Gator Mud Run 2015 - GoPro Hero4 Session Review

Sunday, August 23, 2015

Gator Mud Run 2015 - GoPro Hero4 Session Review

I bought the new GoPro Hero4 Session a few days ago and tested it at the Gator Mud Run in Waldo, FL. The event was hosted by the Trojan Race Series and was held at the Waldo Motorcross Park.

Gator Mud Run - 2015

First and foremost, I am a GoPro Enthusiast! If I am not recording my P90X workouts on my iPhone, I am religiously using my GoPros! I was a little hesitant at first to buy the new GoPro Hero4 Session because it is a little less quality than the Hero4 Black, but I decided to give it a shot.

Just a few differences between the Hero4 Session and the Hero4 Black:

- The Session has a 8mp camera versus a 12mp that comes with the Hero4 Black
- The Session is waterproof to 33' while the Hero4 Black can go to depths of 131'
- The Session shoots high quality 1080 max, while the Hero4 Black goes up to 4K
- The Session comes to you fully waterproof, while the Hero4 Black requires a waterproof casing
- The big difference is the SIZE!

Gator Mud Run 2015 Waldo, FL.- Trojan Race Series - GoPro Hero4 Session Review - OCRTUBE

What I like most about the GoPro Hero4 Session:

- Easy one button control. Turn it on, and it starts recording. When you stop recording, the camera automatically shuts off. This saves me so much battery life!
- It's already waterproof and rugged, no casing required!
- Can be used with existing accessories.
- Dual mic system front and back. If the wind is blowing in the front, the camera automatically will begin using the rear mic....BRILLIANT!

Yes, you lose some quality, but it works well with what I'm using it for. I really have no need to shoot 4K, but I would definitely love the camera to shoot 12mp like the Hero4 Black, I think it eventually will. I'm happy with it, and I would definitely recommend it!

So do you want to check out the obstacle course racing video that I created with my new GoPro Hero4 Session? Check it out here:

Gator Mud Run 2015 - Waldo, FL