GoPro Hero 11 Black In-Depth Review: 17 Things to Know!

[@GoPro]

Ray, we’re pumped to see how you’ve put HERO11 Black through the paces so far. Those trail running images are insane! We can’t wait to see what you do next with SuperView, Night Effects and auto highlight videos.

[@Waldo1122]

Thought you were a bot for a moment there, nice to see GoPro in the comments.

[@thatsfixedup2327]

Your products are overpriced and super small incremental upgrades and buggy AF not too mention overheats fast, annoying constant battery size changing.

[@ethanconnelly8794]

Any of the new features going to be available on the 10?

[@voiotv]

Unfortunately no major upgrade. I have the Gopro 9, I didn't see any significant differences to buy the Gopro 11. I was expecting to see a 1'' sensor (for better low light handling and better depth of field) but sadly disappointing. In low light, in the afternoon, its reception is unacceptable.. even the quality of the phones is not enough.. I will also see with the new Dji 3 and compare it

[@SchalkSmit09]

Best comapny ever

[@TheIronArmenianakaGIHaigs]

I've watched a whole bunch of KZbinrs reviews on the GoPro 11. I think yours is the best hands down. A lot of the other KZbinrs seem to be rattling off talking points. You actually went outside and tested the GoPro through actual situations that GoPro users would like to do.

[@dynamicphotography_]

Dude, you are so good at summarizing the useful info and presenting it.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!!!

[@jimduyck]

@@Dcrainmaker Sounds a bit like a technical consultant... 🙃

[@KarlRock]

I was waiting for your review, yours are the best and most in-depth. Thanks! It doesn’t seem like a huge upgrade from my 10, I’m a vlogger.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!!! Just a wee bit behind today on this with all the products this week. 🤣

[@remotedarren]

I’d be upgrading from a GP9, so I’ll upgrade but yes for GP10 and vlogging probably not worth it unless you colour correct. BTW, love your vlogs, Karl. Hoping to get to India and Pakistan next year.

[@asrzillafm]

Hi Karl rock .Visit india .South part visakhapatnam tribal villages u will know more and fir best visual .

[@fallguyjames]

we're gonna see the scammers now in 10bit :)

[@activity1]

@@fallguyjames 😁

[@digiklump]

Love you GoPro reviews. Whenever a new GoPro is released yours is the first channel I check out. You pack so much information into your review that I have to playback at 75% so I catch everything. Keep up the great work really like your stuff.

[@wesleyLucas]

Why arent all youtube vidz like this. Stella job bro!

[@imavinashgautam]

Dude you are one of very few channels that are left in the KZbin world with unbiased review. Looking for detailed review

[@mattpopovich]

I’ve watched the top 4 hero 11 black reviews, yours is the best. Most detail. Thank you!

[@trosencrantz]

Best video yet of in-depth info regarding the new GoPro 11.

[@Arcticc01]

This video was very helpful. I’m thinking about buying this GoPro and after watching your review I am going to buy it. This is definitely one of the most if not the most detailed review on this GoPro.

[@smithe68]

Always wowed by the amount of info you pass on in your videos!

[@Dcrainmaker]

I appreciate that!

[@fastasasloth]

Yeah, so much info I have to watch at 0.5x playback speed :)

[@MATIvmr]

Great video, really like watching your vids as there’s no bs and they’re straight to the point what I want to know!! Waiting for AW Ultra in depth review

[@stefpix]

I love the Hero 10, but I ordered the Action 3, much more compelling for my use. I mostly use action cams in the ocean, when I go spearfishing. Max depth of my spots is 10m, average of 6-8m. The Hero 10 never had a problem without the dive case (the case makes the image softer). The Action 3, with a deeper rating, gives me more confidence, I can take it to the occasional 15m deep reef without a case. Also, the 2-hour battery life is a nice upgrade. Anyway, even if I have spare batteries, I can not change them when the camera is in the ocean or not rinsed and dried. The DJI Osmo Action 3 has a better price. I prefer the GoPro flat colors, but in the end, the DJI has usability improvements. Now I use the Action 2 mounted on my speargun, as it is very light. But battery life is not great, and the field of view is very wide and shows distortion at the edges. But with any of these cameras, you can get great footage. I actually I like the still photos I get from the Hero 10, raw files that I can edit in Adobe Lightroom. Hero 10 also improved the write speed of the burst mode still photos. I pre-ordered the Action 3 but will skip the Hero 11.

