GoPro Hero 9 After Two Months: The Good, the Bad & the Things to Know

[@TechMishka]

It's been a lot of fun testing the Hero 9! And quite surprising when I discovered some interesting facts about low light performance, especially when compared to GoPro Hero 8, DJI Osmo Action and Insta360 ONE X2 - which you can find at 7:18

[@abhijeetshetty4u]

Hi i have one question does it have any burning smell while it gets hot because my go pro is getting some burning smell when it gets hot pls let me know as i need to replace the product

[@GSXRPORTUGAL]

Please test the gps signal. Mine s not working and everybody I know is having the same trouble..

[@sh00tmyshot36]

Awesome what about the insta 360 compared to the 9 and 8

[@Coleman77]

I am now shopping. Have interest in photo and video, including time lapse, slow motion recording.

[@ParsclickTV]

10:25 since when GoPro has 4k 120fps?

[@TechMishka]

It doesn't. It's my mistake - the resolution is 2.7k. Sorry about that and a good catch!

[@rickyroaster]

Paid promotion videos are not benefiting the end user with their biased content. Watch videos from people that dont get paid to talk about a product, for a better experience

[@TechMishka]

Very much agree with you. Sadly, almost every video about GoPro that appears together with its release is more or less as you describe... Edit: if your comment is in regard to the "paid promotion" note at the beginning - I keep it because the video is sponsored by FLynova and I thought it is fair to disclose it. I will see if it is really necessary since I clearly state that during the video anyways.

[@RonaldBrown59]

I really like these long term reviews, you know so much more about a product after using it for awhile and putting it through paces. It seems like a nice upgrade and still best all around action camera, especially if your first priority is using it as rugged action camera. Great review!

[@TechMishka]

Thanks Ron! I also enjoy them a lot and it's nice to be focused on tech not only at the time it gets released. I wish I could get the devices a little earlier, but being based in Europe most things arrive a bit slower🧐

[@tavorium32]

Watching this because the Hero 9 might potentially be my first action camera. Thanks for the objective review!

[@amiladrck]

I bought Hero 9 couple of weeks ago. Not regretting. I agree with everything in this video. UI is sluggish but you won’t spend much time on that. Video quality and stabilization are next-level.

[@TechMishka]

Totally! And that's exactly what matters. Enjoy filming, mate!

[@JasmineApple]

Good video!! I've had the Hero Black7 for a couple of years now, and I just bought the Hero9. I think it definitely is worth the upgrade for 3 reasons: 1) Horizon lock -- the amount of time I've spent in post straightening footage is riduculous!!! And I'm SURE I'm holding the camera straight!! 2) 2.7k at 120 FPS with hypersmooth. Buttery smooth slo mo you can zoom in on. 3) The media mod mic add on. You almost had to contort yourself to get a decent mic on the GoPro - customized cage, extra cables, stupid size mic that turned a low-profile camera into something that has everone staring at you, then asking what you're doing. No thank you. As a bonus, the media mod has a couple of cold shoe mounts that I can put a light on. Have you ever tried to hold the GoPro & your cell phone with its flashlight in one hand to get a shot of yourself at night? You have to hold them in one hand, because its tooo awkward to have both arms extended when you're trying to vlog at night. So these may seem like small things, but to me they were huge issues & the GoPro9 was totally worth the price to fix them!

[@TechMishka]

Hey Jasmine, thanks for the awesome summary! Sounds like you are vlogging a lot and - totally - the small things make a huge difference for some people. Enjoy filming with the Hero9! 😎🥳

[@TheLillianYoung]

I use the GoPro primarily as a dash cam when riding, and find it good for that purpose. Definitely better than my Insta 360 One X with its 1990s looking footage :)

[@TechMishka]

Wow! Never seen such a comparison about the One X 😇

[@AtypicalDriver]

Good review and nice Lotus Elise! Picked up my Hero9 a few weeks ago and huge upgrade from my old hero4. Taking to to a trackday next week!

[@TechMishka]

Have fun! You have now a powerhorse with awesome features.

[@bingo8163]

How did you experience the menus? Was the user interface as slow as showcased?

[@BK42Cycles]

Excellent video mate, Unfortunately, the camera replacement part of the subscription plan costs $99.00. Even after the second update there are noises in the dark areas ( not talking about filming in the dark, but the dark areas of the footage filmed in a very bright sunny day ) Cheers

[@TechMishka]

I noticed that they bumped up the price, unfortunately.

