Next, set QuikCapture to “On” and Default Preset to “Last Used.” No matter if you’ve manually turned off the camera or if it times out in 5 minutes, QuikCapture will allow you to instantly turn on the camera and begin recording with just one press of the record button. First, set Auto Power Off to ‘Never’ if you're actively monitoring the camera, or ‘5 Min’ if you tend to get distracted and forget to manually turn off the camera between scenes. We use a combination of screen and power settings as listed above to pull this off. We like to save battery life by minimizing the time the camera is on, but we also want the camera to be ready to record in a split second. Displays:Orientation: LandscapeScreen Saver Rear: NeverScreen Saver Front: Match Rear ScreenDisplay Brightness: 100%Battery Conservation Tips / Screen Settings Maximizing battery life will ensure that the camera makes it through an entire dive. This will also cause the frame rate settings to be slightly different. If you’re in a country running the PAL standard you’ll want to select 50hz. Set the Display settings as follows: Anti-Flicker Setting: PAL vs NTSC 60hz is the North American standard for NTSC. Set these options as follows: General:Beep Volume: MediumQuikCapture: OnDefault Preset: Last Used (Last Used Video by default)Auto Power Off: Never or 5 Min (15 Min by default)LEDs: All OnAnti-Flicker: 60HzVideo Compression: H.264 + HEVC After completing the General settings, select Displays. The General and Displays options are found within the Preferences Menu. Preferences Settings Swipe ‘right’ from the Dashboard to access the Connections and Preferences menus. We generally prefer Grid ‘off’ to minimize screen clutter. Grid setting Pro Tip Some users set Grid ‘on’ to assist them in following the Rule of Thirds for making compositions on such a tiny screen. They remain unchanged regardless of shooting mode and will not need to be adjusted at all no matter what the camera is being used for underwater. The Dashboard settings are set and forget. Set them as follows: The DashboardVoice Control: Off (On by default)Beep: Off (On by default)QuikCapture: OnScreen Lock: OffGrid: OffFront Screen Options: Status Only (Full Screen by default)Orientation: Locked (Off by default)Max Lens Mod Mode: OffYour Dashboard icons should look exactly like this when set correctly. The icons can be tapped to toggle them on or off, or to bring up additional options. The screen will have 8 icons along with the time, date, and other info at the top of the screen. Pairing your GoPro with the Quik app on your smartphone allows you to complete the setup.Dashboard Settings Start off by swiping ‘down’ on the touchscreen to bring up the Dashboard. This also has the added benefit of enabling remote control camera operation and live view preview on your phone, but this is only something that we like to play with topside. The app will allow you to finish setup on the camera, pair it via Bluetooth, and enter a custom name for your camera. It will then prompt you to install the GoPro Quik app on your smartphone. We always set the GPS to ‘OFF’ because it doesn’t work underwater. *Note: Make sure to update the firmware on your GoPro to the latest version to ensure that it is current and compatible with these settings and features.JUMP TO THE SETTINGSDOWNLOAD SETTINGS PDFGETTING STARTEDPower On & Setup The first thing to do upon powering on the GoPro is to select your desired language, current date & time, agree to their terms and conditions, and choose whether to activate the GPS or not. Be sure to download and keep a copy of the settings in your camera bag for reference in the field. Read on to understand why we need to use the Custom Presets and how to get your GoPro HERO9 dialed-in with our settings. The only thing we actually need to change on the camera while underwater is the Custom Preset mode depending on what we plan to shoot (wide angle, macro, video, photo, etc.). Nearly everything on the camera is going to be set-and-forget before the dive. Setting a GoPro HERO9 for success underwater is a lot easier than many people may think. Our team at Backscatter has spent hundreds of dives shooting GoPro cameras to determine the best underwater settings for capturing excellent video and photos in the easiest way possible. It’s also great for photo shooters who want simplicity with easy point-and-shoot operation. The GoPro HERO9 is one of the most compact and easy-to-use cameras for capturing 4K video underwater.
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