GoPro HERO 9 vs Hero 7 is it worth the upgrade ?

[@MrBlackReviews]

I made an update to this (6 months later) if you are at all interested kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGbFoaSLmdhjgNU

[@OmiNirvana]

Thank you @Danny :)

[@frjel80]

Simple, still not worth it. Hero 7 will do like 90% of the job. unless, you want to show off to some body that your Go Pro is the latest upgraded version.

[@riverreece9979]

instablaster

[@50450720]

Exactly, the 7 is also smaller, lighter, and has a mini hdmi output built in !!!

[@khyatijagtap5023]

@@frjel80 hii I'm planning to buy a go pro now..which one should I go for..I'm just a beginner but I want it to b long lasting ahead..

[@TheOffroader7458]

7 still looks good on KZbin

[@MrBlackReviews]

absolutely!!!

[@gauravjoshi9183]

Agreed

[@MrBlackReviews]

@@danielleandro9262 why would you want to hack your girlfriends instagram?

[@aquanza]

Agreed on phone

[@inkerikavantera]

@@danielleandro9262 Hahaha you know you're watching a video made for nerds. In grow up channels you don't see comments like this.😂

[@AbuPaul]

The biggest difference: $200 vs. $ 400 ... an easy decision-maker right here :)

[@bustabunny1238]

not really it’s almost night and day difference

[@zarrayx]

night and day that is you're own opinion ,was is worth $200 difference in performance ,to me i don't think so.

[@poyetbros7668]

Amen

[@kirikiti5425]

It used to be 450

[@deriusbrown25]

Lol right

[@tsongmots]

I love my hero 7. For me, no need to upgrade since hero 7 still gives me great and amazing videos for my motovlog videos. Great comparison 👍

[@RobSDavis]

Does it work with the new GoPro light?

[@aha6500]

Does it glich like crazy?

[@coopersharp2921]

I have the gopro hero 7 black, and recently my stepbrother got the hero 9. Personally, I am not a professional filmer, so I am not shooting anything above 2.7k. The 7 works perfectly, no glitching, and stays cool. I have yet to test the hero 9, but the overall ease of use is not the greatest. If you don't have nails, or stron fingers, you'll find it pretty difficult to open the battery door, unlike the 7 which opens with the push of a button. Also it isn't as noticeable on camera, but the 7 is waay smaller and compact than the 9. At the end of the day, the hero 9 comes with great features, but it isn't too much of a difference that a little bit of editing can't fix. I would still buy the hero 7 over the hero 9.

[@coopersharp2921]

​@@RobSDavis you would have to buy a separate light with its own battery for the hero 7, and you'll need the media mod for the hero 9

[@coopersharp2921]

​@@aha6500 my hero 7 black runs ice cold on 2.7k 60fps

[@flying-higher]

I really wish they would give us another Session. I love that form factor.

[@CarleAldrete]

Not only did I stay till the end but I watched this nine months or so, ago, but this time, with prices down and used ones on eBay, I am ready to buy and watched you again for practical advice and used. Thanks for making this

[@GinaWalters1]

“I love it. I don’t know how I lived without it” you kill me!

[@MrBlackReviews]

😂😂😂

[@tomsandroy]

How could 78 people dislike this??? It's a very nice, professional video, congrats!:)

[@MrBlackReviews]

Hey thanks Tom! The thumbs down is always a mystery, some people don’t like the 9, some might not like my face lol 🤷‍♂️ but I appreciate the support, I really do

[@tomsandroy]

@@MrBlackReviews you are welcome:)

[@typhon1861]

I didn't like it because frankly all I got from this is that the 9 is great and he loves it. I'm slightly exaggerating but most of this video was him talking about stuff 9 does that 7 doesn't. Not exactly the point though, that's an apple to oranges comparison. Of course the 7 sucks at timewarp... Because it doesn't do time warp! He just sounded a little tooooo fan boyish.

[@SimplifyingTechh]

@@MrBlackReviews now youtube disables the dislike button

[@coopersharp2921]

Some people might feel videos to be more biased towards newer cameras, but I honestly don't care🤣

[@lewR600]

Great video with all info i needed, so thank you for that. first time gopro buyer and originally was going to get the HERO7 in the sales, but the deals, especially bundle deals for the 9 makes it more sense to go straight for that.

[@MrBlackReviews]

Lew! Thanks for the comment, and ya I think you made a wise decision. The 7 is still a good camera but I use the 9 a lot and love it

[@marcanthonystorm]

I returned mine because he kept on having these issues of freezing not working well with my iPhone and that’s a problem for me. So I went and purchased a go pro eight

[@johnnygreeko9886]

Take the 8 back, The 9 just release a software update on oct 20, 2020. Problems solved. especially with the screen not responding to touch.