[@geethalabeysekarakandy7181]

Thnx bro

[@adriant.7457]

Any thoughts 2 months later? 😁

[@stefpix]

@@adriant.7457 The Action 3 was backordered. So i actually got the Hero 11. Quality is very good. The Hero 10 sd card slot failed after warranty was over by a month or 2, GoPro still replaced it at no charge. That impressed me. The DJI osmo action 3 order was cancelled after waiting for too long. The focus issue and the lack of transparency by DJI about it are worrisome. I still like the DJI usability, menu system, i may get it in the future. I have used Action 2 in the water, but the battery life and internal memory are very limited and limiting. Actually in 11 degree water, 52F i believe, it stopped working with a message about low temperature. The GoPro had no issue with the same temperature. Overall GoPro takes also very good stills with very good resolution and dynamic range. The DJI has better usability, menus and supposed water resistance. But I trust more GoPro's claims. A single battery, SD, usb port/door is better for water resistance than 2 separate doors, like the OA3. GoPro image quality seems generally better

[@AuthenTech]

Best thorough review as always 👍

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks Ben! Appreciate it!

[@TheVikingProject]

As a rookie KZbinr I went for a Insta360 Go2 but it has its limitations, was waiting for this video to show up! Can’t wait for the full video for the ‘noobies’. Thanks man, you’re really handy for the community!

[@BK42Cycles]

As usual your videos are awesome!!! I'm expecting my GP11 for tomorrow morning ;)

[@MollyFitzBrown]

Great overall review! Excited to get out and vlog at Disney World with mine this week!

[@10415153]

Wow every time I open KZbin this week I see a new vid from Ray! (not complaining)

[@Dcrainmaker]

Hahaha...it's just a bit crazy around here this week!

[@BarryHull]

Just stumbled onto your channel, really enjoy the quick and easy explanations, no wasted fluff. Subscribed, thumbs up.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!!!

[@noelarg]

Purchased the GP11 this week, this video was absolutely perfect for me in useful and helpful explanations. Thank you for this!

[@JohnnyB.]

My GoPro10 would overheat 10mins into a POV drive in 4k/60 and it always bummed me out haha Did a poll in my community section and 82% of people said they watch KZbin in 1080p, or the auto-resolution their phone sets based on connectivity (720p-1080p). MOST videos you must choose to watch in 4k to view it in 4k. What i'm looking forward too is the night vision, and if it's improved at all! Great video DC!

[@R0T0Q]

The problem is that shooting in 4k is preferable even if your end product is 1080p, as it gives you the ability to crop shots and maintain 1080p quality

[@TheIronArmenianakaGIHaigs]

I was rather let down by the Go Pro 10 due to its overheating. I used the go pro to record in an aeroplane cockpit with an over the shoulder view. (You can see an example of the set up on my channel, look for this video “Unexpected Mig-15 encounter in the UK” I used a GoPro media mod to get the audio from the in aeroplane communications onto the GoPro recordings using the 3.5mm jack. I removed the internal battery and powered it with an external power bank. The settings I used were 4k 30fps with the 2nd lowest setting for stabilisation. The Go Pro would still overheat around 40-45 minutes after it started recording. I’m now looking to 3d print a fan mount for the GoPro. The Go Pro 10 can record some amazing footage but oh boy has it been not reliable.

[@filmdigital]

For me the 10 bit colour is a game changer. Shooting in a Flat colour profile gives you more dynamic range and 10 bit colour means you have less issues with colour banding when grading. This also makes it easier mix the footage with stuff shot on professional cameras, without it looking out of place.

