Thread: HERO4 Session SO SMALL!
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Old 07-06-15 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by ItsJustMe
Looks like they're copying the SJCAM M10. Which, BTW, is $80.

The Hero is nice in that it's waterproof without a case. Still, $400 is insane these days for a cam like that.

I'm sure it has outstanding video quality, but most people using it on a bike don't need that kind of quality. It's like buying a Hasselblad to take vacation snaps.
Yes and no.... I already have mounts for my GoPro, so I'm invested in GoPro.

Video quality has been important to me; the most common reason I save/post a video is because of a dangerous driver. Getting a clear image of the licence plate isn't easy at road speed; therefore, high-quality video has a real value to me.

Here's an example from my Hero 2, this video was complimented by the local PD for its video quality:
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