To be honest, despite all its limitations compared to the newer versions, I love my GoPro Hero4 so much that I have four of them. Two black and two silver. For years it has worked flawlessly when installed on my motorcycle, kayaking and snorkeling. Sorry to hear about your overheating issues.

 

Hi, I have never experienced any overheating issues with my Hero10 and I often do 1 hour continous filming. But I am outside and moving either biking, walking or running.

 

You cant fix overheating I'm afraid - when you pack high power in a small physical frame its inevitable.
Your best bet is to cool the camera as much as you can.

Remember, these cameras were first designed to be used in action sports where you get plenty of good airflow as you move. Although GoPro and others now market them as being used in other scenarios, it doesn't mean they are suited - it's just a way of selling more units!

The only way to overcome this then is try to remove the heat source as much as possible, or add external cooling, for example:

• Lower the capture settings/frame rate. This will not work the chipset as hard, hence produce less heat in the first instance.
• Switch off settings you don't need. If the camera is stationary, there's no need for Hypersmooth stabilization, or GPS, etc
• Try external cooling - an external fan or some airflow to help cool the camera
• The battery is a source of heat, so remove it? Run the camera off of an external power source - even a power bank if possible. This creates some space in the camera, and another avenue for heat to escape through the side door opening......

Good luck!

 

GoPro temp sensor was readjusted, they increased by a degree, but we stopped talking bout that years ago, gopro did correct the issue and found that shooting less sis better, that was their answer. like said not all experience overheating because we all do vids differently

 

I have the 10-11 and 12. They all overheat about the same time for me. Continuous running 4k 120fps Florida summer heat no wind. Maybe 20 minutes. I attach a 2510 usb fan via elastic band to the empty battery compartment and it’ll run all day. External pocket juice battery.

 

I have the 10-11 and 12. They all overheat about the same time for me. Continuous running 4k 120fps Florida summer heat no wind. Maybe 20 minutes. I attach a 2510 usb fan via elastic band to the empty battery compartment and it’ll run all day. External pocket juice battery.
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Very original. It it works that's all that matters.

 

protect that screen wit heatshrink tubes

 

Simple DIY solution to solve your problem! Love it!!!!!

 

Very innovative, @BattleFish sent me the pics above. I like it but would think salt water would ruin the whole thing - but he obviously has "battle fish tested" it, lol.
Thanks for sharing!

 

I bought a GoPro 13 Black as part of the Creator Edition, the bundle seemed to be a good deal ay 650$CAN for the whole kit. I cannot record more than 35min at 4K 60fps. I'm considering selling it on MarketPlace to buy one that doesn't overheats all the time. This thing have been designed with environment dissipation for heat like water or to be used only when it is cold outside. I use it to film my rides on my gravel bike and it doesn't work. I don't want to stop all the time and think I have to replace the battery when the message is about over heating. I also tried to remove the battery and connect the camera directly to an external battery pack, it does the same. And don't let me start on the Volta thing.