GoPro - MAX 360 Action Camera - Black
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Specifications
- Effective Pixels17 megapixelsStandardized Video Resolution4K (2160p)
- Key Specs
- Effective Pixels: 17 megapixels (The actual number of pixels which make up the viewable image.)
- Standardized Video Resolution: 4K (2160p) (An approximated measurement of the product’s video resolution. This may not be the exact resolution of the product, which may be slightly more or less when using a pixel-by-pixel measurement.)
- General
- Brand: GoPro
- Model Number: CHDHZ-203-TH
- Product Name: MAX 360 Action Camera
- Color: Black
- Imaging
- Image Sensor Type: CMOS (CCD and CMOS are the two main technologies used in image sensors. CCD, the older of the two types, turns analog light signals into digital pixels. This conversion happens without distortion, resulting in high-quality images. Newer CMOS sensors use transistors at each pixel to move electrical charges. CMOS sensors are typically less expensive, but also require more light to create distortion-free images.)
- Image Resolution (Display): 5760x2880 (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used to either capture an image or display it. The higher the resolution the finer the image details.)
- Digital Zoom: 2x (A digital zoom is accomplished electronically, with no adjustment of the camera's optics, and no optical resolution gained in the process. The existing data is not enhanced or added to, merely displayed at a lower resolution, thereby giving an illusion of an enlarged image.)
- Image Stabilization: Digital (This feature helps reduce image/video blur or distortion that may occur from unsteady motion.)
- 360 Degree Capture: true (The capability of the product to record an image incorporating a 360 degree point of view.)
- Low Light/High Sensitivity: false (High sensitivity digital imaging devices are designed to work in low light conditions to produce a high dynamic range image.)
- Focus
- Focus Modes: Automatic
- Exposure Control
- Minimum Aperture: f/2.8 (The smallest opening of a lens, typically expressed in f-numbers. The larger the number, the smaller the aperture and the less light that can enter the lens. A smaller aperture creates a larger depth of field, which keeps both foreground and background in focus.)
- Maximum Aperture: f/2.8 (The limit to how wide a lens can be open, typically expressed in f-numbers. The smaller the number, the larger the aperture and the more light that can enter the lens. A larger aperture creates a shallower depth of field, helpful for keeping subjects in focus and blurring background details.)
- Effective Pixels: 17 megapixels (The actual number of pixels which make up the viewable image.)
- Lens
- Minimum Focal Length: 8.9 millimeters (The minimum distance between the lens and the image sensor that allows the subject to be in focus. The shorter the focal length, the greater the area of scene captured.)
- Display
- Display Type: LCD
- Screen Size: 2 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (The measurement of the width of a screen compared to the height of a screen, expressed as a ratio.)
- Touch Screen: true (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Video
- Standardized Video Resolution: 4K (2160p) (An approximated measurement of the product’s video resolution. This may not be the exact resolution of the product, which may be slightly more or less when using a pixel-by-pixel measurement.)
- Video Resolution(s) and Frame Rate(s): 4992x2496 (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, and the frame rate used to capture the video. The higher the resolution the finer the video detail that can be seen. The faster the frame rate the smoother the playback for higher motion activities like sports.)
- Slow Motion Recording: true
- Video Encoding Formats: MP4 (The process of preparing the video for output, where the digital video is encoded to meet proper formats and specifications for recording and playback with the use of a compatible device.)
- Compatibility
- Memory Card Compatibility: microSD (The type of memory card(s) recommended for use with the product.)
- Features
- Action Camera: true
- Connectivity
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, WiFi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Output(s): HDMI, USB 3.0, USB 2.0, 2.5mm audio
- Power
- Rechargeable Battery: true
- Battery Life (up to): 6.16 hours (Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.)
- AC Adapter Compatible: true (The device is able to be charged using an external power adapter which meets input and output voltages specified by the manufacturer.)
- Removable Battery: true
- Battery Model: Enduro (The model number of the battery necessary for operation of the device.)
- Included
- Batteries Included: true (Indicates whether the product comes with the required batteries for its operation.)
- Memory Card Included: false (Indicates whether a memory card is included.)
