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This means that running the GoPro HD without the BacPac involves carrying the big sheet of folded GoPro instructions or a cheat sheet to remember all the cryptic commands on the tiny LCD panel in front of the camera.

That 1980’s style LCD screen on the front was holding the GoPro back from being a favorite motorcycle videocam though. So when GoPro announced the new BacPac system, I was all ears.

The GoPro BacPac “System” currently consists of the GoPro BacPac LCD, the subject of this review, and the GoPro Battery BacPac, an extended battery for the video camera.

The Battery BacPac and the LCD BacPac units simply snap on to the back of the base GoPro HD Hero camera. You can use one or the other, but not both at the same time.

The GoPro LCD BacPac is a small add-on LCD screen. It provides a live view, a speaker and a menu system that means owners never have to look at that crummy monochrome 1980’s style LCD panel on the front of the camera again.

The LCD BacPac costs $79.95 list, which is fairly reasonable for what it is…until you remember that the list price of the GoPro HD Hero is already a stiff $299.99. So we’re talking $380.00, which includes some, but not all, of the mounts you’ll probably want.

Anyway, the LCD BacPac adds exactly 1 ounce (30 grams) to the GoPro HD Hero. It’s the same width and height as the GoPro camera, but it adds another 10 mm out the back.

The LCD BacPac box includes four new back covers to replace the original covers that come with the camera, which will no longer fit over the extra 10 mm.

Rick sent an email to GoPro support asking if there is a new mount for the Chesty that will accommodate the GoPro HD Hero with the LCD BacPac installed and I’ll report back if we hear anything.

By the way, the GoPro HD Hero can be used without the LCD BacPac if you wish; simply remove the BacPac, install the original-style cover and run the camera like before.

The only nit I can pick is that I would have liked more extensive menu descriptions, now that the big (relatively speaking) LCD panel is used. The text is definitely more descriptive than the two-letter acronyms used on the front panel, but it could be better.

With the new larger back cover installed for the LCD BacPac and with the camera secured inside the housing, there is a new third button for the LCD screen, which is used to access some of the menu choices on the LCD screen.

I’m sorry to say, the GoPro LCD BacPac is yet another product in the Hall of Shame. Wads of useless junk remain after you tear your fingers apart, trying to liberate the tiny little BacPac.

Of course, the LCD should be standard equipment on the GoPro HD Hero without having to add a 10 mm extension off the back and paying 80 bucks for the privilege.

But the LCD BacPac now makes the HD Hero probably the better motorcycle video camera at this point, because the form factor is slightly more useful than the long tube-shaped Drift HD 170, at least for motorcycle use.

The LCD Touch BacPac is a removable LCD touch screen for GoPro cameras*. As a removable accessory, the LCD BacPac keeps your camera as small and light as possible, yet provides the convenience of an LCD screen when attached.

Looking at the back of the Yi Action Cam we see it has the same MicroSD slot, mini-USB and micro HDMI ports. Conspicuous by its absence, however, is what GoPro calls the HERO Port – an expansion port which allows add-ons such as the LCD Touch BacPac or the Battery BacPac.

As of now Xiaomi has only announced it is planning to sell a waterproof housing, pet harness and a Bluetooth remote control; in addition to the selfie stick that comes in the Travel edition of the camera.

Based on a photo of the waterproof housing, it looks like the quick release buckle and thumb screw of the GoPro accessories will work with the Xiaomi.

Unlike the GoPro 4 Silver edition, the SJ4000 and the GoPro 4 Black with the optional LCD Touch BacPac, the Yi Action Cam does not have a built-in screen and it cannot have one connected to it (no expansion port, remember?).

While that sucks, this next thing is way worse. If you own one of the other brand cameras you know that other than using the app to turn your phone or tablet into a monitor, you can also use it to control the cameras settings. Well get this – due to the Xiaomi’s lack of an LCD status screen (the front screen), you have to use their app to change any settings on the camera!

And while all three new GoPros come with built-in Wi-Fi that"s 4x faster, the Black Edition is the only model to ship with a Wi-Fi remote. However, I don"t think that"s a deal-breaker because the GoPro app is far more user-friendly and quick than the remote. Just the fact that Wi-Fi is finally built-in is a win. With the older models, I had to use the Wi-Fi back, which prevented me from using a battery back or LCD back if I wanted remote functionality.

The choice between the GoPro application and the Wi-Fi remote was a no-brainer for me. While the remote has its advantages in the range and battery life department (you can save your phone"s juice), the GoPro application is just too pleasant to use, especially after enduring years of clunky GoPro menu systems on a monochromatic LCD screen smaller than a postage stamp.

The LCD Touch BacPac is a removable LCD touch screen for GoPro cameras*. As a removable accessory, the LCD BacPac keeps your camera as small and light as possible, yet provides the convenience of an LCD screen when attached. Seamlessly attaches to the back of GoPro cameras

The LCD BacPac is designed to give extra functionality to the GoPro series of cameras. This includes the Black, Silver and White 3 series cameras and the Hero and Hero 2 cameras (but without the touch screen functionality).

The LCD BacPac is a small unit that clips onto the back of a camera and is powered from the camera itself. It allows you to edit the cameras settings, frame your shots and replay video.

The LCD BacPac comes supplied in the standard GoPro packaging which makes it great for shop display but I think that the amount of packaging provided could be rationalised. The LCD BacPac is supplied with three backdoors – 1 x touchscreen back door so the screen can be operated but is still waterproof, 1 x solid back door which takes away the access to the touch screen functionality and 1 x skeleton backdoor. A storage case is also provided to help keep the screen safe when it is not in use.

My main reason for purchasing the LCD BacPac was to provide a means of framing my shots and allowing me to pan the camera (on a tripod) whilst guaranteeing I would actually get the full shot and not cut anyones head off.

The LCD BacPac allows me to do this with ease and has eliminated the need for guess work. I have been able to get the shot first time, every time. So in that respect it has fulfilled its intended purpose.

Setting up the camera using the LCD BacPac is straight forward. The icons are OK being fairly crisp and of a size that most fingers won’t have issue with.