Duracell DRGOPROH4 Replacement Battery for GoPro Hero 4

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The much bigger challenge with shooting long-duration time-lapse with a GoPro is keeping the camera powered on. If you’re shooting indoors and have access to AC power, it’s really easy just to run the camera from AC. But if the camera is going to be exposed to the elements or away from a power outlet, you’ll need another solution. The All Day 2.0 weighs 5.3 oz (150g). That doesn’t sound like a lot, but in the context of using the camera, it matters. If you’re new to GoPros, it’s a natural question whether all GoPro batteries are the same. And there’s a simple answer: no, they’re not. It’s important that you get the correct model battery for your specific model of GoPro camera. So how much extra shooting time will the All Day 2.0 give you? That’s hard to pin a precise number to, because different shooting modes, styles, and different settings on your GoPro use varying amounts of power. And most people aren’t shooting continuously non-stop for hours on end but rather stopping and starting in shorter clips. GoPro action cameras do a lot of things well. Battery life is not one of them. Even under ideal circumstances, using video modes that use the least power, the best you can hope for is under two hours for a fully charged battery in the GoPro HERO 4. In real-world use, you’re more likely to get something closer to around one hour. If you leave the wifi on, you’ll get less. If you use the LCD screen, you’ll get a lot less.

Watson is one of the Gradus brands that is owned by B&H Photo. I’ve used several of their batteries and chargers over the years and found them to work well. This one is available as just a charger or in a bundle with two spare batteries. In some cases, there’s more than one model number that can be used in a particular camera. For instance, some batteries have been tweaked and replaced with newer iterations, along the lines of AHDBT-201 and AHDBT-301. In those cases, I’ve listed the most recent iteration, which is both the newer version and is generally more widely available. Things Worth Knowing About GoPro BatteriesRegardless which you opt for, the flap covering the charging port will need to stay open, so it won’t be waterproof and it won’t fit in certain mounts. You’ll need to wait till it’s charged again, so you’d better get the footage you need while it lasts or consider having more than one Session handy if you’re in hard-to-reach areas. youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-XjwkPJTPk&w=678&rel=0] Up to Indefinite (Solar Power) Time Lapse Duration If you hear the word action camera, the first thing that comes to your mind is GoPro, right? That’s how prominent this brand is, it completely changed how we view the action camera world. Brunton offers an unusually good warranty for their products. In their words: “No matter wherever, whenever or however you use a Brunton Product, if you break it, we’ll fix or replace it. So treat it like it’s indestructible because, as far as YOU are concerned, it is.” Wrap-Up

Here we have the GoPro Hero 4 which is a bit old now and long has been surpassed by its newer siblings. Smatree is one of the leading third-party brands offering high-quality GoPro batteries and chargers. They have several configurations available. If you want a tough action camera that’s as small as currently possible, then get your credit card out right now. Inside the side door, there’s an LED that’s red or green to indicate the status of the battery. Red indicates less than 30% charge left. Flashing red means it needs to be charged. Solid red indicates that the battery is charging. Green indicates anywhere between 30% and 100% charge. But when the battery is fully sealed up, as it often would be when you’re actually using it, there’s no indication of the battery status on the exterior.

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Battery life isn’t a GoPro strong point. So, unless the action you’re shooting is under a couple of hours, you’re going to need to find another solution other than relying on the standard internal battery.

If you’re not using the GoPro Hero 4’s remote control or the smartphone app, then it would be a good idea to turn off Wi-Fi before starting up the camera. This will save battery life by preventing unnecessary transmission of data. Tip #5: Turn the camera off Here’s an example take from some footage I shot of the blizzard that hit the Washington DC area in January 2016. It spans roughly 50 hours, with the camera mounted about 10 feet up a telephone pole and the 20000 mAh battery in a separate Pelican case with a hole drilled through the side for the cable access. I swapped out the external batteries about every 24 hours (the cold weather didn’t help with battery life).

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I should mention, too, that I’m referring here to the official GoPro model numbers. Aftermarket batteries can also be good value, and they often perform well (but quality and quality control can vary). They nearly always refer to the same official GoPro battery model numbers, so a search for these model numbers should also be useful for finding aftermarket versions. Camera Model No. If you are concerned about compatibility issues, to be safe you can get extra batteries that are officially from GoPro. I’ve used both of these options and have had pretty good results. But I’ve also found that there are parts of combination that can cause problems, so I have learned not to rely on it for mission-critical or client shoots. It is, after all, making a workaround to make the camera do something that it’s not designed to do. Up to Indefinite (with Regular Access to Swap External Battery) If you’re looking to keep your GoPro Hero 4 action camera’s battery life lasting longer, consider reducing its resolution or frame rate when shooting videos. Lowering these settings can help your device last longer on a single charge, giving you more time in between charges for capturing footage of those special moments. GoPro Hero 4 Battery Life: FAQs The Sleep Mode allows for one final video clip to be recorded before shutting down, while preserving battery life. This can be enabled from Settings > General on your GoPro Hero 4. Put your action camera into sleep mode when you are done recording to preserve and extend its battery life. Tip #3: Remove Unnecessary Accessories & Mounts