GoPro Session 5 Owners Manual

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VIDEO MODE: SETTINGS
INTERVAL (VIDEO)
The Interval setting determines the amount of time that passes between 
each captured frame.
Video + Photo Intervals  
Available photo intervals for Video + Photo range are 5 (default), 10,\
 30, 
and 60 seconds. The quality of the photo depends on the selected video 
resolution and FOV. 
Looping Video Intervals  
Available intervals for Looping are 5 (default), 20, 60, and 120 minut\
es. You 
can also select Max as the interval. With this option, the camera record\
s 
until the memory card is full, then overwrites the content.
AUTO LOW LIGHT
Auto Low Light allows you to shoot in low-light environments or when 
quickly transitioning in and out of low-light conditions. When possible,\
 the 
camera automatically adjusts fps to achieve the optimal exposure and bes\
t 
results. 
Auto Low Light is available for frame rates higher than 30fps.
When Auto Low Light and Video Stabilization are both on and Auto Low 
Light activates because of dark lighting conditions, Video Stabilization\
 is 
temporarily turned off to deliver optimal image quality in the dark scen\
e.
VIDEO MODE: SETTINGS
PROTUNE
Protune is available for the Video capture mode. For details about Protu\
ne 
settings, see [ 
  ]  Protune (page 52).
PRO TIP:  Easily create GoPro-style videos using GoPro Studio (included 
in Quik for desktop). Learn more and download this free software to you\
r 
computer at gopro.com/apps. 
						

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PHOTO MODE: CAPTURE MODES
Photo mode contains three capture modes: Photo, Night, and Burst. All 
photos are captured at 10MP. Each capture mode has its own settings.
PHOTO
Photo captures either single or continuous photos. For continuous photos\
, 
hold down the Shutter button to capture 5 photos/second, up to 30 photos\
. 
The default FOV for Photo is Wide, with all advanced settings turned off\
. For 
more information, see this topics:
Field of View (FOV) (Photos) (page 44)
Protune (page 52)
NIGHT  
Night captures photos in dim to dark light. The shutter remains open lon\
ger 
to let in more light in dark environments, so Night photo is not recomme\
nded 
for handheld shots or mounted shots where the camera might move during 
exposure. 
The default settings for Night are Wide FOV, with the Shutter set to Aut\
o. 
For more information, see these topics:
Field of View (FOV) (Photos) (page 44)
Shutter (Night Photo) (page 45)
Protune (page 52)
PHOTO MODE: CAPTURE MODES
BURST
Burst captures up to 30 photos in 1 second, so it is perfect for capturi\
ng 
fast-moving activities. The default FOV for Burst is Linear, with the Ra\
te 
set to 30 photos in 1 second. For more information, see these topics:
Field of View (FOV) (Photos) (page 44)
Rate (page 45)
Protune (page 52) 
						

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PHOTO MODE: SETTINGS
FIELD OF VIEW (FOV) (PHOTOS)
 
Your camera includes several FOV options for photos. All photos are 
captured at 10MP.
FOV Description
Wide Largest field of view. Good for action shots to 
capture as much as possible within the frame. 
This FOV results in a fisheye look, especially 
around the edge of the scene. (You can crop 
that out during editing, if needed.)
Linear Mid-range field of view that removes the fisheye 
distortion. Good for capturing aerial footage or 
any other shot where you want a more traditional 
perspective.
PHOTO MODE: SETTINGS
R AT E
 
This setting applies only to Burst. Available rates:
•  30 photos in 1, 2, 3, or 6 seconds 
•  10 photos in 1, 2, or 3 seconds
•  5 photos in 1 second
•  3 photos in 1 second
SHUTTER (NIGHT PHOTO)
 
Within Photo mode, this setting applies only to Night Photo. Shutter let\
s 
you determine the amount of time that the shutter is open. The default 
option is Auto.
Settings Examples
Auto  Sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, twilight, night
2 seconds, 5 seconds Dawn, dusk, twilight, traffic at night, Ferris 
wheel, fireworks, light painting
PRO TIP:  To reduce the amount of blur when using Night photo, mount 
your camera on a tripod or other surface that is stable and cannot move.\
PROTUNE
 
Within Photo mode, Protune is available for all capture modes   
(Photo, Night, and Burst). For details about Protune settings, see Protune
 (page 52). 
						

