GoPro Hero 9 Black Review: 19 Things To Know!

[@AlHR23]

This is probably the clearest, most useful, no-nonsense review I've seen on KZbin (and I have seen many. Keep up the great work!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!

[@gettingworldly1777]

By far the most efficient 15 minute review video. Thank you. I cant stand when a 15 minute video could have been 5 minutes. This was perfect.

[@I_Am_Griff]

dude, you did a phenomenal job at this review, i really appreciate all the points you covered and how incredibly thorough you were with comparisons and various tests, i can see this took multiple different days and locations to capture- GoPro should PAY you for this review man. again, thank you so much, youre awesome bro!!

[@alejandromarvelarcanghel2650]

This guy is the BEST ! Genuine and sincere! REAL REVIEW NO BS, unlike other youtubers that putting too much hype !

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!

[@050224011]

Mate - I love how much effort and enthusiasm you put into these videos. i defo don't need to watch any other Gopro 9 videoes now, you've explained it all, thanks! Made me chuckle when you tested the microphone water drainage by actually getting into a lake with a swimming cap on haha! What a guy!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks - appreciate it!

[@michaelrmcornejo]

You are one of the greatest reviewers of my favorite tech. Your subtle comedy and realness makes this hella fun to watch. Keep it up.

[@CanyonWanderer]

Your 'no nonsense, tell it like it is' reviews are still the best, thanks so much once again!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!!

[@DeltaElite121]

Haven't had a GoPro in a long time, and originally planned to buy the 8 this year, but.. wasn't totally sold on it. Glad I waited for the 9. Ordered it yesterday on launch during my lunch break, and couldn't be more excited.

[@GreggAdventure]

@@juschu Troll with no life, is troll with no life

[@GreggAdventure]

Awesome. Mine is on the way also! I have a 5 Black, a 4, and the 9 is on the way. So much fun.

[@ItzSi]

I like that they brought back removable lens and gave it a front facing screen.... brilliant job GoPro 👌🏼 and thanks DC

[@Dcrainmaker]

Indeed, a solid bring-back!

[@ItzSi]

@@Dcrainmaker 👊🏼😎

[@BK42Cycles]

Excellent review! Good work!!

[@MyTrishAdvisor]

Audio drain is EXACTLY what I was looking for so it's funny that you said its minor cause to me this was one of the most important questions I had!!!! So glad you covered that!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Ask and you shall receive!

[@akadjfuse]

Just got a my GPB 9 last week, you make me understand so many stuff on it, thanks

[@S.Dalino]

I don't see any real image quality upgrade here... Just some new hardware gymmics. By the way, the comparison between the DJI and Insta360 is not fair at all, you place the gopros on the chest (much more stable) and the others on the handlebar (super shaky)

[@Dcrainmaker]

In the comparison video I mix them around on different mounts/positions.

[@whatiship89]

ONE R is such an amazing camera. Ability to change lenses is a game changer (360 +4K) for the price lower than the Hero 9

[@nikoulph]

If you look darker areas, the gopro 9 improves on 8, I saw more gamma range (darker tones) in the shadowy mountains. And the thing of cropping gives better results in 5k.

[@nikoulph]

@@whatiship89 I never saw a more linear lense for the ONE R... I really miss a more linear (more than just gopro option) a true 50mm or 75mm lense.

[@enricgonzalez6247]

Correct. You clearly see the GP9 loosing from the 7+8 under low light circumstances. This is because they have added more pixels to the same sensor size. Yep, the sensor size is the same! So actually your videos and photo's do not gain in quality, they gain in pixels. You want to gain real overall quality? Increase the sensor size. Same issue goes for reflex cameras DS (small sensor) and FX (large sensor)

[@Migs3]

Excellent video. Thanks for taking the time to film and edit it and of course for positing it for our benefit. Keep up the good work! -Migs

[@Habeeboo]

i love how you dont use music and its just your voice.

[@theneone111]

Simple run through the points without lots of unnecessary talk. Thank you.

[@abekislevitz]

Great review! Holy moly you pack a lot into 15 minutes! Good job!!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks Abe - appreciate it!

