver or session. The session is a perfect vlogging camera. I also have an easier time mounting the hero 4 session in places that normal GoPros can't go.

The little white thing that no one knows what to do with them are not only intended to lock the camera, but its main purpose is anti-vibration. It reduces the vibration of both video and sound.

in this entire video you guys noticed that you couldn't hear the wind xD which is a coll feature it has 2 mics and when winds come in the front mic then audio changes to the back mic which is better for him to talk even though is to close

Definitely a good idea to review it while using it and showing to test footage. Unbiased review, very complete!

I have this camera, and if you use it as a dashcam like I do, there's one major drawback: What they call "looping mode" doesn't actually loop at all if you stop recording even once. E.g.; if you set the segment rate to 5 min and record 15 min (3 5 min. files), then stop recording, those 3 files will not be written over if in the next session(s) you run out of SD space. Not only that, on the next session(s) no looping will actually happen. It only loops (by deleting the oldest file), at all, if you run out of SD space during ONE continuous session. So, they use a really creative and unique - read, BS - definition of "looping". As a dashcam it doesn't really work. You have to delete the whole SD on a regular basis. I got on their forum and brought this up, and they explained to me that it's designed this way because "it's designed for use as an action cam", which makes no sense to me. Every other "action cam" out there has a true looping mode that loops no matter what, through power cycles, any number of takes. Even the cheapest $20 eBay gopro knockoffs. It's especially nonsensical of them IMO, because all they'd have to do is add a simple setting to change this behavior. Call it 'dashcam mode'. Whatever. It's a simple software change, not hardware at all. So instead I'm having to look into gopro firmware hacking to add the feature myself. Thank you Redditors on r/goprohack.

I have a love hate relationship with the GoPro Session. Love the form factor, all in one water proof housing, quick rotation system and the new mounts. That mount system is well over due for a refresh. A $250 entry price point would have been perfect. Awesome review dude!

Awesome video, really useful info. Many thanks.

I like this unit, and if I didn't have a Hero3, I probably would buy one with the Bluetooth mic. However, I have stereo mic inside my helmet and a Bluetooth Transmitter and Receiver to connect the bike mounted camera. I don't like helmet mount videos bouncing around, and I've removed all but one. The point is there are multiple ways of doing this, and I like the small Hero4 Session for general use.

No brainier purchase at $179.00 for Black Friday.

AWESOME video, dude. Well done.

sometimes i ride through the philly shipyard just to see if i can find somebody from revzilla filming and eventually see myself in one of their videos. Iv seen Lemmy do a recording session at the showroom (they have a window that lets you see into their recording studio). But to randomly see myself in their videos has been a personal goal of mine lol.

Your feed back: Great job and nice recording. The picture quality is very good on my computer, I see no reason for something better, although I am not doing professional work. Many times it is hard to sit through a video like this, but this one held my interest all the way through. Well done.

As a motovlogger I would certainly like the smaller design but I worry about the ability to record audio. I suppose I will just have to try it out and if nothing else use it for a bike mounted camera. Thank you for the in depth review, the quality was very crisp and I look forward to testing the product myself once I collect the funds. Also hey +BrockGrimes!

Awesome review! I use the session for mountainbike videos and i just love how small it is and what you can do with it

Considering buying one of these for awhile now. Just want a GoPro that can take good quality video and pictures while riding or similar activity. I don't need to make audio high quality motovlog type vids

Im having crazy problems with this camera. Battery lasts 45-70 min, from a full charge. viewing media is almost impossible.....7/10 times i get a "cannot view" media....then when i do get it to work and try to make a clip, even as small as 5 seconds, i get a " cannot share" message. sometimes just to preview a clip it will think for almost two min......

I have a gopro hero 4 session but i wish you were able to use an external mic to cut down on wind noise

This was a very well put together video. I really enjoyed it!

Thanks for the review, I am looking at picking one up for my trips next year and want to spend as little time as possible doing video editing. I just want to record at some nice spots on the road, make a 5 minute video set to music from each weekend trip I do and then be done with it. Sounds like this will be the one to get!

Really want this gopro but it sucks not having an external mic option.

You should get a small pop filter for your microphone! It gets rid of all the mic blowing thing wich is noticable annoying :)

I link in the description to the article on CommonTread would be great..