[@milaweitz]

exactly no more strange color lines Eg on the sky

[@SourabhSinghChauhan]

Hallo

[@nwae8812]

I've just bought a hero 11. Never owned one before. Your instructions on video are useful for us oldies. Greetings from New Zealand 🍻

[@nwae8812]

@UCfnYwvYzcil7qaQXjHVwoLg That’s very good of you.

[@mikereynoldsguitar502]

I have a hero 5 which is my first ever gopro and to date ive not had any issues. Ive been looking at all these YT videos concerning problems with gopros trying to figure out which model to upgrade to (i wanna shoot in higher res at better FPS) and it seems they all have problems. I turn off stuff like GPS and screensavers, i do not connect to any app, beep volume is low, LED is off, auto off is turned off, I always format the card in camera before any session. This setup has served me well and ive never had any issues with it at all! I looked at the osmo action camera 3, it looked absolutely great till i found out it had major focus issues that were hardware based It seems that many GoPros had problems with the following; Overheating & freezing I use my hero 5 for mountain biking so im guessing that overheating wont be a problem also im not shooting in 4K i use 2-7K and the runs are not very long were talking minutes here i do use proper SD cards that are sanctioned by gopro expensive yes but does my hero 5 freeze up no! Im just wondering that all these issues could be sorted out using some common sense?

[@IsaacLadd]

As always, the first place I come to when the embargoes drop! Such good content!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!!!

[@coolbananaboy5075]

Great video - so much info and efficiently given. This video deserves more LIKEs.

[@vlightphotography]

Thank you so much!!! 🙏That's the review i needed to decide if it's worth upgrading from my GoPro 10. I see no dropbox link yet, hope you add it soon. Really curious to see what a difference the 10-bit color makes. That would be my main reason to get the GoPro 11.

[@AlexanderGeorgiev-Marck]

Thanks

[@AlexanderGeorgiev-Marck]

Totally deserved. You have do so much to the community of bloggers, youtubers and just people doing endurance sports

[@Dcrainmaker]

Hi Alexander! Huge thanks - very much appreciated!!!

[@Tispellion]

I'm currently searching for my first action camera and this video helped me alot! thank you for the review and I can't wait for the HERO 11 vs Action 3 video!

[@rjkral]

Superb rundown, so thorough, appreciate it very much, great job and presentation!

[@lukavsoundseeker1642]

Every time I look for some kind of tech review, I first check if DC Rainmaker did it. Always so much, so crucial info. You smashed it as always 👌

[@b3hulk]

Always a pleasure watching your videos! No one does reviews like you do!

[@AlexNaseth]

This video got my sub. I love how much info you got in here. Technical heavy content is awesome.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!!!

[@Cake...]

Massive amount of information that I can wrap my head around! Built in horizon lock is the feature I'm most looking forward to!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!

[@AlenMop]

Video editing has been capable of this for years

[@Dcrainmaker]

@@AlenMop By doing it on camera or with purpose built apps, you can better utilize the gyro/accelerometer data, getting far better results than post processing typically does in a generic video editor (unless it has access to that data).

[@MrCapediver]

Ray, great info thanks, is full horizon lock available in all resolutions and frame rates? The Max Mod limits this to 2.7k 60fps...

[@gobikeyourself]

There's two sources I go to when a new GoPro comes out. You're one of them. All I need to know on point. Thx!

[@tennissir1986]

The very best Hero 11 review out there. No Fluff ! Right to the features.

[@encoremultimedia3511]

With your fast talking you get more in one video than some vloggers get in three! Honestly though, great. informative video on a brand new product. I have the GoPro 6...yes, only the 6. So, I am clearly thinking of upgrading and I do edit so the 10-bit color space is amazing!

[@NoahThomas29]

Just got the 10 last year. I will definitely be sticking with the 10 for a while. The 11 is not a big enough jump.

[@AlexanderYK76]

Word, even from 8 to 11, my thought.

[@dynamicphotography_]

Same here. It's more like a GoPro 10s. I think the 11 is a good upgrade if you're using a 9 or earlier.

