Which is the BEST Motorcycle Action Camera? I Tried Them All...

I've been creating motorcycle video content for KZbin and other online social media sites since 2017, and in that time I've used a lot of the leading motorcycle action cameras. In my search to find the best motorcycle action camera, I've used everything from the old school GoPro Hero 3 and 4, to the GoPro Hero 7, The GoPro Hero 9, Drift Ghost XL Pro, all the way to the DJI Osmo Action, DJI Osmo Action 2, and the Insta 360 One RS (both the 360 and the 4k version).
In this video, I'll talk about my personal experienced and struggles with all these action cameras for motorcycles, including the ongoing struggle to get good helmet audio while motovlogging. Which of these action cameras is best for motovlogging? What motorcycle helmet camera problems have I had? Let me walk you through everything you've tried and hopefully help you find the best motorcycle helmet cam for you.
Motorcycle Action Cameras in this video:
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DJI Osmo Action 3: amzn.to/3T06cIn
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[@DorkintheRoad]

Motorcycle Action Cameras in this video: Insta 360 One RS: www.insta360.com/sal/one_rs?insrc=INRHPOI Insta 360 One RS Mic Adapter: amzn.to/3F57sUP GoPro Hero 7: amzn.to/3F3QwOC GoPro Hero 9: amzn.to/41R81eQ Drift Ghost XL Pro: driftinnovation.com/products/ghost-xl-pro DJI Osmo Action: amzn.to/3yCKpgN DJI Osmo Action 3: amzn.to/3T06cIn (affiliate links where possible)

[@GR1MKA1]

But what is the actual microphone you use? That seems to be a Motorcycle KZbinr trade secret because no one seems to talk about that component of the setup.

[@insatiable_mind]

I need a microphone volume control. I’ve got the Osmo Action 3 and my mic is always peaking whenever I raise my voice, any time I get excited

[@ozkayozen3486]

Just bought my first action camera (Insta360 One RS). Will see how it works. Thanks for the video Ben ❤

[@shawnoconnors3645]

Hi ! Did you try the Runcam 5 orange ? It seems like a great action cam, cheap too ! And it's quite small and light :)

[@Rhoenschrat]

@@GR1MKA1 meanwhile I switched my setup to an Osmo Action 3 and also did extensive testing to find the right microphone for my motovlog setup. I also have a video about it on my channel, but it's in German. I found two solutions that worked very well with the Osmo Action 3: 1. Samsung EO-IC100 Headset - this is actually a full headset with in ear speakers, but I simply cut them off and only kept the microphone in the little control unit. This is a very light wight solution. Directly with a USB-C plug into the camera, and the audio results are quite fine without any clipping for me. Especially considering the low price of it. 2. WKWZY DX-M02 USB-C adapter that you can youse with 3.5mm TRS microphones. It's more expensive, but I can use the lavalier microphones I already head. As the adapter supports stereo, I can even use it with my dual vlog setup. And I also have no problems with clipping and can use the gain control in the Osmo Action 3.

[@functionalfitness1013]

Why can't every KZbinr do reviews like this!?? No bs, just honest reviews. Awesome job brotha!

[@Neonbiker]

That’s because most are paid influencers

[@HeldIntegral]

Taxes too high, stuff too expensive. Need more money. Lying on camera = job

[@wandering_wodnicks]

10:35 That dismount was awesome! It gets a 10 in my book. 😂

[@prepertruckin8525]

⭕️yeah 🤣🤣🤣my thoughts exactly... bounce ...SLAMMED to the ground n kept walking like "hey wazzup bruh, i gotcha"

[@Crittermoto]

This past year has been painful for me and my relationship with GoPro….god I hate those cameras when they fail. When they work….pure awesomeness. I’m now at the point however, after investing heavily into the GoPro eco-system, feeling like it’s time for a change. So good timing on your part with this video. Thanks!!

[@ithinkwemissedaturn2110]

Do it! Sooooo happy with all my insta 360 kit. And the accessories are crazy well priced!

[@JacobBoone]

Couldn't have said it better myself!