[@MrBlackReviews]

That’s bizarre because the 9 worked sooooo much better with my iPhone... I agree with @computer user, if you can take the 8 back and just try another 9 and do the updates I think you’ll see a difference

Zoom in to me the 9 is not making a huge different like you saying. I'll keep my 7 for now

[@jamillie87]

I was thinking the same thing ✅

[@MrBlackReviews]

7 is a great camera, I dont try to hate on it, I think the 9 has some cool different features that make it great to use for me. It doesn't make a difference to me which camera people use, I am just sharing my experience for anyone wanting to know

[@johnj2803]

I think another plus for the GoPro 7 is the use of a multitude of preexisting accessories.

[@jordie00bogart]

Thank so much for taking the time to make this video. This helped me decide if I wanted to pull the trigger on the new one or now. I use my Hero7's to film pov and 3rd person downhill mtb videos. I feel the sharper and more stable image will really add to the videos if used on the helmet. I will likely still use a Hero 7 for my chest mount to give that slightly more immersed/raw and real feel. Cheers!

[@MrBlackReviews]

hey Jordie.. yea I think its a great idea.. the 9 is amazing, I would even check out the max lens mod, or some of the vids ive done with the max lens mod. it is MAGIC!!!!! thanks or the comment I really appreciate you stopping by

[@Aroenvk]

Hey im still choosing between the hero 7 or 9, also for mtb pov but which one do you recommend?

[@cheesecake4648]

1:36 I totally get that: buying expensive stuff and disregard things like broken shoes. We know what we want and makes us happy

[@mysteryexchange4192]

Well i'm sold on it thank you Danny it's clearly a superior Camera. worth the upgrade if you are making video's. Awesome Quality Review Danny. :)

[@MrBlackReviews]

Ya. I didn’t think that front lcd would be as helpful as it is. Makes me not worry if it’s a good enough shot or not

[@michaeldunn5545]

Thanks Danny your input makes it easier to choose which one I would buy

[@MrBlackReviews]

Glad to be of service. It was fun for my own curiosity to see how they both stack up. Thanks for the comments :)

[@ZanderRound]

So much info and presentation was on point

[@MrBlackReviews]

Thanks zander ! Your r6 video is getting some great views !!

[@kdegraa]

I’ve heard the Hero 9 & 10 along with possibly the 8 freeze and lock up a lot. Meanwhile the 7 is more reliable and does not freeze.

[@GinaWalters1]

I have always got questions!!! And you always answer my questions. This is true

[@MrBlackReviews]

Love your questions. And I can’t wait for you to see my Final Cut Pro favorite tips to help you edit faster video.

[@squaddingquads]

@@MrBlackReviews don't feed the Bot

[@luisfematt370]

Agree with the other comments, my 7 still delivers what I need, the extra options on the 9 are not of much interest, to me at least. . . . .

[@MrBlackReviews]

Ya, my conclusion was that the 7 is still a great camera too. However since using the 9 and especially the Max lens mod I find it amazing for certain things, the front screen (I thought I didn’t need) I find incredibly helpful. Obviously I am not selling these just giving my honest opinion, but if the 7 is still working great for you, no reason to upgrade yet

[@zdravkosimeonov548]

this is the most unconvincing video for an upgrade . thanks for saving me the money :)

[@MrBlackReviews]

Always good to save some money !! 😍 btw I wasn’t trying to convince anyone (It doesn’t benefit me either way) just showing the differences ... the 7 is still a great camera, but I really do love using the 9

[@roswell266]

@@MrBlackReviews NO I GET IT , YOU USE IT ALOT SO LITTLE DIFFERANCES ARE A BIG DEAL I COMPLETLY UNDERSTAND , GREAT VID THANKS

[@KnoxIncorporated44]

Just upgraded from 7 to 9! I love the 7, my favorite feature about the 9 is actually the horizon leveling which you didn’t talk about but that’s gonna make mountain biking content worlds easier to watcg

[@MrBlackReviews]

Yes you are right.. I should have brought that up, when I first got it, I didn’t think that was going to be such a big feature but you are right, it’s huge

[@DirtyTesla]

Damn this is a great video. Deserves more views. Does the 9 fit in 7 cases? I have the 7 with the mic extension and I'd like to use that+case with the 9 if I upgrade... thanks.

