GoPro LONG EXPOSURE PHOTOGRAPHY | A GUIDE to GETTING AMAZING PHOTOS

Taking long exposure photographs with a GoPro action camera requires a $20 ND1000 filter, a tripod, and a few specific, special settings on the GoPro.

In this video I show you everything you need to know to capture amazing long exposure photographs on your GoPro. I also provide numerous samples of photos I took using the GoPro Hero 10 throughout this video.

Table of Contents:
0:00 - Introduction
0:25 - The ND filter you need & why
0:56 - Note about my photo samples
1:10 - A note about filters if not using Hero 9/10
1:30 - How to install the ND filter on the Hero 9/10
2:06 - ND filters are not waterproof
2:53 - A note about dark appearance
3:20 - The GoPro settings & sample photos
8:49 - Conclusion

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CAMERA GEAR I USE:

MY FAVORITE GOPRO ACCESSORIES:

HIKING GEAR WE USE:

[GreatDayForAHike]

If you are attempting to purchase the ND1000 filter for your GoPro, please note that I reached out to Freewell and per Freewell new stock is on the way to retailers.

[bimbic]

Thank you so much for this video. Easy to follow.
I didn’t know you could take shot like the moving water like this on the go pro. I’m so keen to go out and give this a shot.

[JonS]

Thanks for the inspiring video. I really need to take my Freewell ND1000 out more.
The camera is still waterproof without the cover glass. You just want to be careful if you get dirty water on the lens (wash it with clean water before wiping it). Also, you wouldn't want the gap between the Freewell ND filter and the lens filling up with water if it does leak.
Note that voice control is another way to avoid shake.
- Full disclosure: I work for GoPro

[naomipenguzman]

Thank you once again for this video, thank you for not talking to fast as well, its very clear and easy for us to understand. more power to your channel.

[Traveling_Tree_Dr]

Another great video. I love how you make it so simple and clear on what to do, no fluff or wasted space at all. I can’t seem to figure out how to do that when I make videos, I talk too much 😛

[adventurecoalition]

This tutorial was very helpful, thank you

[babyboy]

Weird question, can I put the Quik app on more than one phone? My girlfriend and I both use the GoPro and she wants to put the app on her iPhone. Great photos!

[TheJoel]

Hi
I learn a lot from your tutorial !!!
I have the gopro 11, in photo mode is there an option to see 16:9 full screen and not 8:7 ?
Thank you

[edennorthborneo]

Very informative video. Thanks. I have an ND32PL filter. Can I get good similar results if I set shutter speed to say 2 secs?

[duraiganapathy]

I did try these settings for the waterfall it came out good results I wish you could show me the in a video about taking photos in the dark specifically city lights

[tonyeasley]

The beginning of video is on blueridge parkway. Otter creek trail system

[VOZM]

Excellent video and fabulous images. Can one take long exposure photos with ND 64?

[anupdasgupta]

why the sharpness of the final outcome of the viedo is not as sharp as
raw footage ?

[FlorinSirbu.]

Fantastic what these little cameras can do. Thank you for sharing with us and for your time you put in, if I may ask, what ND filter would you recommend for gopro 11 long exposure?

Regards,
Florin

[lindamarquette]

Do you lock focus before putting filter on? Especially if using the nd1000.

[browncrcb]

I am unable to location the Freewell ND1000 filter for GoPro Hero5. Every where I look says it’s unavailable. What would you suggest?

[don_sharon]

Based on your videos, I bought a GoPro 11 for travel, hiking and boating. With the tools you describe (ND filters, gimbals, etc), do you believe this is a good video camera to accomplish all these things, including landscape panorama, action vids, POV, etc? Or do I need to be looking at additional equipment? I need to keep light-weight, high-quality. Thanks

[chrismacdonald.]

Wonderful video. I want to get this filter, but, being a beginner, the GoPro is known for having poor photo quality. I have the Hero 11. Can i capture stunning photos with this camera?

[Griffo]

Would the ND filter still give the same results if I use the waterproof case thanks

[joelreiner]

On my gopro11, why is my ev comp non-selectable ?