[@virginiatrailcameravideos]

@@ithinkwemissedaturn2110 Funny, I decided to try insta360 the past few months. I went through two cameras, could not get them to work reliably, kept freezing despite me following all the best practices for formatting. Worse, the customer service was terrible. I've had good experience with the GoPro customer service. I really liked the Insta when it worked but for me that turned out to be only a day or two each time I tried to use it. I may give it another go.

[@dahveed284]

I hear you. You've invested the time and money to have a acceptable mount system and developed your work flow. It's tough to trash all that and start over with a new camera. I'm sorta in the same place.

[@Fee.1]

careful. Especially if you use them often. He’s in a honeymoon period. I hate GoPro too though but the quality can’t be beat for now.

[@ShutterUp]

One of the most honest review I have ever seen. Thank you. I started to get into making videos but the editing... I just don't have the time nor want to spend that time editing video.

[@archeo289]

Fantastic job being straight forward about the various issues running cameras on bikes. Thanks!

[@mikesbikechannel4387]

100% agree with you on the "not motorcycle friendly" camera ecosystems. I could take a few of them and make the near perfect motorcycle camera. My Hero 8 just pisses me off most of the time and I end up not even filming. Maybe I should start my own camera company...

[@darsanverse]

😆😆

[@oscr_zen]

YES! The only person on YT that actually praises the product because it simply works! Like, seriously, so many people are focusing on super high resolutions, 10 bit bazingas and other things when the fundaments, that are reliability, are lying down flat. Kudos to You Dork man for being real with it. If all of the buyers would be like that, the companies would actually focus on delivering a fully capable and working product! I personally bought DJI action 3 and I love it. Very reliable but never had to test the external mics, so it's not an issue for me for now. Maybe the gain thing is something they can add in the future updates? Anyhow the camera doesn't freeze or corrupt like gopros infamously did in the past - 11 does not but it costs a little bit horrendous amount of money for what u are getting.

[@lokitomanny]

Thank you for this video, it amazes me that with all technology available, we still struggle so much to find a tool to do motor blogging. I own the Hero 7 and haven’t upgraded because it still is the best solution, nothing else that has come out offers me that big of a difference.

[@canuk_guy873]

Your timing is impeccable! I was looking into picking up an additional camera and wondering which way to go. Excellent food for thought from your experiences. 👍

[@bigdave6194]

Perfect timing! I have spent the last week agonizing over a camera and I come here and you have a video for me. Thanks for a great video

[@hywayman68]

Awesome vid! I've been contemplating the purchase of the Insta 360 for about a year now. your content here has made me decide. thank you! i have literally frustrated myself to not really enjoying the last few events i went to over the camera and recording issues and holding my crew up in the process,

[@molonlabe9602]

If you're a non-content creator...I recommend Akaso. My Akaso Brave 6 plus has worked just fine on a mirror mount for 2 years. I have an Akaso V50X (4K@30fps) on the way for my second bike....$75. Both use the same external mike and batteries. No need to spend hundreds of dollars if you're not a content creator. According to the title, the video is supposed to be about motorcycle action cameras...not necessarily content creation, but that's where he took it...up to him. Thanks for the video.

[@duncanidaho1006]

Great reviews. I’ve been trying to research all of these options and you’ve helped a great deal. Thanks!

[@BelgianRykerBiker]

That was a great overview of cameras you used, pointing out real world issues and flaws, but also the benefits and perks they have or lack. I'm currently looking for my first camera and am seriously considering the insta (360), and you video kinda confirmed what I needed to know: does it work? Thanks for your time and effort to share with all of us!

[@Skipshift]

Great video and great timing! I'm another of the many people ready to swap away from GoPro and the hours of lost or useless footage. Looking forward to seeing more of the Insta video and audio. I think that will be my direction as well. Thanks man! ✌

[@DavidM2002]

Well, that was a breath of fresh air. I just started looking for a bike cam. And just stopped looking. I know what to buy now. Many thanks for taking the time to do this video.

