GoPro Hero 11 Black Creator Edition: an HONEST review

[@leonardodoesmore]

It seems that my Media Mod was defective! You can check my updated microphone review here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZXdaYWwZ9ypfa8

[@angelikazimmer3932]

no it isnt activated in the settings i guess

[@AdventuresMadeFromScratch]

I highly recommend getting an external mic for it. I built the foundation for my channel with nothing but a gopro and will always have a soft spot for them. I don’t use mine as much anymore though. I’ve got a 7 and a 9, thinking about buying the 11 as well for those times that I do need it.

[@leonardodoesmore]

Thanks for the suggestions! I have recently bought a lavalier microphone and I'm very happy with the results!

[@OMTEKNO]

The media mod's mic sounds really bad...

[@leonardodoesmore]

Agreed, I'm trying to understand what's the issue

[@australianboy]

Might be due to wind noise reduction. Turning it off helps, because the media mod already covers for most of the wind.

[@nothingburger1]

User error

[@leonardodoesmore]

It was a defective media mod, please check the updated microphone review in the first link in the description

[@juliosantana4086]

On my hero 8 sounds great, I wonder if he has the wrong setting on it

[@2024CorvetteE-Ray]

The Mic sounds better so far on the 7, as I think it's gonna come down to that add on mic.

[@leonardodoesmore]

Agreed, in this test the built-in mic is far better. In the next few days I will post a new video taken hiking in the woods, in a less extreme environment

[@2024CorvetteE-Ray]

@@leonardodoesmore thanks

[@tombuck]

That magnetic swivel clip is so much fun! Definitely one of the most useful accessories I’ve found 👍 As for the mic quality, I THINK there’s a menu setting to enable the mod’s mic, so maybe this was the camera’s internal mic recording inside the frame and getting some weird sounds?

[@leonardodoesmore]

Hey Tom, thanks a lot for the tip! I didn't know there were settings specific for the media mod mic. I can't be sure but it should have been in the default mode, thus taking most the sound from the front mic, but I'll have to look deeper into it and make further tests. The magnetic clip is really great, both as a clip and as a stand on rails and magnetic surfaces!

[@tombuck]

@@leonardodoesmore the REALLY interesting part to me is how great the 11’s built in mic is! I’m always impressed by it. Add a little bit of Voice Isolation in Final Cut and it’s perfect.

[@leonardodoesmore]

@@tombuck That's very true! With very minimal additional effort in post production the built in mic sounds amazing. Makes me wonder if the Media Mod is really needed, other than in a few niche cases

[@xhevipellumbi1210]

😁

[@dayaraujo6618]

​@@leonardodoesmoreWhat's the difference between this and 11? Just the accessories?

[@99stories99]

I also have the GP7 Hero and was thinking of adding the GPH11 to my documentary travel-kit. This was very helpful, as you showed- the microphone sucks (yes, I saw the other videos with the updated mic-test and can as an audion engineer also tell what it is that isn't good enough about the non-broken mic as well). What's worse is they just made a faulty one-whoops-and you had to go through the hassle to get it replaced. This shows unprofessionalism from GP (which I have encountered elsewhere also, although I'm happy enough with what the GP brings me). The time-lapse was very good, I watched it several times on different screens, just in case. There was almost as much noise present in both of the camera footage, although the GP11 has better "colour correction". Thank you very much for this video! Although the GP11 has new, very cool features, I might wait for an updated product. The GP7 is still very good and in handy use. Once again, thank you for this review!

[@alex-from-germany]

Thanks for the review. I am tempted to upgrade from 8 to 11. I had mixed feelings about the creator edition before watching the video. Now I know, I am not going to buy it. One thing that bothered me is the small SD Card. 32 GB is in my opinion useless. Same as the possible upgrade to 64 GB after adding it to the shopping cart. So, you buy sth that you can't really use. At least I am sometimes on the go where I can't empty the SD card any time. It's also disappointing that the GoPro (case) is a bit loose on the handle. I am quite confident I will upgrade this year but probably stick to the current set-up. Ulanzi case with a shotgun mic and maybe the GoPro handle. The extra battery inside of that does sound neat. The ulanzi case allows you to replace the battery while the GoPro is still in the case. It feels like a better deal to me. One thing I am really looking forward to is the 8:7 mode. Some scenes can't be shot twice, or take way more time. So, I have the hope it's a time saver that allows me to shoot for KZbin videos and Instagram/Facebook stories/rheels at the same time - assuming it works as expected.