[@PetroitCZ]

Yeah, totally agree with the comments bellow. Straight to the topic, comprehensive, well made, super useful. So far the best review I've seen on the new GoPro. Well done, way to go!

[@FlytPath]

Awesome Ray glad that you got it for review. Great video.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks man - appreciate it!

[@BonBonBonni]

Yes, he is the best!

[@VortexRadar]

Outstanding video! I really enjoyed your presentation style and pacing. Subscribed!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Much appreciated - thanks!

[@KarlRock]

Seems like a worthy update to the 8. Love your reviews. Can you turn the front screen off while recording?

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yes, there's four modes: A) Off B) Text only (like old style) C) Full view/angle D) Center-zoomed shot.

[@KarlRock]

@@Dcrainmaker That's perfect. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@Rock-bs2ou]

@@KarlRock nahi chahiye j 😀😀😀😀😀

[@Rock-bs2ou]

@@KarlRock nahi chahiye j 😀😀😀😀😀

[@paulprince3014]

@@KarlRock nahi chahiye jii

[@ybkrnmusic]

Very informative! Just ordered mine today!

[@smokey62productions99]

That’s the best footage I’ve ever seen from a GoPro. Very impressed

[@leeanreyes1111]

Great Review! I am looking to buy either go pro hero 9black or canon m50. But after watching this I think I will get the go pro hero 9black! Thanks!

[@CHEFPKR]

As a creator, I jumped on the 8 + Media mod and it's been great to me so far. Going to save my pennies on this iteration and buy a big boy camera for content creation.

[@MindBodySoulOk]

sheeple

[@windwalkerproductions]

​@SlowRideTV I just wish they'd go back to a standardized box/session style cam.. This would be a little cheaper then you can always add accessories like a screen, mic, etc if you really want to vlog with your gopro lol

[@jam_boi]

@@MindBodySoulOk p l]l)))`♧)1`1!1°l1`q+,

[@sincereee___]

those landscape shots are amazing! great job!!

[@vmanias]

You have become one of my favorite reviewers. Keep up the good work.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!

[@billmurray1199]

As always, clear and concise review from an un biased reviewer. You're my goto for any review of sports related gear.

[@FordQuarterman]

You somehow made this tech review funny and dynamic. Love it! Thanks brother

[@SeattleJunk]

Great review! Thank you sir. I am buying this GP9 and this was the best review I've seen.

[@TacharaTV]

I love GoPro. Your reviews are awesome and full sense of humour.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Glad to hear it!

[@TheTechPrepper]

Thank you for the in depth feature deep dive! The GoPro Hero 9 is my first GoPro, so this was very helpful. I'm hoping to improve the quality of my KZbin content with this little guy and ditch the iPhone. Thanks again!

[@JonRuns]

OK... I have to have this for my running videos. Horizon leveling solves the exact problem I've had while running and holding the Hero 8 with the mini tripod stick thingy (whatever that's called). I can never keep the horizon perfectly locked while also focusing on running. Great video. This tells me exactly what I needed to know.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!!!

[@JonRuns]

@@Dcrainmaker By the way, did you test horizon levelling and Hypersmooth 3.0 in low(er) light? Specifically, I've had problems with Hypersmooth when its dusk.

[@nobrayn]

Your offhand comment about getting more perspective of the room versus your "giant nose on the screen" got my like and subscribe. I love a good bit of self-deprecation! great overview. Just picked up my first GoPro, really excited to try all this stuff out!

[@CarnivalPS]

How is the 🔥overheating🔥 when recording in 5k and 4k with stabilization on? Thanks

[@Dcrainmaker]

Wasn't an issue on hot days (80-85*F)

[@CarnivalPS]

@@Dcrainmaker 🙏 thanks again. I have the hero 8 and that was the first camera to ever shutdown on me due to any heating issues. The camera is great, but *Reliability* is a major concern if you're using it for client work. 😒😔😔

[@OkiFamily]

@@CarnivalPS same here. shooting in Okinawa summer shut down every bloody 13-15 Mins, MAX. hotter day shut down sooner.

[@revmatchtv]

Carnival PS 2020 My hero8 overheats in 10-12 minutes. Constantly

[@hippoace]

How about at 100F?

[@fh8769]

Wow. You rock dude. Very informative.