[@whatdaworld]

This is excellent information. Rarely have I seen such a practical comparison. I'm glad I recently bought a Hero 11 because if I hadn't I'd be going down a research rabbit hole due to this video. I hate electronics related research rabbit holes. If I'm frustrated with the GoPro, I now have another legitimate option to consider. Thanks.

[@SALAMINIZER13]

Thanks Ben, this is the video I've been waiting for!

[@Ozark221]

I love it when you complain! You're always RIGHT. My GoPro is endlessly frustrating. I wish I'd tried an Insta360 or Drift instead. Thanks!

[@DorkintheRoad]

Can you tell my wife the thing about me always being right? lol

[@Ozark221]

@@DorkintheRoad 🤣

[@retroonhisbikes]

Gopro dont tell you this but you need to do a factory reset after every firmware update. You loose the resets but you can easily redo them. The other thing to do is to do a full format of the sdcard, on a laptop or pc. Not the quick format but the full format that takes about 45mins. The format on the gopro leaves behind data that may have a conflict withe new firmware. My gopro11 and 10 have stopped being glitchy now

[@busabobsgarage9876]

Thank goodness that i found your vid. I was getting ready to take the dive into some higher quality video equipment (other than my smartphone). Now i have some real choices to consider. Thanks!

[@robevola8472]

Great video. I appreciate the insight into a specialized use of these cameras.

[@RollinwithRoland]

Great video and we appreciate the advice! Having only used a GoPro 7 and 8... This is incredibly helpful and insightful, I've been thinking of going to an Insta360 for the type of hard riding I do, to better capture the environment I'm riding through.

[@RiseRyder]

Great Info. the whole vloging thing, or even for personal purposes seems so daunting.

[@-SLOTH]

In this day and age, just good info. Thanks Ben.

[@samueljlarson]

Incredibly helpful video... thank you!

[@dnlgrhm]

I have the Action 3. With either the DJI Wireless Mic or a USB-C External Mic attached, the db level on the camera itself is adjustable to minus 12db. You only have access to this gain adjustment when the external mic is plugged in so you might easily have missed it or it might have been a recent firmware upgrade. With the wonderful gain control on the DJI Wireless Mic, I leave the gain on the camera at 0db and do all the needed gain adjustment for moto vlogging on the Wireless Mic.

[@derekmctavish]

Yup, was going to post the same. They added -12db gain adjustment in a relatively recent firmware update -- the same upgrade that introduced 10-bit colour depth. IMO this camera is nearly perfect.

[@oscr_zen]

does the DJIs wireless Mic fit well inside the helmet?

[@dnlgrhm]

@@oscr_zen yes, on both my AGV tourmodular and my Neotec 2, I have magnets mounted to the inside of the chin bar and slightly to the right of my mouth. The magnet on the wireless mic clicks onto this magnet and even with the dead cat attached, I can’t tell it’s there. I have a video on my channel about my setup that shows this at 4:55.

[@iainstewart371]

​@@oscr_zen, there is also a 3.5mm jack for a wired lave mic on the transmitters. I don't have a lot of room for even the small transmitter without removing foam. So you could easily clip the pack into your jacket and run the mic up to your helmet without much issue. Apparently some reviews have shown buzzing with some mics. There are a few good comparison reviews on KZbin. I am opting for the Shure MVL but at $100CDN that is a pricey option, also on back order for many vendors. There are other cheaper options but make sure you test them before purchase or have a good return policy.

[@canadagoose62]

Is there a port on the Osmo 3 for an external mic or do you still have to use the 3rd party adapter which on the original Osmo Action only gives you Mono recording.

[@JK-ut6pp]

Thanks for your genuine review and recommendations :)

[@klrnomad]

I started with Chinese knock-offs, until I decided to get more serious. After researching all of Go-Pro's problems, I chose the Osmo Action 3. For my helmet set up, I use an inline atenuator cable that keeps the audio from blowing out. My external digital mini-boom mic has a manual gain control on it. It all seems to work great so far. Thanks for the video!

[@krazed0451]

Which attenuator and mic are you using?

[@Fee.1]

Which mic?