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TIME LAPSE MODE: CAPTURE MODES
Time Lapse mode contains three capture modes: Time Lapse Video,  
Time Lapse Photo, and Night Lapse Photo. Each capture mode has its   
own settings.
TIME LAPSE VIDEO  
Time Lapse Video creates video from frames captured at specific interval\
s. 
This option lets you capture a time lapse event and immediately share it\
 
as a video. Time Lapse Video is available only in 4K, 2.7K 4:3, and 1080\
p 
resolutions and is captured without audio. 
The default resolution for Time Lapse Video is 4K, with the default inte\
rval 
set at 0.5 second. For more information, see these topics:
HERO5 Session Video Resolutions  (page 36)
Interval (Time Lapse) (page 49)
TIME LAPSE PHOTO  
Time Lapse Photo captures a series of photos at specified intervals. Use\
 
this mode to capture photos of any activity, then choose the best ones 
later. You can also capture photos over a long time frame, then convert 
them into a video using GoPro Studio (included with Quik for desktop).\
The default for Time Lapse Photo is Wide, with the default interval set \
at 
0.5 second. For more information, see these topics:
Field of View (FOV) (Time Lapse Photo) (page 48)
Interval (Time Lapse) (page 49)  
Protune (page 52)
TIME LAPSE MODE: CAPTURE MODES
NIGHT LAPSE PHOTO  
Night Lapse Photo captures a series of photos at set intervals when ther\
e 
is minimal light. The shutter remains open longer to let in more light i\
n dark 
environments.
The default settings for Night Lapse Photo are Wide FOV, with the Interv\
al 
set at Continuous and Shutter set to 2 seconds. For more information, se\
e 
these topics: 
Field of View (FOV) (Time Lapse Photo) (page 48)
Shutter (Time Lapse) (page 51)
Protune (page 52) 
						

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TIME LAPSE MODE: SETTING
TIME LAPSE VIDEO RESOLUTION AND FOV 
In Time Lapse mode, resolution and FOV apply only to Time Lapse Video.
Video resolution refers to the number of horizontal lines in the video. \
Higher 
resolutions result in greater detail and clarity. So, a video with resol\
ution of 
2.7K is considered higher quality than 1080p because it consists of 2704\
 
lines, each with a width of 1520 pixels. 
The field of view (FOV) refers to how much of the scene (measured in 
degrees) can be captured through the camera lens. Wide FOV captures the\
 
largest amount of the scene.
Available resolutions for Time Lapse Video are 4K, 2.7K 4:3, and 1080p.   
 
FIELD OF VIEW (FOV) FOR TIME LAPSE
Your camera includes several FOV options for time lapse.
FOV Description
Wide Largest field of view. Good for action shots to 
capture as much as possible within the frame. 
This FOV results in a fisheye look, especially 
around the edge of the scene. (You can crop 
that out during editing, if needed.)
Medium Mid-range field of view. Has the effect of 
zooming in on the center of the shot.
FOV
Description
Linear Mid-range field of view that removes the fisheye 
distortion. Good for capturing aerial footage or 
any other shot where you want a more traditional 
perspective.
Narrow Smallest field of view with reduced fisheye 
distortion. Good for capturing content at a 
distance. Its most significant effect is that it 
zooms in on the center of the shot.
INTERVAL (TIME LAPSE)
The Interval setting determines the amount of time that passes between 
each captured frame.
Time Lapse Photo and Time Lapse Video Intervals  
Available intervals for Time Lapse Video are 0.5 (default), 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, and 
60 seconds. 
Interval Examples
0.5-2 seconds Surfing, biking or other sport
2 seconds Busy street corner
5-10 seconds Clouds or outdoor scenes with long durations
10-60 seconds Lengthy activities, such as construction 
 
