The GoPro HERO 7 - Garbage OR Gold? 

Most creative place you've ever seen a GoPro placed? Go!

Hey Peter! This is Chris Farro (Past GoPro Employee that you mentioned in the video!!) I appreciate you mentioning the settings in the video and was so excited when you were mentioning it! (wish I got a callout for my YT though... hahaha!) Still a big fan of yours and don't miss a video; you have also taught me a ton in the past months/years of making videos! So thank you! Here is an updated "insider" tips section! I keep the video settings the same that you listed in the video except one change! I would recommend that you turn GoPro Color OFF now for better flexibility in coloring. The GoPro Color profile is insane out of the camera and I often don't need to color correct it much but stylizing to match other footage or to get a certain look can be really difficult with GoPro Color ON as it's pretty saturated and contrast-y. TLDR - if you color your footage, keep GoPro Color OFF. If you want very impressive color our of the GoPro by default, I 100% recommend GoPro Color ON. Other Tips! For HyperLapses, you should do a comparison on the different settings! The X30 yields MUCH MUCH smoother result than X15 and X5. So if you think it will be shaky, use x15 or x30. For HyperSmooth (no more need for a gimbal 90% of the time now!); you might want to bump up the ISO to 400 or 800 (otherwise at 100) if you don't have TONS of light. The smoothing process can give some weird blur if there isn't enough light. At night, i would recommend turning HyperSmooth OFF, you will get very blurry footage. Also, don't recommend using an ND filter with HyperSmooth. Sounds like a lot of "no's", but HyperSmooth has been a game changer in my filming and post processing; walking with a GoPro on a little stick is no longer shaky and totally useable for on the go vlogging. Favorite new feature on a GoPro in a long time! except maybe 4k60! SuperPhoto is actually pretty damn good! I've been very pleased with it and recommend turning it on for photos you are shooting intentionally (ie, framing it and shooting). For spray and pray situations (sports, .5 timelapse, etc), stick to .5 second timelapse mode. The camera does have increased RAM, and an overhaul on many of the software algorithms. That is where the stabilization, coloring improvements and connectivity improvements are coming from! Although a little improvement, it now has portrait mode for video! I find this pretty rad for shooting quick 15 second IG story videos. Export these with Constant Bitrate with target bit rate at 10-12 Mbps. That way it is small enough for instagram to not completely destroy it on upload! Hopefully this all helps and as always, happy shooting! Keep up the great work, Peter! :) Chris Farro

I appreciate these latest videos, Peter. It is awesome seeing you finding a new set up for yourself and looking to expand. It is encouraging to know that even those who have been doing this for years are looking to grow as filmmakers and bloggers.

I would love to try out this GoPro. Especially as a traveler it's great to carry with me the least amount of gear and with this GoPro you don't even need a gimbal. Definitely worth thinking about to buy it..

Oh dude, I need the mouth piece for my 3rd camera view for my show. Would be the perfect over head rig without needed an overhead rig and give a first person perspective

“Hyperlapse the hell out of life”

One thing I have been doing for years - similar to the "mouth" mount that PM uses - is using that same mount but melting and wrapping a month guard around it making a modable custom-fit mount for your teeth. Similar to custom mouth guards. Works awesome!

Thanks Peter! I've been thinking about picking one of these up because I shoot mostly classic car videos and having my friend ride with me while holding the gimbal, the microphone and my DSLR isn't the most practical. I'm sold, thanks!

Absolutely Love your videos! I've learnt a lot from you. You've inspired me immensely in my journey to open my own travel youtube channel about Bangladesh 🇧🇩

As always just crushed the video with cool little pop-up elements and that ending super cool punching effects ur one hell of a creator....just love u man

My future camera ♥ انشاء الله

When you revisit it, use the new and old cameras taped together for the same footage and then side by side the footage for different applications... Time lapses, vlogs, etc. That way you can do the same edit on both clips compiled too.

“Pro tip”: you can take the front waterproofing element/filter off for sharper, cleaner footage (push in and turn it to remove it). Just make sure you’re not riding jetskis when you take it off, ha

Amazing to see you still stepping up your game with new videos Pete! Glad you're not getting complacent and saying "meh, good enough" in your editing...always fun and entertaining!! Keep up the good work!