[@kwtvideovault_1]

There's more than a few people asking about this "external digital mini-boom mic has a manual gain control" comment. Can you clarify @klrnomad on what it is?

[@Fee.1]

@@kwtvideovault_1 YEA KLR WHICH FREAKING MIC CYBER BULLY STOP IGNORING US

[@Fee.1]

@@kwtvideovault_1 go comment on his short, I just did

[@rightslip8345]

Great content! Exactly what I was looking for thanks!

[@PeterVred]

That was a fun listen. You are hitting your stride!

[@MotovlogNL]

I just started my channel here in the Netherlands and after using a cheap action camera, I recently upgraded to my first Insta360 One RS and I am loving it. The footage that comes out of the camera is absolutely crisp and I use it in conjunction with the Mic adapter and the MOVO ACM400 microphone and the sound is almost perfect (if you don't lose your windbreaker muff, like I did after two rides). Great choice to go with the Insta360 One RS, I am planning to get myself some extra One RS cameras in the upcoming future to be able to mount them on several positions on the bikes and add some different viewpoints to my video with the same high quality footage.

[@jesteradv]

Great advice. i have been struggling with go pro audio for years, gonna go with insta, great advice. As usual.

[@contentofcharacter]

Thanks for the review/info. Just used your link to buy my second Insta360 One RS.

[@wandsleon9102]

Thanks for the help. Been here wanting to get one

[@jetmanwalking]

This was extremely useful and helpful to a "new" guy like myself! Thank you! Well done!

[@martinozkan]

Man thanks, what exactly I was trying to find is your video

[@holisticaustralia]

Hey Dork, I love your work mate... I have been using a hero 3 for the last year on my channel and it is time to move up a level as I really do enjoy creating content and I didn't want to spend much until I was sure that is what I wanted... so I decided on the Insta 360 twin pack and today is the day they start there black Friday sale, so I have been watching all the reviews and I came across your vid and it put my mind at ease, at first I saw it on the thumbnail and went oh no! When you said you are finished with all these cameras 😮 howeverI was overjoyed to know I am making the right decision. Thanks Dork and have a great day ✌️😊

[@JacobAnawalt]

Thank you so much for sharing that journey and what you've found to work for you! I'd love to hear the same for the associated editing software. Maybe that gets too techie for some, but I would have loved to hear how those cameras interleaved with any editing software. Maybe you just used the same the whole time and it's great. I've seen others try to make different videos and struggle with the choices.

[@michaellawler4613]

My first video with you and I like your style and honest opinion, thank you

[@Itsjustme326]

Nice informative video. Thanx man definitely given me something to think about as I was/am about to drop funds for 4 x new action 3’S. but now I will see if I can test a 360 first before I decide.

[@SheWillRide]

I took your advice and ordered the Insta 360 One RS 4K via your link. I'm excited to see how this works. This video is awesome. I actually really like GoPro, but they do have some suck to them and you are right, they don't listen to us when we give feedback. So, I hope that this camera is gonna work for me!!!!

[@RoadChapters]

I was using the Ghost 4K plus last year and was very frustrated with the limited image stabilization like you. This will now be my second camera (e.g. rider shots) as I just dropped a signature on the 360 one RS. Value for money, this is hands down the best choice, especially when you consider the ease of using a standard 3.5 mic pin. Not to mention the ability to add 360. Researched for days and your video has validated my choice as a fellow moto creator. Thanks for the insight!

[@AndrewAtkinson1]

A great no bs review. I have the insta360 x3 and quite like it, though editing time can really balloon when you start playing around with the full 360 recording.

[@Richard.Cabeza]

Excellent video and great timing. I've been wanting to get a camera for a while, but constantly turned off by glitches, malfunctions and general "not working" issues that are present. I'll be focusing and researching this camera. Thanks for the great video.

[@ezriding]

We went with the DJI Action 3 - and audio is definitely still the struggle. We are using a DJI Mic setup - they are great mic's, and you can adjust the gain down, but if you forget to do that, the audio is completely blown out. Audio is easily the biggest struggle. We may have to try a insta 360 some day, sounds cool. Thanks for the update!

