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GoPro HERO9 Black Has Launched

The GoPro HERO9 Black, GoPro's latest flagship camera, has launched. Highlights include a bigger battery and a color front screen.

GoPro HERO9 Promo Shots

By David Coleman | @havecamerawilltraveldc
Last updated about 5 months ago // Categories: News
Tags: GoPro HERO9 Black

The GoPro HERO9 Black has been announced. It has a bigger battery, shoots up to 5K30 video, color front preview screen, 20MP sensor (up from 12MP in the HERO8 Black), built-in horizon leveling, upgraded HyperSmooth 3.0 and TimeWarp 3.0 video stabilization, and new HindSight, Scheduled Capture, and Duration Capture modes.

GoPro HERO9 Black - Waterproof Action Camera with Front LCD and Touch Rear...
GoPro HERO9 Black - Waterproof Action Camera with Front LCD and Touch Rear...
  • 5K Video - Shoot stunning video with up to 5K resolution, perfect for maintaining detail even when...
  • 20MP Photo with SuperPhoto: Capture crisp, pro-quality photos with 20MP clarity. And with SuperPhoto,...
Check Price on Amazon

GoPro has set the MSRP at $449.99. GoPro.com is also running a launch promotion where you get the camera for $349.98 when you sign up for a 1-year subscription to GoPro (it used to be called GoPro PLUS).

There’s also a HERO9 Black Bundle for $399.98 with a 1-year subscription to GoPro or $499.99 without the subscription.

GoPro HERO9 Black - Waterproof Action Camera with Front LCD and Touch Rear...
GoPro HERO9 Black - Waterproof Action Camera with Front LCD and Touch Rear...
  • 5K Video - Shoot stunning video with up to 5K resolution, perfect for maintaining detail even when...
  • 20MP Photo with SuperPhoto: Capture crisp, pro-quality photos with 20MP clarity. And with SuperPhoto,...
Check Price on Amazon

New Accessories

Many of the same accessories from the HERO8 Black will work with the HERO9 Black, but there are some that won’t. Some add new feature, some relate to the new, larger battery, and some relate to the slightly modified body design.

I’ve put together a more detailed guide on which accessories will work with the HERO9 Black, but here’s a quick list of some of the new, dedicated accessories for the HERO9 Black.

  • HERO9 Black Media Mod
  • HERO9 Black Protective Housing + Waterproof Case
  • HERO9 Black Max Lens Mod. This contributes to extra stabilization and horizon lock as well an even wider (155-degree) field of view.
  • The GoPro HERO9 Black uses a new, larger battery. And that also means that the older battery chargers won’t work; there’s a new one.
  • HERO9 Black Floaty
  • HERO9 Black Bite Mouth Mount + Floaty
  • HERO9 Black Sleeve + Lanyard

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By David Coleman
Instagram: @havecamerawilltraveldc

Last updated on September 17, 2020

Categories: News
Tags: GoPro HERO9 Black

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GoPro News & Deals

New Smart Remote GoPro will be announcing the new Smart Remote for the HERO9 Black on December 17, 2020. The HERO9 Black isn’t compatible with the previous version of the Smart Remote.

HERO8 Black firmware v2.0 now available. Enables webcam mode; enables Display Mod compatibility; expands HyperSmooth 2.0 High and Boost availability to more video settings; general bug fixes. Update through the mobile app or manually.

GoPro Launches New Live Streaming Service for GoPro PLUS. GoPro has launched their own live-streaming platform for PLUS subscribers. It’s a pretty bare-bones offering for now, with livestreams shared with a dedicated URL. This is alongside their efforts to make the HERO8 Black useful as a webcam when connected to a computer (via USB plug-in-play, not requiring the Media Mod accessory with HDMI out). New firmware adds that functionality for Mac users, and the Windows version is in Beta.

New GoPro Zeus Mini Video Light. GoPro has released released a new video LED light designed to complement their GoPro cameras. It’s tiny, waterproof, and has a built-in magnetic swiveling clip. It’s waterproof down to 33 feet (10 meters), has four levels of brightness, and includes a diffuser to cool the color temperature to 5000K. GoPro claims that the built-in battery lasts up to 6 hours (presumably at the lowest brightness setting, although they don’t specify). It’s available now and priced at $69.99.

DJI Osmo Action firmware update adds live streaming. DJI has released a firmware update for the Osmo Action (v. 01.08.00.10) that adds live streaming support, so you can upload directly to platforms like Facebook and YouTube (it goes through the DJI Mimo mobile app). They’ve also improved the in-camera video stabilization. You can find the new firmware here.

New Underwater Housing for GoPro HERO8 Black from Isotta. Isotta, an Italian brand specializing in underwater housings, has announced a new high-quality underwater housing for the HERO8 Black. It’s an aluminum housing depth-rated to 650 feet (200 meters), has a one-handed open/close switch, double o-rings, and can be used with filters. There’s also a dual-handled tray to go along with it. And like all their housings, it’s in their distinctive red. Priced at $450, it’s only for those who need a highly specialized piece of underwater kit. It’s available for preorder from underwater specialists Backscatter.

Light Mod Now Shipping The Light Mod, one of the three new GoPro accessories, is now shipping. It’s a standalone light that is waterproof, rechargeable and compatible with all GoPro mounts. It was originally announced along with the HERO8 Black, but it hasn’t been available until now. It’s priced at $49.99, and you can find them at GoPro.com.

GoPro MAX Now Shipping. The new 360° camera, the MAX, is now shipping.

GoPro HERO8 Black and Max Unveiled. The new GoPro cameras and accessories have been unveiled. I have a rundown of the highlights of the HERO8 Black here.

DJI Osmo Action vs GoPro HERO7 Black. I’ve posted my detailed hands-on comparison of the Osmo Action and the HERO7 Black. There’s a lot similar between the models, but once you start digging down into the details there are differences that can help in choosing between them. And each has strengths the other doesn’t have. You can find my review here.

GoPro HyperSmooth vs DJI RockSteady. The new DJI Osmo Action also has built-in electronic stabilization to smooth out video. They’re calling it RockSteady (GoPro has HyperSmooth). I’ve been out testing them side-by-side. You can see the results here.

GoPro Deals page. I’ve put together a dedicated page on GoPro deals. So if you’re looking for cheap GoPro deals, check it out.

DJI Osmo action 4K Camera. Best known for their camera drones, DJI has released a new 4K action cam that’s taking direct aim at the GoPro HERO7 Black. It shoots up to 4K60 video and 12MP stills, includes electronic stabilization, has high-dynamic range video at 4K30, voice commands, a touchscreen on the back and another smaller live view screen on the front, and is waterproof down to 36 feet (11 meters). It’s priced at $349, and they’re now available at B&H Photo.

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