Recording summary · July 2019
DO NOT BUY THE GOPRO HERO7
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Overview
Daniel regrets purchasing a second GoPro Hero 7 Black intended for outdoor livestreaming due to numerous hardware and software shortcomings, and cannot return it because the packaging was destroyed.
Specific criticisms of the GoPro Hero 7 Black include the absence of a front-facing viewfinder, audio problems from finger placement or microphone shifting, touchscreen unresponsiveness, slow startup, an overly tight tripod grip mount, a painful housing latch, and inconvenient file transfers via USB-C or the mobile app.
Daniel previously bought a first GoPro Hero 7 Black for £400 in England around March after Daniel's father passed away, intending to ride a bicycle, and later sold it on Shpock for £200.
Livestream viewership and Super Chat donations have declined, with a recent three-hour stream generating only $2.
While pointing a camera at oneself captures footage adequately without a front screen, Daniel prefers seeing one's appearance to check details like hair before needing to get ready.
Themes
Shortcomings and design flaws of the GoPro Hero 7 Black, including mounting, housing, audio, touchscreen, and file transfer difficulties.
History of purchasing and reselling the first GoPro Hero 7 Black in England.
Decline in livestream earnings and viewership.
Suitability of camera devices for vlogging and preferences regarding monitoring appearance while filming.
Developments
Daniel purchased the first GoPro Hero 7 Black in England around March for £400 following the death of Daniel's father.
Daniel sold the first GoPro on Shpock for £200.
Daniel bought a second GoPro Hero 7 Black, tore up the packaging, and threw it in the bin.
Daniel conducted a three-hour livestream that earned $2 in Super Chat donations.
Daniel mentions needing to get ready.
Uncertainties & gaps
Whether the noisy insects outside are called cicadas, as well as the pronunciation of their name.
Whether the second GoPro could still be returned without its original packaging.
Whether the touchscreen responsiveness issues stem from skinny fingers, insufficient pressure, or the screen itself.
Whether the GoPro app transfers files using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.