[@c0pyimitati0n]

Hands down the best Hero9 review yet 👍

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks 👍

[@DavidHernandezLovesYou]

Re: Stability - It was clear as day in your video that the DJI Osmo was the smoothest video of them all!!

[@gyallington]

WOW, clean video THANK YOU!! so many great details and exactly what I was looking for. Keep it up, ive liked and subscribed!

[@SiberianGoneInternational]

I also love this Netflix and chilled ice-cream XD

[@petepleban5775]

Good job mate,,, I am a newbie to the camera world but your vid nailed my selection. Some more vids to watch and then will go buy. Thx!

[@CareMaxC]

How's lowlights situation??? Please

[@TerrellSpivey]

Wow! What a perfect review my friend! Thank you! I have a hero 7 and was debating between the 8 and 9! You sold me! Now I just need the money! Lollol Go pro should sponsor you for this greatness! God bless ya!

[@rokoa5269]

I finally feel safe to upgrade from the hero 4 black.

[@jorgemartinez1598]

Still have Hero 4 myself gonna get it

[@AtypicalDriver]

I'm also on a Hero4, was about to buy a Hero7 but I think I'll skip straight to this new one probably.

[@jameskerr7828]

Agreed. I'm on the 5. Was going to pull the trigger on the 8, then saw bigger battery and front screen. Sold.

[@sandtura1374]

My Hero 4 is at the bottom of the ocean with some ‘real hero footage’ on it. I’m also in the market for a new one

[@tomsillince]

Same, finally an upgrade worth getting from the Hero4Black

[@cycling-tronica9074]

Great review. Love the t-shirt as well!

[@mike1506tube]

Thank you, Ray. Nice T-shirt, BTW. 👍🏻

[@Dcrainmaker]

Haha...thanks - it's a new fav!

[@PhillPriceUK]

@@Dcrainmaker I NEEEEEEED that T shirt :)

[@FreshAirGamer]

I just upgraded to this from the GoPro Session. That's a pretty big jump in features so this video was a great help with getting to know all the Hero 9 has to offer.

[@ZeusPolecat]

Do we get 4k60 with superview? Also does the 5k only go up to wide?

[@_Livefreeordie_]

No superview at 4k60 :( Literally the only thing that's been holding me back from getting one the last few years.

[@Dcrainmaker]

No 4K60 SV unfortunately, really wish there was. I'm a huge SuperView user. And wide only on 5K.

[@Dcrainmaker]

@@shrimpquarantine1741 The lens is an optical thing, I doubt it's just a marketing ploy and likely a technical limitation - after all, they recently added more Boost modes/resolutions to the Hero 8 just two weeks ago (versus just saving them for the Hero 9).

[@HDMOVIECREATOR2012]

Dylan Saffir what if you do 4k 60 together with the “mac” lense they sell separately?

[@kleinkurti]

@@Dcrainmaker Please make a list (or video) which combinations (resolution, frames, lens, stabilisation) are available!

[@Gripdog]

Really nice overview. Was considering a MAX and a 9 Black, and this video coupled with your video comparing the 8 Black to the MAX were very helpful in my decision making.

[@Buledoyanmotor]

Great review as usual, but still no Bluetooth connectivity for an external microphone!! Why can't we connect a Bluetooth Cardo or Sena intercom with a Gopro ???

[@Dcrainmaker]

I hear ya!

[@maxthepiguy3658]

Excellent video! Long but done so well I watched the whole thing comfortably.

[@zhenyapestun]

JESUS CHRISHT - WHO ARE YOU? A TOP DEMON FROM REVIEW UNIVERSE? ITS INCREDIBLE REVIEW!!!!!!!!!! JESUS!!!!!!!!!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!

[@zhenyapestun]

@@Dcrainmaker their is no link in corner for comparing videos!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Rendering out at the moment...it’s massive!

[@taejun9017]

Really thorough review and demo, I just got mine I’m in Costa Rica and so excited to go hiking, thanks for teaching me about all these features I wasn’t aware of (like not having to wake up at 4am to get a shot haha)

[@SeanOzz]

did anyone else think his shirt was a stormtrooper taking a dump for a second before realizing it was one riding a bike? ps. great review. cool they added the max horizon leveling.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Hahahahaha...

