Duracell DRGOPROH4 Replacement Battery for GoPro Hero 4

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In some cases, there’s more than one model number that can be used in a particular camera. For instance, some batteries have been tweaked and replaced with newer iterations, along the lines of AHDBT-201 and AHDBT-301. In those cases, I’ve listed the most recent iteration, which is both the newer version and is generally more widely available. Things Worth Knowing About GoPro Batteries There’s also a different version that adds more scheduling flexibility: a scheduling programmer. But it doesn’t work with the standard GoPro housing, so if you need weatherproofing, you’ll need to put it in something else. Cam-Do has their own DRY Enclosure that’s a good off-the-shelf option, or you can try your hand at a cheaper DIY solution by modifying something like a Pelican case. You can find out more information on the scheduler here. (UPDATE: It has been discontinued, but you might be able to find used copies.) GoPro offers some GoPro-branded batteries and chargers. They’re officially supported by GoPro, and if you’re at all concerned about compatibility issues, these are the safest bet. Surprisingly enough, the Hero 4 comes in three models, and each model differs from the other in the battery life aspect. If you are not recording any video or taking pictures, it would be a good idea to turn the GoPro Hero 4 off, since its standby mode consumes power as well. So, if there is no need for your action cam’s features, then switch it off after use to conserve battery life. Tip #6: Keep the Batteries Warm in Cold Weather

But there is also third-party software that offers them at a much wallet-friendly price and some even have features included in them. How to Prolong the Battery Life of Hero 4: Battery life isn’t a GoPro strong point. So, unless the action you’re shooting is under a couple of hours, you’re going to need to find another solution other than relying on the standard internal battery. Brunton aims to solve that by making an extended battery for GoPros that attaches securely to the camera and is waterproof. Brunton’s original All Day battery for the GoPro HERO3 series was popular. They’ve only just come out with a new version, called, oddly enough, the All Day 2.0, that’s compatible with most of the current range of GoPro HERO4 and HERO cameras and their housings.Please note that these are just the approximate values of the Hero 4 battery life. The exact battery life of your GoPro on a single charge depends upon various factors, like whether you’re using all the extra features of your camera or not. Tips to Improve GoPro Hero 4 Battery Life

Brunton offers an unusually good warranty for their products. In their words: “No matter wherever, whenever or however you use a Brunton Product, if you break it, we’ll fix or replace it. So treat it like it’s indestructible because, as far as YOU are concerned, it is.” Wrap-Up Watson is one of the Gradus brands that is owned by B&H Photo. I’ve used several of their batteries and chargers over the years and found them to work well. This one is available as just a charger or in a bundle with two spare batteries.The colder it gets the worse batteries perform, so if you’re planning to use the little GoPro in freezing environments battery life will decrease considerably. That may sound obvious, but it’s even more important to consider with the Session than with some other GoPros. It doesn’t have a removable battery, so once it’s dead you’ll need to recharge it, either using a plug and cable or a portable power bank. The previous model, designed for the GoPro HERO3 and HERO3+ models, was weatherproof but wasn’t waterproof and couldn’t be submerged. That’s been upgraded significantly in the new version. This is a product that was released after I originally wrote this post, and I haven’t personally tried it. But now that the Brunton All Day 2.0 is basically impossible to find, this option is interesting and unique enough that I think it’s worth including here. I’ve used both of these options and have had pretty good results. But I’ve also found that there are parts of combination that can cause problems, so I have learned not to rely on it for mission-critical or client shoots. It is, after all, making a workaround to make the camera do something that it’s not designed to do. Up to Indefinite (with Regular Access to Swap External Battery) No. When the GoPro Hero 4 camera is recording, its power won’t build up even if you have connected to a charger source or plugged in your device inside of the camera case while filming.

And with that combination—and sunshine, of course—you can run time-lapse shoots that last weeks or months without ever having to touch the camera. So it’s a great option if you’re shooting in remote places or won’t have easy access to the camera. I’ve used these hundreds of feet up in the lights at football stadiums where they aren’t easy to get to without mechanical lifts, climbing safety gear, and a hefty insurance policy, but where I can let a camera sit for months at a time. They also offer a bundle that includes some international power plugs. It might be of particular interest if you’re planning overseas travel and want to maximize your options on where and when you can charge your batteries. In addition to a 2-slot cradle, two batteries, a USB cable, and a DC (car) charger adapter, the AC wall adapter includes a switching power supply with four worldwide AC adapter plugs. Those four won’t cover every country in the world, but it will get you going in many of the common places. Watson Mini Duo Charger Yet it was a game-changer when it first debuted and to this day it holds up pretty well. Yet again, we will not be talking about the GoPro Hero 4 itself, but for its battery life instead. And if 6 hours isn’t enough, they also make larger versions that apparently provide up to 12 and 24 hours of continuous recording.

How to Prolong the Battery Life of Hero 4:

Additional mounts and accessories like external microphones etc. require more power of the device. This reduces its battery life and increases charging time as well. So, remove unnecessary mounts and accessories to increase your camera’s battery life. Tip #4: Turn off WiFi Inside the side door, there’s an LED that’s red or green to indicate the status of the battery. Red indicates less than 30% charge left. Flashing red means it needs to be charged. Solid red indicates that the battery is charging. Green indicates anywhere between 30% and 100% charge. But when the battery is fully sealed up, as it often would be when you’re actually using it, there’s no indication of the battery status on the exterior. Smatree also offers a 3-slot charger kit for charging by USB. It includes two batteries, a 3-slot cradle so you can charge three batteries at once, and a USB cable. It does not include a wall outlet, but if you already have a standard 2.1 USB wall outlet or DC charger, you can use that. Or you can use a regular USB slot on your computer (although that often results in slower charging). Regardless which you opt for, the flap covering the charging port will need to stay open, so it won’t be waterproof and it won’t fit in certain mounts. You’ll need to wait till it’s charged again, so you’d better get the footage you need while it lasts or consider having more than one Session handy if you’re in hard-to-reach areas. How long your GoPro Hero 4’s battery life lasts is dependent on several factors. Follow the tips given above to maximize it!