or artwork
TIME LAPSE MODE: SETTINGS 
						

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Night Lapse Photo Interval
Interval determines the rate at which photos are captured. Night Lapse 
intervals are Continuous, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 30 seconds, and 1, 2, 5, 30, and 
60 minutes.  Intervals of 4 and 5 seconds are available only when Shutte\
r is 
set to 2 seconds.
Continuous (default) causes the Interval to match the Shutter setting.\
 For 
example, if Shutter is set to 10 seconds and Interval is set to Auto, yo\
ur 
camera captures a photo every 10 seconds. Photos are captured at 10MP.
IntervalExamples
Continuous Great for all exposures. Captures as quickly as 
possible, depending on the Shutter setting.
4-5 seconds Evening city scene, street lighting, or scenes 
with movement
10-15 seconds Dim lighting with slow scene changes, like night 
clouds with a bright moon
20-30 seconds Very low light or very slow scene changes, like 
stars with minimal ambient or street light
TIME LAPSE MODE: SETTINGSTIME LAPSE MODE: SETTINGS
SHUTTER (TIME LAPSE)
 
Within Time Lapse mode, this setting applies only to Night Lapse Photo. 
Shutter lets you determine the amount of time that the shutter is open. 
The options for this setting are 2 seconds and 5 seconds.
PRO TIP:  To reduce the amount of blur when using Night Lapse Photo, 
mount your camera on a tripod or other surface that is stable and cannot\
 
move.
PROTUNE
Within Time Lapse mode, Protune is available for Time Lapse photos and 
Night Lapse. For details about Protune settings, see Protune
 (page 52). 
						

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PROTUNE™ BENEFITS 
Protune unlocks the camera’s full potential, yielding stunning image \
quality 
and cinema-caliber video and photos optimized for professional productio\
ns. 
Protune gives content creators more flexibility and workflow efficiency \
than 
ever before.
Protune is compatible with professional color correction tools, GoPro St\
udio 
(included with the Quik desktop app) and other video and photo editing\
 
software).
Protune enables manual control of color, white balance, shutter speed, a\
nd 
more for advanced control and customization of your video footage and 
photos.
P rotune
Protune is available as an advanced setting for supported capture modes.\
 
The options for this setting are Off (default) and On. When Protune is\
 on, 
PT appears on the camera status screen. Protune is not available for Video\
 
+ Photo, Looping, or Time Lapse Video.  
Changes that you make to Protune settings in one capture mode apply only\
 
to that capture mode. For example, changing the White Balance for Night 
Photo does not affect that setting for Burst photos.
PROTUNE
Color
Color allows you to adjust the color profile of your video footage.
Color Setting Resulting Color Profile
GoPro Color 
(default) Provides GoPro color-corrected profile (same great 
color as when Protune is turned off).
Flat Provides neutral color profile that can be color-
corrected to better match footage captured with 
other equipment, offering more flexibility in post-
production. Due to its long curve, Flat captures more 
details in shadows and highlights.
White Balance
White Balance lets you adjust the color temperature of videos and photos\
 
to optimize for cool or warm lighting conditions. Options for this setti\
ng are 
Auto (default), 3000K, 4000K, 4800K, 5500K, 6000K, 6500K, and Native. 
Lower values result in warmer tones.
You can also select Native to create a minimally color-corrected file   
from the image sensor that allows for more precise adjustments in   
post-production.
PROTUNE 
						

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ISO Limit
ISO applies only to the Video capture mode. This setting determines 
the camera’s sensitivity to light in low-light environments, and crea\
tes a 
tradeoff between brightness and resulting image noise. Image noise refer\
s 
to the degree of graininess in the image. 
In low light, higher ISO values result in brighter images, but with grea\
ter 
image noise. Lower values result in lower image noise, but darker images\
.
The way that ISO Limit is applied depends on the Shutter setting: •  Shutter set to Auto: The ISO Limit that you select is used as the 
maximum ISO value. The ISO value that is applied might be lower, 
depending on the lighting conditions. Available ISO modes are 1600, 
800, and 400.
•  Shutter  not set to Auto: The ISO Limit that you select is either used 
as the maximum ISO value (if you select Max as the ISO Mode) or is 
locked at that value (if you select Lock as the ISO Mode). Available I\
SO 
modes are 1600, 800, and 400.
PROTUNEPROTUNE
Shutter
The Shutter setting in Protune applies only to Video and determines the 
amount of time that the shutter is open. The options available for this 
setting depend on the FPS setting, as noted in the following table.  The\
 