- Remote Control Included: false
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 1.54 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 2.52 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 2.72 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 0.34 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year
- Other
- UPC: 810116383269
Max captures everything around you in a stunning 5.6K spherical video while completely erasing your extension pole from the shot. Just point Max anywhere and pick the best angles later. You’ll be able to create immersive point-of-view footage, selfie shots, follow-cam footage and more from the same video. The GoPro Quik app makes it easy to reframe and automatically track objects while powerful editing tools help you create videos that you can share right from your phone. Intuitive camera controls let you tap and swipe to take ultra steady 360-time warp shots and 360 photos or standard video in single lens mode with unbreakable max hyper smooth video stabilization and horizon lock. Rugged, durable, waterproof and mountable, Max is ready to capture your adventures from every angle and perspective.
- Ultra versatile 360 video: By capturing 5.6K30 spherical video, MAX gives you the freedom to stay in the moment and still get amazing footage. There’s no need to frame the shot. Just hit the shutter button to start recording. Get immersive POV footage of a mountain bike run and shots of you riding from the same video. Slow things down with 3K60 video to capture 2x slo-mo footage of your kids jumping in the pool and everyone’s reaction at poolside as they get hit with the splash.
- Easy 360 editing: The GoPro Quik app is packed with features that transform your 360-footage into amazing shareable stories. Object Tracking locks onto your subject and automatically follows it no matter where it roams throughout your spherical footage. You can reframe your 360-footage into standard videos, grab photos and add dramatic transition effects to get exactly the shots you want before posting them right from the app.
- Stealth mounting: Capture amazing pole-mounted footage where the pole completely vanishes. Attach MAX to a grip or extension pole using the 1/4-20 mounting threads on the bottom of the camera. The pole will be automatically stitched out of your videos and photos. You can easily create incredible self-capture shots that look as if you’re being recorded by another person and stunning drone-like videos that look like you’re being recorded from the air.
- Single lens video, photo + time lapse: Single Lens (HERO) mode gives you the option to capture standard video, photos and time lapse footage just like our HERO cameras. Video can be captured in the 1080p video resolution for full widescreen playback on your phone or TV or the 1440p resolution for taller, more immersive POV footage.
- Max hyper smooth video stabilization: Max HyperSmooth video stabilization helps you capture impossibly smooth single-lens footage no matter how much your camera shakes, twists or turns while recording. Bike, skate, ski, chase your kids through the park or get awesome pet POV shots—all of your footage comes out silky smooth. Combined it with Horizon Lock for next-level performance that keeps the horizon perfectly straight.
- 360 time warp: 360 TimeWarp lets you speed up time by capturing shake-free stabilized time lapse footage while you’re on the move. After recording, reframe your footage to capture it again from different angles and catch things you didn’t see when you first recorded the footage.
- In-camera Stitching of 360 video: In-camera stitching lets you easily offload your 360 content to the GoPro Quik app so you can see and edit your footage right away.
- Premium 360 Audio: Six microphones capture immersive 360 sound to match max’s immersive footage. Audio options include 360 audio that delivers true-to-life sound that precisely captures everything around you and advanced wind-noise reduction.
- Includes an enduro battery: MAX comes with a high-performance 1600mAh enduro battery that helps boost cold-weather performance so you can power through epic ski and snowboard runs and capture majestic winter backcountry footage.
- Rugged + Waterproof to 16ft (5m): It’s ready to capture your adventures through snow, mud and more. It’s also waterproof to 16ft (5m) to protect against splashes and drops into the water.
- Effortless power pano: Capture panoramic photos without the pan. Max effortlessly snaps 270° distortion-free panoramic photos without having to scan the horizon.
- Perfect for vlogging: Max’s dual-lens design is perfect for vlogging. In Single Lens (HERO) mode, the screen can be front-facing so you can see and narrate the scene in front of you or rear-facing so you can perfectly frame yourself in the shot. You can also prioritize sound from either side of the camera no matter which lens you’re using.
- Digital lenses: Choose from four digital lenses in Single Lens (HERO) mode to help you get the shot—whether it’s immersive POV shots or stunning landscapes. Simply tap and swipe to switch between narrow, linear, wide and ultra wide max super view lenses.
- Ready to post: Single Lens (HERO) mode lets you capture videos and photos in both widescreen (landscape) or portrait orientation. Choose widescreen capture for full-screen playback on YouTube or on a TV. Record in portrait orientation for posting on social media.
