GoPro HERO7 Black User Manual Capturing the Action
Here are some of the best modes and settings for capturing your favorite activities. Try them out, then experiment to find what works best for you.
Activity | Video | Photo |
|---|---|---|
Car mounted |
| Photo or Continuous Photo, Wide FOV |
Family/travel |
| Photo or Continuous Photo, Wide FOV |
Cycling, mountain biking |
| Time Lapse Photo (10-second interval), Wide FOV |
Hiking |
| Photo, Wide FOV |
Motorcycle, motocross |
| Time Lapse Photo (5-second interval), Wide FOV |
Activity | Video | Photo |
|---|---|---|
Skiing, snowboarding (non-POV*) |
| Time Lapse Photo (1-second interval), Wide FOV, or Burst (30/3 Rate), Wide FOV |
Skiing, snowboarding (POV*) |
| Time Lapse Photo (2-second interval), Wide FOV, or Burst (30/3 Rate), Wide FOV |
Surfing | • 1080p240, Wide FOV | Time Lapse Photo (5-second interval), Wide FOV, or Burst (30/6 Rate), Wide FOV |
Underwater activities |
| Time Lapse Photo (2-second interval), Wide FOV |
Water activities |
| Time Lapse Photo (5-second interval), Wide FOV |
*Point-of-view (POV) shots are those taken from your point of view. Non-POV shots are those taken from a different perspective (like when your GoPro is mounted on a ski pole or surfboard).
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