[@sterlingarcher2107]

great video. super in-depth but understandable with real examples.

[@qiangli4022]

That low fresh rate front screen... I’ll stay with my dji osmo action. Why can’t they just get it right in one release?

[@momentsPY]

I have the same feeling. It would be a real breakthru if this Hero 9 works. My 6 and 7 used to freeze so regularly that I went to the DJI Osmo Action and never had a regret. I doubt this Gopro will be the expected marvel. They're just used to fool people and sell the same crap.

[@qiangli4022]

@@momentsPY And those issues we expected them to fix with firmwares, they simply don't. DJI, on the other hand, improves their products a lot with firmwares. That's why they can sell the osmo action since gopro 7.

[@TonyFisherPuzzles]

What does it matter? Use a mirror if you only want to watch yourself.

[@847MicRoss]

​@@TonyFisherPuzzles Lol, they probably have it on super-view and still were out of frame.

[@WhatIsYourStoryGonnaBe]

Thanks for this review. Best one I've seen so far and sold me on the pros and cons.

[@51Drones]

Awesome as always sir. 1 quick question - I haven't watched any other reviews yet, but what about the access door? is it as stupid as the 8?

[@Dcrainmaker]

same sadly.

[@filoudiver]

no it s not,watch mic bergsma review

[@artventurespro]

51 Drones THAT DOOR IS ALSO MY CONCERN, HARD TO OPEN SND THERES A GAP.I BROKE THAT SAME WEIRD DOOR ON MY OLD HERO 5, I WAS SURPRISED TO HAVE IT ON THE HERO 8 THAT I JUST GOT.

[@51Drones]

@@Dcrainmaker Dang.

[@Dcrainmaker]

@@filoudiver My answer was, as in - 'The same crappy door'. Trust me, it's the same. Usual one where you try and open while not breaking fingernail, and impossible to take SD card out without removing battey, etc... Only now it's slightly chubbier. :)

[@AmbientWalking]

Thanks for this! Really helpful!

[@MaplePanda04]

Any issues with the flip out mounting tabs? I’m worried about breaking them, and I’d prefer the added protection of the old skeleton case.

[@jakub290]

Great vid! I very much love how you didn't miss a beat when you dropped the lens. So pro!

[@hayabusa27]

"Schedule recording for sunrise" Hero9: Its Saturday, I'm not waking up that early

[@Dcrainmaker]

Hahaha...true!

[@kee7678]

Man you make the very best review videos ! Great job and thank you!

[@Swanseaguy1979]

PS5 and GO Pro 9. It’s gonna be an expensive Christmas

[@ZacharyRomaker]

Note 20 Ultra 5g 512Gb, DJI Mavic Air 2, PS5 and all accessories, and GoPro 9 (And thinking about DJI Osmo Mobile 4 gimbal for my phone) it's gonna be an expensive year for me lol.

[@GreggAdventure]

I turned my PS4 on, twice. Looking forward to the new XBOX.

[@daviansdad5938]

Your GoPro update videos are always the best. Thanks.

[@andrewsottile2016]

My gopro 8 freezes sometimes and I lose a lot of footage. Has that happened with the gopro 9?

[@GezginErol]

Omg so I am not alone. My gopro hero8 or even hero7 frozen too few times but it usually happens if you are coming to the end of your battery which it must not be.

[@fejkpirat5118]

It's a common issue. I had a 4 and a 7 black. Both eventually stopped working after freezing to many times.

[@bayradian]

Love your work, couldn't help noticing the back ground, my biggest beef was with my GoPro 7 whilst up high in the same country, even at - 8 C couldn't get the thing to work , kept it in my pocket during lift rides, bolted it to the helmet and 20 seconds later the disappointing rapid beeps, anyhow, looking forward to your freezer results, and looking forward to maybe getting a GoPro 9, keep up the good work, just FYI the DJI spark vids are always appreciated, take care, happy days.

[@IndianCow]

First and detailed review of gopro hero 9. Thanks.. can we livestream to KZbin in 4k..? Plz reply..

[@Dcrainmaker]

No, GoPro tops out there in 1080p.