[@MrBlackReviews]

Hi Dirty! lol love your name... thanks for the compliment. The 9 doesn't fit in the 7 unfortunately, I was in the same boat, I had a case for the 7... the mic extension (at this point) doesn't work with the 9 but I hear an update to make it work is coming in a week or 2... but I ordered a Ulanzi case for the 9 and it looks so good! :) hope that helps! cheers

[@baldeagle242]

Great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@stefanandreasson6408]

Me viewing this on my 6 year old phone in 144p through youtube copression Hmm yes the hero 9 is a lot sharper

[@MrBlackReviews]

Haha. I love this comment :)

[@ckrutto]

I am new to GoPro and really appreciate this video. Plan to take it kayaking, hiking and backpacking up here in Alaska. Thanks!

[@1known2]

Yah the 9s audio is just great, 7 is fine Also

[@roadridesl9615]

Few guys saying gopro hero 9 touch screen is so slow and it's stuck, is it true?? Please reply me, It's a big question for me. I'm uncertain weather to buy a 8 or 9...?

[@GinaWalters1]

10k coming on strong!!!!

[@MrBlackReviews]

Getting close. I’m debating on whether I should continue with the m&m thing

[@SketchyJeeps]

I basically film everything on my channel with the GoPro hero 7 black. At the price point it can't be beat in my opinion. We have 3 of them now, all do great, but the audio is the biggest downfall. Looking into mic options now. Great video!

[@creative-and-code]

First!! Almost 10k!!

[@GinaWalters1]

Second - jay too quick for me!

[@MrBlackReviews]

Oooo almost missed this one Gina!!!! Thanks Gina and jay. Can’t wait to hit 10k!!!!!

[@PsychoGirlMagnet1216]

My favorite video of the day... I liked it so much that I even gave it a “like”....and was so stoked up the information, as I ordered my 9 bundle this morning, but back to the point, I even “ subscribed”. 🙂🙂🙂 two thumbs up, home fry 🙂.

[@MrBlackReviews]

hey PsychoGirlMagnet!! thanks soo. much for the kind words and subscribing :) I really appreciate it and I hope you enjoy the 9. I have a lot of videos where I dive into different ways to use it !! thanks for making my day !!

[@shilohrose6480]

I'm only here for the calves!! 🦵🏻🦵🏻👍🏻

[@MrBlackReviews]

haha :D of course you are !!!

[@shilohrose6480]

Danny Black u know it!! 😎🔥

[@GinaWalters1]

I’ve been waiting for this video!

[@MrBlackReviews]

This video has been waiting for you! There I commented on all your comments 😍😍😍

[@GinaWalters1]

Danny Black love it!

[@thestig6053]

This is my toughts after watching this: A phone does the job

[@MrBlackReviews]

I agree but..... At some level I understand where you are coming from but.... Thanks for your comment

[@akushon_kamen]

yeah, try to put your phone on your forehead

[@SixShooter14]

@@akushon_kamen or motorcycle handlebar.

[@vashmetfranz6697]

I use my GoPro mounted on my motorcycle going at 200+ kph and also free diving in open sea with whales. Not sure I want to do that with a $1000+ phone 🧐

[@mileswatkins2162]

Thank you I'm getting the 9 I very had trouble with the seven and the front screen is everything

[@MrBlackReviews]

thanks Miles for the comment! and absolutely, my 7 froze so much and i had to remove the battery so many times.. THis has not happened once on my 9 in almost 9 months of heavy use!

[@walker2508]

Smash the like button 👍

[@MrBlackReviews]

Thanks buddy!!

[@korbinriggs4944]

So any issues you have noticed with the 9? I’ve heard there are some bugs and over heating issues. Trying to decide if I should wait to upgrade

[@MrBlackReviews]

I haven’t seen any signs of overheating on mine or any of my friends that own one. Maybe they have cheap sd cards, that could cause over heating . I love my 9 still and use it a lot (btw i don’t sell these things or work for gopro, just being honest )

[@salviorogerio3776]

🤙🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷👊

[@marcdaniele1389]

Just bought the 9 before finding this video and already own the 7. Love your video and just subscribed. Gonna start watching more of your stuff, keep it up

[@MrBlackReviews]

Thanks Marc! Ya I almost want to do a follow up (3 months later) because I don’t even use the 7 anymore, not that it’s bad, the 9 is just that much more easy to use in my opinion :) 🙏

[@diamonddog2817]

The time warp and switching at a touch just sells it for me the 9 is such a gamechanger

[@MrBlackReviews]

Yes !! Same to me! I want to do a full video just with time warp around the city!

[@Ducanralf]

Great 👍 analysis mate, and greetings from Russia 🇷🇺.I have just switched to Sony and was about to buy a GoPro 9 today.I think it will be a great buy considering YT does favor 4k and above videos.Happy new year to the community from Russia 🇷🇺 👋

[@MrBlackReviews]

Yes I’ve heard that about KZbin favoring 4K videos... also greetings to you Ralf from Russia. What kind of Sony did you get ? Also what kind of vlogs do you make ?

