maybe most GoPro users already are aware of the GoPro Labs beta firmware utility.
but if not, among the features, is to set the camera to REC start/stop based on GPS speed (like Wakeye).
It's a huge convenience, creates clips easily viewed/edited, and with external power supply (batt pack), it can just be left on for the entire session. I've yet to have an overheat shutdown even in 90F plus weather for several hours.
Link to firmware:
How to Install GoPro Labs FirmwareTo set the camera for desired settings a webpage is accessed to create a QR Code; save the QR Code pic on a cellphone, turn on GoPro, point the lens at the QR code with viewfinder, presto; the camera settings are in effect.
QR Code creator webpage link:
QR Control CustomizerExample:

Here the GPS is set to record on at 43kph/record off at 37kph:


Of course GoPro has very good image stabilization with hypersmooth.
sample, but also to encourage
@swbca to post video. There's all sorts of wrong and bad with this skiing, but as an aging, post-Achilles blow-out, and consequential LFF to RFF convert, still a lot to learn.
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Does the Hero8 have voice activation as well?
I just use the video editor supplied with Windows.
Maybe it’s time to upgrade……
The Hero 10 is just out, with all new software, which begs the question if it already has speed activation available.
Thanks in advance.
Not sure if Hero 10 (basically better cpu) includes QR code lab firmware, should be easy install though, assuming compatible.
https://community.gopro.com/t5/en/GoPro-Labs-Information/ta-p/603173
The list of compatible cameras includes:
iOS
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/qrcontrol/id1518134202
Android
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.miscdata.qrcontrol
We're using the Ski-Doc Orbit; I believe you are too.
Thanks in advance.
I've also got the QR control app, to create the codes on the boat. Works great too.
One problem is the zoom..... the app doesn't have a setting for zoom, so I do it on the camera or with the Quik app on my phone. But once we do one pass, the zoom defaults back to 1.0.
Any solutions? Thanks in advance.
It would be great to have the zoom working with the auto on-off GPS speed activation.
Thanks in advance.
Give this a try. I work at GoPro and got this info from the guy who developed the QR code system. Unfortunately, I'm currently alpine skiing and unable to test the optimal lens and zoom level. If you find a perfect setting/syntax, pls post back to this thread. Thx
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To control the lens and zoom level when using QR codes, add the following syntax into the ‘additional/added commend’ field in the QR code generator.
fW0 = wide lens with min level zoom
fW50 = wide lens with medium level zoom
fW99 = wide lens with max level zoom
fL0 = linear lens with min level zoom
fL50 = linear lens with medium level zoom
fL99 = linear lens with max level zoom
You can adjust the zoom level by entering numbers between 0 -99
The below is what I'll try for 1.2 zoom to start. And I'll report back with results.
Happy holidays!