HERO13 Black: Macro Lens Mod Hidden Features Revealed!

[@BenjaminSahlstrom]

Will the macro mod fit on older gopros?

[@AdventuresofRon]

Unfortunately it will not. Esp since there has been some upgrades to accommodate Auto Detection

[@BenjaminSahlstrom]

@@AdventuresofRon Bummer. Have you tried it? If it would at least physically lock on I would be fine even if it doesn't "auto detect".

[@AdventuresofRon]

@@BenjaminSahlstrom only the ND filter will fit. Unfortunately rest doesn’t fit

[@AdventuresofRon]

@@BenjaminSahlstrom yeah unfortunately it doesn’t physically fit

[@BenjaminSahlstrom]

@@AdventuresofRon Thanks for confirming.

[@iamruss74]

so I watched this entire video waiting for the "hidden feature" to be talked about. I saw none. Was it focus peaking?

[@AdventuresofRon]

That's right! Focus peaking was the 'hidden feature'

[@ronyoung1588]

Just picked up the GP 13 and ordered Macro Lens... looks amazing...

[@AdventuresofRon]

@@ronyoung1588 it’s my favourite lens! Love how you can get both the depth of field and standard field of view with the same lens!

[@Senthiil]

Don't believe his hype about this being a GoPro 13 demo. But hey, who cares about that? Let's talk about this amazing Singapore food vlog. It's like a masterclass in really using an action camera. You know, the kind where you just point and shoot and hope for the best. I'm sure he's a total expert on action cam vlogging. I'd definitely sign up for his course... if he ever offers one, that is.

[@ark66]

wondering why it doesnt come together as bundle??? cam + macro?

[@AdventuresofRon]

@@ark66 That would've been sweet for sure!

[@WalkingWithGodVlog]

@@AdventuresofRonDoes the macro lens look exactly like the standard lens when turned to the distance side… so I could leave it on all the time and get the same footage as standard lens too?

[@TVNetworld]

please answer my question - what happens if i attach the new macro lens to the hero12? is it working perfectly? cant wait to hear from you thanks

[@AdventuresofRon]

@@TVNetworld unfortunately due to the new “lens detection” hardware, the macro lens will not fit the HERO12

[@TVNetworld]

@@AdventuresofRon thats sucks I think we will wait for the Insta Ace Pro2

[@BinottoLuca]

Focus peaking is only avaiable with the macro lens mod? If also avaiable without mod, it is avaiable also on GoPro 12/11... ecc?

[@markr041]

You don't need focus peaking without the macro lens since no focusing is needed without it. Does not work on 12.

[@BinottoLuca]

@@markr041 I need it to use it with inon underwater macro lens

[@AdventuresofRon]

@markr is right! you dont need 'focus peaking' without macro lens mod. the objective of focus peaking is to aid in determining what is in-focus. but for the standard GoPro lens is has a 'fixed focus' where everything in the shot is in-focus, with a min. focal distance of ~60cm. unfortunately the UI is NOT tuned to 3rd party lenses like INON lenses

[@BinottoLuca]

@@AdventuresofRon the inon Lens give the GoPro a depth of field of less than 2 cm, from 4.8cm to 6.2 cm. To bring things in focus I have to move the camera, if this function would be available, I could see on the screen the edge of what is in focus, helping me.

[@WalkingWithGodVlog]

Does it focus to infinity and look the same as the standard lens using the distance side?

[@AdventuresofRon]

@@WalkingWithGodVlog it does - will probably do a side-by-side comparison soon!

[@WalkingWithGodVlog]

@@AdventuresofRon I would love to see that! If it’s set to wide view does the distance part of the macro lens looks the same as the standard in wide view? I would like to just leave it on and get the best of both worlds if possible…

[@videogame-techreviews]

Well played.

[@AdventuresofRon]

gotta love the new close focus wide angle lens!

[@alexamplatz]

is it possible to turn the background unsharp and making a potrait picture of a person or video with the macro lens mod if i stay within the 2 feet distance you mentioned? i've seen it in some of your video frames, but in others i didn't. wondering if its working also for portrait pictures

[@AdventuresofRon]

it's possible if the subject is close (an arms length away) - but from 2ft you might not get that shallow depth of field. *Macro lens mod works for photos too!

[@Senthiil]

You're the best at reviewing GoPros. It would be great if you could include a part about timecode synchronization

[@GoProTips]

Hey, Check out How to Use GoPro HERO12 Black's Multi-Camera Timecode Sync! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaOUgYKkbs5pmLM

[@Senthiil]

@@GoProTips Dear Ron, Thanks for the reply. I've already watched the video. As I plan to use multiple GoPros on my adventure motorcycle, I'll be shooting short clips frequently. This means I'll likely have at least 50 clips per camera at the end of each day. Given that the cameras will be mounted in various locations on my bike, it's impractical to show the QR code to each screen during my rides.

[@AdventuresofRon]

sickkkk! will definitely consider to produce a video on timecode sync on of these days.

[@E9ONE1]

Aloha Ronnn~👍🤙👊

[@AdventuresofRon]

thanks for swinging by!