I feel like you need a mini deadcat on your mic :)

I have one and I've been mainly using it as a "dash cam". The wind noise cancels out engine noise in vids but I haven't tried putting a piece of electrical tape over the mic holes. I find it very difficult to transfer vids to my computer with the free GoPro app. When I click import media, it opens the files explorer, or it's just not accessible - like the button is not highlit. . insert the sd card directly into your computer because it takes forever if you use the usb cable. (Windows 10) but then it wants to put them in Windows Media, and not the GoPro app. The Doid RC app is cool, but it takes 6-7 tries to connect to the camera before anything happens, and the WiFi seems very weak and disconnects sometimes.Vibration? Also, how the hell do I turn the damn thing off. The red button shuts it down, but the LED keeps blinking 24/7 and when I go to use it again the battery is dead. I bought an external battery because at high def, and with connectivity, the camera battery will only last a little over an hour.

Thanks for making such a clear video on the GoPro session! Getting one tomorrow!

I'm considering the Session as a daily riding camera. But currently I'm running the Hero4 Black and I hate the battery life. What is the real world difference when it comes to the battery life?????

Absolutely the best review! But how could you make it so clear and perfect? I mean, the video quality! I've watched so many reviews with the same configurations 1080p - 60fps and they seemed to be really poor! Shaky ... I wonder why... Congrats mate! Great video! Cheers!

Can you view live video on your phone from the Session camera? This would be helpful for wakeboarding- a person on the boat can tell the rider to adjust the camera slightly for a better angle without taking the camera off.

good review considering this camera now

great cam, going to get more for the back and one for the dashboard to see the speed

Very good video, full of useful information, well presented. I've just purchased one and was looking for a few tips 'n tricks to get the best out of it.

i have the go pro session and i think its great just did a small test myself

Great video ..Thanks, going to get one .looks to be the right camera for , my extreme off road trail riding ...Cheers boys !!

if there is anyone out there that has had the older gopros like the hero 3 and or just has the session cause on my hero 3 it takes more that 5 mins to download a 15 second video when filming on 1080p at 60fps and i was wondering if it is any faster over wifi to a phone? PLEASE HELP

I like mine because it was FREE. (Did not steal it) I got it from a tornado damaged house, with other stuff, and owner wanted nothing because insurance paid them off. Free will overlook the shortcomings.

no camera related but...i wish they would let me work with my septum....i have to take it off :_( its 4mm tho

Nice tutorial, I purchased it yesterday :)

Have used it for several seasons

Great review man. I just got a bike, learning to ride and all that, and I'm looking for a action cam to stick to the tank so I can record my rides. I've seen so many "Gopro session is shit" reviews, but they never talk about the stuff you mention - it's like a cirklejerk where they all end up agreeing that "Yea you should get a RED to record all your stuff." which is completely ridiculous. Anyway, seeing as this is the cheapest option right now I think I'm gonna go with one. Great channel, great reviews.

You're better than most motovloggers

I have two concerns. My main camera is a hero4 silver. I use a few different cams for secondary locations. I am considering replacing them with sessions. Pro's would be the lower profile and ability for everything to run off the same remote. These would be for the rear facing and side facing cams, with the 4 silver remaining the main forward facing cam. My concerns are the battery and the lense cover. I typically run the bike cams off 12v power when I am on an all day ride (I do a lot of touring). I assume you would have to disassemble the door to keep it plugged in to power, also risking the non-replacable battery by keeping it plugged in. Replacing that lense cover seems more expensive than a cheap skeleton case for a hero 3 or 4. I have had rocks kick up and smack my cameras fairly regularly. I am really tempted, though. The form factor is really attracting me and being able to sync all my bike cams to a single remote would be great. One question on settings. Can you set the session for simultaneous video and still shots like I can on my hero4?

This review is legit! Great work. :)

what are you riding. dumb question ik but just curious I can't tell

I see the sleeves on your Rev-it jacket are too short as well.

with disappointing session sales, and gopro stock dropping, the company has announced a second price drop from 399 to 299 and now 199. how does this affect your recommendation?

What video settings were used throughout the video? 1080p 60fps 1444p at 30fps?

Is amazing i tink i will change mine i have go pro 3+... tnx

Now its only $199!

Great review well put together thanks for taking the time this really helped

For a helmet cam setup to simply capture moments for a safety reason, so capturing license plate info and other important information. Would you go session or hero4 black?

Is there a way of connecting a lavalier mic?

Old post I know but I use this as of now and find the video to be almost like in slow motion, aka not smooth or actually speed I am doing. I am shooting in 1080p 60 or 30 wide view, seems to make know diff when I play back what I shoot and I have it mounted on chin part of helmet. Any advice on what I am doing wrong. Thanks

What did you use to record your audio for this vid?

cool.. thanks for the info. I think I'm ready for a gopro

how do you make seamless time-lapse mine flickers through each frame and takes ages to download

What are you using for a mic in this video? I want a begginer motovlogging camera and mic, and i planned on getting that as a camera.