[@lincolnkarim1]

Purchase my Hero9 at the end of September 2020--great camera and all works fine except the USB-C port is malfunctioning. It does not recognize the Media Mod and it intermittently connects to my PC. Charging is hardly ever a problem though. To day I looked at it under my microscope and found that one of the pins on the USB-C connector has burnt halfway through the plastic of the connector. B&H won't take it back so I hope that GoPro replaces it for me.

[@TechMishka]

You may try purchasing the GoPro Plus - can come handy in such cases. But even without it - it is a clear reason for replacement.

[@dakavanagh]

Just got my Hero 9 (upgraded from Hero 4 era Session). Good to see objective review.

[@TechMishka]

This is a very big step up! Enjoy filming.

[@jonathanmckinnon938]

Mine is arriving tomorrow. I, too, am stepping up from a Session.

[@bingo8163]

How did you experience the user interface? Was it slow?

[@samtb2325]

I like the lotus in the intro, my dad has a 2019 Elise 220, just wondering where u mount the camera?

[@BIGDRONEFLYER77RC]

Thanks for the 2 month update, for now I’m only about to afford to buy the hero 7 black for now. My hero 6 is getting tired, I would go with the 8 but not being able to change the lens is a bummer. Well take care my friend and have a great weekend.

[@TechMishka]

Heey, mate! So good to hear from you, and I hope you are safe and sound with your wonderful family. Don't worry 'bout that lens - it isn't that fragile. The Hero 7 is also great. In terms of image quality - the 7 and the 9 are anyways pretty close. As you notice - same processor inside.

[@redqueen7545]

Get a Hero 7 and look at the Reelsteady Go software. It's amazing but check out the modes with the software before you purchase. If your happy with 4k 30 or 4k 25 (you can stretch this a little in post for 24) then I say go for it.

[@designthinkingwithgian]

Very nice video, thank you. Where do you source tour sound effects?

[@TechMishka]

Collected over the years. Some are form Epidemic Sound, some from Audio, some from smaller sources.

[@zubybubby1]

Great video with great footage and info! Can you please say what kind of editing software do you use? Do you use the GOPRO app?

[@TechMishka]

I use adobe Premiere Pro. Good features. It used to crash a lot some time ago - seems to be a lot more stable now.

[@cgswebdesigns]

I had the Hero 9 for 3 weeks before sending it back. Footage was awful most of the time... support said it was bad firmware so I updated the firmware which ended up practically bricking the camera. My first (and last) GoPro.

[@TechMishka]

Sorry to hear that you are disappointed. Well - this is as good as action cameras are these days. You may check the Sony ZV1.

[@zubybubby1]

The last clip in your video (before the one with the bike) - where was it taken? This place is so familiar to me but I can't recognise it

[@TechMishka]

This is a local park here in Sofia. near the national Theatre.

[@byronelenica8329]

Excellent review.

[@TechMishka]

Thanks for watching

[@racheldecorby4819]

Hi there, at 11:54 you show the gopro, mic and light all setup on a handle held rig. What is it call? Id like to get one. Thanks 😊

[@TechMishka]

Hey Rachel; True that - quite a nice setup. Not exactly a rig - it is a cube with camera mount options plus light (called Mirfak Moin) and a microphone - also by Mirfak. I think they used to sell something like a smartphone vlogging kit containing most of them.

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

Great video. You got my like. I just bought it. Photos are still in 4:3? Thanks for the answer.

[@TechMishka]

Yes they are. But you have multiple options to post-process.

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

@@TechMishka I would like to know how you can change the photos to be in 16:9 when you upload them to the PC? Thanks man.

[@daemontonjay2021]

Please share your color grading guide or just the settings you use if you havent already.

[@TechMishka]

Hey mate, thanks for the request. I'd gladly share with you my preset - just shoot an email and we can set a short call or something.

[@daemontonjay2021]

Email sent

[@oklahomaokie]

I noticed at one point you had it zoomed into 5x. I haven't found the zoom option. What am I missing?

[@TechMishka]

This is a software-zoom that I've applied in post-production so that we can see more details about the image quality. So sorry about the confusion caused. There's no 5x zoom option inside the GoPro.

[@ruthieslater4900]

GoPro is way better than the dji you recommended people get. What you used this GoPro for was the bare minimum and so was your settings... Tons of videos available on YT that can help you tinker with your settings and get the settings to what it needs to be. The GoPro isn't a show off social media camera.. just to say you have one. It can do a lot more than what you were using it for.