- Live streaming in 1080p: Go live in Single Lens (HERO) mode and share while you’re there. Live stream in 1080p on social, get Max HyperSmooth stabilization as you broadcast via the GoPro Quik app and save footage to your SD card to check out later.
- Voice control: Call your own shots with 12 voice commands, such as “GoPro, start recording” or “GoPro, take a photo.” Max understands English (US, UK, Australia and India), Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish (Europe and Latin America), and Swedish.
- GPS + performance stickers: GPS automatically captures telemetry data that can be overlaid as animated graphics in your video using the GoPro Quik app. It’s a unique visual way to show off your speed, path, terrain, altitude and g-forces while giving your videos an intense professional vibe.
- Fast transferring + unlimited cloud backup: Transferring content from your camera to your phone is quick and easy. You can do it through Wi-Fi, choose a lightning-fast wired connection via USB3 or use your SD card to transfer your content to a computer. There’s also unlimited cloud storage with hassle-free auto-upload. Just plug in your camera when connected to your home Wi-Fi and the camera does the rest.
- Compatible with GoPro mounts: Bike mounts, surfboard mounts, car mounts, pole mounts, grips, extension poles and more—GoPro has mounts that’ll help you get any shot you can dream up. Capture your adventures from dramatic new angles and see them as you’ve never seen them before, or record point-of-view footage and relive awesome moments exactly as you saw them. Max even has 1/4-20 mounting threads that make it compatible with tripods and other standard camera accessories.
- Ultra versatile 360 video: By capturing 5.6K30 spherical video, MAX gives you the freedom to stay in the moment and still get amazing footage. There’s no need to frame the shot. Just hit the shutter button to start recording. Get immersive POV footage of a mountain bike run and shots of you riding from the same video. Slow things down with 3K60 video to capture 2x slo-mo footage of your kids jumping in the pool and everyone’s reaction at poolside as they get hit with the splash.
- Easy 360 editing: The GoPro Quik app is packed with features that transform your 360-footage into amazing shareable stories. Object Tracking locks onto your subject and automatically follows it no matter where it roams throughout your spherical footage. You can reframe your 360-footage into standard videos, grab photos and add dramatic transition effects to get exactly the shots you want before posting them right from the app.
- Stealth mounting: Capture amazing pole-mounted footage where the pole completely vanishes. Attach MAX to a grip or extension pole using the 1/4-20 mounting threads on the bottom of the camera. The pole will be automatically stitched out of your videos and photos. You can easily create incredible self-capture shots that look as if you’re being recorded by another person and stunning drone-like videos that look like you’re being recorded from the air.
- Single lens video, photo + time lapse: Single Lens (HERO) mode gives you the option to capture standard video, photos and time lapse footage just like our HERO cameras. Video can be captured in the 1080p video resolution for full widescreen playback on your phone or TV or the 1440p resolution for taller, more immersive POV footage.
- Max hyper smooth video stabilization: Max HyperSmooth video stabilization helps you capture impossibly smooth single-lens footage no matter how much your camera shakes, twists or turns while recording. Bike, skate, ski, chase your kids through the park or get awesome pet POV shots—all of your footage comes out silky smooth. Combined it with Horizon Lock for next-level performance that keeps the horizon perfectly straight.
- 360 time warp: 360 TimeWarp lets you speed up time by capturing shake-free stabilized time lapse footage while you’re on the move. After recording, reframe your footage to capture it again from different angles and catch things you didn’t see when you first recorded the footage.
- In-camera Stitching of 360 video: In-camera stitching lets you easily offload your 360 content to the GoPro Quik app so you can see and edit your footage right away.
- Premium 360 Audio: Six microphones capture immersive 360 sound to match max’s immersive footage. Audio options include 360 audio that delivers true-to-life sound that precisely captures everything around you and advanced wind-noise reduction.
- Includes an enduro battery: MAX comes with a high-performance 1600mAh enduro battery that helps boost cold-weather performance so you can power through epic ski and snowboard runs and capture majestic winter backcountry footage.
