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The answer is yes, but the video is so much more stable. After uploading the files, I was struck with the thought, “Shouldn’t the resolution and fps look the same as the older GoPro shooting with the same mode?” Perhaps the most notable difference in the new model is the internal video stabilization. This change makes it obvious to know what video resolutions are compatible to which frame rates and vice-versa.
#HERO 5 GO PRO VIDEO FORMAT 1080P#
If you want 120fps, only 1080p and lower are selectable to that frame rate. One example of this nuance: To select a shooting mode you pick either video resolution or frame rate, and if you select 2.7K resolution, all of the usable frame rates for 2.7K will be highlighted. While the settings are manual, the interface is designed to remove possible confusion for the user Once turned on, it takes a few moments to set up the camera for your intended use.Īfter that, it largely boils down to pushing the start-stop button and using voice controls (more on this below) to adjust your shooting. It has just two buttons, and both have multiple uses. GearJunkie test: GoPro HERO5 Black (in front) with the HERO5 Session HERO5 Black InterfaceĬontrolling the camera was straightforward. You can even control it with your voice - no need for buttons for basic commands. It allows you to focus on your sport, and not the camera. In short, whereas with older GoPros there is a bit of a learning curve, this one is crazy easy to use. We took the GoPro HERO5 Black and the HERO5 Session out this past weekend for some mountain biking and rock climbing to see what all the hype was about. However, advances in its housing, stabilization, audio, and ease of use make this camera stand out. The camera still shoots 4K resolution at 30 fps, and there are no improvements to video resolution or shooting modes. The most noteworthy changes are in the user experience. GoPro released its latest line of cameras on Oct. We got the HERO5 Black shortly before its retail release and tested it over three days for this review. This is our initial takeaway with comments on the upgraded and new features. That’s OK, because the countless upgrades to functionality prove GoPro is still the leader in the action-cam space. More than a year since its last upgrade, the HERO5 Black from GoPro (to some surprise) has no improvement in resolution or frame rate. Home » Technology » First Look: GoPro HERO5 Black