GoPro HERO9 Black Bundle - Includes The Remote, Spare Battery (2 Total), and Carrying Case, 5K

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lets you switch into portrait mode to capture images in the format ideal for platforms such as Instagram. We did also find that the Hero 9 Black has a greater tendency overexpose bright scenes, particularly in the sky, compared to the Hero 8 Black. A GoPro redesign was inevitable at some point, so we can't be too critical about that, but one of our biggest disappointments with the Hero 9 Black is the responsiveness of its rear touchscreen. We'd have loved to see a 4K/120p mode for some crisp slo-mo footage, but that's still only possible at 2. The Hero 12 comes with Bluetooth support for wireless audio capture and is compatible with GoPro’s latest Max Lens Mod 2.

This motion smoothing technology can be used in numerous shooting modes to record the smoothest possible video running at 60fps. The Hero 8 Black made some big leaps here, and it seems the new model has improved the voice isolation in noisy environments even further, which could be handy if you like to provide live commentary over your action sports adventures. The battery for the HERO9 Black has a 30% longer, 1720mAh capacity in comparison to the previous model’s battery, allowing you to operate the camera for longer periods on a single charge. That new front color display, while far from perfect, is also a very useful new feature for vlogging or general shooting. Even Hero 7 Black owners might consider it an unnecessary upgrade, unless they need a front LCD for vlogging.Even cheaper still is the GoPro Hero7 Silver - a fantastic budget action camera that still manages to shoot in 4K, albeit at a reduced 30fps.

Another important thing to note would be that the predecessor HERO8's battery is not compatible with the HERO9 Black. We did also get an overheating shutdown when shooting 5K/30p video, with the Hero 9 Black needing a cool down after 28 minutes of continuous shooting.GoPro flagships have had 12MP sensors going all the way back to Hero 3 Black in 2012, but the Hero 9 Black takes the radical step of pushing this resolution up to 23.

The new 5K/30p mode certainly captures more detail than any other GoPro flagship, particularly when you switch to the high 100Mbps bit-rate mode. The current GoPro action cam lineup consists of the latest flagship, Hero 12 Black, the mid-range Hero 11 Black, the entry-level Hero 10 Black and the twin-lens GoPro Max 360 camera. recording time of 35 minutes before thermal shutdown at a temperature of 77°F (25°C) with a wind speed of 0. Moreover, to further expand the functions of the camera, multiple optional add-on mods are offered, such as the Media Mod, which adds an external mic and additional mounting and signal output options for more of a multimedia workflow.She's had eight years of experience working in the e-commerce space and loves being a mom to her baby boy. The bundle includes a GoPro Hero 9, a 32GB SD card, a magnetic swivel clip, floating hand grip, spare battery, plus a one-year GoPro subscription. The lack of zoom can also be frustrating, making the Hero 9 Black more of an emergency, waterproof backup to your smartphone for stills, rather than a genuine alternative. Given the first problem wasn't their fault and the second was dealt with efficiently I would use them again. GoPro also offers a more compact, stripped-back Hero 11 Black Mini and, while no longer part of GoPro’s 2023 lineup, you can still find the budget-friendly Hero 9 Black.