- Rugged + Waterproof to 16ft (5m): It’s ready to capture your adventures through snow, mud and more. It’s also waterproof to 16ft (5m) to protect against splashes and drops into the water.
- Effortless power pano: Capture panoramic photos without the pan. Max effortlessly snaps 270° distortion-free panoramic photos without having to scan the horizon.
- Perfect for vlogging: Max’s dual-lens design is perfect for vlogging. In Single Lens (HERO) mode, the screen can be front-facing so you can see and narrate the scene in front of you or rear-facing so you can perfectly frame yourself in the shot. You can also prioritize sound from either side of the camera no matter which lens you’re using.
- Digital lenses: Choose from four digital lenses in Single Lens (HERO) mode to help you get the shot—whether it’s immersive POV shots or stunning landscapes. Simply tap and swipe to switch between narrow, linear, wide and ultra wide max super view lenses.
- Ready to post: Single Lens (HERO) mode lets you capture videos and photos in both widescreen (landscape) or portrait orientation. Choose widescreen capture for full-screen playback on YouTube or on a TV. Record in portrait orientation for posting on social media.
- Live streaming in 1080p: Go live in Single Lens (HERO) mode and share while you’re there. Live stream in 1080p on social, get Max HyperSmooth stabilization as you broadcast via the GoPro Quik app and save footage to your SD card to check out later.
- Voice control: Call your own shots with 12 voice commands, such as “GoPro, start recording” or “GoPro, take a photo.” Max understands English (US, UK, Australia and India), Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish (Europe and Latin America), and Swedish.
- GPS + performance stickers: GPS automatically captures telemetry data that can be overlaid as animated graphics in your video using the GoPro Quik app. It’s a unique visual way to show off your speed, path, terrain, altitude and g-forces while giving your videos an intense professional vibe.
- Fast transferring + unlimited cloud backup: Transferring content from your camera to your phone is quick and easy. You can do it through Wi-Fi, choose a lightning-fast wired connection via USB3 or use your SD card to transfer your content to a computer. There’s also unlimited cloud storage with hassle-free auto-upload. Just plug in your camera when connected to your home Wi-Fi and the camera does the rest.
- Compatible with GoPro mounts: Bike mounts, surfboard mounts, car mounts, pole mounts, grips, extension poles and more—GoPro has mounts that’ll help you get any shot you can dream up. Capture your adventures from dramatic new angles and see them as you’ve never seen them before, or record point-of-view footage and relive awesome moments exactly as you saw them. Max even has 1/4-20 mounting threads that make it compatible with tripods and other standard camera accessories.
Whats Included
- 1x GoPro MAX
- 1x Enduro Battery
- 1x Curved Adhesive Mount
- 2x Protective Lens Caps
- 1x Microfiber Bag
- 1x Mounting Buckle
- 1x Thumb Screw
- 1x USB-C Cable
- 1x GoPro MAX
- 1x Enduro Battery
- 1x Curved Adhesive Mount
- 2x Protective Lens Caps
- 1x Microfiber Bag
- 1x Mounting Buckle
- 1x Thumb Screw
- 1x USB-C Cable
Q: Does this camera offer image stabilization, and if so, what kind?
A: Yes, the camera features Max HyperSmooth video stabilization for exceptionally smooth footage.
Q: What type of battery comes with the GoPro Max?
A: The GoPro Max includes a high-performance 1600mAh Enduro battery.
Q: How can I transfer content from the camera to my phone?
A: You can transfer content to your phone via Wi-Fi, a wired USB 3 connection, or by using your SD card.
Q: Does the camera have a digital zoom, and if so, what is the magnification?
A: Yes, the GoPro Max has a 2x digital zoom capability.
Q: What is the maximum depth that the GoPro Max can be submerged in water?
A: The GoPro Max is waterproof up to 16ft (5m).
Q: Does the GoPro Max have a live streaming feature, and what is the resolution?
A: Yes, the GoPro Max supports live streaming in 1080p resolution.
Q: Can I use this camera with my existing GoPro mounts?
A: Yes, the GoPro Max is compatible with a wide range of GoPro mounts, including bike, surfboard, car, and pole mounts.
A: The total recording time can be affected by the size of the SD card you're using, but if you're asking about battery life, the MAX should give you about 78 minutes of recording time if you're shooting at 5.3K and 30fps. If you shoot at lower resolutions like 1080p and 60fps, you should get close to two hours of recording time.
