Hey all - GoPro dropped in price - now £139 @ Argos - decent cam
Quickly capture the moment in any situation with the waterproof HERO4 Session. Experience the power of GoPro in a small, light and easy to use camera. There's no need for a separate housing thanks to the rugged waterproof design. A single button powers on the camera and it starts recording automatically, letting you shoot footage in seconds. Take 8 megapixel still photos and create a time lapse movie without needing to stich your photographs together.
With 1080p video and 8MP photos, HERO4 Session delivers the professional image quality that has made GoPro famous.
The smallest, lightest GoPro yet! With a compact design and weight of just 74 g (2.6 oz), HERO4 Session is 35% smaller and 40% lighter than other HERO4 cameras.
The built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enables connectivity to the GoPro App or Smart Remote2 to control the camera remotely, and view and share your content.
The built-in battery rechargeable battery offers up to two hours of recording time.
Camcorder model number GP1038.
Action camera camcorder.
Wide screen.
1080p.
microSDHC and microSD memory card formats.
8MP digital stills.
Features:
Wi-Fi.
Timelapse recording.
Built-in lens cover.
Waterproof up to 10m.
General information:
Rechargeable battery Li-Ion batteries (included).
Includes USB cable, .
Weight 74g.
Size H24.7, W10.5, D7cm.
Manufacturer's 2 year guarantee.
EAN: 818279014297.
Latest comments (36)
DancingMatt
28 Sep 17#36
Please DO NOT buy this from Argos, or anything else using memory cards. My camera didn't work with any of the 4 microSD cards I tried it with, despite all being within specification. Those cards are all great and never had a problem in other cameras, laptops, USB sticks, etc. But when I tried to return the camera, they said I must have faulty cards and wouldn't accept the return. This is apparently, according to their store, the official Argos policy on devices that use memory cards. If I'd bought the cards from Argos, then that would've been different.
vclaw
27 Sep 17#35
The built-in non-replaceable battery is annoying.
jouster
26 Sep 17#34
somehow managed to grab a sealed session 4 from facebook marketplace for £85 and hopefully grabbing a Session 5 tonight for £180 (again brand new)...if it weren't for these Id definitely have had a couple from Argos...especially as Ive got a load of points....think ill be selling on my GoPro 4 Black now as, for me at least, these small cubes are far more versatile
MihirDaDude
24 Sep 17#6
What's the difference between this and a normal Gopro Hero4
SkilledNutter to MihirDaDude
24 Sep 17#17
You need to link this with a smart phone to control it
gaz84 to SkilledNutter
25 Sep 17#27
You do not need anything to control it. You just press the button on top. You CAN use the smartphone app as a viewfinder though to make sure you have it positioned correctly. :smile:
SkilledNutter to gaz84
26 Sep 17#31
So you need to link it to a smart phone....
gaz84 to SkilledNutter
26 Sep 17#32
no.... :unamused:
SkilledNutter to gaz84
26 Sep 17#33
Go read the Question.
l1367660
25 Sep 17#30
The quality is awesome! Although most are quick to compair this camera with their super expensive cellphone, they are missing the point. This is an action camera, you take it to record sports, climbing, biking, hiking,boating, snorkeling or whatever it maybe.
Steven.Anderson
24 Sep 17#19
only £119 in Halfords due to the spend and save deal
ParmoPaul to Steven.Anderson
25 Sep 17#29
Spend and Save excludes cycling tech, the price isn't reduced for the GoPro.
nicamelo
25 Sep 17#28
Thanks, but same price on amazon now. I want to use DJI drone to carry a Gopro camera to record my next trip with my friends. Nice product for me anyway.
gazz1a
25 Sep 17#26
My lads want something lile this for xmas, not sure to wait for black Friday or not :thinking:
gaz84
25 Sep 17#25
Looks like its been £139 in Halfords for a while. Picked mine up last week. Great little camera! Halfords GoPro
I use mine for recording ParkRun's and the best mount seems to be the head one. £14.99 in Argos and produces the most stable recording. You can put a hat over it to look a little less daft. GoPro Head Strap
Don't forget Quidco too. £4ish from Halfords with mine :smile:
PS. It doesn't come with a memory card and apparently they are temperamental with which work properly. The cheapest 64GB card I could find that was on the approved list was: Lexar 633X 64GB £24.99.
Great value but a lot larger than the session and it’s not waterproof unless it’s in its case which makes it even more bulky. However, as I said, it’s cracking value and I’ve got a few Aukey things and they’ve all been good quality.
Evilmonkey
24 Sep 17#7
Morning all,
I was thinking of a getting some kind of Go-Pro (or non-brand version) for my daughter (9 years old) as a birthday present. She's fairly adventurous,(Skating, surfing, cycling etc.) so I thought this might be something she could use to record her various activities with the appropriate mounts.
Firstly is this a sane idea? Has anyone got one for their kids that actually got goof footage / fun out of them?
Secondly, the Go-Pro brand is in reality out of my price range, but are there any others which match the quality / range of mounts?