[@E9ONE1]

@@AdventuresofRon 👍🍹🍷🤩

[@iamearthbeing]

: Been waiting for Ace pro to release their new camera with fixed minimum focus issue.... Hero 13 all the way...and I love this.

[@AdventuresofRon]

It’s the variable focus distance & the rotating lens ring of the macro lens mod for me! & with focus peaking it makes it so much easier to ensure the shot is in focus!

[@aimanrukhie]

u know, i just got my budget to looking for hero 12..then u came with ur hero 13 with macro lens also focus peaking and magnatic mounting! Arrghhh 🤣

[@AdventuresofRon]

well the good news is that the HERO13 is launching at the same price as HERO12 Black!! + the macro lens is soooo goood!

[@LARRYSITO]

I didn't know that Singapore was so good 😮. Nice vídeo i was thinking how good was the focus with the Macro lens looks pretty good but i dunno it's a bite rare on the edges.

[@AdventuresofRon]

the food is probably the best part of Singapore!!

[@dnemethfoto]

RAW photo is available with Macro Lens Mod?? :/

[@AdventuresofRon]

Yes! RAW Photo is available in Marco Lens mode

[@Celebrity_Benz]

I love it

[@AdventuresofRon]

Me too bro! Best for food vlogs!

[@BogusGasacz]

Is it possible to use macro lens in 5,3k 50fps?

[@AdventuresofRon]

*Edit You can shoot up to 4K 60/50fps in 4:3 macro lens mode! 5.3K 60/50fps in 16:9

[@markr041]

​@@AdventuresofRonNO. You can shoot 5.3K 60P. Positively, absolutely.

[@markr041]

​@@AdventuresofRonNO. You can shoot 5.3K 60P and 50P.

[@AdventuresofRon]

@@markr041 Yes you are right! in the 16:9 aspect ratio! 5.3K 60/50fps!

[@DeepakManisha45450]

Ultra wide mode also pls❤❤❤

[@AdventuresofRon]

Yes sir 🫡

[@cile1983]

💪👍 gopro 🏅

[@AdventuresofRon]

Finally! got a lens to capture my food vlog!

[@greensprite4979]

Imagine dji action 5 comes out with an autofocus 🤣

[@AdventuresofRon]

Always keen to see new tech 🤩

[@markr041]

Autofocus for action is a nightmare. Pocket 3 AF is terrible for keeping focus on a moving subject.

[@greensprite4979]

@@markr041 Yeah you just made that up. It's more reliable than even dslr like canon fuji or lumix with the exception of sony. There's not even a depth of field if the subject is far away. Of course the action 5 has to have manual settings if you want it to focus to infinity. But i doubt it'll have AF.

[@markr041]

@greensprite4979 I shoot with the Pocket 3, the Canon R5, the Sony fx3, the Nikon Z8, the Hero12, the Ace Pro, the Lumix S5 ii. Don't tell me I make it up. I shoot sports, dancers, musicians, wildlife. I know what AF can and can't do. You get your info from Googling? Bigger sensors, for the same aperture and focal length = shallower DOF. You do not want a 1" sensor for an action cam. Sony makes one; terrible AF. Anyway, the Pocket 3 is not an action cam; it is fragile.

[@markr041]

​@greensprite4979 I shoot with the Pocket 3 and Nikon Z8 and Sony fx3 and Lumix S5 ii. No, the P3 is not good for shooting sports, dancers, wildlife. You don't want a 1" sensor for an action cam, the shallower dof is the constraint unless you increase focal length or narrow aperture.

[@tractor4313]

🙌🏽🫶🏽1️⃣3️⃣

[@AdventuresofRon]

LOVE THE MACRO LENS!

[@tractor4313]

@@AdventuresofRon love it too!! 🤙🏽💙

[@helmetwhiteheart1]

This isn’t macro shoring. That’s ridiculous

[@AdventuresofRon]

@@helmetwhiteheart1 it’s a close focus wide angle lens. Did you watch the video?

[@helmetwhiteheart1]

@@AdventuresofRon it says, macro lens mode, hidden feature revealed. This is not macro photography. I had watch the first min was enough to understand the term macro is deceiving. I’m sorry not for praising you for something that I don’t believe is factual.

[@markr041]

​@@helmetwhiteheart1It's called "Macro lens" by GoPro. That is the correct name. You are correct it is not macro by conventional meaning. We need the magnification at 4 inches in focus.

[@helmetwhiteheart1]

@@markr041 gopro also says it is waterproof. Is it really?

[@Senthiil]

Don't believe his hype about this being a GoPro 13 Macro lens demo. But hey, who cares about that? Let's talk about this amazing Singapore food vlog. It's like a masterclass in really using an action camera. You know, the kind where you just point and shoot and hope for the best. I'm sure he's a total expert on action cam vlogging. I'd definitely sign up for his course... if he ever offers one, that is.

[@videogame-techreviews]

Sadly there are only like 5 other videos of this product on KZbin

[@AdventuresofRon]

What can i say, Singapore sure is a rad spot to shoot a food vlog!!