GoPro - HERO Action Camera - Black
Customers are saying
Customers often highlight the exceptional video quality and overall performance as the standout features of this camera. Users also appreciate its compact, lightweight design and intuitive ease of use, making it a great value for the price. However, some customers have noted concerns regarding the battery life, as well as occasional issues with heat dissipation and the requirement for a specific type of SD card.
Ultra compact design
With 35% less volume and 44% less mass than HERO12 Black, HERO is small and light enough to follow you on any adventure. Carry it in your pocket, in your pack or capture body- and gear-mounted shots or handheld footage on the go.
Rugged + waterproof to 16ft
Completely waterproof and built with legendary GoPro durability, HERO is ready to capture the fun whether you’re ripping through mud, snow or water (down to 16ft/5m) or just exploring nature or a new city.
Intuitive touch screen
HERO’s LCD screen lets you frame your shots perfectly while touch controls let you simply swipe to swap capture modes and tap to adjust cameras preferences.
Mounting flexibility
HERO’s built-in mounting fingers makes it compatible with a huge variety of GoPro mounts to help you get any shot you can dream up. Record point-of-view footage and relive awesome moments exactly as you saw them or capture them from new angles and see things as you’ve never seen them before.
Super simple controls
HERO makes capturing breathtaking GoPro footage incredibly easy—just frame your shot and hit the Shutter button for amazing results.
Stunning image quality
HERO captures the action in ultra HD 4K video while also taking 12MP photos. You can also grab 8MP photos of your favorite shots from your videos using the GoPro Quik app.
HyperSmooth video stabilization with the quick app
The GoPro Quik app uses HyperSmooth video stabilization to automatically smooth out the bumps in your footage. Whether you’re biking, skating, skiing or chasing your kids through the park, even the shakiest footage comes out silky smooth.
2x slow-motion
Everything is more awesome in slow-motion. HERO lets you record the action in 2x slo-mo to catch details that can’t be seen at full speed.
Easy hands-free capture
HERO can be worn comfortably with GoPro body mounts to get incredible footage when your hands are busy with handlebars, ski poles, tow ropes and more. After mounting, use voice commands for the ultimate in hands-free control.
Long-lasting battery
Stay out on the trail or water even longer without missing a shot. HERO can record continuously for 60 minutes at its highest video setting on a single charge.
Highlight videos automatically sent to your phone
Simply plug in your GoPro when connected to your home Wi-Fi. While it’s charging, your footage is automatically uploaded to the cloud and used to make a highlight video complete with beat-synced music and effects. Videos are automatically sent to your phone and ready to share.
Edit your shots with the GoPro quik app
The GoPro Quik app features an array of easy-to-use tools that let you edit your footage like a pro. You can tweak the highlight videos created by the app or make your own videos from scratch. You can also zoom in, crop, add filters and more with your footage.
Easy transferring + unlimited cloud backup
Transferring photos and videos to your phone is a snap. Choose wireless upload via the Quik app. There’s also unlimited cloud storage with hassle-free auto-upload. Just plug in your camera when connected to your home Wi-Fi and your GoPro does the rest.
- Image Sensor Size1/1.3" (9.6 x 7.2mm)Effective Pixels12 megapixelsStandardized Video Resolution4K (2160p)
Reviews
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 313 reviews
- Video Quality (82)
- Overall Performance (75)
- Ease of Use (45)
- Size (41)
- Weight (14)
- Battery Life (50)
- Heat Dissipation (7)
- SD Card (3)
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HERO13 Black is the camera for every creator. In addition to the 5.3K60 video and legendary GoPro durability, it’s compatible with new HB-Series Lenses. These lenses expand your capture capabilities for the most immersive POV shots, the ability to focus closer than ever, easy-to-achieve motion blur using neutral density filters and cinematic anamorphic footage. A new more powerful Enduro battery extends recording time in all weather conditions, while an updated mounting system gives HERO13 Black more mounting flexibility than any GoPro before it. With essential GoPro features including HyperSmooth 6.0 video stabilization, automatic highlight videos and the ability to auto upload your footage to the cloud, HERO13 Black is a powerful combination of great tech and endless creative possibilities.
HERO13 Black is the camera for every creator. In addition to the 5.3K60 video and legendary GoPro durability, it’s compatible with new HB-Series Lenses. These lenses expand your capture capabilities for the most immersive POV shots, the ability to focus closer than ever, easy-to-achieve motion blur using neutral density filters and cinematic anamorphic footage. A new more powerful Enduro battery extends recording time in all weather conditions, while an updated mounting system gives HERO13 Black more mounting flexibility than any GoPro before it. With essential GoPro features including HyperSmooth 6.0 video stabilization, automatic highlight videos and the ability to auto upload your footage to the cloud, HERO13 Black is a powerful combination of great tech and endless creative possibilities.
| Pros for GoPro - HERO Action Camera - Black | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Video Quality, Overall Performance, Ease of Use, Size, Weight | Video Quality, Overall Performance, Ease of Use, Battery Life, Water Resistance | Video Quality, Overall Performance, Ease of Use, Battery Life, Stabilization | Overall Performance, Video Quality, Ease of Use, Stabilization, Included Accessories |
| Cons for GoPro - HERO Action Camera - Black | |||
| Battery Life, Heat Dissipation, SD Card | Lens Cap Design, Size | Heat Dissipation | Battery Life, Heat Dissipation, Connectivity |
Specs
Can the battery be changed with another gopro battery? Like when the battery dies change it out for a fresh one?
Answered by GoPro SupportThe HERO features an internal battery that cannot be replaced. If you are interested in a GoPro camera that allows for battery swapping, the HERO13 Black is a great option.
A regular sandisk micro sd card won’t load. It keeps telling me to upgrade my sd card to v30. Any ideas on how to change the resolution to make the camera work today?
Answered by GoPro SupportChanging the resolution on the camera likely won't help with this issue. GoPro's newest cameras, like the HERO, all require a microSD card with a V30 and Class A2 rating.
can the camera be powered externally, or operated while charging?
Answered by GoPro SupportYes, the HERO can be operated while being powered externally.
What is the maximum video resolution this camera can capture?
The HERO action camera can capture videos in ultra HD 4K resolution.
This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.What is the maximum depth of water resistance for this camera?
This camera is waterproof down to 16 feet.
This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
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