NICE review and honest ! Thanks your good work!

What bike are you on Ryan? Looks seriously comfortable to be riding

Hi Great informative videos, many thanks. I have just bought a Goldwing Trike and am planning on the Schuberth C3 helmets each with SRC. I would also like to record our trips using a go pro. Could you please advise how I connect the audio from the SRC mike to the Gopro?

I was thinking that same thing as well!!! also as it is smaller the picture is smaller aswell!!!!!!......... I wouldn't buy it because it is just not the quality of the original size gopros!!!!!

please reply to this . what setting did you use for ur session i got mine and the 1080p at 60 dosnt look 1080 to me at all . yours looks very clear ??

Thanks for the review. What frame-rate was this video shot in?

Superb video,very informative and you could actually work for gopro.youve made my mind up now and im gonna get a hero black edition.

When you filmed this video was this the wisest angle?

Good review Ryan. Really liked it, not sure I can afford 4 of them btw

Can you tell us how you mounted your gopro sessions onto the chin of your helmet please?

Did you use anything special to mount onto the chin?

where can we see your images that you shoot on this gopro session. Would really like to see. And thanks for sharing a great video.

I wonder if the lighting is better than the go pro hero I'm deciding between this and the go pro hero and I live in a pretty dark area and rains a lot here (Denmark)

Planing on buying one buy for fishing videos on the boat do you think it would be okay for that. Battery is not a problem has I can hook it in to 12v and keep it charged

Awesome review, well executed. What's on your left wrist?

What mic was used for the review itself? Not the GoPro mic correct?

You mentioned in the end that the mic is not good on these sessions, what type of microphone are you using to record this video?

I just got this camera for Christmas and I want to use it for motovlogging. Two things are killing me right now: 1. There is no way to hook up an external mic to the camera, so you have to use a separate setup to record in-helmet audio, and 2. This camera looks like it sticks out a ton compared to the other GoPros (when you look at it from the side-profile while it's chin-mounted to a helmet). It's definitely smaller than the others, but it's thicker-- something to consider if you're planning to chin-mount it on your helmet. Any ideas on the best way to record in-helmet audio since I can't attach a mic adapter to the Session?

I'm looking at this camera from a commuter stand point just as street protection. I don't particularly care about how high of a quality the picture is. What is the realistic expectation of battery life on the lowest quality settings? Also, can I set the camera to loop data so I it will overwrite the oldest data? Thanks!

Mine keeps dropping sections that I've recorded

i just bought a session 4 a couple of days ago, and recorded some video riding on the highway. the wind noise is crazy . so i,m thinking if you stick a little piece of tape over the front microphone, that would probably help cut down some of the noise. well i did just that, and now i will go out and try it. ill let you know if it works.

hell yeah, REV'IT Ignition 2 masterrace

just purchased the camera last week. thanks for the tutorial. what mic would you suggest???? I already know I would have to buy the audio adapter...GoPro mic?

Hi I bought a GoPro session two days ago after watching many reviews, specifically yours. I also purchased a sandisk uhs-I red/gold sd card. I have the settings on the GoPro to 1080p 60fps. My video looks nothing like yours. It's not nearly as clear and it's very very choppy/laggy. What could be the issue? I tried it on my motorcycle and just walking around and it's bad both ways. I'm ready to return it.

very cool vid... hey how or what is ur helmet audio video setting.. esp audio...mic

What mount is used to position the session on the motorcycle helmet in this video? Down by the chin of the helmet

not good for motovloging :( i lost my drift hd what can i use thasts good? i was concidering this

I like the camera. I want to use it for motovlogging. How are you bluetoothing to it?

How long does it take to get a full charge. Also has the battery run time remained consistant compared to when they was new.

also could I connect this to my Bilt Bluetooth 2.0 helmet with the Hero Session?

Love the video! The camera also seems awesome andI´m going to buy it soon! :)

Does anyone know where to get the small fairing covering the speedo from ryans sv650. I want exactly that little painted piece but cant seem to find it anywhere. +1 to the sv650 fam btw

Thank you all for the review. Can you also do a review on the Contour Roam 3?

My wife just got one of these for me... my problem is excessive wind noise when I am riding... what did you do to eliminate this? anyone got any ideas?

Dude great video but you kept mention how they dropped price by $100 bucks,but you never say how much it is.and what it includes ..1 camera or 2 ? as you have like what 4 ,5 cameras ?