[@Ducanralf]

@@MrBlackReviews Am a newbie in this platform(just a year),I make traveling vlogs from Russia 🇷🇺 and help future tourist.My channel is more a lifestyle and I help many around the world to see the new Russia with none political propaganda vlogs.My very first vlog, is almost half million view shot with a GoPro hero 7(Moscow - Berlin)by train.Used canon 6d Mark 11 with 16-35mm, sigma 35mm 1.4 lenses.Sold them as they were just too heavy for traveling.Present myself with a Sony a6600 with sigma 16mm and a Sony 10-18 lenses.Just bought a Weebil S today as well.I just want to make good smooth videos.Will get Gopro 9 in the coming days.Happy new year bro .👋

[@MrBlackReviews]

Wow that’s awesome. I’m using the 6500 with sigma 16 and Sony 10-18, I almost bought that same exact gimbal but then stopped traveling this year. You will love the 9, especially on some of this train rides! I’ll come over and sub. It will be awesome to see Russia through your lens! Keep it up 👍

[@Ducanralf]

@@MrBlackReviews Oh thanks for the kind words and will not only sub to your tech channel(am a gear novice)😂, hope to catch up on Instagram 👍.Keep in touch mate.

[@Taf68]

Fellow QLD'er here. Great video. I am currently looking at buying a second camera for Motorbike trips. I already have a 7 and was wondering whether to get a second 7 or get a 9. This video gave me all the info I am looking for . Thank you

[@MrBlackReviews]

Hi Paul and fellow QLD'er :) so at the moment i would wait and see what they roll out with for the 10. which will most likely be within the next 5 weeks. the 7 is great. the extra features on the 9 rock in my opinion, so if its something you talking to the camera or just another angle on the motorbike, you could look into the max lens mod, its pretty amazing! Sorry i just noticed this comment was from 3 weeks ago 🤦‍♂️ im just now trying to get all caught up with replies

[@Taf68]

@@MrBlackReviews thanks mate

[@warbyghost]

Many people have complained that the Hero 9 has a serious freezing problem. I would like to know if you have experienced any freezing during your filming.

[@MrBlackReviews]

I have actually not. I experienced it a bunch on the 7... I think it was related to hypersmooth being on when I wasn’t recording and then throwing the gopro around. But haven’t at all experienced it on the 9 (sorry for the life story lol)

[@warbyghost]

@@MrBlackReviews I appreciate the quick reply. I have been considering buying one, but was worried about the bad reports I had been reading about the freezing problem. My existing GoPro is a model 3, so it is time to upgrade. I mainly use it for recording overseas bike rides. I have now completed about 45 such rides since our first ride in China, way back in 2006. I am waiting for the pandemic to end before we can leave Australia again. Two trips have already been cancelled.

[@1990AngeloS]

Hey man which one would you recommend for breakfast runs on my super bike , I currently have the 5 but looking at the 7 and 9

[@MrBlackReviews]

Thx for the great question I would get the Hero 11 if you can but if not the Hero 9 would be the better option hope that has helped. Thx Danny

[@1990AngeloS]

@@MrBlackReviews thanks man

[@ItsGoodintheWoods]

Awesome comparison video. I made it all the way to the end !! Very good job

[@MrBlackReviews]

Aw thanks for making it to the end! Tech reviews are always hard to keep everyone’s attention lol. But also thanks so much for the comment and encouragement ☺️

[@mauricionascimento8492]

Thanks. My wife lost my Hero7 and I was on the fence about getting a Hero7 (and use extra batteries that I already have) or upgrading to Hero9......probably will go to Hero9. Thanks for this awesome comparison video.

[@MrBlackReviews]

i havent looked back on my 7... i was a huge fan of the 7, but the extra features, especially the ones i thought i wouldnt like, i cant live without now lol... the max lens mod also has been worth it all together! that thing is amazing

[@hanif_afa]

The way you place the music throughout the video is crazy satisfying

[@MrBlackReviews]

Ah thanks so much. I spend way more time on the music than I should but you just made me not regret that! So I appreciate the comment :)

[@IndianPolish]

New subscriber ❤️🙏 Hey! Amazing comparison. Sadly, I purchased the 7 few days back but actually isn't that bad to be fair. I am still confused with the best video settings for it though (For KZbin). My best guess is: 4k 60fps protune on with gopro colour with upload out of premier pro downsizing to 1080p and using vbr 2 pass, maximum render and depth. 🤔 What are your suggestions?

[@MrBlackReviews]

You nailed it with the set up. That’s exactly would I used ... except sometimes I would go to 2.7 and linear mode. The 7 is still rad! I did a video about my set up, the audio mod with ulanzi case and a smart lav + is a great pairing with it!!