[@TechMishka]

You can say similar things about Osmo Action and they would be correct too. I am still a big fan of GoPro - just think that they can do a lot better than adding software features, which they can add without releasing a new generation...

[@Healinghikesaustralia]

Hey Just found and love Ur channel... I film my channel on my mobile phone and looking to upgrade to a GoPro 9 should I? I have heard it freezes and you lose footage on the trail that could be scary thanks heaps

[@TechMishka]

GoPro's freezing has been always a very wide topic. Generally - I'm a fan of Hero series and usually prefer them over the rest - mostly because of the flat color profile. SHooting with action camera is different: you have no autofocus/shallow depth of field option, but it's much more portable and can give you the freedom for shooting form a lot nicer angles. Just forget about good low light performance. The rest is really cool!

[@Healinghikesaustralia]

@@TechMishka legend thanks heaps ...I'm gonna go with the hero 9 and finally buy a computer aswell...I hope your well and happy hiking 🕺🏞️😊

[@tenzi24]

Gopro 9 is missing a very important feature: Live Preview on the Gopro app is not supported while recording video. That feature was available in the previous versions. Most of the time I use my phone to preview what I am recording. By missing the said feature, I can no longer frame/record perfect shots when my Gopro is 20ft in the air on a monopod/selfie stick. Very disappointing.

[@TechMishka]

Likely it doesn't show because you are connected via Bluetooth.

[@tenzi24]

@@TechMishka I always connect via Wifi. Please visit Gopro community web - a Gopro official has confirmed that the missing feature is truly not supported in GP9 !!

[@estebanherrera9271]

I have read in a lot of videos that the go pro mic adaptor 3.5 mm is not compatible with the go pro hero 9. but at 12 minutes in your video I see that you have it equipped. Have you not had issues?

[@TechMishka]

It's expected to be supported with a firmware update soon enough.

[@penboyasgod6103]

Is there a site that lets us know what the major GoPro 9 lens focal lengths are --- equal to 35mm photography (my career was in 35mm still images so I'm still in that mind-frame).

[@TechMishka]

The GoPro itself can show you the focal length equivalents, depending on the crop rate. They can be ranging between 18 and 35. This can also be helpful: www.reddit.com/r/photography/comments/1n1r7m/whats_the_correct_35_mm_equiv_focal_length_of_the/

[@chazdagreengo5520]

have you experienced recording videos upside down ? would like to know the cause of it even looking through the screen right side up . thanks .

[@TechMishka]

Yes, there's an option for auto-rotate.

[@darekt5813]

Awesome Video, well done. Keep up the good work!! Also thanks for the other camera recommendations.

[@TechMishka]

Most welcome, Derek! Been a lot of work around it, and glad to see it's being noticed! 🙃

[@Inactivebutton]

@@TechMishka Is it bad that i bought the hero 9? like can u tell me specifically what u meant by 'bad things'? bc im new to gopro and i have the newest one, and u seem pretty knowledgeable abt it, so im trusting ur feedback abt it, thanks!!! im subbing :)

[@patradise3420]

Hey ED :D I'm going on vacation soon this summer and would like to film this with an action camra I can borrow one from a friend I have the choice between the osmo action and the go pro 9 the go pro 9 has better colors in the go pro collor mode because i cant Edit the Videos after but I am afraid that I will lose a lot of videos because i hear it freeze ofteb my question Does the go pro 9 still freeze often? I hope you can help me with my choice bettween this 2 action cams I will only Vlog my Sommer vacation the city and the dive in the Ozean.

[@TechMishka]

Heey, nice to emeet you here. Well - the Osmo Action is clearly still a lot more stable than Hero 9. But I've never lost a file because of a freezing condition. It's just laggy.

[@mattyvisionz853]

How long can you film on one battery charge 4k?

[@TechMishka]

if it is a continuous video - the battery may last close to 2 hours.

[@gopro.antihero]

1:40~ without frwd screen and auto switchoff(1min) of rear screen.

[@fingers8405]

Gopro 9, zoom function. I have zoom displayed in lower right corner of my cam, set up in preferences. Regardless of the setting, standard, activity, etc, the zoom function is greyed out/ turned off. How do I use, the zoom function for video? Does it only work is some video settings, not all, which video settings allow me to zoom in and out? Very frustrating

[@TechMishka]

It works in certain scenarios only. Try shooting in 1080p, and it should be activated.

[@jagadishkoomar8445]

I want to use it for vlog and travel vlog with my car, which one is best hero 9 or 8 or dj action 2 or action 1 or insta 360r?

