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This amazing tiny satellite selfie video was shot using an off-the-shelf GoPro action camera

Jul 6, 2022 by John Aldred Add Comment
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When we think of satellites, we often think of super high-tech state-of-the-art technology being sent up into space. We generally don’t think of them blasting up off-the-shelf electronics that many of us already have in our homes. Well, that’s exactly what the folks at NanoAvionics did when they attached a GoPro Hero 7 (Yes, not even a Hero 10!) to their MP42 microsatellite to capture selfies in space as it flew over the planet.

At 550km (~341 miles) above the earth’s surface, the GoPro attached to the MP42 capture photos of the satellite over the Coral sea and the Great Barrier Reef – the only living structure visible from space – along the north-east side of Australia. It also shot some excellent (and nowhere near long enough!) 4K video of the trip.

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This e-bike is the ultimate mobile multicam streaming machine – complete with Atem Mini Pro

Oct 7, 2020 by John Aldred Add Comment
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Sometimes, you see a project that’s just so cool and so out there that you just have to find out more. That was me when I saw the photo above from Rattanak Sorn.  Rattanak live streams his e-bike journeys to Facebook and it’s turned his bike into a self-sufficient multicam live streaming machine, complete with Raspberry Pi and an Atem Mini Pro.

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This guy stuck a GoPro inside a tire while he drove and it sort of looks like a beating heart

Aug 5, 2020 by John Aldred 2 Comments
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People do put GoPros in some strange places. This one is courtesy of the Matt Mikka at Warped Perception. When Matt decided that he needed to change the tire on his car, he thought “hey, why don’t I stick a GoPro in here while it’s open and see how that looks from the inside as I drive?”. So, that’s exactly what he did.

Inside the rim, Matt mounted a GoPro Hero 7 Black with an LED light so you could actually see what was going on in there, along with a Mophie power bank to supply everything with power. The camera shows a fixed point inside the wheel, and he drives fairly slowly, but it kinda reminds me of a beating heart – except without all the blood.

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Photos of the GoPro Hero 8 have leaked – Will shoot 4K at 120fps

Aug 15, 2019 by John Aldred 11 Comments
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It looks like GoPro has gone with a complete redesign for the new GoPro Hero 8, expected to be announced at some point next month. Leaked photos posted to Photo Rumors show what looks like a rather impressive looking built-in microphone, and even a hotshoe mount for attaching various accessories.

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DJI Osmo Action vs. GoPro Hero 7 real-world comparison

May 15, 2019 by Dunja Djudjic 6 Comments
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The DJI Osmo Action camera has been officially released. When it was first rumored, many of us had the same thought: how does it compare to the GoPro Hero7 Black? It seems that GoPro got themselves a new competitor in the world of small action cameras, but can DJI beat them? Here are a few side-by-side reviews to show you how the new Osmo Action stacks up against GoPro’s newest action camera.

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GoPro turns the first profit after two years thanks to the new Hero 7 camera

Feb 7, 2019 by Dunja Djudjic 1 Comment
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GoPro has had its ups and downs, but apparently, this holiday season turned out to be profitable for the company. And it’s the first time since 2017. Apparently, GoPro’s newest Hero 7 lineup has helped the company turn its first quarterly profit in nearly two years.

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The DJI Osmo Pocket goes up against the Hero 7 Black in these side-by-side comparisons

Dec 4, 2018 by John Aldred 3 Comments
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When the GoPro Hero 7 Black was announced it was lauded as the “Gimbal killer” with some pretty amazing built-in image stabilisation. It’s even convinced a few people to finally upgrade from their GoPro Hero 4. But has DJI just announced a “GoPro killer”?

DJI recently announced the new DJI Osmo Pocket. A teeny tiny gimbal that seems to easily match the Hero 7 on specs, but features a true mechanical built-in gimbal rather than electronic image stabilisation. Dave Altizer at Kinotika took the two out for a spin to see how they compare.

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“Shaky video is dead!” proclaims GoPro after strapping the Hero 7 to an eagle

Oct 30, 2018 by Dunja Djudjic 2 Comments
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Ever since the GoPro Hero7 leaked online, the emphasis was on the new and improved stabilization. Then, the company promised “hypersmooth” and “gimbal-like stabilization” when the camera was announced. To show off the capabilities of the new Hero 7, GoPro strapped the camera to an eagle and let it fly over a soccer field. And apparently, they weren’t joking when they said that “shaky video is dead.”

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Three versions of GoPro Hero 7 officially launched, featuring HDR and 4K video at 60fps

Sep 20, 2018 by Dunja Djudjic 4 Comments
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After some pretty detailed leaks, GoPro has now officially launched Hero 7, their latest action camera. Or better to say: three cameras. The Hero 7 comes in Black, Silver and White version, and each of them has different specs and expectedly – different prices.

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GoPro Hero 7 specs leak shows HDR and live streaming video

Sep 5, 2018 by John Aldred 4 Comments
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With all of the mirrorless stuff going on recently, it’s easy to forget about the little GoPro. But it seems that they’re still here, and they’re getting ready to launch the Hero 7. Unlike the past couple of generations, though, it’s not one camera, but three. With Session discontinued, and the Karma completely dead, it looks like GoPro are going back to their old ways.

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