Thanks for any thoughts on this.
tvlovesme to Evilmonkey
24 Sep 17#8
I have a Xiaomi Yi which is a high standard substitute to a go pro. I don't know how strict she is on the quality of footage she has, but most cheap action cams can capture footage that you can watch back. Unless you are editing and uploading somewhere the quality won't be an issue. As for the mounts, most cheap action cams have lots available and are usually the same ones that fit go pro too.
mattr to tvlovesme
24 Sep 17#20
Yep the SJCAMs are worth a look - they might be branded as Xiaomi now.
helencw to Evilmonkey
24 Sep 17#21
Hi, I bought my son the Hero 3+ for Christmas two years ago when he was 10, he loves it, and still does - he always takes it out with him. He is a mountain biker and we've also used it to go down waterslides on holiday (!!) and skiing, he uses it so often, I can highly recommend one. I don't know all the different specs etc, but I know that the ones with wireless connectivity are good because he can immediately watch his clip on his phone. He spends ages doing edits and making videos after he's been out riding. My eleven year old daughter wants one this Christmas, I am considering this deal but need to investigate the specs a bit more !! There are a hundred and one mounts you can get too.
Zimmy to Evilmonkey
24 Sep 17#23
I got a Garmin Virb for under £80 a while back, quality is great and it came with an adaptor for the GoPro mounts as well as the Garmin mounts. I use it with a GoPro bike mount.
TheBishDude
24 Sep 17#18
Hardly a deal tbh. only saving £10
_taurus_
24 Sep 17#16
Only fhd? Bought tomtom bandit 4k for £140 from amazon week ago...
HarryB
24 Sep 17#15
I have the session 5 and it's a great little camera. No screen isn't much of an issue as even taking selfies you just vaguely point it in the correct direction and the large files of view means you'll get the shot. Got it last week to document my trip around the Northcoast 500 and it's definitely proved to be worth it.
mds1256
24 Sep 17#14
Looking for a 2nd hand hero 5, but the 6 is out next week so I’ll just wait and pick a 2nd hand one up when people replace the 5
tomwat
24 Sep 17#13
Just bought one of these for the same price from Amazon and loving it so far. Considered the cheap copies but this doesn't need an extra case to make it waterproof. The 5 session was tempting for image stabilization (not bothered about 4k) but didn't seem worth the extra.
I'm sure the 5 session will come down in price when the 6 is out but not this cheap. There's no sign of a 6 session yet, just the full fat one.
TomBoyNI
24 Sep 17#12
I have one of these along with a GP Hero 3 and a 5. It is a great camera and unless 4K is essential for you I wouldn’t be too upset about it being two generations behind.
It is so handy with one touch operation and the quality of the video is very good.
At that price I consider it good value for a good camera.
letterboxfortom
24 Sep 17#11
Cold. Not bulletproof
nemonick_uk
24 Sep 17#10
old one model and Hero 6 release date: 28 September
wakeywarrior
24 Sep 17#9
I am sure I only paid about 120 for this about 8 months ago?
sparklehedgehog
24 Sep 17#5
Just a quick mention that the new ones are expected imminently so as these will then be two gens behind these will be cheap and or the 4K current session will reduce to around this money which also has stabilisation so may be worth waiting a month or so if you can hold out as I predict these will be a bargain on Black Friday
Taprobane
24 Sep 17#4
Probably worth putting in the title that it's the session 4
cutthroat_jake
24 Sep 17#3
If you have a NatWest cashback credit card, you'll get a further £20 cashback on this price too!
Opening post
Quickly capture the moment in any situation with the waterproof HERO4 Session. Experience the power of GoPro in a small, light and easy to use camera. There's no need for a separate housing thanks to the rugged waterproof design. A single button powers on the camera and it starts recording automatically, letting you shoot footage in seconds. Take 8 megapixel still photos and create a time lapse movie without needing to stich your photographs together.
With 1080p video and 8MP photos, HERO4 Session delivers the professional image quality that has made GoPro famous.
The smallest, lightest GoPro yet! With a compact design and weight of just 74 g (2.6 oz), HERO4 Session is 35% smaller and 40% lighter than other HERO4 cameras.
The built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enables connectivity to the GoPro App or Smart Remote2 to control the camera remotely, and view and share your content.
The built-in battery rechargeable battery offers up to two hours of recording time.
Camcorder model number GP1038.
- Action camera camcorder.
- Wide screen.
- 1080p.
- microSDHC and microSD memory card formats.
- 8MP digital stills.
Features:- Wi-Fi.
- Timelapse recording.
- Built-in lens cover.
- Waterproof up to 10m.
General information:Latest comments (36)
You CAN use the smartphone app as a viewfinder though to make sure you have it positioned correctly. :smile:
Halfords GoPro
I use mine for recording ParkRun's and the best mount seems to be the head one. £14.99 in Argos and produces the most stable recording. You can put a hat over it to look a little less daft.
GoPro Head Strap
Don't forget Quidco too. £4ish from Halfords with mine :smile:
PS. It doesn't come with a memory card and apparently they are temperamental with which work properly.
The cheapest 64GB card I could find that was on the approved list was: Lexar 633X 64GB £24.99.
However, as I said, it’s cracking value and I’ve got a few Aukey things and they’ve all been good quality.
I was thinking of a getting some kind of Go-Pro (or non-brand version) for my daughter (9 years old) as a birthday present. She's fairly adventurous,(Skating, surfing, cycling etc.) so I thought this might be something she could use to record her various activities with the appropriate mounts.
Firstly is this a sane idea? Has anyone got one for their kids that actually got goof footage / fun out of them?
Secondly, the Go-Pro brand is in reality out of my price range, but are there any others which match the quality / range of mounts?
Thanks for any thoughts on this.
I'm sure the 5 session will come down in price when the 6 is out but not this cheap. There's no sign of a 6 session yet, just the full fat one.
It is so handy with one touch operation and the quality of the video is very good.
At that price I consider it good value for a good camera.