[@TechMishka]

Each one of the mentioned will do fine for that purpose.

[@bindivinbaby4423]

Can you please tell what mic adapter shot gun you featured here? Loved the reviews.

[@TechMishka]

I used the 3.5mm adapter and used the VideoMic Pro. But it will work great with simpler mics as well.

[@thisisabsolutelystup]

Is the ghosting on the trees at the start a result of KZbin compression or a problem with the camera?

[@TechMishka]

Compression, LUT/grading. The camera is pretty good.

[@jessertuyor349]

I have sjcam 500 and planning to get a hero 9 or insta 360 one. Do you think its a wise dicision for hero 9 since i only use for dash cam

[@TechMishka]

I think it will be misuse to have a Hero 9 for a dashcam. Get a proper dashcam for that

[@jessertuyor349]

@@TechMishka ok tnx

[@HuzzaTVDreamBook]

Nice information vlog episode 🔥 like gogle 😎

[@TechMishka]

😎😉

[@nabeelkhalid1505]

What was the tripod????

[@TechMishka]

The smallest Gorillapod.

[@johnvalderama522]

I want to get my first action camera and I do a lot of mtn biking and get videos on my ride, what do you recommend for me. thanks

[@Anonymous-Wolf]

Hero 8 black is cheaper and both has similar video quality . If you care about horizon leveling get hero 9 it also has max lens support . other than that both are same .

[@TechMishka]

Very much agree with Anonymous Wolf. I'd even consider Hero 7 as it has almost identical hardware to Hero 8.

[@ViaOjo]

I’m seeing a lot of lock-up issues. Amazon seems to have quite a few complaints and customer service issues. Your thoughts???

[@TechMishka]

I've noticed a lot of comments about microphone problems. Perhaps a batch with issues. GoPro have had such troubles in the past too.

[@nal870]

For product unboxing and review. Be it day or night. Which camera would you recommend? From these action cam

[@TechMishka]

Better get a smartphone. Or the Sony ZV1.

[@BrianJensen77]

I have massive problems with the sound on my GoPro 9. A lot of my recordings have weird popping sounds in the audio. Havn't been able to work around it.

[@TechMishka]

Heard some other people reporting the same. Perhaps a replacement is the only way fixing this...

[@ryancooper3629]

I'd also add, you mention that the 9 doesn't really have the innovation we are used to from GoPro. I think for this gen, the Max Lens Mod is their "big innovation" but given that it is an accessory and has been a relatively hard to get accessory so far most GPH9 users don't actually get to experience it.

[@TechMishka]

Yeah, makes sense. It's a good idea, but ... there are a lot of aftermarket solutions that worked well even before. They seem to have locked us to use something that only they produce.

[@RaNnZ361]

can you use the external mic without media mod go pro hero 9?

[@TechMishka]

Right now - no. Son there will be an option to use the famous 3.5mm adapter.

[@I3mr_essam]

i want to buy a go pro i want the difference between the 8 and 9 are not that big of a deal but what do you reccomend more as its my first time to buy a Gopro shall i get the 8 or the 9

[@TechMishka]

The difference is not that huge, but apparently the 9 has some features that are quite attractive. If price doesn't matter - get the 9.

[@marius8349]

Hi, does it freezes like previous models? Thanks

[@TechMishka]

Yes it does

[@momentsPY]

Quite good review. I like "ocasional freezes". My last Gopro (Hero 6) freezed so often that I reached my limit and decided no more Gopros beyond my trusty Hero 4 Black and moved to the DJI Osmo Action. I never regreted this move and will all firmware updates (1.10 now) it has become incredible. Absolutely reliable, never a glitch or a freeze. Intead of the crap 9 I bought a DJI Pocket 2 and I loved. Not a single advantage on Hero 9 against my 2 DJIs.

[@KungPowEnterFist]

The Osmo Pocket does not compete with the Hero. These are two very different devices each with their pro's and con's. The Hero is an action camera. Rough, tough, inherently waterproof, dust proof, amazing electric stabilization (generally better in high light), and simple/straightforward features well-suited for easy, quick, on-the-go usage. Basically, everything the Osmo Pocket (1/2) is not. The Osmo is a camera on a mechanical gimbal not meant for action. It allows for smooth pans, tilts, programmed sequences, subject tracking, amazing mechanical stabilization (generally better in low light), more features, more complex, take your time with it. Basically, everything the Hero is not. I think almost no one should buy a Hero, because the truth is that chances are your life is too boring for a Hero. But if your life is not boring, the Hero may have a place in your bag and it is the best action camera hands down. I think almost no one should buy an Osmo Pocket, because they are too expensive for what they are.

