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  • GoPro HERO5 Black & HERO5 Session video 1 minutes 47 seconds
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  • Voice Control for HERO5 and HERO6 video 1 minutes 56 seconds
  • HERO5 and HERO6 Quick Start: Overview video 3 minutes 34 seconds
  • HERO5 and HERO6 Quick Start: Advanced Settings video 1 minutes 57 seconds
  • Get Started with QuikStories for HERO5 and HERO6 video 1 minutes 58 seconds

GoPro - HERO5 Black 4K Action Camera - Black

Model:
CHDHX-501
SKU:
5579154
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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 5978 reviews

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96%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers commend the HERO5 Black 4K Action Camera's superb video quality and ease of use, along with its waterproof capabilities and compact size. Positive feedback also highlights the convenient touch screen and voice control features. However, some users point to areas needing improvement, such as battery life, price, and the lack of zoom.

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  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Good quality, short battery life

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The camera has great image quality during daylight hours but weak at night. Battery life is short (about one hour) and the camera has no zoom

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great camera for shooting movies

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this for my son who is making movies at home. Great little camera and withstands abuse.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great cam great price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far so good. Better than the previous version. Better with low light underwater which the 3 was lacking in

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Excellent

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This GoPro has been very valuable for the intended purpose that i have been using it for.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The onscreen display makes it easier to use and to review what you have done.This is a great little camera!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Go pro is the way to go if you do adventure type of stuff. Great camera, compact and durable.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Best Action Cam On The Market

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    First time action cam buyer. The new Hero 5 has all the features I was looking for. Cannot wait to test it out.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Love it

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The picture is perfectly clear! Didn't know if it was worth the money at first, but don't regret it at all!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Satisfied

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My first go pro and I love it. He only complaint I have is it seems the voice commands don't work when I want

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Perfect gift for my little sister

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought it as gift for my little sister's product is awesome! she loves skiing or biking and other sports stuff!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great camera. Small screen but able to connect to smartphone and view from photos and videos from that screen.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great camera for an active life.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this camera knowing that GoPro was the best action camera on the market. Lived up to all expectations.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great Camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this for my nephew. He is an architectural engineering student and uses it frequently in his studies.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • My husband loved it

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It was a birthday present for my husband. He loves to ride his bike, fish, and hunt. Perfect gift for him.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • GoPro customer service is absolutely horrendous

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    GoPro customer service is absolutely horrendous, but the camera works great. It's easier to learn about the features by watching YouTube videos from various people that own GoPro stuff.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Greatest GoPro!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great GoPro. I absolutely love the new look and feel. Great video quality. By far the best one yet.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Love GoPro

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is an upgrade from our previous GoPro we had. We love GoPro and use it for water sports and snowmobiling.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good action camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Been enjoying the new GoPro hero 5 black for a few weeks now. Only complaint is how hot the unit can get.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great rugged camera to have to fave you from trashing a real expensive one on trips , I use mine for camping

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • It’s a go pro of coarse it’s good.

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    Works as designed love it. Definitely an upgrade from the hero2. GoPro app feature is awesome

    I would recommend this to a friend
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