GoPro unveils HERO13 Black with enhanced features & extended battery

GoPro today launches the new camera - HERO13 Black which comes with an expanded set of capabilities, GPS and the ability to switch between four HB series lenses, which are automatically detected to provide ideal settings. In addition, the company announced the launch of the HERO camera, a camera weighing 86 grams, the smallest HERO with a screen and a simple to operate interface. Each camera offers new and unique features based on exclusive GoPro technologies. "The new GoPro cameras are inspired by and built for the GoPro community," said Nicholas Woodman, founder and CEO of GoPro.  

HERO13 Black features four new types of interchangeable lenses that HERO13 automatically detects and adjusts camera settings. In addition to new features such as mounting on a magnetic clip, GPS and a more powerful battery that provides longer operating times and improved thermal performance. Apart from it, there is also the HERO camera, the smallest and lightest 4K GoPro released, and characterized by a rugged and ultra-light design combined with an impressive 4K image quality. 

HERO13 Black: Outstanding performance  

HERO13 Black presents a powerful combination of advanced technology and endless creative possibilities. Beyond K5.3 quality photography at a speed of 60 frames per second, HyperSmooth stabilization, the technology, which won the Emmy award and the core features of GoPro, the new HERO13 Black includes: 

•         Incredible 13x Burst Slo-Mo – Capable of capturing up to 400 frames per second in HD quality video at 720p  resolution, as well as 5.3K quality video at 120 frames per second and 900p at 360 frames per second. 

•         Enduro battery is more economical in electricity and has a wider capacity by 10% - extends operation times in all weather conditions. 

•         Snap and Go magnetic clip mounting – joins built-in fingers and 1/420 mounting threads for three mounting ways on HERO13 Black. 

•         Faster WiFi 6 technology - for faster content transfer rates by up to 40%. 

•         Hybrid Logger (HLG) professional grade HDR video – standard 10-bit color space and Rec. 2100 and a wider color gamut than just HDR. 

•         Additional audio tuning that can be customized - you can set sound according to reality or a sound setting that improves the sound quality, while maintaining environmental background sounds. 

•         GPS + Performance Stickers – You can track speed, path, terrain, altitude and G-force, and use geotagging in third-party media management apps. 

The HERO13 BLACK comes in several models: the HERO13 BLACK camera, the content creator camera that includes Media Mode, Light Mode and VOLTA POWER GRIP. or the equipped HERO13 BLACK camera. Pre-sale on the importer's website and in chains starting from 4/9/24, cameras in branches starting from 10/09/24.

HB series lenses: The ultimate creative collection 

HERO13 Black upgrades creative capabilities by adding four lenses: HERO Black (HB)-Series lenses. Each lens is automatically recognized by HERO13 Black to provide optimal setting options based on the lens type and environment.  

The HB series are the only lenses compatible with GoPro's patented HyperSmooth stabilization, and are waterproof and scratch resistant with hydrophobic coatings. 

•         Ultra Wide Lens Mod: Turns HERO13 Black into the ultimate POV camera by capturing more in every shot with a 177° field of view and a new 1:1 aspect ratio, giving a larger field of view and the freedom to crop shots into 16 widescreen images 9:9 or verticality of 9:16 - regardless of how the camera is installed. Additionally, this lens maximizes HyperSmooth performance for unbreakable 360° Horizon Lock in-camera video stabilization at up to 4K60 resolution.  

•          Macro Lens Mod: Expands creative possibilities with variable focus on objects in the distance and objects that can be up to 4 times closer than a standard GoPro lens. The variable focus ring allows you to manually adjust the focus distance from up to 4.3 inches (11 cm) away. 

•         Anamorphic Lens Mod: Enables the ability to take ultra-wide-angle artistic photos with less distortion compared to traditional wide-angle perspectives in a dramatic aspect ratio of 21:9 - just like in the movies. The light rays of the cinematic lens add to the character of the shots, while in-camera "decompression" makes it easy for you to capture and edit anamorphic content without intensive work in post-production.  

•       ND Filter 4-Pack: Cinematic motion blur can easily be created in photos using neutral compression (ND) filters from the HB series in ND4 / ND8 / ND16 / ND32. A filter can be attached and the HERO13 Black will automatically detect, switch to automatic cinematic video mode and adjust the best settings for the shooting environment.

The HB lens set is sold separately from the HERO13 BLACK camera. Similar to the cameras, the set of lenses is on pre-sale on the importer's website and in chains starting 9/4/24, in branches starting 9/10/24.

The 10% larger capacity Enduro 1900mAh battery combines with improved power efficiency and a redesigned battery pack to deliver longer run times in all conditions. HERO13 Black provides approximately one and a half hours of continuous recording in the highest resolution of 4K30 and 5.3K30, in addition to more than 2.5 hours of continuous recording in HD 1080p30 quality. 

In addition, the quality of the camera can be upgraded to work in any weather by adding the Contacto magnetic door and a power cable kit. This accessory magnetically connects to a side door specially designed for HERO13 Black and allows a quick, simple and weather-resistant way to connect an external power source.  

More ways to assemble 

A new magnetic clip and ball connector mounts present the fastest way to move HERO13 Black between different mounts. They are compatible with all existing GoPro mounts and use a quick dual strap system to secure the camera. With a simple click you can release and change mounts or turn the camera 180° to change the perspective.  

HERO13 Black customers can also mount their camera using built-in mounting fingers for the most secure low-profile mounting option and 1/4-20 mounting threads for use with standard professional camera tripods and accessories.  

The HERO camera: Tiny by design, natural GoPro 

HERO is the smallest, lightest, simplest to use and most affordable 4K camera ever with a screen. It includes: 

•         Extremely compact design, weighing only 86 grams: with built-in mounting fingers, HERO has 35% less volume and 46% less mass compared to HERO13 Black. 

•         Rigid + waterproof up to a depth of 5 meters: completely waterproof and built with the company's typical GoPro durability, HERO is ready to capture the fun.  

•         Intuitive touch screen + one-button control: HERO's LCD screen can be used to frame your photos perfectly and simply swipe or press the mode button to switch modes. 

•         Amazing image quality + 2x slow motion: shoot video in Ultra HD 4K and HD 1080p quality, photos in 12MP resolution or slow down with 2.7K 60 frames per second. 8MP frames can also be captured from 4K videos using the Quik app.  

•         16:9 aspect ratio: Provides horizontal video optimized for YouTube. 

•         HyperSmooth video stabilization with the Quik app: The GoPro Quik app uses HyperSmooth video stabilization to automatically smooth out bumps and shakes in footage.   

•         Long-life enduro battery: HERO can continuously record up to 100 minutes at its highest video setting on a single charge.**

* Running time is measured at a temperature of 25°C (77°F) with a wind speed of 0.6m/sec with the wide digital lens; Wireless, Bluetooth® and HyperSmooth connections are enabled; Front and rear LCD screens are activated with a 1-minute screen saver; Voice control and GPS off.   

** Battery time measured at 25°C (77°F) with wind speeds of 0, 0.6 and 2.5m/sec.