[@TechMishka]

I think Moments talks about the Osmo Action which is indeed a lovely action camera. Its firmware is a lot better than what we have on GoPro.

[@KungPowEnterFist]

@@TechMishka Whoops, looks like I read too fast. In that case, yeah, no, the Hero 9 blows that away. At least the Pocket does win at some points, albeit not at pure action camera needs.

[@moxnix]

Hero 9 Black - At 8:44 - I and some others are having issues using Hindsight. I've made two videos showing some issues such as: at times some sound is missing, video switched to Slo-Mo, parts are jittery, and sections freeze. A couple of times the camera shut down and would not turn back on, had to remove, reinstall the batter to get my 9 working. Some videos turn out just fine, you just can't trust it to be ok every shot. Here is one of two youtube video link showing some issues kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKfSm32DZ5uin6M ...

[@TechMishka]

Hey Gator, thanks for confirming this. I think major reason for that is the CPU.

[@moxnix]

@@TechMishka Thanks, are you saying the Hero 9's CPU? .... A short video without ads I made to articulate my Hindsight issues kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXrCXpduedV8nqc

[@TheNDex]

have you experienced any overheating with gp9?

[@TechMishka]

It gets warmer, but never got into overheating condition.

[@baytraceur28]

brought one today and it was hot on first use. no one has mentioned this ?

[@TechMishka]

Hot or warm? There's a big difference. Often cameras can get warm and that's alright.

[@powderedtoastman3093]

How’s the pops and clicks on the audio. GoPro PoS

[@TechMishka]

I hear so many people complaining about it and I've had no issues so far.

[@The_Essential_Light]

Why is it when there is fast action shown the image is degraded and pixelated? I notice this on all videos done with a GoPro.

[@TechMishka]

Might be youtube's compression. Or just the way the camera works.

[@officiallydreama4412]

If I’m going to purchase my first GoPro should I purchase this one or go for the GoPro 8. I wanting to shoot my nature walks and possibly some cinematic work and music videos.

[@TechMishka]

You won't notice much of a difference between Hero 7, 8 or 9. I personally would probably go for a Hero 7 - has the same CPU and sensor as 8, and has the replaceable lens.

[@TheOuterDrive]

Go pro7

[@ryancooper3629]

I thought the whole bundle price seemed really good until I thought about shipping and import fees. At least here in Canada. If I order from GoPro with the sub bundle it is $399.98usd + $20usd shipping + $45.50usd import for a total of $465.48usd. Converted to cad that is a total of $597.41cad. Meanwhile, on amazon.ca, right now, the camera is selling for $529.00cad with free shipping and no import. Even after sales tax it would be cheaper to buy on amazon. I think the sub bundle deal is a great deal for Americans but it doesn't really offset the cost of bringing the thing in from the States if you can buy it from a local source. PS: An annoying side note. The bundle deal has existed since the day the GPH9 launched but on Black Friday they changed the website to pretend like the deal was a black friday deal. As soon as black friday was over the site is now pretending it is a "holiday sale." Feels manipulative. ;)

[@TechMishka]

You are right about the deal! Oh my... That's sad... So now it's as expensive as it always was. Guess a trick to make more money. As soon as there's a DJI Osmo Action 2 things will get back to normal 😎

[@agungnarundana7454]

Which samsung phone can playing hero 5k format

[@TechMishka]

Each one. It will be displayed in the resolution of the phone.

[@lifeinpalawan]

I think someone stated it’s a 5k basically. I love the 7 but really want the preview screen in front

[@TechMishka]

You can check the DJI Osmo action as well.

[@hritesh7]

Is gopro 9 is good for travel vlogging and cinematic shots.

[@TechMishka]

Yes, definitely

[@catalinanco8470]

Replacement is not free. Read the TOS on gopro's website. It's actually 100 euros every replacement.

[@TechMishka]

Thanks C, my bad! Sorry about it.

[@AndreiDante]

Does anyone know what is the name of the intro song?

[@yexus274]

try shazaming it maybe that will find it

[@TechMishka]

Here you are: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5moYmamj9Rka8U

[@someshkrishnani8485]

I was planning to buy it... My first action camera. Now that I saw your review, could you please suggest Me if I should buy it or older version like go pro 8. And what accessories with it!!!!