[@MrBlackReviews]

Also thanks for subscribing :)

[@Doc-Cam]

Excellent coverage and no waffle. Exactly what I needed to hear. 10 outta 10 on assessment. 🇮🇪

[@MrBlackReviews]

thanks DOC! i appreciate the kind words and comment :) glad it was helpful!

[@oneonlyxram]

I'm struggling here with the hero 9, I like latest and greatest, but I use my gopro 7 black for on motorcycle shots, on car shots, and on helmet stuff, b-roll using the karma (which the 9 doesn't fit). For those type of videos, would the hero 9 be that much of a jump over the 7?

[@MrBlackReviews]

I would say if it isn’t broke don’t fix it. The 9 is awesome and could argue that you wouldn’t need the karma with its advanced boost hypersmooth. The Mac lens mod, if you ever try it out on the 9 might be the selling point for you ... it is amazing

[@oneonlyxram]

@@MrBlackReviews thanks for the response man, the karma grip is a bit annoying at times, but I think I'll get another hero 7 for now.

[@xmarcsthespot63]

I'm still using the Hero 3 Black. Not even the +. Should I get the Hero 9 or 8, or wait for the 10?

[@staxproduction]

I think that both cameras are really awesome and the GoPro 9 makes a huge difference with two screens so then you can see what you are looking at, but other than that, I think it’s the color that makes the difference between the 9 and the hero 7 black :)

[@MrBlackReviews]

Yes I completely agree

[@kentkagle3850]

thank you for your work on these

[@trafficon2wheels]

I like and own the 7 black, but I want to add a second camera for motorcycle ride recording, should I just invest in a 360 as a 2nd camera? picture quality or effects at those speeds, mmmm cool video though thanks

[@ambienceentertainmentprodu7905]

The GoPro 9 has been featured in a lot of videos on KZbin and almost all of them discuss how laggy and not responsive the back screen is. Do you find this to be the case as well? The camera is also said to freeze and shut down by itself in a low-temperature environment, have you ever experienced these problems yourself?

[@MrBlackReviews]

hey sorry for the late reply, im just now trying to get all caught up on comments. but the lagginess i found wasnt that bad if you put a little more force to it, but they also did a firmware update making it a lot smoother. as far as freeze and shut down, i actually honestly have not had that problem. I think it might boil down to SD card, maybe if you are running gps, wifi, voice commands, and its really hot sunny day, it might add up and create problems.

[@Solley2010]

I have a Go Pro 7 can you use the Go pro mic adapter on the 9 as I like to plug in a external mic that is inside my motorcycle helmet

[@mike1506tube]

I have owned GoPro7 black for a couple of years. Love it. Now thinking about getting the 9. Thanks for the vdo.

[@MrBlackReviews]

So happy to be able to help out. The 9 is so great you will love it :) thanks for the comment

[@MikeSteinSeaTac]

When you compared audio with the media mod on the 7, it sounded to me like audio on the 9 (without the mod) sounded very much like the 7 (with the mod) would you agree?

[@MrBlackReviews]

the 9 does sound pretty good with no mics, however when any wind comes at you it does its best to stop the wind where it kind of messes the sound. but thanks for the comment!!!

[@WellerNFriends]

Thank you so much! This is the video comparison I have been looking for to see if the upgrade is worth it! been using hero 7 for a while now and with good results but I wouldn't mind getting an even better camera, Great video and much love from Denmark 💜

[@MrBlackReviews]

Aw thanks for taking the time to write that, it means a lot! I loved the 7!!! Still love it, but the 9 is fantastic and I’m loving making videos with it

[@WellerNFriends]

Your welcome and im probably going to make the same jump :)

[@r12rtpilot]

I am looking at buying my first Go Pro for motorcycle touring....I could save a bundle buying a Go Pro Hero 7, but I love that Time Warp...and hypersmooth! But the biggest selling point for the 9?? Battery size and storage! Thanks so much!

[@MrBlackReviews]

Honestly, batter yes, time warp yes... it has less freezing... but the biggest thing of all (and I understand saving is good) the max lens mod on the 9 especially on the motorcycle would be so good!!

[@grayfam8]

I hear a lot that the front preview on the 9 lags on video?Also the camera freezing a lot too! Any feedback on these claims? These are big deal breakers. Thank you!