[@lordmalix3141]

@@Dcrainmaker i am just a notmal guy and not uploading to yt or something do u think j should upgrade from my hero 6? Or can i use my hero 6 as a webcam somehow

[@robertkarr9792]

Good review ! Looking forward to seeing more of your findings...Thanks !

[@hayabusaTravels]

Now let's see if the "other features" will be present in this camera. You know, freezing, overheating, video file losses and os on. I'm interesed, but I will keep my distance untill I know for sure that this is a reliable camera. 5K means nothing if the camera is not trustworthy to work as is supposed to. PS: what if DJI is "lurking in the shadows" with an Osmo Action 2? Would that not be fun?

[@Dcrainmaker]

I think competition is great - I'd love to see DJI come back with something just as strong or stronger. After all, the reason we got the front screen on the Hero 9, is cause DJI introduced it last year on the OSMO Action.

[@hayabusaTravels]

Yeap! It's also hard to innovate when this gopro seems to have it all, minus 4K60 superwide. But this will also be solvable with a wider lens either from gopro, or other third party. I'm really curious what Ulanzi and other parties will come up with for this camera. But 'till then there's the matter of issues from my first post. On paper, the camera looks good and it might be my first ever gopro. But I need reliability. I need to be sure that when I press the rec button, the camera will function as it's supposed to.

[@DerJayfo]

Really makes me happy seeing such a great review with my hometown in the background

[@Dcrainmaker]

It’s an amazing spot!

[@zach_chad]

Where is this?

[@DerJayfo]

@@zach_chad It was filmed in Rickenbach SZ, Switzerland.

[@AliOlshan]

Hi, where did you film this episode? Absolutely beautiful!

[@BigDudeSuperstar]

Yes I would love to know this as well. My best bet would be Switzerland, but would be awesome to know

[@jondashun]

My guess is lake of Thun and Grindelwald to Eiger to Kleine Scheidegg hiking trail. 🙂

[@BigDudeSuperstar]

@@jondashun Many thanks! If it is not the one, it is definitely a remarkable place

[@jondashun]

@@BigDudeSuperstar I am pretty sure. Just google some images of Eiger northface and there is one of the trains from Jungfrau Bahnen in one shot. ;-) Also, I've been there last week. (:

[@AliOlshan]

ju_no_hands thank you!

[@mistyme3607]

Really well done. You are extraordinarily detailed and I enjoyed watching it immensely. Again, very well done. Misty & Me 360

[@lastyledotch]

This review was filmed in central Switzerland right - Canton Schwyz - City of Schwyz ;-)

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yup!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Beautiful areas!

[@ChaseTheSummit]

You've been busy dude! Awesome content. I just pulled the trigger on the Hero 9 to replace my Osmo Action. I love the osmo but the wide angle isn't quite wide enough for ice climbing and other close range activities.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Indeed, to me it’s the lack of wideness for sports that’s really been the issue for OSMO. But I’m excited to see what an eventual V2 would look like.

[@DANNYonPC]

Omg shadowplay for real life!

[@HosayLeeto]

Loved this review! Thanks a bunch mate!

[@SiamFpv]

Thanks for the review this one look's 🔥

[@Dcrainmaker]

Any time!

[@jaket.6056]

great vid, I just ordered one after watching this. Thanks!

[@motorman857]

GoPro still hasn't worked the bugs out of the Hero 7 Black.

[@847MicRoss]

or the 8

[@sgsuper1150]

On my second 7 and it's still terrible

[@Yemsky]

@@sgsuper1150 Well, the 7 was shit. Stabilisation, fog, .... sell and upgrade to 8 or 9?

[@TinshipTravels]

I'm on my 3rd Gopro 7, first 2 were replaced free of charge due to "issues"

[@motorman857]

@@TinshipTravels I've tried contacting them 3 times so far. All I get is crickets. My 150 dollar SJcam is superior in reliability. The sound is just not as good as the GoPro but it works every time.

[@ajuyal]

Another super take, that's why I love your channel. Clear, to the point and all the key stuff. Well done:-)

[@MuahMan]

I heard from one reviewer that this has a "holy grail" mode to smooth the flicker in day/night and night/day timelapses. I can't find anything anywhere on it though so I'm thinking he was wrong. Have you seen such a mode?