[@mikel9567]

He literally mentioned that if you're buying your first action cam, that the Gopro 9 is perfect. Did you not pay attention?

[@TechMishka]

Hey Somesh - there are a lot of wonderful cameras out there. As a first Action cam - it's great, although pretty expensive. You can always get something cheaper to figure out what your priorities are.

[@kavoovak6646]

Awesome to see your channel has grow alot since the mjx bugs video's:)

[@TechMishka]

Feels like it's been yesterday, huh? 🙃Thanks for the support, Kavo.

[@freediverhd]

no mention of crashes, freezing, power-on lock-ups, corrupted video files after 2 months?

[@TechMishka]

Nope, I don't have any of these. The only remark I have is some light microphone glitch. Always used Sandisk card and it works fine. Menus are very slow though.

[@dustinparker9456]

Will it work on my 8gig ram laptop?

[@TechMishka]

Sure.

[@bigearedmouse17]

Have just bought the Hero 4 Silver ?

[@TechMishka]

Well, it's a little older, but has decent audio!

[@ProxiusMusic]

It is 2021. What would you say? Should I buy GoPro9? Should I wait more for 10? Or Simply go with Osmo Action? They say Osmo 2 is on its way too so.. Maybe I just don't buy anything LOL?

[@TechMishka]

I'd wait until end of September 😉

[@BoZhaoengineering]

It is a vlog strengthened action camera. I would keep my GoPro 8 and wait for the next gen.

[@TechMishka]

That's the plan!

[@limitlessdoc8703]

Extremely well explained

[@TechMishka]

So glad you enjoyed!

[@limitlessdoc8703]

@@TechMishka Definitely mate u killed it

[@tinku0079]

Bro which one We can buy , 9 or 8 ...

[@TechMishka]

You can buy both 😊

[@TheFlash8889]

I am currently waiting for mine to arrive and I definitely am looking forward to it. My last GoPro was the Hero 4 Silver and i was pretty happy with it. I guess it was time for Upgrade though an that it will be worth it 😁

[@TechMishka]

It will be quite an upgrade! The Hero 4 has brilliant microphone though!

[@IgoandRdriving]

I have a Hero 4 Silver and last year I bought Hero 9 Black. Happy with both cameras.. 😁

[@BX0207]

Well I"ve owned a Go Pro since GoPro 2 came out...and I have NEVER had a hard time centering filming myself or my kids - you just can not miss if you aim the camera somewhat centered...and being in the in the frame - even when there were no screens to view at all.....The angle is so wide that you'd have to be pretty off center by a long shot to miss yourself in camera ....This camera makes it dummy proof to be able to vlog without needing to see yourself in a front view screen...

[@TechMishka]

Agreed. However - there are some situations where you may not be perfectly centered. Or you may not be sure about the mode of shooting - this is when the screen can come really handy.

[@BX0207]

@@TechMishka oh certainly..o I use the phone app when I'm clogging in a closer proximity...and want to use narrow or linear...I agree...but the older versions had only one perspective ..wide..lol..so you couldn't miss...

[@adnantamzid6279]

Is it better than flagship phones? I want to buy a camera for traveling. Should i buy a flagship phone or a normal phone and hero9.

[@TechMishka]

The flagship phones do not have this easy to carry form factor. But no - the image is not better than a flagship. If you want a dedicated camera for traveling - think about the Sony ZV1.

[@htathtathan]

How many hours last for using , after one full charging.?

[@TechMishka]

Depends on many things - recording resolution, frames per second, length of the videos, screen-on-time, etc; If you record in 1080p and don't stop the recording - it may work fine for more than two hours.

[@htathtathan]

@@TechMishka Thank you...

[@TheOuterDrive]

Good camera..same old chip still used as session 5. Laggy screen interface.. Heaviest go pro yet.. Would like to see a insta360 go type cam soon.

[@TechMishka]

Looks like it is on the way 😇

[@FloriTravels]

Great review! you got a new sub

[@TechMishka]

Thank you, Flori!

[@marimarireland3216]

Wow cool 😎 but is it worth it if I upgrade mind I have hero 8 Tell me more what should I do .thank you

[@TechMishka]

At the end of the video I clearly say that I don't think it's a reasonable Hero 8 upgrade.

[@flyingmonkey8245]

Great video, went over everything. Even mentioned Fpv people :))

[@TechMishka]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@BIKELOVERsojib]

Wow..! What a review bro.. ❤❤ love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩

[@TechMishka]

Glad you liked it!