[@danvinogradov138]

32gb? Confused on what you mean..The 11 can take bigger SD cards...up to 512gb if not higher

[@alex-from-germany]

@@danvinogradov138 Yes, but it will be shipped with 32 GB SD card by default. At least in Germany.

[@leonardodoesmore]

I use a 256GB micro SD card and for my use it's the perfect spot. I keep the 32GB that is shipped when you purchase the GoPro as a backup in case of failure or if the main one is full, to be used only in emergencies.

[@danvinogradov138]

@Alex gotcha...I bought several 128 and 256 gb cards..you can get 128gb cards for under 20$ now

[@aroubin]

There is something wrong with the media mod mic on the 11. I never had any issues in ~3 hrs of footage I captured recently. Example: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJPbkmtvo7GGpJY&ab_channel=aroubin - sounds just fine

[@leonardodoesmore]

Your video has definitely a clearer audio, although it's been taken in a much quieter environment. If you check out my latest video (kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYTOnGivotOshKc , it's in Italian but you can appreciate the audio nevertheless) shot in the mountains and it's similar to yours but still underwhelming in my opinion

[@RotterStudios]

I wish you would have shown what other ports are on the cover in the back.

[@pilipinongturistasacanada]

Thanks for sharing this and it seems that media mod is not setup carefully, and it seems that you need to media mod or the volta, not sure actually but i need to see that also. Thanks for sharing friend.

[@leonardodoesmore]

The Media Mod was actually broken, you can check out my follow up video in the description. Volta is a great tool, I definitely recommend it

[@Bobster986]

I have the GP7 so this review was helpful for me to see the differences in picture quality, especial the low light in your time lapse video. They seem to be enough to make the purchase but first I need to see what I can sell my Hero 7 for or wait until I have the extra money, things are tight. Thanks again for your review, it was very helpful.

[@leonardodoesmore]

I'm glad I could be helpful! The difference in video quality is very noticeable especially in low light and night scenarios, but also in daylight scenes the colors are more vivid and the details crispier. From GoPro Hero 7 is totally recommend the upgrade

[@riverbenddrummer]

you can put the light on the side and get the rode video micro mic, it will sound much better

[@WokWithMe]

Thanks for sharing this! Am thinking of getting one. Still not sure about the microphone though. I also heard that video editing doesn't work on Final Cut Pro? 🤔

[@leonardodoesmore]

I use Premiere, thus I can't answer for Final Cut. I have experienced issues with editing of timelapses, but a very simple change of media encoding solves all problems

[@WokWithMe]

@@leonardodoesmore Many thanks!

[@MANCINGTRUSS]

looking at the gopro 11 review it's really very beautiful when can i buy a camera like that a year ago i bought a gopro 5 black camera which was damaged by sea water while making a vlog because the on off button was broken I had to apply aquarium glue or silicone glue to cover the on button off as well as functioning as a button, hope you are always healthy, friends, waiting for the new video

[@leonardodoesmore]

Thanks for the support! The Hero 11 has just been released, it might be a good opportunity to find one of the previous models for sale at discount

[@Bullyblue_13]

i Just bought it and get wair for it to arrive...but am looking for an external mic because i want to use it when am riding my Chopper...any idea?

[@anhatur]

If you take off the battery cover for the media mod to fit, does it then loose its waterproofing? To have a waterproof camera is a very important part of me considering a GoPro, so losing that is a rather bad idea to me.

[@leonardodoesmore]

With the media mod it's only water resistant, thus it can be used under rain or few splashed of water, but if you need to record under water then you have to remove the media mod and close the battery slot.

[@anhatur]

@@leonardodoesmore Thanks. I'm not dipping the camera too often, but especially using a canoe there can be a risk of just that. Also, during prolonged rains water gets everywhere. And I'm used to from the Sony cameras that "weather resistant" can be so so. I don't like the overly wide angle of the GoPro either so I'm on the fence here.

