The left edge of the module is also home to a Mini-USB port that is used for recharging the internal battery. The internal battery is a huge convenience for those who want to be able to conserve their camera's battery by remotely powering the main unit down between recording sessions. However, it does add one more thing to the list of bits that you'll have to remember to recharge between uses. The BacPac module adds a bit of bulk to the GoPro camera and won't fit into the stock waterproof housing, so GoPro includes two replacement rear doors with the kit.
The other door is ventilated for use in dry conditions where you may want slightly better audio recording quality. Wi-Fi remote The Wi-Fi remote is the part of this combo kit that the user actually interacts with. This little black plastic module measures about 2. So once connected to the BacPac, I was able to power the camera on and off, choose between its various shooting modes, head into the camera's menu to adjust the various settings of those modes, and start and stop recording video or capturing still photos.
This new option may come in handy with the upcoming GoPro App for Smartphones and Tablets, which we'll come back to a bit later in this review. Next to those rubber buttons is a monochrome LCD that is identical to the one on the front of the GoPro camera and mirrors the data displayed there. So I was able to view the shooting mode, monitor the battery level of the camera, observe the amount of available storage space, and view the menus for changing the aforementioned options.
The Wi-Fi remote's sealed construction makes it waterproof down to 10 feet of submersion. A pair of slots on the back of the device accommodate an included wrist strap, making the device wearable. Users can also dangle the remote from a key-ring-like attachment ring located at one end of the device. That attachment ring can be removed with a flick of a release switch located on the unit's back and a tug.
In its place, a proprietary charging cable can be attached and plugged into any powered USB port to recharge the remote's internal battery. At this point, the GoPro user has three devices to remember to charge between sessions the BacPac, the remote, and, of course, the camera itself , which verges on ridiculous, but I think the extra functionality is totally worth it. The biggest issue I have is that it uses a new proprietary connector to charge with.
Should cut down on the amount of editing required. How well does the remote perform? Above is a short video of cycling through the menu system and also taking a few snapshots. You can see that the screen on the remote exactly mimics the screen on the camera. There is some lag between operating the remote, the camera responding, and then feeding back to the remote.
You may need to employ a little bit of anticipation to get the shot or moment. Much is the pity I only have one camera to test. The current implementation definitely fills a gap with the GoPro for me, though you do have to pay for this options, unlike with some other cameras. This added functionality will open up a whole range of uses and opportunities for using the WiFi BacPac. Gopro announced the app for late june.
Its october. You can never know when this app will be released. The iPhone app is not what was promised and no Android app as of yet. Awesome posting! I love the GoPro photos and the attention to detail.
I would love to add a link to this page via my GoPro tips and tricks page. I have one. Yes I did have to upgrade firmware from the website.
I would not buy the remote.. Has anyone used the remote to control more than one camera? Do you need bacpacs attached to each camera you wish to operate from the one remote? Your email address will not be published.
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