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

Great breakdown of the pros and cons of this camera! Would have been a whole lot better if this video was viewable in 60 fps to be seen as a vlog and not a movie.

[@TechMishka]

60FPS takes so much more space and feels a little weird to my taste. But if you need some of the 60FPS samples - send me a reminder via email and I can upload a lot of them.

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

@@TechMishka an 8TB hard drive costs a little over $100 on Amazon these days. I've made every video on my channel exclusively in 60 fps and the main feedback that I get is how "life-like" or "true to life" they are. It just makes the viewer feel like they're there. That applies only to vlogs that show the real world as it really is. This certainly doesn't work for movies that try to remove you from the real world and give you a dreamlike experience. In those cases, lowering the frame rate down to 30 or 24 or even lower sometimes gives the effect to pull people into the vision you might be going for. Back in the day, the "real filmographers" thought that producing videos in color removed the cinematic effect they were going for, until they died out and became extinct like the dinosaurs and the elevator button pushers.

[@jononaka543]

Great review! you earned my sub

[@TechMishka]

Awesome, thank you!

[@sergeig685]

10:25 4k @120 fps simply does not exist in any of the GoPros

[@TechMishka]

You are right. It's a typo - the footage there is 2.7k.

[@DimusTech]

Well I decided this year to stay with the 8, it's not that I don't appreciate the new things, it's just that most of them aren't necessary for me and mostly because it doesn't seem like I'm going to travel any time soon because of covid :-( I wonder, if you shoot in low light in smaller resolution, will the GoPro 9 give more details actually cause maybe it does some pixel binding or will it be the same? BTW, The horizon leveling works only for 45 degrees without the Max lens, but what they forgot to tell us is that you can enable the Max mode and use horizon leveling in any degree even without the Max lens (it does crop the image and lose some details)

[@TechMishka]

Heey! I hope you are doing great these days. Yeah, it was a surprise that part about low light. Sadly, lowering the resolution doesn't make much of improvement... Will keep on testing it, but so far doesn't look that promising. My greatest disappointment is GoPro keeping the old CPU. It's still a wonderful action camera, but not that much better than the Hero 6 for instance...

[@DimusTech]

​@@TechMishka I don't feel a need for a better CPU, at least not on my 8, which I shot yesterday with some nice lightning photos, but I understand the somewhat disappointment

[@kamrulislamriham6054]

I saw some bug in your Gopro 9 footage. In Black Friday I will buying one GoPro camera for travel vlog. Which one you could recommend me to buy, GoPro hero 7/8/9? Price doesn’t matter, I need better performance.

[@FNFilmsPhotography]

I bought myself a GoPro 9 when there was a discount in the GoPro store last week & till today I did not have any issues with it That stabilization is super incredible (I had a cheap ActionCam for 5 years -incredible upgrade😉)

[@FNFilmsPhotography]

@Olivier La Buse many people have had problems with their GoPro but you can not generalize it to all cameras of them..I had no issues with mine yet - but I have it just for 1 week 😅

[@FNFilmsPhotography]

@Olivier La Buse no no😂 idk but I think the battery life is not really longer than before (even though I had no GoPro before -but from my old ActionCam the camera was running ~2h) -I mean 1h recording and the battery is fully empty? :(

[@FNFilmsPhotography]

@Olivier La Buse yeah thats no problem, but I thought it would last a bit longer -but the footage is awesome + super stabilized :) Thats true👍

[@TechMishka]

Thanks a lot for your help here, FN Films. Glad you enjoy the Hero 9 - and it is indeed among the best choices for action cameras these days.

[@vikrammathews9929]

I bought a go pro hero 9 black , which is my first ever gopro and its abnormally over heating. I contacted go pro . They issued warranty and replaced it with a new product but expereincing the same issue again . I dont knw what to do. The memory card i use is the one recommended by gopro. I tried removing battery and shooting while charging , its heating up even more. Its just starts to heat even while i adjust the settings. What the hell is this.

[@TechMishka]

When you say "heating" - what kind of temperature are we talking about? It is quite normal to feel the camera getting warm. It can be really warm, but not as warm as not being comfortable to hold. Having 5K is something that requires a lot of CPU power and that thing can generate warmth. Bit that's completely normal.

[@vikrammathews9929]

@@TechMishka it becomes so difficult to touch it. If i hold it morethan 20 seconds it becomes so painful due to burn. And i havnt even tried 5k. It even heats up abnormally in 1080p.

[@vikrammathews9929]

@@TechMishka it starts to heatup while i adjust the settings.