[@nornironnomad]

Good to know, I'm researching what camera to buy as my Go pro 7 has had it! Subscribed to your channel!

[@leonardodoesmore]

Thanks for the support! 🫶 I'm glad to be helpful!

[@bob-jb8eh]

buongiorno e complimenti come sempre per le tue recensioni. vorrei farti una domanda, sono indeciso se comprare la GoPro 11 o insta360 one rs1 inch 360 che userei soprattutto per viaggi ed escursioni in montagna. so che sono 2 apparecchiature differenti ma per la mia tipologia di uso quale delle 2 consiglieresti? grazie

[@leonardodoesmore]

Ciao Bob! Onestamente dipende dal tipo di utilizzo che vuoi farne. Io mi trovo bene con la GoPro per la sua versatilità: posso fare sia riprese cinematografiche, sia sott'acqua, sia in situazioni estreme, sia su un treppiede per fare timelapse, ecc. Di contro è un po' più grossa e pesante, ma per me non rappresenta un limite.

[@bob-jb8eh]

@@leonardodoesmore grazie per la risposta gentilissimo

[@prvnizedvou]

Thanks mate. Great review! :)

[@UmbertoUderzo]

Ciao Leonardo. Mi sembra che il microfono esterno suoni un po' scatoloso. In quali situazioni secondo te è migliore di quello interno? Ero indeciso se prendere la media mod e onestamente lo sono ancora. Grazie 🌝

[@leonardodoesmore]

Ciao Umberto, condivido i tuoi dubbi. Ancora devo testarlo a fondo, ma la prima impressione è che il microfono della media mod sia utile per filtrare rumori esterni e vento; tuttavia essendo direzionale se la fonte di rumore è esattamente davanti o dietro o te (come con il mio test alla fontana) la situazione peggiora rispetto ad usare il microfono interno. Onestamente mi aspettavo anche io che rendesse il suono della voce un po' più nitido e cristallino. In ogni caso il case della media mod presenta due alloggiamenti dove si può mettere un altro microfono esterno e ha un jack da 3.5mm per collegarlo direttamente alla GoPro, quindi se hai un tuo microfono migliore puoi usarlo.

[@UmbertoUderzo]

@@leonardodoesmore Si probabilmente andrei di microfono esterno, quindi la media mod forse in questo caso sarebbe un po' fine a se stessa. Sai se esiste la possibilità di connettere dei microfoni esterni senza passare per la media mod?

[@leonardodoesmore]

@@UmbertoUderzo Esistevano per le precedenti generazioni quindi sono sicuro che ci siano anche per la GoPro 11, forse addirittura potrebbe essere compatibile con quelli della 10 visto che ha stesse dimensioni e stesso processore. Solitamente consistono in un case di plastica rigida (simile al media mod), un adattatore che converte la porta USB C in jack da 3.5mm e un microfono che si attacca al case.

[@Nott2480]

I also a hero 7..and just bought 11 hero..there is setting front and rear mic

[@RahmatHossaini]

It is very nice looks cool please can you tell me how much did you buy which is you open the package which website did you buy? Could you send me the link please

[@leonardodoesmore]

I got it from GoPro website, it had the best deal and free shipping!

[@RahmatHossaini]

Please can you send me the link please the website link

[@RahmatHossaini]

You did not mention the price

[@leonardodoesmore]

gopro.com/ I don't remember how much was the bundle at that time, right now it's at €679.99

[@DarrellWingerak]

There should be another GoPro screw that only has two twirl knobs and rotates much more easily. Thx for the review.

[@ernaruel7958]

Hi, thank u for this tip, can i ask what to do if the video cannot be exported to my android phone I already dl the go pro quick app

[@leonardodoesmore]

What error message appears on the GoPro / on your phone?

[@infinitenature8013]

Wow! The external mic sounds really bad. Sould you say it is better to buy the Gopro by itself and skip the external mic and tiny light?

[@infinitenature8013]

*would you say*

[@leonardodoesmore]

I agree in this test the built-in mic is extremely better then the external one. I'm testing it in different scenarios and environments (see my latest video shot in the woods, even though it's in Italian you can still check the sound): it's a little better but still not great. I don't know if it's something that GoPro can fix via software update, if my hardware it's faulty or if it just sucks.. But as of now my recommendation is to use the built-in mic or a different external mic.

