GoPro Fusion User Manual VIDEO MODE: CAPTURE MODE
Video mode contains one capture mode: Video (default). For details about how to change settings, see Changing Modes and Settings.
VIDEO
This capture mode records video. The default resolution is 5.2K30. For more information, see these topics:
Fusion Video Resolutions
Protune
VIDEO RESOLUTION
Video resolution (RES) refers to the number of horizontal lines in the video. For example, 3K means that the video has 3000 horizontal lines, each with a width of 1504 pixels. Higher numbers of lines and pixels result in greater detail and clarity. So, a video with resolution of 5.2K is considered higher quality than 3K because it consists of 4992 lines, each with a width of 2496 pixels.
Use this table to help you determine the best resolution for your activity.
Video Resolution | Best Use |
|---|---|
5.2K30 | Beautiful high-resolution content. Enables 1080p30 OverCapture videos with the traditional GoPro look and feel. Results in a large viewing area, so is recommended for most situations. |
3K60 | High frame rate yields the smoothest, most immersive results for capturing fast-action activities. Enables 720p60 fixed-frame OverCapture videos. This FPS gives you the most natural playback in head-mounted displays (HMDs) and enables slow motion during editing. |
FRAMES PER SECOND (FPS)
Frames per second (FPS) refers to the number of video frames that are captured in each second.
When selecting a resolution and FPS combination, consider the activity that you want to capture. For more details, see Video Resolution.
ASPECT RATIO
Fusion video resolutions are captured with a 16:9 aspect ratio, which is the standard for televisions and editing programs.
FIELD OF VIEW (FOV)
The field of view (FOV) refers to how much of the scene (measured in degrees) can be captured through the camera lens. The FOV for all Fusion video is Spherical, which captures a full 360 view.
FUSION VIDEO RESOLUTIONS
Video Resolution (RES) | FPS (NTSC/PAL)* | FOV | Screen Resolution |
|---|---|---|---|
5.2K (default) | 30/25 | Spherical | 4992X2496 |
3K | 60/50 | Spherical | 3000X1504 |
*NTSC and PAL refer to the video format, which depends on the region that you are in. For more information, see Video Format.
HIGH RESOLUTIONS/HIGH FRAME RATES
When capturing video at high resolutions or high frame rates in warm ambient temperatures, the camera may become warm and use more power.
In addition, lack of airflow around the camera and using the camera with the GoPro app further increase camera temperature and power consumption, and decrease camera recording time.
Your camera was designed to identify conditions of overheating and shuts down when needed. If the camera gets too hot, a message appears on the screen indicating that the camera is shutting down. For details, see Important Messages.
When recording in high-performance video modes, capture shorter video clips when in stationary use, and/or limit your use of features that increase power consumption, such as the GoPro app. To control your camera remotely at higher temperatures, use a GoPro remote or Remo (Waterproof Voice Activated Remote) (both sold separately) instead of the GoPro app.
PROTUNE
Protune is available for the Video capture mode. For details about Protune settings, see Protune.
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