[@NoahThomas29]

@@dynamicphotography_ yeah i will upgrade when they give a bigger sensor.

[@oivahalinen2363]

What is the best gopro type camera for skiing in cold temperatures. Like -20C/-4F. Or more cold wheathers

[@BigBadBrodie11]

Loved this video - so many reviews like this take forever to explain what you got concisely into a few minutes - appreciated! Struggling to find your full 45 minute beginners guide to all the features which is love to see - did this get released in the end?

[@DanielAJSokolov]

I am wondering the same thing. Did you find DC Rainmaker's beginner's guide for the Hero 11?

[@gurugamer8632]

What is maximum recording time continuous and how long battery last continuously?

[@Bernhisels_adventure]

Always the single best review of GoPro cameras!!

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Ordered a Hero 10, it hasn't even arrived yet, but that didn't stop Gopro sending an advert for the 11 at the same price as the 10. Now the 10 has been reuced by £50. I am a KZbinr and a long time user of both GoPro and Osmo. I feel badly let down by GoPro, they knew the camera I was odering would be replaced by a newer model before it even arrived, that is no way to treat customers if they want to keep them. I have invited GoPro to do the right thing and refund the reduction or better still replace the 10 with an 11. If I don't get a good result, I will be returning it to make the switch to the Osmo 3. Thanks for the video, especially highlighting the diference between the 10 and the 11.

[@2091Ted]

Great information! My 11 arrives tomorrow and your vid has been very helpful! Thank you!

[@DanielAJSokolov]

Did you make the Beginner's Guide for the Hero 11? I can't seem to find it.

[@mattkhoury]

Same

[@ivanm2626]

Really enjoyed how you captured everything so quickly, GREAT video ! I am upgrading from my Hero 3+ (Silver) so this is all very overwhelming to say the least but this video was A+

[@steinanderson]

wow, I've only seen the online posts, never knew there was a youtube channel! thanks for all the great reviews!!!!

[@loganalford4129]

I adore your videos! Everything I want to know and more. Just got one for cycling and I’m so pumped

[@Mistahpoop]

What aspect ratio should I keep it on if I wanna film stuff for KZbin shorts and TikTok?

[@GlobetrotterGranny]

This was SUPER helpful! I’ve been researching which GoPro to purchase and this just helped me pin my choice down. I had already decided that the DJI was not the right choice for me. Thank you!!!

[@cubixmovie]

Many thanks! As always: High-quality product test, unaffected by any sponsorship!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thank you!

[@barswapmedia]

I'm so stoked for the Mini, The 9/10 is noticeably heaver on a helmet to the point that I still use my 8 for FPV helmet cam shots. the Mini is exactly what I have wanted since the Hero 9

[@scarboroughurugby]

Well done. Great report for a newbe. Covered everything I needed.

[@ljli]

Cant wait for your comparison b/w the 11 and the osmo action 3!

[@johannortner4193]

Thanks!

[@pmedic523]

I’ve got a hero 4 silver and this is the first GoPro released since I bought mine that I’m actually really excited for. Probably gonna pick one up as soon as I can.

[@MTBMOR]

I found your reviews years ago while shopping for a watch. They are awesome! thank you. I've just upgraded to the 11 from the 8 and I am figuring out how to utilize the features. I would buy the mini, but I don't want to toss the camera when the battery dies

[@Gamen4Bros]

Upgraded from my 8 black. Great video!!❤

[@effie2206]

Always the first place to look for new GoPro products information

[@stedoesstuff]

If I do a hyperlapse in hyperview using hypersmooth, will I be transported into the future?

[@BradRussellisAwesome]

Best comment of the day.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Only when going 88MPH.

[@stedoesstuff]

@@Dcrainmaker 😂

[@piotrkol91]

Nice! Still stuck with gopro5 over here, so all these features sound amazing :D Thanks for the vid!

[@DaDouganator]

Another great video bud. I'd like to see the difference between Hyperview and SUperview with the Max Mod Lens.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yup - that's a good idea to dive into!