[@werewolfonwheels]

Glad to hear you recommend the Insta360. I just bought the One RS w/4K lens and the mic adapter for my helmet cam last week. I originally got the Insta360 X3 because I have a GoPro Hero 6 I was going to use for the helmet. But when I finally dug it out of storage (always hated it because the thing would lock up and not record.) the batteries barely held a charge. Instead of buying new batteries and an audio interface, I went One RS. I'm keeping both Insta360s. One on the helmet to vlog with (just starting that) and the other for interesting angles without having to constantly remount and change angles. Worst case is I have a back up if something happens to one of them.

[@ithinkwemissedaturn2110]

Great comparison! I made the jump to insta360 last year. Have a oneRS with the regular lens, and one with the 360 lens. And have a Go2. Great combo. Just got the new handlebar remote, it's a game-changer!!

[@TheManoy66]

Currently using GP4. Cheap simple and easy to use. Thank you for this video brother. Been thinking about the 360 cams lately

[@BikesCameraAdventure]

Great job, I like this kind of content!! Nothing is worse when your camera shuts down or locks up. I'm having great luck with the GoPro 11, but I do wish there would be some volume control!!

[@dirtroadjim5970]

We appreciate you going through all the cameras . I had many cameras most are Junk . Thanks Dirt road jim

[@xebe.]

What a timing… I’m looking for one to start vlogging. Well explained video! 👍

[@NeryRider]

I have a insta 360 one RS in my youtube moto channel, and i love it!!! Awsome video!

[@canadiantechprep]

Fantastic info. Definitely need to upgrade the cheap throwaway gopro knockoffs. Thanks for the reviews!

[@BrianNewberry]

Even though i am not cut out for motorcycles - i am in the market for a 360 camera. I so enjoyed this video by *_Dork In The Road,_* i subscribed less than 60 seconds into the video. I find "Dork's" presentation to be personable, understandable, humble. Exactly what i'm looking for. Blessings and keep up the good work.

[@avinashbora7127]

Thankyou for this review very useful subscribed.

[@Mattthewanderer]

This was the info I needed! Thank you. :)

[@PatchedBandit]

Nice to hear the insta is working well. I'm interested in adding a secondary 360 camera later but what I would say about the Osmo action 3 setup that I use is that getting 2 tracks of audio separately is a gamechanger if anyone wants to up their sound game on motovlogs. I use the DJI wireless mic set with the osmo action 3 and I get left and right channels from separate microphones that I can place where ever I may choose. This is the best way to get near flawless audio as I can also adjust the gain separately on both channels. I ofcourse blend the channels together in post to get perfect stereo sound from each side. Motorcycle sounds can be absolutely perfect but so can the helmet audio. Then there is slightly more to be done on the edit but not much after you get the levels right straight on the mics. Plus this way there is no need to sync audio between the channels as both are written in to the helmet camera video file directly. Maybe I should make a video about this but historically these tech videos do not perform well on my channel...

[@AridersLifeYT]

i appreciate you making this video, thanks

[@motosurgeofficial]

Fantastic and informative video, thank you. I personally use a GoPro Hero8 and it's been working well for me and I record very fast paced action (think sportbikes on a racetrack) but will look into getting an Insta 360 One RS once it's time to upgrade. Subbed!

[@magnusb6311]

Thank you, great advice.

[@OzADVRider]

Thanks for the great video. I've been using a gopro 4 for a long time just because it's reliable, seems to be too many issues with newer models. I do want better picture quality though so will look into the 360.

[@MikeB-Nemesis]

VERY Helpful, thank you

[@MainJet158]

I use the Action 3 with a $20 volume control and it works great. Before that I used the Garmin Virb XE and it worked great as well but the factory cable that's needed to use an external mic is really large and bulky. The newer cameras had better stab and video quality so I had to upgrade. I wish DJI would add GPS and software to go with it for the future action 4. The Garmin GPS and software are amazing.