[@langleybeliever7789]

Sounds like bs

[@2gethersomewhere]

Thanks for the review! Really helpful! We're about to get one.

[@mlegrand]

Most importantly: What’s in Ray’s freezer?

[@Dcrainmaker]

The only thing that matters: Netflix and Chill.

[@mlegrand]

DC Rainmaker - Great video. I guess I’ll be ordering this one. And the GoPro plus service just to save money? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@TonyFisherPuzzles]

And what is interesting enough to film in there?

[@mlegrand]

Tony Fisher - Watch to find out!!!

[@JamieHines]

You have some of the best reviews out there. I love all your technical information as well as expert information in the field

[@paulorrfilho]

“Not sponsored” c’mon, having it before anybody else has a huge intrinsic value

[@Dcrainmaker]

It's just a media loaner. No different than The Verge, or NY Times or anyone else. That way you get quality content that highlights the good and the bad, versus just marketing speak from the company. That's the way embargo's work, they allow media to put together pieces that aren't just puff stories.

[@51Drones]

I suggest researching FCC regulations concerning product reviews before you comment. There are many rules dictating what must be said and what can't be said in every single video review you watch on KZbin. Be informed.

[@paulorrfilho]

51 Drones yeah right, you can talk about legal technicalities all you want, but we are not fools here. Slavery was legal at some point in our history. Influencers bs us is not right.

[@Dcrainmaker]

@@paulorrfilho There's unlikely to be many people as strict as I am on money from companies I review. Or anything from companies I review. On my main site (which is the majority of what I do), I don't allow ads from any companies that I review or write pieces on. They're blocked with hard blocks at Google AdSense. For products I review, they get sent back to companies. For customs payments...I pay them myself (which aren't refundable despite the products going back) - this alone is thousands of dollars per year. For travel, I pay it myself. Last year when GoPro had meetings in Paris for the Hero 8 launch, I paid my own tickets to Paris, and all travel costs associated with it. And still gave the cameras/gear back afterwards. I agree there's lots of poor influencer stuff out there, but frankly - you're barking up the wrong tree here.

[@expatadventureturkey9324]

Always delivering great in-depth content that is easy to understand and trusted in the review of your thoughts...Thanks

[@garretmclean239]

Uh dude. My only question is where did you get that shirt? I want it!

[@JayBeeBikes]

threadandspoke.com ! They have a whole bike x Star Wars collection haha

[@PieOnPot]

Thorough review - thanks for taking the time to make this. Helpful. I bought a H9 this morning with the release.

[@Ranstone]

GoPro: "So, we just released a new version of-" me: "Did you _finally_ make the audio quality even close to the hero4 silver, or are you wasting my money again?"

[@hypernovafx]

Their cameras are instead waterproof without any cases which some may say is more important than good audio quality, if you still do something like ski with your gopro you wouldnt even need a microphone for almost anything

[@GreggAdventure]

I have a 4 sitting right next to me. Also a 5, and the 9 is in the mail. The 5 Crushes the 4. $0 wasted

[@GChadward]