HERO 7 B-ROLL CHALLENGE

You gave me a really great idea about biting the clamp of my Go Pro. lols.. As for me, living in the middle east is really hard especially if you love filming and photography.. they are very strict on cameras. I use a mirrorless camera but still, I am extra careful taking it out in the public. but when I bought this Hero 7, oh my, it's a game changer! i can easily shoot videos in one click and then hide it in my pocket.. i really love it!

This might be my first gopro.... thank you, Peter McKinnon 👍👍

Just picked my 7 Black up today. I had mine setup behind my hunting area and I was surprised it handled the fading sunlight better than the video camera I took out. Can’t wait to get more footage with it. WiFi only good for me up to about 35-40 yards. Disconnected once and I had to reconnect.

Can you do a "How to Vlog" video with the gopro 7? All the best, Daniel

The way you edit your videos just changes the game. The footage looks so good.

"This camera works for me." - sold!

I’ve never used a gopro before and I’m so glad i waited. We just got our hero 7 and we love it. Now we can vlog our life away and not have to worry about a carrying and storing monstrous vlogging rig.

You are my idol Peter! I revived my dead RU-vid channel and used some of your techniques in my latest videos and people are already seeing me improve. Hope one day when I become more successful on RU-vid, I can meet you in person and have the honor to do a video with you! This might get buried in the comment section but oh well, still wanted to thank you :)

Peter, Καλησπέρα (Good afternoon) My name is Evangelos, I am from Greece. I have a Spanish academy where I teach Spanish! When I first saw your videos I started taking photos and making videos (for my students) I try to incorporate every technique or every tip you give us. You are absolutely amazing and I believe that you inspire a lot of people not giving up when it comes to photography and others, like me, to start with photography. Keep up the amazing work you do and never change your style P.s 1. This is the first time I make a comment on youtube in general 2. I wanted to be the first but I believe that so many others have the same idea.

Oh no not another review by PM. As I am watching this video, I was about check out on Amazon to buy it...Until my wife walked into the room. Maybe next time...lol

LOVE the TimeWarpse/hyperlapse feature so much. Always wanted to make them with my DSLR but they're too time consuming. And the stabilization is amazing, too.

As we all knew (and as you said here), you weren't a big fan of the previous GoPro models, so it holds a ton of weight that you said you actually like this one. Really might have to pick this one up after hearing all the benefits from all reaches of the internet. Still rocking the Hero 4 Black

Bro Peter, i just love your videos! not only are you ver creative dude, but i love the way you break things down, simplify them, and make it fun to pay attention to! i also love the way you communicate 'how' you think via video! God bless you bro! Recently got the hero 7 myself. its been a brilliant upgrade since the 5! Peace!

Well said - great review Peter! As a rule with the GoPro, I generally say "Sunny or snow, you're good to go. Overcast or flat, going to eat my hat", lol :)

Just wanted to drop a comment thanking you for your videos. I discovered you page a little less than a year ago and it has brought fire back into my need to create. I use to look to buddies to keep the fire going. But they kinda all fell off and became less inspiring/fueling. You and Matti do a great job at keeping it fun but getting across some good stuff to help people keep expanding. Just awesome content from old to present. Thank you.

Wow! The new GoPro Hero 7 stabilization looks incredible! Hyperlapses are easier than ever to create! Thanks Peter for sharing your experience with the new GoPro. Thank you for always inspiring creators to create the best quality content they can! You inspired me through your videos to start my own RU-vid channel! Thank you so much!

Love your channel Peter, you always inspire me to keep uploading and not give up on my channel.

When Pete says, GoPro is good, its fantastic!

Yo man. I use the GoPro 'quick clip' as a mouth piece and have been for years for POV. Way better than using the buckle. #BroTip

I think a longer battery life and hypersmooth tech on the lower end ones would be helpful.

Awesome, I’ve also never loved the gopro but maybe I should give this one a go, thanks for this Peter. Also Jon Snow’s doppelgänger saying “winter’s coming” my dream come true.

