GoPro Hero Session camera

[Shut Up Legs]

I've been reading reviews, and looking at the information on GoPro's site, and was considering getting one for my bicycle commutes. Then I just found out that its battery is non-removable! In other words: once the battery has been recharged enough times to significantly reduce its total recording time, the camera turns into a fancy-looking cubic paperweight. Given that this camera costs even more than previous GoPro cameras, I'm pretty unimpressed with this 'feature'.

I searched for any information I could find on whether the battery can be replaced (even if it means taking apart the camera), but found nothing. I emailed GoPro support asking them about battery replacement.

 

[classic33]

I've been reading reviews, and looking at the information on GoPro's site, and was considering getting one for my bicycle commutes. Then I just found out that its battery is non-removable! In other words: once the battery has been recharged enough times to significantly reduce its total recording time, the camera turns into a fancy-looking cubic paperweight. Given that this camera costs even more than previous GoPro cameras, I'm pretty unimpressed with this 'feature'.

I searched for any information I could find on whether the battery can be replaced (even if it means taking apart the camera), but found nothing. I emailed GoPro support asking them about battery replacement.

What camera model?

 

[Shut Up Legs]

What camera model?

The one I mentioned in this thread's title, i.e. the "Hero Session" is the model.

 

[classic33]

The one I mentioned in this thread's title, i.e. the "Hero Session" is the model.

Didn't see that bit.

 

[slowmotion]

After seeing @topcat1's photos of the night ride last weekend, I looked at GoPros again and saw the Session version. It's certainly small, but I can't help feeling that it's too small to use as a hand-held camera, even if it's good as a helmet mounted one. BTW, I was dead impressed with topcat taking photos with an outstretched left arm as he rode along

 

[classic33]

I'd go for the Hero4 Silver, at the same price. Given that the Session is yet to be released.

 

[Shut Up Legs]

I'd go for the Hero4 Silver, at the same price. Given that the Session is yet to be released.

The main advantages of the Hero Session are the size and weight: it's about half the weight, and 2/3 the size (or something like that) of the earlier Hero models. I'm currently using a Hero 3 black and Hero 3+ black, so no point in my buying the Hero 4 silver. I was quite taken with the Hero Session until I found out that the battery was non-replaceable.

 

[topcat1]

The battery is a let down on the Session, I'll wait to see how they get around this. I need about 6 hours = 3 batteries on the Hero3 so i'll be sticking with that for now.

 

[FrankCrank]

...the non replaceable battery thing seems to be common these days with a lot of the mobile electronic stuff. Given their short life expectancy (2 or 3 years) before the next 'must have' model comes along to tempt us, I don't see it as an issue any more. Just think, in a couple years you'll be lusting after another camera not much bigger than a gnat's c**k

 

[J1888]

I've been reading reviews, and looking at the information on GoPro's site, and was considering getting one for my bicycle commutes. Then I just found out that its battery is non-removable! In other words: once the battery has been recharged enough times to significantly reduce its total recording time, the camera turns into a fancy-looking cubic paperweight. Given that this camera costs even more than previous GoPro cameras, I'm pretty unimpressed with this 'feature'.

I searched for any information I could find on whether the battery can be replaced (even if it means taking apart the camera), but found nothing. I emailed GoPro support asking them about battery replacement.

Don't expect a reply from GoPro - I've emailed them twice and never received a reply.

 

[topcat1]

So now i'm thinking get a mobile phone recharger stick it in my bag and after 2 hours charge on the go at the same time still using the time lapse.

 

[classic33]

@Shut Up Legs, did you get one? If so, first impressions of it?

 

[Neiltluck]

I bought the Hero 4 Silver at the back end of last year; mainly for the lcd screen on the back. I have to say, I haven't been disappointed in any way.

The image quality is surprisingly good and the size is spot on too. I rarely go out for a ride now without it mounted under my handlebars, (a kind of dashcam in case of any mishap/coming together with anything).

It is a great little camera that really enables the creative juices to get to work. Replaceable batteries are a must, so the Session is a non starter for me.