[@mytubthree]

Thanks for the informative video! I have an 8 and was happy to upgrade to the 11. I was sold on the car lights and star trail features, something I was reluctant to get into with DSLR cameras.

[@mdjak3686]

One of the best, most direct and easy to understand reviewers. And totally honest.

[@alexanderniesporek2627]

As always great job mate! I got my GoPro 10 just 9 months ago and as I can see some pros of the latest version they're just not enough to justify an upgrade... I guess I'll wait another year for GoPro 12 or Osmo Action 4 ... ;)

[@moreybrown870]

you referred to your Hero 11 tutorial a few times... but- I can't find it. Just picked one up. Wow- the stabilization and horizon lock is phenomenal!

[@britneyforever]

Nice review Ray! For the change of aspect ratios in post productions, I've been seeing Insta360 doing it for a while though, isn't something entirely new - Same as Horizon Lock. As someone who owns both Hero 10 and Insta360 X2, it's not really convincing to upgrade though.

[@toddgilman9476]

On topic : Thank you for the feature review and updates over hero 10. With each new release, I really appreciate all the info and examples. Tangentially related : as a triathlete, I really like that shirt.

[@JustinMcQuerry]

VERY eager to see if the 11 Mini is the Session successor we've all been waiting for - great vid, as always!

[@JudoSurfer]

Just a note for those wondering about all the features of the HERO11 (and in most cases the 10 & 9), with Labs firmware your camera can do (and you can do to it) much more than it’s advertised on the box and what’s in the user manual. Most importantly, it’s actually very easy to use, especially with the QRControl mobile app (Android & iOS). With Labs firmware installed you not only get all the goodness of the latest general release firmware, you also get: 200 Mbps recording Motion detection recording Speed detection recording Audio decibel (noise) detection recording Global tone mapping On/Off Local tone mapping On/Off Global and Local tone mapping Max shutter angle control Exposure damping control Extra long (days) time lapse on one battery GPS time synchronization USB power trigger Burn in overlays Custom file naming 12GB file length chaptering GPS synced Sunrise/Sunset recording Time code support via LTC Auto generated Adobe style proxy files On screen histogram Burn in lap times Luma sweep Embed personal logo into video Control length of Hindsight timeout (instead of default 15 minutes) Increase digital gain of audio Clean monitoring without overlays Mute one or more channels of audio True 24.0 (Cinema) frame rate (instead of broadcast 23.976) Increased write frequency for higher precion file recoveries Alternative exposure controls ........ and more.

[@gilean6179]

Is this something like a Magic Lantern for SLR cameras? thank you

[@JudoSurfer]

@@gilean6179 Sure, you could think of it that way.

[@RobertMacCready]

Been a sub for a few years now. Thanks for this great review. Have the 9 and with the media mod, it likes to overheat. I think the 11 will be more forgiving. Look forward to your next GoPro 11 videos. THANKS!!

[@Rodenphoto2012]

Excellent video, thanks! I just bought mine 2 days ago so I'm learning it now.

[@EdwardBliffin]

I literally just sit here and watched the 8,9,10 and now 11 of your videos..great videos..I'm a photographer I just want one to mount on my camera while I'm shooting lol

[@tonymckeage1028]

Great Video, I love the way you cover so much information in a short timeframe! Thanks for sharing

[@AirbornePirates]

Thanks for the review, I have been mega impressed with the GoPro 10 last year

[@pietrmuffei8874]

As always great video. Thanks for the details. Did I see a wild Desmond in there? Have a nice day 😊

[@M1dnightCrashB]

Awesome videos! This and the beginner guides gives me the confidence to try the GoPro. Question did the GoPro hero 11 beginners guide get deleted? and is it better to watch the 10 beginnersguide or 12. Thanks!

[@SteveSacramento]

Hit that like button!!** He did a great job with so much information to give us!

[@retrostani2747]

I really wanted to upgrade from 7 black. Will upgrade when there is a real upgrade. This is great but I still use go pro 7 black and get all the accessories super cheap.

[@MarkALindeman]

any update on the full deep dive will be out.. just picked one up and looking to figure out all the settings and features, thanks for all your reviews and videos!