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| Pros for GoPro - MAX 360 Action Camera - Black | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Video Quality, Ease of Use, Overall Performance, Battery Life, Water Resistance | Video Quality, Overall Performance, Battery Life, Resolution, Connectivity | Video Quality, Overall Performance, Ease of Use, Size, Weight | Video Quality, Overall Performance, Ease of use, 360 Degree, Software |
| Cons for GoPro - MAX 360 Action Camera - Black | |||
| Lens Cap Design | There were no cons for this product— | Battery Life, SD Card | Battery Life, Overheating, Price, Waterproof, Storage |
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Customers consistently note the superb video quality and ease of use of the Max 360 Action Camera. Positive feedback also highlights the battery life, overall performance, stabilization, and water resistance. However, some users found the lens cap design challenging, and a larger screen is desired by some. The versatile mounting options are also a frequently cited advantage.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A must buy for content creators!
By car, bicycle, or even looking outside your window, the GoPro Max 360 is amazing! The Max 360’s dual ultra wide cameras are stitched together for a 360° image for photo, videos, and even timelapse. You cannot fully export a 360° video as it was recorded, but you can reposition the image without loss with resolution. It is perfect for driving or looking outside a window with a suction cup mount. I got footage while riding my bicycle with a GoPro handle bar mount. The timelapses and video are used with the 16:9 aspect ratio for YouTube long form videos, and 9:16 aspect ratio for short videos on other social media platforms. Making it the perfect camera for content creators!
Posted by AntSolTravel
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Records Every Moment at Every Angle
GoPro 360 Max The GoPro MAX 360 records 5.6K 360 video, catches great audio, and has many other features that make it a competitive adventure cam. I love recording hikes, bike rides, music festivals, and my kids’ special events. From trying it out this past week, I am confident this camera will capture every detail of my experiences, including me. As the main cameraperson, I rarely come out in shots, so this makes me love the 360 aspects that much more. Camera Build and Accessories First off, the camera is a 2.75”x2.75”x1” block that weights .34lbs. It is encased in a rubbery material that makes it easy to grip, except for the side that the long battery cover is on. It is waterproof up to 16ft. The battery compartment additionally houses the charging port and memory card slot. The camera includes a small touch screen, roughly 4mmx2mm, that can rotate in all four directions. It automatically goes to sleep after 1min whether recording or idle, a setting that can be changed. Both lenses come with cover caps, which I struggle endlessly to remove and to not loose. I really wish GoPro came up with a better solution to protecting the lenses because I know I will lose them eventually and do not want to end up with scratched lenses. I am probably going to have to buy some extra to have on hand, as I have already misplaced them a few times. The accessories included are a thick drawstring bag to keep the camera in, and 18” USB-C to USB-C charger, and an adhesive helmet clamp. Intuitive Use The camera comes with two buttons, the power button and the shutter button. The power button requires press-and-hold to power on and off. When it is on, it is used to toggle between time lapse, video, and camera mode. The buttons have a high degree of resistance to them, thus cannot be easily triggered by accident. The touch screen offers quick-access settings, such as focal length, regular, 360 mode, front/back camera, and a customizable setting. Further settings can be customized, from ISO to white balance, within a settings menu. App All of the settings can also be customized using the GoPro Quick app. It allows for shutter control, as well as preview mode to remotely control the camera. It also has a livestream mode which gives access to GoPro.com, Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, and RTMP. Additionally, it includes a cloud service subscription that can automatically load media to its cloud. The app is the only way I have found I can view media besides inserting the memory card into a computer, as I see no way to do that within the camera itself. Clips can easily be made of videos, along with snapshots of scenes. With 360 videos and stills, the angles can be moved to look at particular areas. Connectivity with the app is basically seamless. I have various cameras (photographic and a previous GoPro) and have not experienced quicker connection thus far. Downloading media, even long videos, is also quite quick. Battery The battery on a full charge is set to last about 6hours. It appears accurate as I have not had a need to recharge it, even after a day recording various times in 360. Quality of Media The quality of the pictures and videos is fantastic. It provides crisp, clear results with accurate colors that match what we see with the naked eye. It is important to remember to change the ISO max in low-light settings though, I did not realize it had this setting until I took a video in the evening and the lighting was too low. Since the camera contains stabilizing technology, bumps, wiggles, and unintended movements during recording get filtered out, resulting in a smooth video. The setting for stabilizing the horizon further helps to give an eye-pleasing result. Quality of Sound The camera picks up sound sharply and clearly. Everything going on can be heard, even when I talked in a low voice thinking it wouldn’t get recorded, and it contains a wind reduction setting as well. Selfie-Stick Elimination The camera comes with technology that automatically removes the selfie stick when taking 360 still shots. I have not found it to work when taking regular shots or during videos though. The only downside is that you end up with missing fingers, so you just have to pick an angle that does not show that hand. Conclusion Overall, I am beyond thrilled with the results and ease of use of the GoPro Max 360. Besides the nuisance of the easy-to-lose lens caps, I have no complaints. I have been enjoying the results and memories I am creating with this camera and the fact that I don’t have to remember to include myself in these memories because the camera does it automatically.
