GOPRO Problems/issues , have you had any ?

**04OFF** · 29th September 2013, 11:32 AM

OK, so id like to know if any of you that own Gopro hero 3 cameras, have had any issues with camera and related software ?

A few of my main concerns........

Mine does NOT very often generate a live "preview" ,once connected using wifi connection to a phone (2 samsung & 2 apple devices tested , with latest software update on cam & ph), saving video from the camera to device will only work on low res, and will only save one video (will show icons for many more).

Attempting software update (gopro website) is painfull, does not recognise camera first go, sometimes takes a hour of trying.

I also have curruption issues with the SD card, Gopro does not often fix files (as is should) when recording is interupted due to a flat battery.

While im no computer tech nerd, im very confident its not just user error, for the record ,I own 2 DSLR still cameras, 4 laptops, plus i have filmed and fully edited & produced a DVD, yet, ive honestly never had so much hassle with any media/electronic recording device than with my Gopro !

Id like to know if ive just got a dud camera, or if these things really just don't work quite how they should, PLEASE REPLY here, as i will buy another camera if you guys all say yours work 100% perfect !

**NissanPatrol.com.au** · 29th September 2013 11:32 AM

**NP99** · 29th September 2013, 02:19 PM

I think there is an article on the web about a batch of dud cameras.

**Lewy** · 29th September 2013, 03:18 PM

I have no problem with mine mate.. It updates easy and works fine.. The WiFi to your Phone, Ipad etc will never be full live time it will always have a delay :-( More for camera set up than anything else! I have no problem saving footage to my phone from my go pro.. I have the Hero 3 black... If you think yours is a dud is it still under warranty?

Lewy

**Ben-e-boy** · 29th September 2013, 03:34 PM

the only issue I have with mine is that it sometimes takes a long time and a few goes for the computer to recognise that it is plugged in. and I cant get to play back movies plugged into the tv

**04OFF** · 29th September 2013, 07:59 PM

Originally Posted by Lewy

I have no problem with mine mate.. It updates easy and works fine.. The WiFi to your Phone, Ipad etc will never be full live time it will always have a delay :-( More for camera set up than anything else! I have no problem saving footage to my phone from my go pro.. I have the Hero 3 black... If you think yours is a dud is it still under warranty?

Lewy

Just to confirm, im not talking about the image time delay, i actually get NO preview , the camera connects just fine via the wifi, i can turn on/off and change settings, but preview is rare to work .

Are you saying your preview works first go every go without fail ?

And how many times have you used the preview function ?

**Lewy** · 29th September 2013, 08:19 PM

Ok. Well on my iPhone I never have any trouble with it connecting. Some times it's a little slow to get connected but when it is it works fine! I use the preview ever time that I have used the camera. Only had a few hours use (if that) mainly with it strapped to the dogs! LoL.

**lhurley** · 29th September 2013, 09:33 PM

Mine is a pain to update, but I have a feeling that might be due to me using a Mac? But I just download the update and put it on the card and get the camera to do it.
As for the preview, i have only had issues with it prior to the the new update. Since updating it's been fine. I've used it a bunch of times. It is slow sometimes but by the time I have finished talking or setting up the mount it's ready.

Before you go and get a new one I would reset it factory and try a different card (non eBay) and see how you go. If it's still dodgy the get a new one.

Ps I have a hero 3 black

**NP99** · 29th September 2013, 10:48 PM

Originally Posted by Ben-e-boy

the only issue I have with mine is that it sometimes takes a long time and a few goes for the computer to recognise that it is plugged in. and I cant get to play back movies plugged into the tv

Are you using a HDMI cable?

**NP99** · 29th September 2013, 10:54 PM

http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/micro-po...g-problem.html

This was the link that alluded to the dud batch?......

**04OFF** · 30th September 2013, 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by lhurley

Before you go and get a new one I would reset it factory and try a different card (non eBay) and see how you go. If it's still dodgy the get a new one.

Ps I have a hero 3 black

I have heard about fake cards, my card is a Scandisk, purchased from a aussie store so hope its genuine ?

Are you talking about a factory reset sending the camera away, or just use the camera menu restore factory settings ?

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