Customers consistently note the excellent video quality and ease of use of the HERO5 Session 4K Action Camera. Its compact size and waterproof capabilities are also frequently praised, while some users mention limitations in battery life and the lack of a built-in screen. The camera's performance in low-light conditions also received mixed feedback.
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Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Video quality
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Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great action camera
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The video and pictures are great. The camera has many good features and easy to use. The battery life could be could be better (about 90 mins) since it can't be removed and quickly replaced with a fresh recharged battery.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Video quality, Weight
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Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Absolutely love it!!!
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I love how GoPro gave this new session better upgrades. The audio is 10x better than my hero4 black. The only thing I don't like is I can't switch out the batters the way I can with the hero4 black. Maybe GoPro can make that happen for the next session. On the bright side, the video and pics are amazing. It's water proof out of the box. It's a little more than half the weight of the hero4 black. I'm actually considering on selling my 4 black and all the accessories for it and buying another 5 session.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Size, Video quality
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Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great little camera
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This camera is great. You can't beat it for size and portability. The app needs work I had some connectivity issues and the battery life isn't great but that's to be expected by a camera this size. The image quality is great and it's definetly has some great features such as voice control,time lapse,5 different lens angle settings. I would definetkg recvomend this camera.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Size, Video quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Solid action cam
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For its size it packs everything you need. 4K video in a compact, user friendly form.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use, Size, Video quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Vacation Vieos
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Looking for an easy way to capture Disney vacation. This GoPro was perfect. Right size, easy to use and great quality videos!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size, Waterproof
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Low light performance
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
its ok
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I have a gopro 3 black and got this session 5 with 4k, really cant tell much differnce between to 1080 and 4k, if anything my older gopro seems to do better in low light, on plus with session 5, is water proof without a case. But not really shootin under water. Its smaller and more compact. I am keeping the session 5 as my older go pro is pretty beatup, but if i knew what i know now, i would of just got like 3 or 4 new older go pros for the same price of this new one
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use, Size, Video quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great recorder for anyone to use
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Easy to use and a great picture when recorded. Small and easy to travel with
I would recommend this to a friend
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Size, Video quality
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Battery life
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great little camera, but battery life is weak.
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I bought this camera for my son who does WWII reenacting. It's size is perfect for hiding it inside one of the small ammo pouches where it can't be seen, or he can even mount it right on a rifle. It takes fantastic video and really has some amazing features for such a tiny camera. The image stabilization works fantastic and the voice activation and blue tooth phone sync features are awesome.
The one and only drawback is the battery life. I read a few reviews that mentioned this but I didn't want to buy the larger model. From a full charge, the battery lasts a little over an hour with continuous filming, and even when completely shut off, it will drain down to nothing within a day or two, so you'll want to have it charging pretty much right up until you're ready to use it. He bought one of those battery charging banks for when he's out all day with no outlets around, and that helps.
Overall though, it's a great little camera and hopefully, they'll improve battery life for future models. Or, you can pay the extra 100 for the full size camera, if size isn't an issue for you. But the nice thing about this small cube shaped camera is that it can be turned 90 degrees in the mounting bracket, so you can mount it either on top, or on the side, of a helmet or on other equipment. I'm pretty sure the full size camera can only be mounted upright which can limit mounting options.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use, Size, Video quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great compact action camera
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I bought this GoPro for filming my snowboarding trip. It was great having such a compact camera I could store in my pocket and film when needed in 4K. It was very easy to use and even voice activated. There is an app you can download and see your footage immediately. Love it!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Size, Video quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Small and Durable
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This is a durable little camera that is small enough to fit in your pocket and control with your smartphone. The video quality is great at 4K but you'll want to get a large and fast SD card.
The picture quality is OK, not as good as an iPhone but because this thing is rugged, its better than risking your phone on a ATV ride , snorkeling or skiing.