default setting is Auto.
Settings Example 1:
1080p30Example 2:
1080p60
Auto AutoAuto
1/FPS 1/30 sec1/60 sec
1/(2xFPS) 1/60 sec1/120 sec
1/(4xFPS) 1/120 sec1/240 sec
PRO TIP : For best results when using the Shutter setting, mount your 
camera on a tripod or other stable surface to reduce the amount of blur \
in 
your video or photos.
Sharpness
Sharpness controls the quality of details captured in your video footage\
 or 
photos. Options for this setting are High (default), Medium, and Low.
PRO TIP : If you plan to increase sharpness during editing, turn this   
setting off.
Darker image 
Lower image noise
Brighter image 
Greater image noise
400  800 1600 
						

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Exposure Value Compensation (EV Comp)
Exposure Value Compensation affects the brightness of your video or 
photo. Adjusting this setting can improve image quality when shooting in\
 
environments with contrasting lighting conditions. This setting is avail\
able 
only if Shutter is set to Auto. 
Options for this setting range from -2.0 to +2.0. Higher values result i\
n 
brighter images. The default setting is 0.
PRO TIP : Exposure Value Compensation adjusts brightness within the 
existing ISO setting. If brightness has already reached the ISO setting \
in a 
low-light environment, increasing the Exposure Value Compensation does 
not have any effect. To continue increasing the brightness, select a hig\
her 
ISO value. 
Reset Protune  
This option resets all Protune settings to their default values.
PROTUNECUSTOMIZING YOUR CAMERA
DATE AND TIME
Your camera’s date and time are automatically set when you connect yo\
ur 
camera to Capture or Quik for desktop. This setting lets you manually se\
t 
the date and time, if needed.
LANGUAGE
This setting changes the language that appears on the camera screens. 
VIDEO FORMAT
Video Format sets regional frame rates for recording and playback on TVs\
. 
Selecting the appropriate option for your region helps prevent flicker w\
hen 
capturing video indoors. 
Setting Description
NTSC (default) Viewing video on an NTSC TV/HDTV (most 
televisions in North America)
PAL Viewing video on a PAL TV/HDTV (most 
televisions outside of North America) 
						

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CUSTOMIZING YOUR CAMERACUSTOMIZING YOUR CAMERA
A U TO - R OTAT I O N
This setting lets you determine if you want your captured video or photo\
 to 
be upside down or right-side up. 
Setting Description
Auto (default) (Auto Image Rotation) Camera automatically 
selects Up or Down, based on the orientation of 
the camera when recording begins. This option 
eliminates the need to flip your image during 
editing when the camera is mounted upside 
down.
Up     Camera is used right-side up.
Down     Camera is used upside down. This option 
eliminates the need to flip your image during 
editing when the camera is mounted 
 
upside down.
BEEPS
You can set the volume for the sound indicators to be 100% (default), \
70%, 
or Off. Beeps range from high, medium, low, and mute.
LEDS This setting determines whether the camera status lights are on or off.
VOICE CONTROL LANGUAGE
This setting applies only when using the camera with Voice Control or Re\
mo 
(sold separately).  Sets the language that you use for voice commands.\
  
You select your voice language the first time you use your camera. You 
can later change the language with the Capture app or with Remo.  For 
details about using your HERO5 Session with Remo, see the user manual 
for Remo.
DELETE
This setting lets you delete the most recently captured video, photo, bu\
rst 
sequence, or time lapse sequence. You also have the option to delete all\
 
files and reformat the memory card. The camera status lights blink until\
 the 
operation is complete.