[@BlueRidgeRider]

I followed your progress with similar results. GoPro with all its issues. Then I switched to the Insta360 RS and I was impressed. To that i added the Rode wireless mic setup. But my latest is the Osmo Action 4 with the DJI wireless mic set. So far it is outstanding! I can control the gain on the microphone and in the camera. Late last night I mounted the mic in my helmet but I haven’t tried it that way yet.

[@danmontoya1102]

Thank You, great review, I have the original Osmo Action, Action 2 and the Action3. I’ve ridden with them all. They take great video. I use the DJI mic and it records great. I use the above on my Motorcycle and my road bike (bicycle) and it keeps the video very steady.

[@ashleymyers2779]

This video was so helpful thank you. I appreciate the cut the bs. I watched a lot of other videos that kept comparing footage, but I know that there are a lot of factors that affect that, like the way your monitor/phone screen is calibrated. My friend has the 360x3 (?) and loves it, but I wanted to know more before I just drop all the money on something like that

[@marieesguerra1117]

Im about to buy a camera. Now this video helped me. Thank you!

[@kee7678]

I"ve had literally every GoPro cam except one....I also got an Insta360 X3 the first day it came out....and I use it now all the time. So easy, faster and gets the best footage asI can decide after recording, what I want to see... I love my 360 and it's my go to now for speed and ease and coverage.

[@HDFXSB645]

What kind of battery life does the X3 have when recording?

[@kee7678]

IT's a bit hard to say but...I had it on...and record, pause, record, pause etc etc...and doing that it was like...easily an hour to almost an hour n half...so not totally sure. I added a simple USB plug in and didn't worry about it. @@HDFXSB645

[@kylehardley]

Thanks for your inputs on cameras. Ive used Gopro 3,4,5,7,8 and 9 and have experienced issues with some more than others. For the most part they have been very good but those occasional shutoff issues can be frustrating. I think I may give the insta360 a shot for my next camera.

[@jasenhicks]

Great review. I'm still running my old Hero 7 Black and never had any issues with it other than little things about it that I'd like it to do like 4K with stabilization. I haven't done the mic thing yet as it is usually an annoying ongoing commentary as I have discussions with myself way too often inside my helmet and do my comments in post. I've been thinking about playing with a 360 camera and was not aware of the modular capability of the insta nor is 4k non 360 lens so thanks for sharing this, I might be picking one of these up soon based on your review.

[@Glenn.Cooper]

Thanks - this was great! Funny that the best action camera review I've seen is from a fellow motorcyclist.

[@Premises187]

Great information. Thanks

[@GeorgeKremer-sp2uw]

Thank you, Your Dorkness! Your timing couldn't be better as I want to dip my toe in the video world and start exploring what can be recorded, edited and then shared. This vid probably saved my a ton of money. I just want the camera to work!! Most excellent dismount as well in the short clip, your moves should be patented!

[@firantemilan]

Finally found one video that gave me a clear answer. Thank you.

[@OnThrottle]

Really appreciate this. I’m running two Osmo Actions because of the cheap factor. Fun fact, the internal mic on one of mine crapped the bed and it was going to cost as much as the unit cost me to repair it.

[@Myrune1]

Thank you for the information.

[@bwcdesign]

thanks for this camera review...

[@FreeTimeAdventures]

Nice video, I have all Osmo Action 3's myself, and I love mine. I am using the DJI mic set and recording my audio separately. That set does allow you to drop the gain both on the transmitter and on the receiver so I never had the gain issues you experienced since I never plugged a mic into the camera, but that's good to know about. I'm definitely interested in the Insta 360 cams and with your recommendation now I have to try one out!

[@ApocalypseNouille]

Looks like the Action 3's latest update includes a negative dB gain for external mics, precisely what we'd need: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jonUm3tnm8eKd68 This is probably the camera I'm going to get, as the video quality appears better to me than the One RS, along with the same reliability (and cold performances). *Edit* Mmm.. seems like the gain still does not seem to be fixing the clipping issues, but mic volume control might? I guess I'll take Ben's advice and consider the One RS harder..

[@1satisfiedmind]

I started w early Hero models, for motorcycle touring , each lasting a year before failing. These day I'll m looking for one for off road/dirt track Go Kart racing, this video was very informative. Thank you.

