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12-10-2019 at 11:17 PM #2

Oof... How low can it go? Can the footage from this even be used in premiere without using the gopro app first?

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12-11-2019 at 11:54 AM #3

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Oof... How low can it go? Can the footage from this even be used in premiere without using the gopro app first?

You're right on, you have to stitch it with the go pro software first on your PC. Forget using it with the phone app, it will only show you what you have but not output any photos or videos. The phone app is useful for controlling the cam, though. I love it b/c that is my preferred workflow, but it's not everyone's preference.

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12-11-2019 at 01:41 PM #4

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You're right on, you have to stitch it with the go pro software first on your PC. Forget using it with the phone app, it will only show you what you have but not output any photos or videos. The phone app is useful for controlling the cam, though. I love it b/c that is my preferred workflow, but it's not everyone's preference.

Is there any way to use the footage when that gopro app is no longer supported?

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12-11-2019 at 02:19 PM #5

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Is there any way to use the footage when that gopro app is no longer supported?

You can stitch it in 264 (4k only), ProRes (up to 5.7k), or Cineform (up to 5.7k) format. I usually will export prores and then post process, then render in 264 or 265.
I do only keep the final and raw unstitched files though, and hope /expect the Fusion Studio software will continue to run locally even after this product reaches eol.

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12-11-2019 at 04:19 PM #6

Have they improved this thing yet? Last I heard the software rendered it almost useless.

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12-11-2019 at 04:33 PM #7

I got one last two weeks ago, but sold it this week. video and photo quality is not good. I updated the software but still the same. also take a lot of time to upload and edit through the fusion app on desktop. Its only good for making tiny planets, other than that its useless. Tends to be hot then just turns off by itself.

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12-11-2019 at 05:15 PM #8

Save up and get the Max. This is a waste of money.

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12-11-2019 at 06:09 PM #9

I returned my GoPro 360 after a week. It was the most awful editing/stitching program I ever used. You need a really powerful pc to even begin to start editing the footage this camera records. I have a dell i7 with an ssd and it couldn't handle it. I've smoothly edited 4K for a few years with this pc so my blame is 100% on the poor GoPro software.

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12-11-2019 at 06:27 PM #10

Junk... I think I would still hesitate at $100

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12-11-2019 at 08:31 PM #11

I think I'm the minority in this case. I have one of these, it works as expected and I enjoy it overall, but its definitely not a consumer lvl product. You need a beefy PC with storage to really manage these files. And they dont work that well in low light (but most 360 camera's dont really)..

And the software is a pain, but once you get the files in premiere its more manageable if you're using proxies.

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12-11-2019 at 10:33 PM #12

What makes this better than just strapping a dashcam to forehead?

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12-11-2019 at 10:40 PM #13

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What makes this better than just strapping a dashcam to forehead?

different use cases in general, if youre looking for 360 footage to capture moments all around, you get a camera like this.

if you want a first person POV, then you go with dashcam on forehead

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12-11-2019 at 11:17 PM #14

Too bad it's gone. This is still one of the best consumer 360 cameras on the market. Competes well with the newer GoPro Max and the Insta360 One X.

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12-12-2019 at 09:58 AM #15

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Too bad it's gone. This is still one of the best consumer 360 cameras on the market. Competes well with the newer GoPro Max and the Insta360 One X.

lol it doesn't compete with the insta 360 one x, and it only competes with the gopro max, because the gopro max is also terrible. The software and limitations in it ruin the camera. You cant even send a 360 photo downloaded from camera to app to a text message or private facebook message (samsungs old 360 cams can).. but you can share it publicly on your FB wall.. such half assed implementation. The files are stored in a locked location you cannot access without rooting the device.

I'm surprised we don't see a massive refurb/used market for these since I would bet ~50% of them are returned (while another 40% just sit collecting dust).

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Last edited by MtnXfreeride December 12, 2019 at 10:03 AM.

Rating:	(4.1 out of 5 stars)
Reviews:	347 Best Buy Reviews
Product Name:	GoPro - Fusion 360-Degree Digital Camera - Black
Product Description:	Capture your most exciting adventures with the GoPro Fusion camera. Voice command functions allow for hands-free filming for selfie-style video, while access to the GoPro app lets you preview footage and stitch video all from your smartphone. Featuring VR recording capabilities and next-level video stabilization, the GoPro Fusion camera delivers immersive video quality and virtual reality compatibility.
Model Number:	CHDHZ-103
Product SKU:	6183512
UPC:	818279022667

Optical Zoom:	None
Night Recording:	Yes
Action Camera:	Yes
Removable Battery:	Yes
Image Sensor Type:	CMOS
Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor:	1 Year
Tripod/Monopod Mountable:	Yes
Maximum Video Frame Rate:	Up to 60 fps
Image File Format(s):	RAW
Slow Motion Recording:	No
Internal Memory Included:	No
Headphone Jack:	Yes
Digital Zoom:	None
Effective Megapixels:	18 megapixels
Low Light/High Sensitivity:	Yes
Memory Card Included:	No
Batteries Included:	Yes
AC Adapter Compatible:	Yes
Wi-Fi Enabled:	Yes
Maximum Depth Of Water Resistance:	16 feet
Memory Card Compatibility:	microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Integrated Speaker(s):	Yes
Microphone Type:	Built-in
Water Resistant:	Yes
Additional Accessories Included:	Carrying case, Fusion Grip, USB cable
360 Degree Capture:	Yes
Number Of USB Port(s):	1
Video Resolution (Recording):	4992 x 2496
Special Effects:	360-degree video; 360-degree photo; 360-degree spatial audio
Aspect Ratio:	16:9
Battery Size:	Other
Number Of Memory Card Slots:	2
Rechargeable Battery:	Yes
Image Stabilization:	Digital
Model Number:	CHDHZ-103
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts:	1 Year
Charging Interface(s):	USB Type C
Color Category:	Black

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