The app to control this could be more user friendly and the functionality of the buttons is not as intuitive as it could be.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Video quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great camera
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My first go pro purchase and I couldn't be happier with this . So far it's held up to me jumping off my mothers roof with a helmet attachment. I have also used it in my moms hot tub , great picture but hard to hold my breathe in the hot water . I def would recommend this item , great picture and easy to edit .
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Size, Video quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great go pro
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Easy to use and good quality. Also a nice size. Definitely recommend this go pro
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use, Video quality
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Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great all around rugged camera
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This is what I was hoping the Flip video camera should have attempted to create. A simple durable easy to use camera with removable media that has a lot of mounting accessories and options. Stable high quality video at a wide angle allows use without a view finder for quick casual recording. Wireless connection to iPhone/iPad allows access to more controls with excellent low delay viewfinder. Low light footage is acceptable for a camera of this type. Only complaint is battery could last longer. Look to Hero 5 Black for viewfinder, larger removable battery, GPS geotagging and 12 vs 10 MP Raw still image shoots, otherwise for most "general" use this is enough especially if small form factor is a requirement. Uses so far: international family vacation, Planned future use: automotive track use and maybe trail biking (and more vacations).
Buy one or the Hero 5 Black and enjoy the awesome 4K video!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Size, Video quality, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Called GoPro for a reason
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I’ve always loved GoPro products. I do think the accessories are a bit pricey, but for the quality of video the cameras provide its worth it. This camera in particular is basically the same thing you get with the GoPro 6 it just is in a more compact version that doesn’t include a back screen. 3 get 3 different cameras angels and 4K video with this camera. I’ll be honest. I was nervous with the purchase at first, but after I shot my first video with it I knew I was in love. The other nice feature this camera has is voice command. Voice command truly comes in handy when you don’t need to use the app on your phone or want to. It can record, stop, turn off, or a few other features with voice command. I strongly recommend the session 6 if you are on a budget and can’t afford the hero 6. It’s light, compact, and shoots amazing 4K quality.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Size, Video quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Go Pro!
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Go pro cameras have always been good solid cameras. We have noticed that the GoPro takes better pictures & videos than our Panazonic Lumix durable underwater camera. The Lumix is good, but the GoPro is better. Of course you can't see what your shooting while in use - like most cameras, but the compact size is very convenient for carrying anywhere, especially on a hike.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Size, Video quality, Weight
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Battery life
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good Picture, battery life? not so much
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Love the photo quality and the improved wind noise cancellation and the small size and weight. the one thing that has been disappointing is the battery life, especially if you have the wi-fi and or voice recognition on.
I end up turning those features off to extend the recording time
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use, Video quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great & easy to use
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Very pleased with this camera! Purchased it a year ago and still works great. Easy to use, and even comes with an app that you can use to control the camera and see real time what you’re recording. Records great whether you’re capturing high speed interstate driving at night, under water videos or pictures or in very bright spaces. No complaints here.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Video quality
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Versatile action camera
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GoPro is definitely one of the best, if not THE best, brands for action cameras. Can be used for outdoorsy events or even for social events like a comic con or family get together. The quality of video this little camera brings is amazing! Only downside to it is its battery life. Otherwise, I would recommend it for anyone looking for a device that can capture high quality videos and pretty decent photos!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use, Video quality, Waterproof
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Must have for capturing your outdoor activities
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Great videos and super easy to use. Love the compact design and that it's waterproof now. Only down side is that you can't swap out batteries. But if that's important to you, then the Hero5 Black is the one you want.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use, Size, Waterproof
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect Size and Easy to Use
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I've been holding off on buying a gopro for many years. I decided to buy this new model because of it's size and waterproof design. You don't need the case anymore as the unit itself is waterproof. It was the perfect size to attach to my helmet on a recent motorcycle trip. Looking forward to using it during this upcoming ski season. It's really easy to use with only two buttons but has the added benefit of the free app for the iphone to get a remote control and preview screen.