[@damonoriente736]

Great video; I really appreciate the concise and direct commentary. If voice over with a mic inside the helmet ( so no commentary on the video), and I was only trying to make vids of my rides to edit and share with a few friends, would you still stay with the Insta 360 or would one of the others be a more logical, or equal choice? Thanks again.

[@andyjdaviestjk]

Thank you I use the ghost but am looking for a better camera, I have found the ghost okay but would like a better camera and you have answered a lot of my questions 👍

[@andrewtreloar7389]

Awesome content Ben, and thanks so much for sharing. GoPro IMHO have really lost the plot in the last couple of years, it seems to me they are all about maximising profit rather than make a solid travel cam. I have the Hero 8, and while I love the timelapse functions and other features, it overheats regularly and cooks batteries! I am thinking seriously about switching my whole ensemble to DJI instead of GoPro - after all they make awesome drones, market leading in fact. But after watching this video, I think I will check out the Insta range as well. So thanks Ben, for some great content on a hugely contentious topic! Experience rules!

[@supersnot4]

I was with Gopro since the beginning when I found one of their original ones on a trail (before even the wide angle lens). Since then I had the HD Hero, Hero2, Hero3+ black and Hero4 session. The Session was my favorite by far until I installed the firmware upgrade. Now it required the app to change settings, which didn't work if I didn't have cell service. Shocker, most of my videos were FAR away from service. That put a bad taste in my mouth and I stopped buying gopros (and creating content) partly due to that as well as life getting in the way and KZbin changes. Now that I've considered getting back into it, I see no reason to buy back into gopro. Thank you for this video, it and many others are helping me make an informed decision in a market I haven't kept up with for quite some time.

[@Liberty4Ever]

There were no surprises for me based on what I've heard from many motorcycle content creators, but I still enjoyed the video. Thanks. I have a GoPro 7 and have used it very little. I download and reformat the cards in an effort to prevent data corruption issues. I also buy the recommended cards with ample data transfer speed, but I suspect the minor overheating problems I've had are but a harbinger of inevitable Hero failure to come. I've been thinking about an Insta360 even though the fish eye 360 degree gimmick doesn't appeal to me and is about played out on KZbin. I was reluctant because the file format is proprietary and their video editing software doesn't run under Linux, but apparently their Android video editing app is pretty good.

[@ne-adv]

4:10 And I thought someone had yer junk in a vice.😎 I have foam socks on my Hero 6 Blacks, to capture engine noise or conversations when stopped, but use my Sena's for narration using a spare 20S EVO connected to a Sony digital recorder. That gets anyone on the intercom and does a fair job on narration. I have three of those GoPro audio adapters I will sell you. Junk AND they wreck the GoPro waterproofness. I use a waterproof cable and a battery pack in my chest pocket to power my Hero 6 Blacks, without a GoPro internal battery. With 400GB SD, I can record 12hr of 2.7K non-stop. And, in editing, ignore the crap audio as well, cause I got it on the Sony via Sena I'm dying to afford an Insta360 x3, but I doubt I will change audio from the spare Sena 20s EVO set-up that I now use. It works.

[@LearningGrowingLovingLife]

Thanks for the vid!

[@ramiropupo8034]

Finally a video I was looking

[@garyderoy]

I'm not sure if anyone has mentioned this already, but the Action 3 has mic volume adjustment from -12 to +24. A firmware update came out in Nov or Dec 2022 that added this. Also, the external mic adapter is just a simple USB-c to TRS mini jack. Any of them will work, just don't try to use a TRRS jack. I really wanted to go with the Action 3 but ended up returning 5 of them. They all had the soft focus issue; some worse than others. I ended up going with the GoPro 11 for $10 more. $340 (veteran disc) vs $330. I also bought the Media Mod for $55. So now I can take out the GoPro battery and run the camera on a small power bank and use an external mic at the same time. It's the only action cam that'll do this as far as I know. Most of them will do either one, but not both at the same time. I sure can't complain about the picture quality and it's running flawlessly so far as long as I don't leave the mounting fingers folded in. It was a good choice for my needs. I looked at the Insta 360 as well. I guess I just had small worries about framing the shots, image stabilization and picture quality. Maybe if this review was out I woulda gone this way.