[@johnb5482]

I am impressed with how well the stars show up in an urban environment with all of the light pollution. Good job. Gonna try that with my Hero 10. Wish me luck.

[@jmjohnc]

New subscriber here ☺️ Just ordered my first go pro today, and i've been watching your reviews. Waiting for your tutorial for the go pro 11.

[@timmer7414]

Did you ever get a chance to upload the beginner’s guide?

[@charlottecunninghammtb]

What a brilliant video. Great information and presented in a nice concise way. Thank you :).

[@temax]

Best video on goPro 11! Thank you! Some very small critic: sometimes I find it difficult to know how you got into a menu, like the night trails for video mode, until I got to it in the time-lapse. Keep dup the amazing work 🤟

[@gilean6179]

Looks like I will have to embrace the GoPro11 after my 5 year old GoPro 6 was defeated by the gentle waters of Panglao Island, Philippines. RIP to that GP6. Thank you for this video.

[@DavidDuchov]

The problem with overheating is always 60fps (which I always use)

[@liquidalloy]

first off dude, another awesome video. Thank you! Also, in your opinion, do you think those night video modes will be on the GoPro 10 in an update eventually? Those features I am liking a lot. I currently have the 8 and 10. I would do a trade in for the 11 and pay the difference for the 11 and keep the 10 but it seems that is gone from the site :/ I do have a subscription and it is DEFINITELY worth having btw!

[@crapmaster5000]

what is the subscription for?

[@anachelseafg8618]

Thank you I love the reviews straight to it

[@pinnaclemainehunters5414]

Great video. Answered a lot of the questions I had. Thanks

[@ChrisBranch]

Amazing video, thanks so much. I've got the Hero 9 and I think a few of these features are worth upgrading for (I was thinking of buying the max lens mode for the 9, but if it has the horizon lock built-in on the 11 that's a great benefit!)

[@user-co5cy4ei9t]

I just learned that the Hero 9 can turn on the max lens setting without the lens, and turn on horizon lock. I just tried it and it works. The 11 might do it better. If I had both I would compare.

[@ChrisBranch]

I'll give it a go, I didn't know that. I saw there was horizon lock on the linear mode, but it only works to a 45-degree turn of the camera; you can't turn the camera completely upside down and have it locked. Have you found a way to do that?

[@user-co5cy4ei9t]

@@ChrisBranch Yes I spun my camera in a full circle and the image stayed locked with the horizon. You need a lot of light to make it look good, but all things considering it seems to be a good shot. Just turn on the max lens setting even though you don't have it on, then the lock horizon option is available in the recording settings.

[@ChrisBranch]

Cool, thanks ☺️🙏

[@joeypeachesdoesfunstuff]

This was awesome. I was debating waiting for the 10 getting discounted with the 11 out, but now I’m thinking the 11 might be worth it. Never had one so I wouldn’t be upgrading.

[@knattnac]

Just ordered the 11 with the subscription. I had borrowed one from my friends before, it was 6 years ago, Hero 4 I believe, had a good impression, always wanted one for my own. Now I have some time to biking so I am ready to get one. It should last around 5 years or so.

[@DaveFord]

Great video. Has there been any significant improvement in "low light" performance? Thank you.

[@Dcrainmaker]

None that I can see. Perhaps a bit more 'recoverability' with 10-bit enabled, but it really isn't going to save the situation a ton.

[@tkennedy5665]

SUCH! A useful video! Learnt some things that no one else has said or written about the 11. I look forward to watching the indepth and 11 vs OA3!

[@alexweigelhikes]

Does the larger sensor mean better low light performance?

[@Shokstix]

hey mate lovely review. Can we please have the link to the files? would love to analyse the 10bit footage!

[@MainJet158]

The DJI Action 3 looks great also and has all the practical features that make it the better choice. Thanks for the reviews of both!

[@slojam100]

And breath!! Excellent review as always.. Now I really need to upgrade from the 7 Thanks

[@paulbeckmann]

Super review as always! Thanks!