Hi! My name is Tyler I am a Go Pro Consumer. Go Pro Hero 9s are having an common issue overheating problem. Preventing streaming, hot climate, and use longer that 30minutes to an hour. I bought a GoPro Hero 9 October 2020. I bought it for streaming purposes. It took me a month just to get this to stream: research and ordered parts I had to pay for just to get it to stream (had to buy a media mod (Go pro accessory) and purchase mini hdmi cabling. Extra time was taken up to research how to get it to work on a Mac Book Pro on top of working full time with my job). By the time I was done with this my 30 day return was up. When everything was setup I couldn’t even get 30minutes out of a stream before the camera overheated and shut off. I figured okay these are just not compatible for streaming so I kept my Go Pro Hero 9 around for small video production. Eventually I had a need to us it for training videos for work. I used it within room temperature and filmed around 30 minutes worth of training content and it shuts off and cannot be used for another hour until it’s completely cools off. I figured it was a manufacturer defect and called Go Pro support. I ask if this is a common issue. They tell me it’s not and have me replace it. I get the replacement. First thing I do is test a video recording on default out of the box for 30minutes in room temperature. It turns off before the 30 minute mark due to overheating. I call support. Ask if it’s a common issue. They tell me it is normal and cannot do anything for me. It goes all the way up the manager chain to what I was told: “the last point of contact.” This is a customer service team within the Philippines. I ask if I can be transferred to corporate or an American solutions center and their lead supervisor tells me that an American Go Pro Support team does not exist. Basically he ends up telling me that he will report this to their product development team. I ask if they will follow up with me and he continues to avoid the question until he hangs up with me. (I’m requesting a refund or store credit so I can by a working camera the whole time). I have no idea who to talk to. I couldn’t really afford this product in the first place and now I’m stuck with something I cannot use. Even if I wanted to go hiking with this thing I know it’s just going to overheat and shut off. Definitely not worth the $300-500 I could have used for food and family. I was planning to turn this around with media content. I can hardly even do that. The Go Pro Hero 9s heating problem is a huge issue. With how hot the screen got I’m almost positive that things will start breaking within the unit from use, and Go Pro has done nothing to resolve the issue for me or the other consumers who are also struggling with this. Is there any legal amplifications for something like this? It’s sad that I have to look into legal just to be heard over this issue. How is the Go Pro Hero 9 not recalled? I’d just like my money back and get a camera that will actually work for my start up. I also wasted almost 3 quarters of a year wasting my time relying on Go Pro products when I could have been filming with something that works. Instead I’m writing this. Please let me know if anyone could point me in the direction of a legal firm that can help resolve this. Let’s get this issue on the Go Pro Hero 9 recalled.

[@RichMantaray]

all i need is 4k 60 and to be as good as a phone in the dark

[@krane15]

It an action camera meaning its not designed for the dark.

[@TonyFisherPuzzles]

@@krane15 So no action takes place at night?????

[@krane15]

@Andrew MTB Can you take your phone scuba diving? Can it mount to a drone? A helmet? A car fender? The end of a surfboard? But to answer your question, yes.

[@krane15]

@@TonyFisherPuzzles Low light. Don't be obtuse.

[@CorporatePilot]

Just bought one, fantastic review, and there can't be many better places for testing it than Grindelwald, Switzerland! :)

[@Dcrainmaker]

Indeed, it’s an awesome place!

[@Xzor]

8:52 Cat sighting. 🐈👀

[@orsations]

I see there are more of us with cat sensors.

[@outfishontario1272]

Thanks for sharing. I just picked up the hero 9 black today. It’s a big upgrade for me from the hero 3 black

[@RobFisherSA]

What a breath of fresh air... no waffling... just fast and furious facts! It's been a while since I watched a KZbin video from start to finish! love your passion! You didn't say much about the microphone... is it good enough for vlogging or do you still need an external mic?

[@DemonViewLLC]

There are some things missing from this review. For instance, right out of the box the smart remote and GoPro's external mic adapter work, however with the firmware upgrade, both of these devices are disabled with GoPro now saying the remote is not compatible. Also have you tried adding GPS data to the footage yet? I'm seeing a very large problem with GPS info, it's not recorded in most cases, in other cases it's wildly inaccurate. I've done a side by side test with the Hero 8 and I have no issue at all with Hero 8 GPS. However I haven't been able to recording GPS data at all with the Hero 9. Then there's the extensive smoothening of the picture quality, the low light blue and red dots when shooting at ISO 400 or lower and reports of audio pops and cackling when recording. Hope you can do a "review update" down the road after living with the camera for a few more weeks.

[@sk7262]

furious to have sold my 8 for a 9 and now i can't use the remote, features should not be removed only refined. hasn't arrived yet and hope it lives up to the fanboy hype. if not will return it and wait for a osmo action v2. 1 step forward and 1 back with every new release lately

[@AdventureTimMedia]

Good job with yoir video. Im having a freezing issue with my new camera. The back screen goes black and the front screen has a frozen image . I can't stop record or turn it off . I have to put out the battery to reset it . The product is good but I'm not hapoy aboit thus happening

[@TheRichMaxwellChannel]

Great video, has more features than I thoughy. Got mine ordered, can't wait to shoot with this!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!

[@JuanCastillo-vj5vf]

What a view. Thanks buddy. Keep up the great work.