[@MrBlackReviews]

So there is lag on the preview only when recording at 5k. I think this will get fixed in a firmware update. 4K look fine no lag. And 5k it’s just a little laggy nothing that ruins your day (and only when you hit record)

[@explorewithant]

Im thinking of getting the new hero 9 so I can start doing some videos for my KZbin blogs but I’ve never edited a video before so I’m wondering what program you use for editing and or can you recommend a video editing program for me as a beginner if you don’t mind,,I’ve got a Mac also 👍👍👍

[@MrBlackReviews]

hi Ant.. thanks so much for writing. Its always great when you are new to it... because you just keep with it and grow and grow!!! I would suggest something as easy as imovie which is on your mac right now. You can import your gopro video when you connect it to the computer and there are a lot of great tutorials (on youtube) on how to use it and getting started!

[@explorewithant]

@@MrBlackReviews yes ok cheers buddy 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@rbruce63]

Hi does the Hero 7 fit the Karma Drone harness of the 5? I’m considering upgrading from my Hero 4 Black as the camera body cracked...or I might put a drop or two of crazy glue to fix the crack! The 7 is still available in Costa Rica but pricey!

[@MrBlackReviews]

The 7 is the same size as the 5 so it should fit

[@rbruce63]

@@MrBlackReviews I am looking forward to one, as soon as I can get it on the USA, specially for the hyperlapse feature!

[@thegan9143]

Looking to upgrade from my 5 and was thinking a 7 would be a big improvement but also cheaper. That said I'd be interested in comments about whether it is better to just get the latest and buy the 9. Mostly used for off road videos on dirt bikes.

[@MrBlackReviews]

Oh if I were you I would get the 9... it has much better stabilization and paired with the Max lens mod it’s insanely smooth. (I made some recent vids about that)

[@thegan9143]

@@MrBlackReviews Thanks for the feedback, I think I'll go with it and get the 9.

[@mackenzieraedeke1117]

Very helpful video for me trying to decide what to get for my first GoPro Thank you :)

[@MrBlackReviews]

Thanks so much for the comment Mackenzie! No matter what your choice I hope it inspires you to create :)

[@32srt32]

what about upgrading from a hero 5 black? i broke my housing case clip. so trying to decide if i want to fork out the $400 deal at costo to get spare battery, hard case, 64gb sd card, accessories kit.

[@MrBlackReviews]

That is always the tough decision to make. Although that’s not a bad price. Check out GoPros website though because I think they just launched a deal

[@fenwickridley]

Hey bud.. I'm an ice swimmer and use my 7black in between 2°c and 5°c... I actually have 2 7blacks.... BUT both lenses steam up on the and I have tried everything. I want to get the 9 but I don't know if its just going to do the same. GOPRO won't answer any of my questions and I'm slightly stuck as all the adventure stuff I do I need a good waterproof cam ?

[@MrBlackReviews]

Hey fenwick, that sounds like an annoying problem to have . I imagine the 9 would be the same since there isn’t anything different in that regard.

[@75ur15]

Curious about the color differences that didn't get mentioned. Were both set either to gopro or flat, and was any color grading done after?

[@MrBlackReviews]

Ya sorry, I didn’t mention that. They were both set on the default gopro color. However I’ve changed my settings to flat which I think looks better

[@coopersharp2921]

I have the gopro hero 7 black, and recently my stepbrother got the hero 9. Personally, I am not a professional filmer, so I am not shooting anything above 2.7k. The 7 works perfectly, no glitching, and stays cool. I have yet to test the hero 9, but the overall ease of use is not the greatest. If you don't have nails, or stron fingers, you'll find it pretty difficult to open the battery door, unlike the 7 which opens with the push of a button. Also it isn't as noticeable on camera, but the 7 is waay smaller and compact than the 9. At the end of the day, the hero 9 comes with great features, but it isn't too much of a difference that a little bit of editing can't fix. I would still buy the hero 7 over the hero 9.

[@MarquezDaniel]

I found a gopro 7 in recycling tried turning it on and it still worked! Now I have an excuse to go out and use it for some action sports lol I've been debating of selling it and getting the Hero 10 but I pretty much got the Hero 7 for free so I'm kinda on the fence of upgrading. Do you think the 10 would be a huge upgrade?

[@TheOccasionalNomad]

Thanks for posting this one. Awesome comparison for me- I have the 7 Black and was thinking about the 9. I think you’ve convinced me.

[@MrBlackReviews]

aw man... thats awesome (and thanks for the kind words) i didnt think it would be the case, but the front LCD is probably the best feature! i feel so much more confident on my shots now :)

[@TheOccasionalNomad]

@@MrBlackReviews update mate- I went and bought one the next day. Super impressed by the 9’s capabilities, especially the stability features.

[@SidsTips]

NIce video. Thanks! I have the 7 and the 9 is on the way, but hear that so many people are having issues with theirs. Hope it will work out well!