Posted by Akire
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Incredible 360 video and photographs made easy
After relying on the original version of the GoPro Max 360 camera, which was released years ago, I was excited to see how GoPro could improve on its already impressive, stand apart from any competition, 360-degree action camera. Full disclosure, after owning and using the original Max 360, I have never bothered going back to the old-school, 2-dimensional, action cameras for several reasons; obviously, the main one being that it has the ability to record literally everything around you. It really is a fun feature when traveling and being able to show others when you return all the great memories and your legitimate first person point of view either on your regular display or, if you really want to be immersed in the scene, with a Virtual Reality headset which is mind-blowing and transformative; once you witness it, it’s hard to go back to old technology. Using the built-in immersive 360 audio is also really incredible to witness in 360 VR as combining the video along with the sound really makes you feel like you are part of the action. In my opinion, the best technological feature is the ability for this tiny camera to produce insanely crystal clear 5.6K 360-degree video even though it is only 30 frames per second. Switching to the single lens video mode you can record 1440p video at 60 frames per second. When recording or taking 16.6MP pictures in 360 mode, I highly recommend using the GoPro handheld camera pole as the Max 360 has software built into it that automatically eliminates the pole when viewing the video. We recently took our new camera on a beach vacation and our oldest daughter loved using the Max 360 under the water to capture footage and being able to view it later on her tablet via the GoPro app. The Max 360 is encased in a waterproof shell and can be used up to 16 feet deep and is durable enough to withstand other extreme environments just like other GoPro cameras. The great thing about the Max 360 is you do not need a separate waterproof case, like many other action cameras, which is another reason why I won’t return to older technology. For those that have never used a GoPro camera, their stabilization software is remarkable in comparison to other cameras I have used and can eliminate shakes, bumps or jitters for smooth video even in the most action-worthy conditions such as videoing someone wake surfing off the back of a boat or riding a mountain bike down a steep hill. Using the GoPro Quik app, which is also a must have, the software is able to track a specific object or subject even in extremely shaky conditions. Using the camera is relatively simple and easy to understand with minimal reliance on the user guide as it mostly uses the touchscreen to select specific features combined with a few buttons, including the power and capture buttons, around the camera shell as you would find on most cameras. You can swipe left, right, up and down for other features and settings and by simply tinkering with it any amateur photographer can figure it out in no time. Being a GoPro, it is just as versatile as their other cameras with a quick mount collapsible option on the bottom of the camera that you can use to attach to an abundance of separate mounts including helmet mounts, pole mounts, stick on or suction mounts, etc. The Max 360 comes with a removable rechargeable battery that you can easily swap out and usually provides over an hour of power. I highly recommend investing in a high-end MicroSD memory card that has the fastest read and write speeds worthy of capturing high quality video otherwise you’ll be paying to upgrade later like I initially did after frustratingly viewing stuttering 360 video footage of our previous vacation using our last camera. Considering the technology packed into the new GoPro Max 360 camera combined with its ability to expand any photographers’ imagination, I highly recommend investing into the 360 action camera generation to anyone in this market as I know from experience you won’t regret it once you get your hands on it and see what it’s capable of capturing.
Posted by Grouticus
