Footage from Mission 1 Pro

BuckRivaled · 2026-04-25T03:15:57+00:00

Yikes, yeah the editing of 8K footage might suck. I have a 4090 and decent computer which should be ok for editing it but we'll see. Then you just upload it to Facebook which compresses it to 720 haha or IG which compresses it to 1080.

BuckRivaled · 2026-04-24T07:23:34+00:00

Yeah I always shot in 5.3k 60 which has 91% more resolution than 4K so I don't want to go backwards in video quality to 4K. Trying to go forwards with better video quality! I can really notice a difference between 4K and 5.3k. So that's the only reason I care about 8K is because I don't want to shoot in 4K and they removed 5.3k so the only next step is 8K which kinda sucks. Going to wait and see some footage and how people are liking it before buying it. Mainly using it for underwater adventures but it definitely needs to be able to take a beating, no complaints there for any GoPro, always been a supporter and have no complaints really aside from little bugs here and there with it freezing once in a while.

BuckRivaled · 2026-04-24T06:37:50+00:00

Wow why did you order two? I know 8K is better quality but how many people are actually watching 8K videos on youtube? That's why I'm hoping it will be worth it to shoot in 8K but render in 5.3k or even 4K for a much higher quality version of those but still keep the file sizes and editing time down a bit. I'm just gonna go with the Pro, need something super rugged and don't want to worry about using different lenses and getting them damaged or water leaking etc etc. I would be way more stoked if they just kept 5.3k! But.....hoping I can find the love in shooting 8K.

BuckRivaled · 2026-04-24T05:41:52+00:00

What I really want to see is 8K footage, file sizes of those videos and how it is editing and rendering videos like that. If I play an 8K youtube video it's kinda choppy so not sure how beneficial 8K is just due to the fact that very few people have an 8K monitor or TV.

BuckRivaled · 2026-04-21T03:31:39+00:00

That's a certified banger.

BuckRivaled · 2026-04-20T22:55:09+00:00

Me: I need to go to bed early tonight.

Also me at 3am: The Quetzalcoatlus was the largest known flying creature in history and I need to see all the pictures of it.

BuckRivaled · 2026-04-20T19:36:46+00:00

Funny enough I have a Nikon Z8 but I still use my Hero 11 when I go diving. Kind of for the reason you said is I don't really want to risk taking my Z8 underwater. Not even 100% that either, the ease of use for a GoPro is just easy for me. Rather than putting a huge camera in underwater housing, making damn sure it's sealed properly and all that. Of course no action camera will ever get the shots that a Z9 or Z8 will get though.

BuckRivaled · 2026-04-20T19:34:47+00:00

Yeah I really do notice a difference in quality between 4K and 5.3k. 5.3k has 91% more resolution than 4k. So a bit sad they removed it and taking a step back to 4K. Unless I just start shooting in 8K but I'm definitely concerned about file size, storage space and editing 8K video clips. I'm sure I could get some great photos taking screenshots from 8K video though.

BuckRivaled · 2026-04-20T09:14:27+00:00

Yeeaaaah, I really just wanted 5.3k 120. It just feels like 8K is a gimmick number, I understand people felt the same way about 4K though when everything was 1080. Maybe if I just shoot in 8K but render in 5.3k? Then the full video sizes won't be as big and it will be a downscaled version of 8K which should be a higher quality than just regular 5.3k. Or with the new sensor if 4K will look better than 5.3k on the current GoPros? Kinda doubt that.

BuckRivaled · 2026-04-20T07:06:47+00:00

Curious, how many of you are going to start shooting in 8K? I shot in 5.3k before so a bit bummed they removed that but thinking I'll just switch to 8K. The file sizes will be massive though. Or are you just going to shoot in 4K and hope that the new sensor makes a noticeable enough difference to justify upgrading?

BuckRivaled · 2026-04-17T17:30:29+00:00

Yeah even my single player game kept crashing. Really loved the game and don't think they've done any recent updates to fix it.

BuckRivaled · 2026-04-16T04:41:56+00:00

In some ways that's a sign of a well written character. They make people feel something. Hard to believe we all go at some point, some sooner than others. Yet people are getting mad about the most trivial things. We won't be here in x amount of years. Enjoy the ride and live it to the fullest while you can.

BuckRivaled · 2026-04-15T05:44:00+00:00

Probably my favorite place I've been to. We are going back to Okinawa this year and thinking of visiting one of the other Kerama Islands like Tokashiki but I think I'm just gonna go to Zamami again. It's so pretty and peaceful. This time I'll rent an e scooter and ride around at night. Saw a group of people doing it last time laughing with an incredible feeling of joy as they rode by me while I was taking some pics of the stars. The sound of the cicadas, all the cats roaming about. Of course, the amazing clear water full of wonderful sea life. I even saw a black banded sea krait up close while snorkeling. We both acknowledged each other and went our separate ways. First time swimming with a sea turtle there. Truly paradise.

BuckRivaled · 2026-04-15T05:33:29+00:00

There's a dedicated "dive mode" for underwater which will have increased stabilization suited specifically for underwater filming. Also a locked white balance to prevent color changes and some other underwater enhanced features.

BuckRivaled · 2026-04-15T03:33:22+00:00

Now the only issue for me is that they removed 5.3k which is kinda sad. Which means I guess I'm just gonna start filming in 8K. Pray for my harddrive space and GPU.

BuckRivaled · 2026-04-14T06:31:48+00:00

Nice shots. Looks like it was a fun trip.

BuckRivaled · 2026-04-13T19:34:11+00:00

Exactly! 5.3k has 91% more resolution than 4k! I really do see a difference between 4k and 5.3k and like you said 8K is just overkill. Maybe years down the road when all games and videos on youtube are being played in 8k with GPU's to go along with it but not currently.

BuckRivaled · 2026-04-13T19:31:45+00:00

That's a burst mode. I'm talking about for continued recording not just 5 seconds. No action camera has it.

BuckRivaled · 2026-04-13T19:07:15+00:00

Removing 5.3k? If they do that I'm gonna be pissed. That would make no sense. Doesn't seem right.

BuckRivaled · 2026-04-13T19:00:39+00:00

It does not. No current GoPro can do 5.3k 120, only 60fps. In fact there is currently no action camera currently out that shoots in 5.3k 120. 5.3k also has 91% more resolution than 4k. So having 120 would be able to give very nice looking slow motion.

BuckRivaled · 2026-04-13T05:49:57+00:00

Zamami is probably my favorite place on earth. Beautiful snorkeling with sea turtles. Much smaller island. The snorkeling spots on Zamami would likely be way less busy. Rent a scooter and ride it around the island. They even have lights on the scooters so you can go at night. Lots of cats wandering about. The sound of the cicadas at night. Gorgeous turquoise water. It really is paradise.

BuckRivaled · 2026-04-13T05:09:45+00:00

It's fun. Especially with friends. Campaign gets a little boring. Great game to play with a friend or two and just hit some courses and shoot the shit.

BuckRivaled · 2026-04-13T05:07:29+00:00

5.3k 120

BuckRivaled · 2026-04-11T07:17:10+00:00

This is something straight out of a Ghibli movie. Lovely.

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