If you think GoPro is only for extreme sports activities, think again. You probably have a misconception about this little camera that can do a lot of things like capturing breathtaking panoramic photos of pristine beaches, virgin rainforests, slow motion videos and even underwater shots. Isn't it an interesting must-have toy in every travel adventure?
One of the advantages of GoPro compared to regular point and shoot cameras are its size. It's very small, lightweight, and waterproof and even has a waterproof case. Despite its size, it produces high-quality photos and videos. Here are some tips on how you can use GoPro in a non-extreme sports activities on your travels.
Make sure you get and install the app on your phone. Newer models of GoPro is mobile phone compatible and it allows you to control and view what you are shooting and move images straight into your phone. You can edit the photos from your camera and post to right away to Facebook or Instagram.
You are assured to get a really nice photo with the shoot in burst mode. You can also take still photos out of the video recording. Yes, you can capture the real action. GoPro is perfect for group shots especially when you are traveling in a group and you don't want somebody to left out.
Unlike the normal cameras, never point the lens into your face when using GoPro. Since it has a wide lens, the key is to point the lens at the belly button to capture a lovely shot without missing the action in your surroundings. It may sound weird but it works.
Explore and get familiar with the night lapse mode feature. This will be very useful when you are attending concerts or watch fireworks as it captures the bright colors and lights against the night sky in vivid and detailed images.
A simple way to get rid of the water droplets when taking underwater shots - lick it and let it dry. Watching YouTube tutorials can also be useful and inspiring when you want to try new things and maximize the benefits of your GoPro. You may also want to invest in GoPro 3-way. It's waterproof and you'll never go wrong with it in taking a good selfie photo.
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