I've always liked clipping it to the brim of my hat and having the monitor right in front of my eyes for first person

Thanks Peter .Always appreciate your reviews. Straight to the point no chit chat or uneccecery blah blah... Will definitely upgrade to GP7 . Cheers

Was thinking about picking this up for our vlogs so thanks for the review!!

about your mounts, sicne I am a fishing channel I discovered that the best mount is the shoulder, chest people only can see hands, in head you are always moving your head and make people dizzy shoulder is the way to go, I hated gopro too (proudeer owner of Sony X1000VR) but I need two cams and I am using the gopro 7BE and so far so good

Yeah we love that old hat outro!!

I think GoPro stock just went up. ; ) I love my GoPro7 and for the type of videos I do - it's amazing and stable and I no longer need to wear a very awkward and bulky gimbal to get buttery smooth MTB footage. Shoot on color profile flat - and mess around with the white balance. You'll be surprised at the quality. Looking forward to your recap of everything you've shot with this little guy.

Awesome Peter. Just got a 7 black. Loving it. Have an amazing week, Andreas from Off Grid Sweden 🇸🇪

time wrap option saves sooo much time while editing!!!!!!!! badass camera!

I love the Hero 7 so much that I bought a second one! Great camera.

Thanks Peter. The audio on the Hero6 simply stinks. I know it's not meant for audio but still incredibly disappointing. Glad the Hero7 has improved audio.

Peter i got to know you from the "GoPro taped to My Foot" vid. So I am glad GoPro exists!👊

Im a GoPro nerd! From the GoPro Karma equipment to a whole collection of GoPro Cams. I never miss a moment!

Darn it, I'm going to end up buying ANOTHER GoPro 😂🙈

Thank you so much for this! I usually just record with my camera phone but it recently died (swimming pool) so was considering buying a GoPro. I remembered your review on Hero 6 and I really hesitated so I'm really glad I saw this one! A lot of things you say about how the upgrades are consistent with my readings, and I really appreciate the the side by side comparison of what really changed between 6 and 7 and why despite having the same GP1 chip, Hero 7 has better stabilisation. Can't wait to get it and use the settings you showed at the beginning of the video :D

Thanks Peter - you are really helps both of us with our journey and inspriing us to do something we love doing all be it we are not that good we made one of these films the other day not as good as yours but we tried - cheers n gone H&A

Sold my 6 for the 7. It arrived today in the post and I must say it looks and sounds like GoPro have finally nailed it even if it did take them 7 attempts.

Dude you've inspired me to start my own channel. You are awesome. Thank you for the inspiration

TOMORROW is cominggggggg.... Very excited. Just because we get to see another video soon.

I've always like gopros, they have there place for sure

Thank you so much for talking about the audio! My gosh, I can't believe how so many people avoid talking about that. For the videos I make, I need good audio. Gotta be able to hear the commentary as well as the sound of the tires on the ground on my mountain bike. I'm curious if the thing still gets hot when recording at high frame rates and high resolution? As for the chest mount, you should get yourself an Evo SS wearable gimbal. It mounts to the chesty (or in my case the Stuntman chestmount) and then the GoPro mounts to the gimbal. Super smooth video at just the right angle. Thanks again for this review, Peter! -Brian

I do the exact same thing now! I had it on my head when I went jet skiing and it was tilted slightly. Still annoys me to this day!

Hey Peter! Love what you’re doing! Question for you: What do you do about strangers you “accidentally” film? Let’s say your boarding and you film other passengers or the crew and captain of the flight. Would you ask for their permission before publishing? How do you go about that?

There is a mount made for biting it, in case you wanted to know.

That's that super sexy back drop. Much nicer than the pointless frosted window, great video Pete, looking forward to seeing the footage ✌🏼

"You could hear Matty shouting at his camera holding his stick out"

Thank you for the review, your reviews are always balls on accurate! Can you make some short clips of photo/video on camera and go through your thoughts as you are shooting?

Great video, I do everything with the 6 atm and it’s not the best. It freezes and is hard to get the footage off. I will be getting the 7 very soon after watching this

I’ve seen a mouth mount before that’s sort of like a mouth guard. If your blasting around on a snowmobile and hit hard you might crack your teeth on that hard plastic clip mount dude.