[@CrustyMac300]

Thanks for this video, I've been using GoPro since the original Hero VGA version, loved it because that was all we had. Also have a Hero 3 HD, never an issue but no screen to see what you're recording, just a blinking light and no image stabilization, but still ok. a few years ago my daughter bought me my first "4K" in the Dragon 3 off of Amazon, worry free recording with a slight bit of image stabilization and a back screen to see you are recording, never an issue. Bought the GoPro Hero 10 Black and it has been the worst $400 ever spent! Great video and great stabilization quality but it shuts off randomly, 5 minutes into recording or at 65% battery (low battery), overheats in sub zero weather? Like Bud Light, never a GoPro ever again!! Just used your links and bought the 360 RS on Spring Special and the mic adapter off of Amazon. Thank you!!

[@pd6569]

Thank for this content, it is the first time that I’ve come across your channel. I bought the one RS last year to record my rides but when I download idea and try to edit it, I find that it is quite involved and my technological knowledge is apparently lacking. Be and ride safe.

[@AdventuresonZero]

I own all of DJIs action cameras. Action 1 is my ‘forget’ camera, set it up for timelapses and in places I won’t mind if I accidentally forget it. Action 2 is for quick chin POV angles, but also mounting places that are hard to fit a larger camera. Action 3 is kind of everything else on or off the bike that needs a wide FOV. I also use the Sony FDRx3000 for my helmet talking bits, has a 3.5mm jack for any mic, sound is good with a dead cat. It also has lens stabilization so no digital cropping. Image quality is great

[@PhilTonic]

I agree with a lot you've said and experienced the same problems. However I stopped using the One RS because the external mic gain control is not working as it should. It only reduces the overall volume instead of reducing the recording sensitivity, which would give you better dynamic range. It's such a shame that every action cam manufacturer messes up in one field or another. I would have gone for the Action 3 if it hadn't had the infamous focus issue. As of today I'm still on the Hero 7. It does have a bug that it doesn't like being shut off too early after having been turned on, but for the rest of the time it is working and the audio is best.

[@Dwyeb73]

I’m checking it out thanks. Straight forward no BS I like that and just subscribed to your channel. I have also been looking into the DJI camera. Any feedback you have heard about it with other riders?

[@dehood]

very good review!

[@JoshuaOne_Nine]

Perfect timing! I just got back into riding and bought a '22 CB500x, and been trying to get decent footage from my GoPro Hero 7. The Time-lapse is terrible and on video mode the audio is just as bad, or worse with all the noise. I heard you say in one of your recent videos that you didn't like GoPro time-lapse for some reason, but it seems that the lack of adjustability is probably the largest reason. It's so choppy it's terrible. Love your content and man, do these videos make me miss the PNW!

[@kplatagaw]

You gotta try the Insta360 Go 2 as your helmet cam. I use it more as my helmet cam than the One RS (which i usually mount it on a stick on my bike). The controlled recording duration is heaven sent. I set mine at 30s recording only per press on Go 2, and i could selectively shoot only good scenes without having bulky video file in 1 go. The main disadvantage for Go 2 is that you can't really talk while on the go. Only built-in mic.

[@tjthedogtrainer]

Great overview video. I gotta agree, switched from the GoPro Hero 11 to the Osmo Action 3. And it's so nice not having a camera that crashes or overheats constantly!

[@JacobBoone]

As a audio video nerd I agree 100% with literally everything you are saying. Literally just created a whole new motovlog setup (restarting the channel...again) and i had nothing but problems with my hero8. Our hero9 camera doesn't have a working rear screen (Not our fault) and we HATE them. I think you just sold me on upgrading. I have actually been filming via my phone now because it just works.

[@JCrozier1]

Solid review. I gave up on gopro awhile back. Still rocking the osmo1 Very interested in the 360 stuff though. I just need to consider if i will actually post stuff or if its not worth it.