[@MrBlackReviews]

Awesome!! Ya. I love the 9 and I still love the 7 , that front face lens rocks! I’m sure some people get their gopros and have issues but at the same time I’m a believer in 2 things. “ turn it off and on again” and “user errors” because usually people get to a problem and then complain about it... maybe 2 hours later figure out what they were doing wrong but don’t take their complaint down lol

[@SidsTips]

@@MrBlackReviews ha! Right on!

[@KingTheDetailer]

I have a buddy of mine that still has the 4 and uses it to take footage and upload to youtube , amazing 1080p quality . I was surprised when he told me he still uses the gopro 4

[@MrBlackReviews]

Ya the quality of these go pros for KZbin vids are still great. To me the hypersmooth captured me , I didn’t realize how much until I hand held my bigger camera and saw how shaky it was .

[@KingTheDetailer]

@@MrBlackReviews yeah just don't see the point on spending 400$ for a 9 which you can't upload 5k or 4 quality to social media or youtube 🤷🏽 no worth it in my opinion

[@danilosagarang8672]

Geez. This channel deserves a lot more subscriber. Great explanation. Very simple yet so comprehensive. Btw, I have a question. Does your GPH9 have an unresponsive touch screen? Mine does and I just bought it last week.

[@MrBlackReviews]

Hi Danilo... thank you so much for the kind words!!! as far as the screen, I think a lot of people think that the screen is more like an iPhone, but since this is an action cam, they made the touch needing a little more force. so usually holding it with one and and touching will work perfectly. Now if its just completely unresponsive maybe just hold the mode/power button down for like 10 seconds to restart it. (I haven't had any problems with mine)

[@erichunley]

Good video. I appreciate the extra info to help me learn more about using the camera. I have one but still have a ton to figure out.

[@MrBlackReviews]

There are most definitely more tips and tricks that I’m still learning . Thanks so much for the kind compliment

[@erichunley]

@@MrBlackReviews happy to. I discovered you through Eh Joe who I think is another amazing KZbinr.

[@MrBlackReviews]

Oh yes I love eh joe!! One of the coolest KZbinrs out there

[@Streetpreaching7]

With Timewarp 3.0 and other software niceties, are they purposely withheld from older versions to entice buyers to upgrade to newer version?

[@MrBlackReviews]

ahhh thanks for that.. I was actually wondering because I never owned a hero 8 if they would also update to the newer timewarp

[@Streetpreaching7]

@@MrBlackReviews i just wondered. I see it in tech industry with cell phones and different smart devices. There will be hardware changes but also software changes that are only accessible on the latest generation of device. Seems like a marketing strategy to phase in certain newer features that have an internal functionality exclusive to the newer or newest model.

[@tt-is5qx]

Hey dan, need some advise. I need a gopro to strap to a drone . Mainly to film clear high field shots at my sons peewee football games. Do you think the hero 9 would be the best option for me, Or should i stick with the cheaper hero 7?

[@MrBlackReviews]

Great question . When you say strap to the drone, which drone are you thinking ? And whether the gopro would even be better than a drone camera (depending on the drone) ... however I think the 9 is good for that extra bit of resolution and higher bitrate... but 7 would also look good if you can get a good enough price for the 7 to make it worth it.

[@Ferda1964]

Nice presentation Danny thanks but don't you think your camera is focused on your oversized microphone? I would go for a lapel mic instead .

[@MrBlackReviews]

Thanks Ken ... I appreciate the feedback.. it’s all a learning process :) I have been playing around with different mics since this video too.. I actually do agree that a lapel might be the next thing I try out. 🙏 I’ll get it right one of these days lol

[@Ferda1964]

@@MrBlackReviews Hi Danny , I enjoy watching other video creators doing their tricks and lately I've been enjoying very much the way Richard Vobes works with his equipment and in this show he talks about different mics as well , have a good one kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKaWqpuirdaZm6s

[@projektbuild26]

Thanks for the video! Keep up the great work.

[@MrBlackReviews]

Thanks so much projekt!

[@syedarmaghanhassan4652]

Hi Danny, Thanks for sharing. May I ask, why is your video quality so bad? feels like from webcam etc. Did you use a very high ISO and softened the footage in post?

[@sivanyc]

Great video I have the 7 and now I’m definitely upgrading cheers!

[@MrBlackReviews]

oh awesome! glad i could help... youll love it! :)

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

I made it to the end. I still use the GoPro Hero 3+ and am looking to upgrade so anything will be better. Even thinking about the DJI Pocket 2. I guess I need to look at you update video now.

[@spdarchitectureinc.6167]

Have you had issues with using RTMP to livestream to KZbin

[@seb1things1]

What would be a small dron to use with gopro 9?

[@SamukeloKhomo]

Great video, very informative. My only issue are the accessories I have accumulated that wont work on the Hero 9.