Bro that last shot of the jet ski footage was like when you use a mushroom in Mario Kart

This was such an awesome video!! I bought the Hero 7 the day it came out on impulse... and I haven't committed to opening it yet, haha. Now, I am a little more ready!

"Hyperlapse the hell out of life" xD

You have no idea for how long I was waiting for this, Gopro and Pete guides the everybody

Finally Jon Snow says the right thing.. "Winter is coming!" 👍

Glad to know you like this Go Pro hero 7 black for this is my first Go Pro. I will definitely watch your other videos to learn more how to use this for my thesis. Thank you.

I am seeing GoPro as the Canon of the action cam world. You still buy it for certain things, but there are companies with better price-to-value ratio available 😅

Looking forward to the follow up video too!! Thanks Peter!

I would love to have that camera to record my flipping videos😍

interesting to hear it from your point of view. I've seen other videos literally saying how amazing it is … and I do agree if you are just saying it is OK it is probably quite good.. :) I know you expect top of the line gear... I've never tried GoPro but one day I would like to try it out for sure just to see what it is all about. Thanks for your review on this one.

Way too much movement at the beginning for the low Bitrate of RU-vid :D

In low light at ISO set to 1600 max does a reasonable job.

Still watching even though I know I can’t afford it either way....

On top of my mule ... I got an aluminum housing for mine and an external mic .. all mounted on a manfrotto mini tripod.. perfect for riding a mule in the mountains and vlogging lol

Did he ever announce the winner of the Canon mirrorless camera? hmmm

Gaaah, that opening b-roll segment alone is better than just about anything I've ever made. Absolute gold! 🎥

What software are you using to edit your Gopro footage?

We shoot video at dance music events and have been using gopros since v2, we've used the 3+, 4 5 and 6 Black editions, we were going to buy a gimble but went for the 7 instead, we were blown away with the stabilisation it's an absolute game changer, thanks for the settings tip, however, iso100 limit maybe not so good at music events, must try it out next time, and YES, the audio is so much better 👍👍👍

I lost count of how many times I watched that intro!!

Thanks for the vlogging tip about holding the GoPro in your mouth. I have a Hero 4 and I never considered doing that. I'm definitely going to try that on my next trip.

How are you liking the #pmgridchallenge entries?

Very interesting, Thanks for sharing Peter. When the GoPro 6 came out I bought a YI 4K plus because in was cheaper with comparable features. But this GoPro 7 looks interesting.

Ah, the classic “no views” and countless likes. #notificationsquaddd

Just bought the 1Dx ii, I'll probably have to wait a couple of months before I buy anymore cameras, the Hero 7 does seem pretty sweet though, i'm not a fan of how GoPro footage looks but for action shots it's too much work trying to get something better so they are convenient!

i click the second i see this notification

i see all those details 20s for the cinematique on the begain of the vidio, at 2:45 another cinematique start for 25s, the intro 5s, the vidio end at 10:00 then another cinematique start for 11s.. that what make your vidios so so cool

You still have the Polaris assault 800, Peter?

I think what upsets me most is that a lot of the issues with the GP6 could have been fixed with firmware updates. It uses the same chip, so I'm really not sure why the 6 couldn't be 60fps, or have the better image stabilisation. Basically, they're nerfing software in favour of charging you a chunk to get a new camera.

I think I'll buy the GoPro Hero 5. Thanks Internet Explorer.

They are just getting better and better

Anyone else too broke to afford a GoPro?

The video is awesome! The camera is awesome as well, the only problem with Hypersmooth, which I noticed today is when you get water on the lens, you can see the hypersmooth working. Thanks Peter, you have made me understand things so much better with photography and cinematography!

Wait...so you paid for that Hero7, but GoPro sent me one for free... I feel like such a king right now 🤣🤣 awesome video man!!

Nice effect at the end sync with the punches loving the new style!

Settings at 1:33, just thank me later.

I have hero 6 for a 10 months and I made more than 30 vlogs and two shorts movies. I am so satisfied with quality of video, stabilization, photos... For audio I am using rode mico go. And it's awesome