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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 1821 reviews

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Customers praise the HERO Session HD Waterproof Action Camera for its waterproof capabilities, user-friendly design, and excellent video quality. Many users appreciate its compact size and affordable price point. While some users wish for a longer battery life and a built-in screen, most are pleased with the camera's performance and value for the price.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for vacation activities

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this for a family vacation to Hawaii. Used it to record kayaking, snorkeling, swimming, biking, and just scenery and family shots. Worked great, very easy to use, one button to press. Took great pics and videos. Wasn't quite sure what my images would look like until I had the chance to download and view on an iPad. Probably need to be closer to subject than you think for people pics. It shots a fairly wide angle pic and video.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I enjoy using my gopro! It is easy to use with the press of one button. My only complaint is that I don't like it when it needs to load on your phone or PC. Process is really slow!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent camera!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I use this mostly for cycling and love that it is compact and lightweight, also easy to use and operate.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best action can for the price.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For the price it meets all expectations! With great form factor as well! Honestly only reason I would spend the extra money is for the 4K video. But 1080 works just fine for me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This was a spree of the moment purchase and we absolutely loved it on our Mexico trip. Just don’t forget the needed accessories you might need. Sound and pictures are great!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality, Waterproof

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Camera in Small package and good price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This camera is great for its small form factor and good video characteristics. Being waterproof and light are just a great bonus.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Video quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works well but has issues not always user friendly

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    First time I used it was while snowboarding in Colorado. Not sure if the cold/wet had anything to do with it. But the so called easy push button and record didn't seem to do anything like that. When connected to a device its very easy to record, setup and control. If you want to record on the fly, be prepared for delays. There is a possibility that the store sold me the wrong SD card, which I've read can cause this issue. I give it 4 out of 5 for the lack of reliability, but everything else is goPro fantastic.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Easy to setup and use

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great on the bike and in the truck as a dash cam. I don’t like the idea that you have to use the app to delete the files on the card. Or remove card and do it on a computer. All in all, yup I like it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    awesome action cam

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    this is an awesome action cam i bought for one of my trips its easy to use and very small and light

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Waterproof

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fun Camera!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased this to be a simple, go anywhere, easy to use video camera and that is exactly what it is. Set up is simple and it is very easy to use. I use it with the app that you can download and it is very easy to control. The fact that it is weather sealed and waterproof down to 33' is awesome. I had hesitated and thought about getting one of the more expensive models but this works so well that I'm glad I went with this one.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Decent camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had a difficult time trying to connect it to my app on my Iphone. Once it was connected, I was able to see what was being captured in real time on my phone which was pretty cool. I dont really like how after about 15 minutes of recording, it cuts the video and starts a new one. Therefore turning one long video into several. Has good image quality and a wide angle. Easy to attach to anything with the accessory package. I think the battery life could be a little longer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for all around use

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The GoPro Session (Hero4) is a pretty decent beginners GoPro and works right out of the box. I recommend getting a 128gig micro SD for it because it records in roughly 12 minute segments that are around 1.8gig each. My biggest complaint is that is doesn't do continuous recording but makes short segments you need to piece back together with video editing software. Otherwise it's been great. Battery life is a little short too, about 2 hours with continuous recording.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Video quality, Waterproof

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fun camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Takes great video, easy to operate. Even in rain this camera does wonderful. I am impressed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Video quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Wonderful Camera for Action Recording

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We had seen footage from the GoPro session, but we were blown away at how easy to use it is, how tough it is, and the quality of the picture. We did not get the 4K version, but with true HD capability, the picture looks gorgeous on our full 1080 television. The recording time defaults (7 minutes) are slightly different than other cameras, but easily overcome with editing software. easy setup, great accessories and fantastic picture make this a great buy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Video quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great camera for the price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have gopro hero 3 (with 2 batteries) This session does not have a replaceable battery, which is why didnt go for the Hero5-session. The functionality is a different from hero 3. It seems to be designed more to push a button to turn on and start recording, push again to stop and turn off (possibly to conserve battery life). Same great quality video. Nice and small.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great little device

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great action camera and very small/compact. The battery lasts about ~4 hrs with continuous use. The app is a great addition, letting me view the shots before I start recording.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's easy to use. Takes great video. The app works well with it. It's small and tough.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works well

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We had it up until my truck was stolen. It worked wonders in water, mud, rain, monsoons, wind, trees hitting it, brush hitting it, underneath the truck, side of the truck, inside the truck, on rough terrain and through everything you could think of. Easy to use, it takes photos in mid video, easy to share photos and videos, great clarity, visuals are excellent quality. LOved It!!!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect little camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great little camera I do off roading and it's always sweet to be able to re live the trails afterwards. Video is crisp and hasn't left me down once.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great cycling cam

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased the GoPro Session for use on my bicycle to record cycling trips. It takes great video either stem mounted on the cycle or helmet mounted.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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