[@infinitenature8013]

Thank you for the reply Leonardo. Keep up the good content!

[@ITSAMN88]

I live in Copenhagen where is really windy, does it totally solve wind noise?

[@leonardodoesmore]

It definitely reduces external and wind noises. I've seen great results using the built-in mic in the GoPro foam cover, you might want to check it out as well

[@danrowe1174]

Would I be wrong to think footage on my old I phone is better?

[@PhuocLe-pk6ts]

Can you advise me the right backpack for Gopro 11 Creator Edition? I do youtube vlogs. choose the best waterproof for me. Should I choose the best crossbody bag or backpack?

[@leonardodoesmore]

I don't have a specific backpack for my GoPro. I own an Ortovox backpack for hiking and a North Face backpack for traveling, both are waterproof and very comfortable in their use

[@andrewfrench1941]

I got mine today but not set it up yet

[@daveperkins6004]

NICE arrival case I got the GP CE 10 and every piece came in a separate box Nice upgrade GP over my POS boxes

[@leonardodoesmore]

Wow I didn't know that it was such an improvement! The case is really good and strong, also to carry accessories with you

[@ShadowRap-y5l]

Think the built in microphone will be good enough

[@leonardodoesmore]

I recommend checking out also the new microphone review I did, as it turned out that my Media Mod was defective 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZXdaYWwZ9ypfa8

[@bkerbal8444]

So does the creator kit only come with one battery? Or is there one inside the camera and one in the box?

[@leonardodoesmore]

There is one battery in the GoPro box, no additional battery in the Creator Kit. You need to buy it separately if you want it

[@bkerbal8444]

@@leonardodoesmore thank you! Appreciate the help.

[@cycling-in-sofia]

Does it work without the internal battery, Volta powered only?

[@leonardodoesmore]

Yes it does! Moreover, when you're recording with both battery in and Volta connected it uses Volva charge directly, saving your battery for when it's not connected

[@fortinrose1]

Wonderful video si si ❤ I can't wait to get mine soon

[@zockerroot]

Its nice tat you test the camera, but there other test where the quality is might be better. You maybe got wrong render settings on your editor program...

[@leonardodoesmore]

Thanks for the suggestion. I checked the original footage and the sound is as noisy and bad, thus no problems with rendering (btw, I used Adobe Premiere Pro 22). The media mod is plug&play thus I believe there can't be issues there as well. It could be that my media mod is defective.. 🤷‍♂️

[@UtdGLORYtv]

Yeh the sound isn’t great on the 11. Is that a true representation or a setting that’s wrong or something else?

[@leonardodoesmore]

The internal mic is awesome, the media mod mic in this video was defective thus the very bad results. You can find in the description the link for a new video I made, testing a different (and working!) media mod: the results are much better!

[@MelissaAndAlex]

I loved my gopro hero 7. Just ordered the hero 11

[@leonardodoesmore]

Great purchase, you'll love it for sure!

[@Bob_C]

Hi Leonardo. Your media mod mic did sound real bad. My media mod mic sounds better than the internal mics, but not as good as a plug in mic. My Hero 11 arrived today. It seems to be working just fine with and without the media mod. I also have the Volta battery grip. So far I like the Here 11 better than my Hero 10, although the 10 is no slouch. It's not a huge upgrade, but I wanted the new features on the 11, even though they are minor. 10 bit color is nice. The touch screen is more responsive on my 11. Anyway, great review. I liked and subbed.

[@leonardodoesmore]

Hi Bob! Thanks for your feedback and your support. I share your excitement for Hero 11, especially for dark and night videos it's a huge upgrade. It turned out that my Media Mod mic was defective: after returning it now it works as intended, although still with lesser quality than I would have expected. You can check out my new microphone review here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZXdaYWwZ9ypfa8

[@Mr.TomMoon]

I have it also, but i made an attachmend for my Feiyun G6, cause this is my favourit. And i have 5 akku's :)

[@Kiwi_NZ610]

Where is the cover for the mic????

[@leonardodoesmore]

The cover is to be used in windy conditions

[@Kiwi_NZ610]

Is the mediamod broken????

