GoPro has released details of its new flagship camera, the HERO13 Black, along with its smallest, simplest 4K camera, the 86 gram HERO, which are available to pre-order today.


The new HERO13 Black camera in use. (Source: GoPro.)

The new HERO13 Black comes with magnetic latch mounting, GPS and a more powerful battery that provides longer runtimes and improved thermal performance. Other features include:

  • Incredible 13x Burst Slo-Mo which records at up to 400 frames per second at HD-quality 720p video, as well as 5.3K at 120 frames per second and 900p at 360 frames per second video.
  • Redesigned 10% Larger Capacity, More Power Efficient Enduro Battery – Extends runtimes in all weather conditions.
  • Snap and Go Magnetic Latch Mounting – Joins built-in mounting fingers and 1/4-20 mounting threads for three ways to mount HERO13 Black.
  • Faster WiFi 6 Technology – For up to 40% quicker content transfer speeds.
  • Professional-Level Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG) HDR Video – Broadcast-standard 10bit and Rec. 2100 colour space and a wider colour gamut than HDR alone.
  • More Customisable Audio Tuning – Choose balanced true-to-life sound or a Voice setting that enhances vocal clarity, while also preserving ambient background sounds.
  • GPS + Performance Stickers – Track speed, path, terrain, altitude and g-force, and help with geotagging in third party media management apps.
  • Plus, more custom preset options, improved QuikCapture and more.

Priced at $649.95 (RRP) for the standard camera, the HERO13 Black is also offered as the HERO13 Black Creator Edition ($979.95) complete with the Volta Power Grip, Media Mod and Light Mod, or activity-optimised HERO13 Black Accessory Bundles exclusive to GoPro.com. All are available for preorder today. Preorder shipping and global retail on-shelf availability will begin on September 10. Buyers can also add any of four new interchangeable lens mods – an Ultra Wide Lens Mod ($169.95), a Macro Lens Mod ($219.95), an Anamorphic Lens Mod ($219.95) or a ND Filter 4-Pack ($119.95) to their kit. Each module will be automatically detected, allowing the camera to adjust its settings to suit each one.

The new HERO camera is the smallest, lightest, simplest to use and lowest cost 4K camera with a screen. Priced at $349.95 (RRP), it is available for preorder today, with shipping and global retail on-shelf availability to begin on September 22. Features of this camera include:

  • Ultra Compact Design, Weighing only 86g: With built-in mounting fingers included, HERO has 35% less volume and 46% less mass than HERO13 Black.
  • Rugged + Waterproof to 16ft (5m): Completely waterproof and built with legendary GoPro durability, HERO is ready to capture the fun whether you’re ripping through mud, snow, water or just exploring a new city.
  • Intuitive Touch Screen + One-Button Control: Use HERO’s LCD screen to frame your shots perfectly and simply swipe or press the mode button to swap modes. When you’re ready, hit the shutter button to start capturing.
  • Stunning Image Quality + 2x Slo-Mo: Capture in Ultra HD 4K and HD 1080p video, 12MP photos or slow things down with 2.7K 60 frames per second. You can also grab 8MP frame grabs from your 4K videos using the Quik app.
  • 16:9 Aspect Ratio: Delivers YouTube-optimised, horizontal video.
  • HyperSmooth Video Stabilisation With the Quik App: The GoPro Quik app uses HyperSmooth video stabilisation to automatically smooth out the bumps in your footage.
  • Long-Lasting Enduro Battery: HERO can record continuously for up to 100 minutes at its highest video setting on a single charge.

Both HERO13 Black and HERO are compatible with the GoPro Quik app, which is subscriber-based and costs $69.99/year for the Premium level or $169.99/year for Premium+. Details are available at http://gopro.com/.