[@HomeGrownPyro1]

What do you think about night time video would the 9 still be the best option you think? I'm trying to find a camera that would shoot the best video at night for fireworks

[@MrBlackReviews]

Oooo... the 9 is okay, not much better than the 7 but you just have to fine tune the iso and shutter, but I would suggest looking into apps on a smart phone that might give you more control for night shots, the next step up would be a dslr

[@HomeGrownPyro1]

@@MrBlackReviews cool I'll look into those options, thanks for the info

[@davitkoiava]

With go pro 9 you can go online live?? As gopro.com say that this just for go pro 8 black and 9

[@MrBlackReviews]

Yes just for the 8 and the 9 it goes live but you need to connect to an internet source of some kind

[@Falconurbex]

I was thinking of getting the go pro 9 in august, but i was thinking should i wait till september/october and go for the hero 10 if they release it around that time.

[@MrBlackReviews]

yes i would wait as well if I were you.. i love the 9 but the 10 will be around in September/October and probably will be worth the wait :)

[@stevekitella4781]

I say no, just got a second 7 black used including 128 g SD card, head mount with quik clip and a 14" reach for $250 Cdn. A couple issues 1) screen freeze up sometimes ( rare but there) usually going thru menu. 2) Battery gets chewed up. Solved using an external battery pack. The rest is gold. For the money, the newer models aren't worth the extra $$$

[@therrienmichael08]

I wouldn't need the front facing camera of the 9 doing metal detecting but gold panning I would.

[@MrBlackReviews]

true... its a nice option that you can turn off if you dont use it to save a little more battery. thanks for the comment. gold panning and metal detecting sounds interesting

[@allesprobieren]

GREAT Comparison!!! Love it for real

[@RobSDavis]

What type and size SD card do you use? I am hearing about some issues despite using the recommended brands.

[@MrBlackReviews]

I use a 128gb card. There are good ones out there. I made a vid about it kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3_GkpRqbdWWsKM

[@rogerfenez3663]

Great video my man. Great sense of humour!

[@MrBlackReviews]

thanks Roger ! I appreciate it :)

[@EdsEverydayAdventures]

Thanks for the video. I have a 5 and 7, both still work, but cracked screen on the 7 and .....bunch broke on the 5. Going to be buying more, was debating on another 7, but may have to get the 9.

[@MrBlackReviews]

Oh I love the 9... and the 7 is still a great camera, but the extra features (which when recording I didn’t know I would love) the front screen ... the max lens mod and some others that always have me reaching for the 9 and only the 7 If I need an extra one

[@blackswanodysseys]

Great informative video. And yes I’m researching the purchase of an additional GoPro. Trying to decide between the 7 , 9, or wait on the 10 release. Eric, Black Swan Odysseys

[@MrBlackReviews]

Ya I suppose it comes down to what you need for that second camera. The 7 is a nice secondary camera as the quality holds up. Not as cool as the 9 😎 but I feel like the 10 will be like an insignificant release

[@blackswanodysseys]

My need is a 3rd camera angle on my motorcycle. Was thinking of buying up swooping my cut7 with the the 9 and remounting the old 7 on the bike

[@rhonastewart6558]

Great video, thank you so much! Very informative 😎

[@MrBlackReviews]

thanks Rhona for stopping by and leaving a nice comment :)

[@AlexKellyATL]

How’s the low light performance between the two? Can you get a picture of a passing license plate with the 9?

[@MrBlackReviews]

I think you can if you have hypersmooth turned off... I am going to do a video on low light soon but I believe some other KZbinrs have put one on their helmet at night and cruised around

[@yeeshamaev]

Nice review! Never had an action cam and I was contemplating if I'll get 7 or 9. And you helped me make the decision. More powers!!

[@MrBlackReviews]

oh ya... listen if i was in the same boat... the 9 is worth getting for sure! you will be happy with it! (i dont work for gopro lol)

[@yeeshamaev]

@@MrBlackReviews thank you very much for responding! I'm a new subscriber of yours!!

[@limberpasillas5801]

Neat video, Danny. I'm testing out a friends GoPro to determine if it can boost my creativity and videos by providing a different angle. So I've been watching a lot of video comparing the latests models (7, 8, 9, Max) and your video is another one that helped me lean more towards the 9 model. Primarily because it would be my first GoPro. How about file size, editing and such?

[@MrBlackReviews]

Thanks limber I appreciate the kind feedback! I really love the 9, its the best gopro and even after creating this I barely ever use the 7, not because its a bad camera, but because the 9 is just that much better and the front facing screen really helps a lot when framing yourself. The file sizes on 5k can get big but usually around 4GB every 10 minutes