[@leonardodoesmore]

Yes it was, you can check my followup video linked in the description

[@RudinhoCologne]

It seems the build in mic is better :-D

[@leonardodoesmore]

The media mod used in this video was defective, you can check out my follow up video testing a new one in the description. It is indeed true that the built-in mic is really really good!

[@RudinhoCologne]

@@leonardodoesmore ah okay then maybe I will try it. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@t-watch8623]

guys give me suggestions which is best ever gopro all rounder ithink (7)? or 8/9/10/11

[@leonardodoesmore]

The best is obviously the 11. According to your budget and needs you might want to consider one of the older models, which are still great

[@techmerepair6006]

Wow, sana all naka-Go Pro Hero 11 Black! ❤

[@freddypartida1575]

i work in the adult industry and this is the number one product to have.

[@twanmartin5773]

Wow you really like it huh. What kind of accessories do you use to shoot video?

[@thetechgenie7374]

I can definitely see them being useful in a few industry not just sports. These are useful for tech and vlogging as well and the volta gopro tripod battery grip last about 3 to 4 batteries worth. The stabilization is great.

[@shivam_shrivas_vlogs]

Kitne ka mila hai bro

[@847lifestyle]

i am salty, i should of bought the whole kit for those insert dividers, that was nice.

[@ojivlogs]

your 11 microphone is not suppose to sound like that at all, i have that creator edition too

[@leonardodoesmore]

Thanks for the feedback, I'm trying to understand what the issue is. Possibly a faulty hardware? I don't know yet

[@iseus0]

I like the mickey mouse look with mic cover and lights installed. I just ordered my set today.

[@leonardodoesmore]

Good purchase, you will have lots of fun with it!

[@JonyRahardja]

gopro 11 built in mic works well

[@leonardodoesmore]

Agreed, it's surprisingly good! As another comment pointed out, with just a little retouch in post production it becomes almost professional quality

[@hillaryjabu]

Thanks for review sir 👍

[@leonardodoesmore]

I'm glad you liked it!

[@Unpack]

how much you paid for the camera?

[@leonardodoesmore]

I got with some discounts thanks to buying a bundle and some accessories all together. You should have a look during these days of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, there might be interesting discounts as well

[@Unpack]

@@leonardodoesmore cool

[@dillsauce9924]

weird light bar from the lights at night on the hero 11, saw this problem talked about in another video.

[@leonardodoesmore]

The LED light works great, the silicon cover however is very prone to falling off on its own. Be careful!

[@CarlBryant21]

Wish to have one

[@troygatzka6865]

get a job save up and get onr! Just dont buy the 11 GoPro Black Series

[@renaudli5834]

The creator kit is great!

[@sliyz2987]

Is it water proof

[@leonardodoesmore]

Yes it's certified waterproof up to 10 meters of depth

[@jonathanromero2642]

The stick is waterproof

[@JOROLANVLOGS]

Wow very nice go pro hero 11

[@770hevron]

Great work,even if comparison with gp7 is not very fair...Whatever,thanks to you i wont buy this combo with a crap mic and low cost light!

[@wheelsceneblading]

You can't use the media mod with their new charging handle, so you either get shitty battery life or shitty audio. Why would you design a mod that isn't compatible with the other GoPro products?!

[@logcom482]

Audio is very bad ....I doesn't expect that

[@irfansadik2208]

I can't afford it but still watching....

[@leonardodoesmore]

Thanks for the support, I really appreciate it!

[@lennyfps]

why does the 7 look better quality lol

[@TheBurlakka]

That external microphone is shame from Go pro company ... way cheaper you can buy from Chinese servers and works fantastic.

[@howiedavis303]

Great video

[@leonardodoesmore]

Thanks for the support!

[@NorthernMigrationTravel]

Mic sounds terrible on the 11… Must’ve had the settings wrong

[@leonardodoesmore]

The media mod was defective! Check the first link in description, I made another review just for audio

[@Barbie_Trinity]

Great one!

[@leonardodoesmore]

Thanks!

