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GoPro has unveiled its smallest, lightest, and cheapest 4K action camera yet.
Dubbed the GoPro HERO, this entry-level action camera starts from just £199. Despite this affordable price tag, it's still capable of many of the tricks you'd associate with pricier GoPro cameras, including 4K stabilised video recording, slow-motion, 12MP still photographs, and it's waterproof to five-metres without a case.
Alongside this affordable new entry into the line-up, the Californian brand announced the flagship HERO13 Black. Priced at £399.99, it boasts top-of-the-line features like 5.3K video recording at 60 frames per second and GoPro's HyperSmooth stabilisation, which was awarded an Emmy.
GoPro has also equipped this camera with faster Wi-Fi 6, which will improve performance for those who live-stream or back-up wirelessly to the cloud.
GoPro HERO 13 Black has a large touchscreen on the back, with a smaller screen for live previews on the front of the action camera. New for the 13 Black, GoPro has added magnetic attachments, wireless charging, speedier Wi-Fi 6 transfers, and built-in GPS
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Speaking about the two new camera announcements, GoPro Founder and CEO Nicholas Woodman said: "This year’s two new GoPro cameras are inspired by and built for the GoPro Community.
"HERO13 Black features four new interchangeable lens mods that HERO 13 automatically detects and adjusts its settings for, magnetic latch mounting, GPS, and a more powerful battery that provides longer runtimes and improved thermal performance.
"And then there’s HERO, the smallest, lightest 4K GoPro ever with a screen that will appeal to new and experienced users with its rugged, ultralight design and impressive 4K image quality."
Both GoPro cameras are available to preorder now, with the HERO13 Black shipping on September 10, and the GoPro HERO from September 22, 2024. With new cameras on the way, GoPro has dropped the cost of last year's GoPro HERO 12 Black to £349.99.
GoPro HERO 13 Black combines high-resolution 5.3K video recording at 60 frames per second with its Emmy Award-winning HyperSmooth technology to eliminate bumps and shakes
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First, GoPro HERO 13 Black introduces 13x Burst Slo-Mo — enabling you to capture an unprecedented 400 frames per second at HD-quality 720p. This rugged camera can capture shots in 5.3K quality in this new mode, but you'll need to settle for a maximum of 120 frames captured every second.
The team at GoPro has completed reengineered its removable 1,900mAh Enduro battery, offering 10% larger capacity that promises to work in all weather conditions.
Alongside the built-in mounting fingers, which are compatible with dozens of existing GoPro mounts and accessories, the HERO 13 Black introduces a new magnetic latch mounting system. It offers a quicker way to quickly move between mounts.
HERO 13 Black's addition of GPS enables tracking of speed, path, terrain, altitude, and G-force.
The HERO13 Black is available as a standalone camera (£399.99) or as part of the Creator Edition bundle (£599.99) that includes a Volta Power Grip with a built-in battery to extend the lifespan of your camera, Media Mod and Light Mod, Carrying Case, and new Magnetic Latch Mount system.
The smaller HERO camera is GoPro's smallest and lightest 4K camera with a screen (it's still bulier than the screen-less cube-shaped GoPro HERO 4 Session launched in July 2015. Tipping the scales at 86g, this rugged camera weighs less than a bag of Cadbury Dairy Milk Buttons. Yes, really.
In a bid to keep its price tag at an all-time low for a new GoPro, the HERO ditches the front-facing preview screen, reduces the video resolution, and forgoes the new magnetic mounting system
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Designed for simplicity and affordability, this £199 GoPro still comes with many of the features you'd expect from these popular cameras. It offers touchscreen controls and one-button control for easy operation. It also has a waterproof case that can withstand depths of 5-metres.
GoPro HERO captures video footage in 4K Ultra HD and Full HD (1080p), as well as 12MP still photographs. It offers 2x slow-motion capabilities with 2.7K at 60 frames per second.
GoPro HERO is available to preorder now, with the first cameras set to ship later this month
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HERO uses a 16:9 aspect ratio, optimised for YouTube videos. While it doesn't have built-in stabilisation, although owners can retroactively apply GoPro's HyperSmooth video stabilisation through the Quik app.
In fact, both the HERO13 Black and HERO are compatible with the GoPro Quik app, offering additional features for subscribers. These include automatic highlight videos, easy editing tools, and seamless content transfer.
GoPro offers two subscription tiers: Premium (£49.99/year) and Premium+ (£99.99/year). These unlock features like automatic cloud uploads and unlimited cloud storage.