[@vikrammathews9929]

Can u please say when ur cam starts heat up while recording in 1080p , 2.7k and in 4k.

[@vikrammathews9929]

@@TechMishka my cam automatically shuts off after 30 min while recording in 4k. If i remove the battery door it records for some more minutes.

[@alvinho4125]

@Tech4all Hi Michael, Great Content! I'm thinking of buying my new first GoPro. I do have a few questions though. 1. Does it overheat easily after long period of high resolution recording? Or would be it better to use a capture card instead and just plug into pc for storage? 2. Any heat issues when use as a webcam? If not, when use a webcam, is the gopro charging or on external power supply?

[@TechMishka]

Hi Alvin! The GoPro gets warm, however doesnt overheat. It is normal to have devices warm up these days - processors are pretty powerful. No issues as webcam. Works like charm.

[@Sequoiaandpines]

Very very good analysis

[@TechMishka]

Thank you, Antonio!

[@roberthodzic]

I bought a gopro hero 9, 2 weeks ago. I am currently satisfied, I am still researching. I'm wondering which laptop to buy :) my old model (2016) has problems with record production with gopro 9. Help 😜 Bosnia and Herzegovina here 🤞

[@TechMishka]

Hey Robert - the records may run fine with VLC player. 2016 sounds like fresh enough - there haven't been too drastic changes with PCs.

[@SkipperSurfReview]

Thank you! Very informative. Going to get one soon!

[@TechMishka]

Glad it was helpful!

[@srishsatya772]

They say the mic adaptor is not compatible with hero 9 is it??

[@TechMishka]

I'll check that out.

[@WisLockman]

I use the Rode Wireless Go on my Hero 9 and I don’t have any problems. I also just got the new Volta and the light mod. I also carry my iPhone 12 Pro for low light video/photos and edit in post on LumaFusion.

[@1stinlastout165]

More than happy with my new 8 but I did get it with a bundle package ,great for MTB use !

[@TechMishka]

It is the best camera for MTB usage I can think of! And totally - the 8 is great!

[@alanoud1256]

what do you think is best action camera ? Osmo Action or Gopro 9

[@TechMishka]

The Hero 9 is in some ways superior, but the Osmo Action gives me everything that I actually need..

[@utkarshchaudhari8637]

Is it worth buying hero 9 as a first action camera ?

[@TechMishka]

Of course. But you may save some dollars and get Hero 7 or 8, as they are both great too.

[@BlackJack1199]

It would make sense to mention about max lens mode using benefits … they are awesome 🤩

[@TechMishka]

True that indeed.

[@dereckrodriguez9688]

Which would you get? Gp8 for $135 barely used or gp9 $290 new?

[@TechMishka]

The GP8.

[@LoveLifeExperience]

from low light how it goes

[@TechMishka]

There are a bunch of examples. Not perfect. Sort of acceptable.

[@paschkaaa]

yes i have the go pro hero 8..... but as a motorcycle rider i need this max lean mode with the 360° horizon leveling :O

[@TechMishka]

Then the Hero 9 makes perfect sense.

[@Fernklin]

Thanks very much this helped finalize my decision on the 9

[@TechMishka]

Really hope you will be happy with it!

[@aer0nrubio]

Im a newbie vlogger from Philippines. I have a hero 4 and thats what I use in making my vlogs and content. It just so happen that it suddenly stopped working. I have it checked by a technician and told me that the motherboard is already dead. If any chance you have an old one, kindly have it for me as a present 🙏🙏🙏

[@TechMishka]

Shipping something with batteries from my country costs too much to be considered. Better look around in Ebay for discounted second-hand Hero 6/7 devices.

[@aer0nrubio]

Even without batteries please 🙏🙏🙏

[@toby.maximillian]

I think that GoPro should keep the hero 7,8,9 (smallest, medium, larger) but keep on updating them

[@TechMishka]

Yeah, would be nice!

[@shadowaussien7743]

Need a GOPRO night vision feature really don't understand why no one thinks out side the box

[@TechMishka]

They think. It's just too challenging to get good low light performance with such a small image sensor.

[@benjamin11.]

Cool review Michael like always, Yeah I was planning to buy the GH9 but , I think I will keep my Hero 8 , it's perfect for me, thanks for all those good informations !

[@TechMishka]

You are always so kind, Ben! Yeah, makes perfect sense to keep up using the Hero 8. Maybe we will see something new from DJI, or maybe the Hero 10 will be the one worth our attention.

[@benjamin11.]

@@TechMishka Exactly !