[@yunk9]

Mic sounds awful on the gopro 11 :(

[@leonardodoesmore]

It appears that the Media Mod I bought was defective. You can check my updated audio review here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZXdaYWwZ9ypfa8

[@bikevlogadventure3263]

Nice..

[@Marie.Lakrie]

Сool, i want GoPro11. The tripod on the tree is funny😀

[@leonardodoesmore]

I cannot recommend enough having a GorillaPod, you can fit it almost anywhere!

[@Ethan-iw8oc]

now i am in a good mood

[@gtamediaproductions1]

It's audio sucks! Sounds like audio from a vintage phone from the 40's

[@leonardodoesmore]

Agreed! I am testing a new Media Mod after I returned this one to GoPro, stay tuned for part two of the review in the next few days!

[@Ryan-mv5wi]

The audio mod is so bad wtf

[@leonardodoesmore]

You are right, but I found out it was most likely a defective product. You can check out my new audio review here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZXdaYWwZ9ypfa8

[@Godaboveall24_7]

Shit I still go my go pro 6 black and it's all good

[@leonardodoesmore]

I have returned the Media Mod, which appeared to be defective, and tested it again: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZXdaYWwZ9ypfa8

[@bartolussy]

I think I will stay with my old gopro 9 😁😅

[@leonardodoesmore]

It really depends on your needs, I'm very happy of my upgrade because now I can shoot in dark environments and at night :)

[@khanzashakura1577]

Waw so cool

[@leonardodoesmore]

Thanks! 🙏

[@alex_chankoww2223]

Bro you have to learn how to set up the settings and how to shoot...this is horrible.😬😬

[@leonardodoesmore]

I am actually returning the Media Mod and getting a new one. I'll post a new review in the next few days

[@MichaelTapel]

why would you buy a camera which is relatively compact just to stick around it a bulky frame with a shitty microphone and some lame light? if you want professional stuff get a real camera, with a real microphone, gopro doesn't turn into something close to it with any mod, not in any way trying to harm your decision but the media mod exclude the camera from it's main purpose, being a compact and sturdy action cam, obviously gopro want you to buy their crappy add ons but it's just their marketing, and btw the build in microphones are very much alright, just my two cents, enjoy it.

[@leonardodoesmore]

That's a very interesting counterpoint, thanks for sharing. I really appreciate having the flexibility of carrying around only one camera and that, if needed, use some additional gear depending on the specific need. The Creator Mod and the Volta are nice for vlogging, long shots and timelapse, then whenever you need to go underwater/skiing/extreme conditions you just the GoPro itself and attach it somewhere else. I totally agree the built-in mic shines over the external one, I'm disappointed by it.

[@trainsimulatordriver]

thanks, you just convinced me not to buy one - the video shooting has so many artefacts and the sound is terrible!

[@leonardodoesmore]

I'm glad I could help you in the decision. I find video to be on point, with clear improvements in night scenes, whereas audio from the media mod is disappointing to say the least. However I am executing more tests and I believe I got a defective media mod, stay tuned for a new review video to be released in the next few days!

[@sanjayjk08]

Nyc video iam from india

[@nipsanrai]

honest 💖👏🙏🇳🇵

[@tinkertron]

damn the audio sucks

[@leonardodoesmore]

It appears that the Media Mod I bought was defective. You can check my updated audio review here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZXdaYWwZ9ypfa8

[@corinnafournier5217]

Can I have the GoPro please

[@senorbart]

Wahwahweewah

[@purplearmy.]

Settings bad

[@troygatzka6865]

I have the Hero 5 Black series still works great! The 11 Hero Black for the 900 us dollars i spent......Very Disap pointed! yes video was little better but Not 900 worth better! I sent the Shit back! Plus the editing software....Omg Total Crap! I really dont no whats happened to GoPro over the years..... But think they need to fire thr whole company and Restart

[@leonardodoesmore]

My personal experience is not so harsh: I expected something more from the Hero 11 but at the same time in my opinion video quality has increased a lot, especially in low light and dark environments. I'm sorry to hear you had a bad experience, keep up with the good work with the Hero 5!

[@jonathanromero2642]

The stick for gopro 11 creation edition is waterproof?

[@leonardodoesmore]

Not really, it's water resistant (eg, some raindrops) but it's not advised to used it under water or similar