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New GoPro 9 just came out.

Deal only for this week is $50 off the retail price. Includes 1 year of their subscription unlimited cloud storage, free camera replacement, and 50% off accessories. Also includes a 32gb sd card. This is actually a really good deal considering the camera replacement insurance alone is another $50.

https://gopro.com/en/us/shop/came...aster.html

For $50 more they also have a bundle that includes several accessories.

The major changes from the Hero 8 are a front-facing screen (like the DJI), image stabilization now includes horizon stabilization, and it can record up to 5k video (vs. 4k)

I just ordered one and will report back on the real differences.
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I had two hero 7 blacks go "bad" on me and was engaged in a 1.5 year fight with them over replacements on and off, only to find out that two out of three Samsung memory cards I bought off of Amazon as FP slick deals were fakes, and actually what caused my cameras to freeze, crash, fail to give me clear files at random. I felt like an idiot. I was so sure it was GoPro's fault.

Amazon gave me refunds for the cards even tho one was over a year old and I threw them in the trash.

Next memory cards I buy will be directly from Best Buy via price matching to Amazon.

That seems to be the best/safest solution.
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Just adding two comments.

First, if you are already a gopro subscriber, they give you an additional discount on the camera. I am not, so I couldn't see what the discount actually was.

When you check out, they break out the subscription cost (49.99) separately from the bundle cost and ask you to acknowledge it. At first, I was confused and thought they were adding this to the total cost, but when I checked out, it wasn't added. I did have to pay tax, and 2-day shipping was free.
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Glad they brought back the replaceable lens cover. That's the only thing i don't like about the Hero 8.
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> bubble2 556 Posts
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09-20-2020 at 08:07 AM.
Quote from R4deals :
Can I know what's the deal(discount) here ? I see 9 price as 350$ with 1 year subscription. Is there a discount on top of it? I'm a pro subscriber already, do I get discounts on top of it?(I don't see discount when I login to my account).
Thanks in advance
That's all.

GoPro allows you the 'privilege' of accessing the true MSRP of $350 with an overpriced Plus subscription.

Basically this year's version of the trade-in deal, but to promote a different aspect of their business.
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I went on a trip using GoPro 7 and it was a total disaster. The GoPro froze several times when taking videos. I had to pull the battery out each time to reset and lost the footage. Finally ended up using my phone.

I am hoping they fix this issue with the GoPro9.
I experienced the same thing. Its annoying. I hope it was jus a software issue and next update will fix it.
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09-20-2020 at 02:20 PM.
Decided to return the Hero9. Desktop Quik doesn't work with HEVC video, and Hero9 telemetry isn't supported, what a joke.

Other concerns:

1. Still no dashcam mode, and no ability to record OBDII data
2. TimeWarp sucks for drivelapses, the auto rate accelerates when moving faster, the opposite of what you want.
3. Hypersmooth pans left when the car turns right, and is fairly significant even at the lowest setting On (4K60).
4. Fourth generation on the 2017 GP1 SoC at 28 nm while the One R launched earlier this year with 10 nm.
5. USB C and microSD in the same door with the battery. MicroSD is also hard to remove.
6. Poor low light performance
7. Square lens incompatible with small replacement CPLs like for the Osmo Action.
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Decided to return the Hero9.
I'm returning too, are you getting the Insta360 ONE R? Any discount code for that?
I was told by GoPro that they will not refund me the Plus subscription according to the terms and conditions!
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I had two hero 7 blacks go "bad" on me and was engaged in a 1.5 year fight with them over replacements on and off, only to find out that two out of three Samsung memory cards I bought off of Amazon as FP slick deals were fakes, and actually what caused my cameras to freeze, crash, fail to give me clear files at random. I felt like an idiot. I was so sure it was GoPro's fault.

Amazon gave me refunds for the cards even tho one was over a year old and I threw them in the trash.

Next memory cards I buy will be directly from Best Buy via price matching to Amazon.

That seems to be the best/safest solution.
Not sure if the cards are bad, but you should be using V30 cards, inexpensive Samsung are not rated that high and can lock up GoPro or other small devices.
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Things for potential new GoPro 8/9 buyers to know, I owned the 8 and returned it and my buddy reviewed the 9. I still feel like there are way too many cons rather than pros:

1. The unit gets hot in 4K/5K recording and even worse if hot outside, it may power off.
2. Low light conditions especially at night are still awful.
3. Battery life is still a joke and way too short.
4. Audio recording quality is weak, way worse if you have the housing case on it.
5. The software flat out sucks on PC/Cellphone.
6. The 9 is a bit bigger than the 8, why are we going bigger?
7. USB C port and microSD in the same area behind the closed door stinks.
8. Accessories are nickel and dime, feels like you need way too many, only providing a USB 2.0 cable is a slap in the face.

Now for things that are great:

1. Hypersmooth 2.0/3.0 is very well done.
2. Sunny day image quality is great in 4K/5K with low ISO.
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Question to the GoPro users. I would like to order some accessories along with the Hero9.

What accessories would you recommend for a hiker/backpacker and an occasional cyclist.

Thank you.
For hiking, a lot of people wear the camera attached to the shoulder strap of their pack, and you'll need a shoulder strap mount to do this. Personally I prefer a chest mount like the Chesty so that the camera stays on me even when I drop my pack. It's also nice to have a light tripod in your pack, such as the Max Grip + Tripod or the Shorty. For cycling, I'd pick up a helmet mount and a handlebar mount.

Also get the protective housing to protect the camera, especially while cycling.
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09-20-2020 at 05:46 PM.
anyone else having an issue at checkout?
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Things for potential new GoPro 8/9 buyers to know, I owned the 8 and returned it and my buddy reviewed the 9. I still feel like there are way too many cons rather than pros:

1. The unit gets hot in 4K/5K recording and even worse if hot outside, it may power off.
2. Low light conditions especially at night are still awful.
3. Battery life is still a joke and way too short.
4. Audio recording quality is weak, way worse if you have the housing case on it.
5. The software flat out sucks on PC/Cellphone.
6. The 9 is a bit bigger than the 8, why are we going bigger?
7. USB C port and microSD in the same area behind the closed door stinks.
8. Accessories are nickel and dime, feels like you need way too many, only providing a USB 2.0 cable is a slap in the face.

Now for things that are great:

1. Hypersmooth 2.0/3.0 is very well done.
2. Sunny day image quality is great in 4K/5K with low ISO.
do you have an alternative ... otherwise these comments are limited in its usefulness
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do you have an alternative ... otherwise these comments are limited in its usefulness
I don't have one since this is brand new. Will see what DJI responds with; action cams shouldn't have all these issues at this price point. Therein lies the problem.
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