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ResolutionBest Use
720p Good for handheld shots and when slow 
motion is desired. 720p is optimal for sharing 
on social media sites. 720p100 is great for 
slow motion.
WVGA Good when super slow motion is desired 
 
and standard definition is acceptable.
/ Video Mode / Video Mode
FOVBest Use
Ultra Wide ( W) Largest field of view. Recommended for 
body-and gear-mounted shots. Good for 
action shots where you want to capture 
 
as much as possible within the frame.
Medium (M) Mid-range field of view....

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Low Light
Auto Low Light allows you to shoot in low-light environments or   
when quickly transitioning in and out of low-light conditions. The 
camera automatically adjusts fps according to lighting conditions to 
achieve the optimal exposure and best results. 
Auto Low Light is available at 48 fps and higher. Auto Low Light is   
not available for W VGA. The options for this setting are Auto/On 
(default) and Off.
/ Video Mode
Spot Meter
Spot Meter is good for filming into a setting where the...

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Protune
For details about Protune settings, see Protune  (page 69).
/ Video Mode
PHOTO CAPTURE MODE   
When you connect your camera to the GoPro App or the remote, you 
can access one capture mode in Photo  mode: Single photo. 
CAPTURING A SINGLE PHOTO 1.  Select Single photo mode [ 
 ] on the GoPro App or the remote.
2.  Tap the Record button on the app, or shor t press the Shutter/
Select  button [ 
 ] on the remote or the camera. The camera 
beeps once, the camera status lights flash, and the...

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PHOTO SETTINGS 
You can change the photo settings by connecting HERO4 Session   
to the GoPro App or the remote. 
Megapixels
HERO4 Session captures photos at 8MP and 5MP.
8MP Ultra Wide 
(default) Largest field of view. Good for action shots. 
5MP Medium Mid-range field of view. Good for shots where 
you want the subject to fill the frame.
Note: Changes that you make to Megapixels in Photo 
settings apply only to photo capture. To adjust 
this setting for multi-shot capture, adjust Spot Meter in...

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MULTI-SHOT CAPTURE MODES 
When you connect your camera to the GoPro App or the remote,   
you can access two capture modes in Multi-Shot  mode: Time Lapse 
and Burst.
Capture Mode Description
Time Lapse 
(default) Captures a series of photos at specified 
inter vals. You can use Time Lapse to capture 
photos of any activity, so you can choose the 
best ones later.
/ Multi-Shot Mode
Capture Mode
Description
Burst Captures up to 10 photos in 1 second. Burst is 
per fect for capturing the definitive...

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/ Multi-Shot Mode
3. To stop capturing, tap the Record button on the app, or shor t press 
the  Shutter/Select  button [  ] on the remote or the camera.   
The camera status lights flash three times and the camera beeps   
multiple times.
Note: When your camera is connected to the GoPro App or the remote, it remains in standby mode 
after capturing video or photos.   
CAPTURING BURST PHOTOS
1.  Select Burst mode [ 
 ] on the GoPro App or the remote.
2.  Tap the Record button on the app, or shor t...

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Time Lapse Inter vals 
Available inter vals range from 0.5 second (default) to 60 seconds.
INTERVAL EXAMPLES
0.5-2 secondsSur fing, biking, or other spor ts
2 seconds Busy street corner
5-10 seconds Sunset
10-60 seconds Lengthy activities, such as construction 
projects or family gatherings
PRO TIP:  Create a video from your Time Lapse photos with free 
GoPro Studio software. Learn more at gopro.com/getstarted .
/ Multi-Shot Mode
Rate applies only to Burst photos. Photos can be captured at the...

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Megapixels
HERO4 Session captures photos at 8MP and 5MP. Smaller megapixel 
values take up less space on the microSD card.
Setting Description
8MP Ultra Wide 
(default) Largest field of view. Good for action shots.
5MP Medium Mid-range field of view. Good for shots where 
you want the subject to fill the frame.
Note: Changes that you make to Megapixels in Multi-Shot 
settings apply only to multi-shot capture. 
To adjust this setting for photo capture, adjust Megapixels in Photo  settings.
/...

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SETUP MODE SETTINGS 
In  Setup  mode, you can change settings that apply to all camera 
modes. To change a setting in this mode, your camera must be 
connected to the GoPro App or the remote. For more information,   
see  Accessing All Camera Settings  (page 23).
When you disconnect your camera from the app or the remote, your 
camera saves the settings and returns to two capture modes: Video 
and Time Lapse. 
/ Setup Mode
Wireless
This setting lets you connect your camera to the GoPro App or the...

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/ Setup Mode
PRO TIP: To quickly exit the wireless menu or the status info screens, 
press and hold the Info/Wireless  button for three seconds.
SettingDescription
App Connects the camera to the GoPro App. For 
instructions on connecting to this app, see 
Connecting to the GoPro App 
(page 24).
RC Connects the camera to a GoPro remote 
control. For instructions on pairing, see 
Pairing with the Remote
 (page 25).
Setting Description
Turn Camera Off Turns off the camera. This option appears 
only if...
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