GoPro is finally bringing its latest Hero series of action cameras to India. The Hero 13 Black and Hero cameras have finally been released with some new and improved features. GoPro’s newest launch brings high resolution video recording in a portable form factor. So let’s check it out.

GoPro Hero 13 Black

The Hero 13 Black arrives with cutting edge tech, offering up to 5.3K video recording at 60 frames per second. It also comes with HyperSmooth Stabilization for smooth video. GoPro’s new action camera supports 13x burst Slow Motion capture for 720p@400fps, 5.3K@120fps, and 900p@360fps. The Hero 13 Black has a larger battery, faster WiFi 6, improved video capture, a 27.6MP 1/1.9-inch CMOS sensor, a 2.27-inch touch display, and a 1.4-inch front display.

Go Pro Hero 13 Black also arrives as the Hero 13 Black Creator Edition, which basically includes a Volta Power Grip, Media Mod, and Light Mod. There is also an Accessory Bundle that costs extra. Other notable features include a 1900mAh battery pack, waterproofing up to 10 meters, a microSD card slot, 3 mics, and more.

GoPro Hero

Alongside the Hero 13 Black, the base Hero was announced for a more affordable price tag. It supports up to 4K video recording and a 1.76-inch touch display. A 1,255mAh battery pack powers this action camera, which weighs just 86 grams in weight. It supports a microSD card reader and can even take pictures with a max resolution of 12 megapixels. Connectivity options include Bluetooth 5.2, WiFi 5, and USB Type C. The GoPro Hero is also waterproof and brings HyperSmooth.

Pricing and Availability

GoPro released the Hero 13 Black for 44,990 INR in India. Meanwhile, the Creator Edition and Accessory Bundle cost 64,990 INR and 49,990 INR respectively. On the other hand, the Hero has a 23,990 INR price tag. There are various other accessories that are sold separately, which you can click here to check out. Both models will go on pre-orders this week with first sales kicking off later this month.

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Ever since GoPro 35mm Hero was launched in September 2004 at San Diego’s Action Sports Retailer trade show, the camera lineup has risen to become an extremely popular action camera. The brand faces stiff competition from the likes of DJI and Insta360 GoPro’s latest action cameras come with significant upgrades that set them apart. The new models are the GoPro Hero 8 and GoPro Hero Max.

GoPro Hero8 Black adopts a new body design that incorporates GoPro’s signature mounting system right into the case. With this design,  you no longer need add-on frames to attach it to selfie sticks, suction mounts, body mounts and more. The GoPro Hero8 Black shoots at a resolution between 1080p and 4K and also gains HyperSmooth 2.0, the second generation version of GoPro’s proprietary digital stabilization technology. The first version, which premiered on the GoPro Hero7, got positive reviews for its effectiveness. This new version is touted to be more powerful.  The software equally comes with new adjustment options which allow users to adjust the level of effectiveness.

Further, the GoPro Hero8 comes with TimeWarp 20, an upgrade of GoPro’s proprietary variable speed recording mode. The action camera equally provides better on-board wind suppression for mic-free recording. The body changes mean that the lens is no longer removable, but GoPro is planning to release a new mounting system for filters soon to make up for this limitation.

On top of the new design, there’s a series of new aftermarket add-ons, which GoPro calls “Mods,” to provide add-on features. There’s a Media Mod ($79.99) that includes a built-in shotgun mic; a Display Mod ($79.99) which has a flip-up LCD viewfinder for vlogging, and a Light Mod ($49.99) which has a 200 lumen LED continuous video light source. The Hero8 Black comes with a $399 price tag.

On its part, GoPro Hero Max is a successor to the GoPro Fusion, its 360-degree ruggedized action camera. The Max equally provides 360 captures and is designed to also produce great single lens, traditional wide-angle footage. The camera also has its own version of HyperSmooth stabilization called Max HyperSmooth.

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The Hero MAX coms with a front-facing display which should bring ease to vlogging for those who use the camera to vlog. The front-facing display also aids advanced content creators who want maximum editing flexibility.

The HERO MAX has two lenses and can record sharper 5.6K video in 360-degrees. It also comes with a new Max SuperView ultra-wide camera mode for fitting more of the scene into pictures and videos, can livestream in 1080p and offers an option that lets people automatically backup videos and photos to the cloud. It also has six microphones, which GoPro says will offer the “best stereo sound ever” from one of its cameras.

The Hero MAX is priced at $499 and will start shipping on October 24. The GoPro Hero8 will start shipping on October 15. Both action cameras are available to pre-order.

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