GoPro Hero 13 Black | New Lenses and 400FPS Super Slow-Mo!

[@PrestonGladd]

Same ole GoPro, just slapped a new number on it and added some fancy lens options.

[@d1i2m3]

You wrapped it up perfectly

[@coloristul]

Plus gps

[@PrestonGladd]

@@coloristul ahh yes, how could I forget, they put back in the tech from 8 years ago that they removed last year.

[@ruicosta3396]

​@@PrestonGladdExactly, the 12 was essentially an update on the 11 but lost GPS. Now we have 11v3 with GPS.

[@JohnIn2SonAZ]

Added HLG with HDR.

[@ObedSamudio]

The low light is the last nail in the coffin for me, The Insta360 ace pro is a year old and has better low light capabilities.

[@thebikeracer]

How often are you using your action cameras in low light?

[@bamcameback]

@@thebikeracer all the time

[@racesuey]

Yea but insta360 has horrible color profile when there's a light

[@froznfire9531]

@@thebikeracer not really specifically in low light but for many sports, you will get to the point where its not a fully bright sky ;)

[@ObedSamudio]

@@thebikeracer All the time. The reason that I sold my Gopro was the bad low light. Unusable after 6 pm most of the time.

[@ScaryAF_Entertainment]

The GoPro footage did not look good in my opinion.

[@snakesandstuff1550]

I agree. I still think the insta360 ace pro is better

[@ScaryAF_Entertainment]

@@snakesandstuff1550 I think I’m gonna try one out. I purchased a GoPro 11 last year to upgrade from my 7 and I hate editing GoPro Footage.

[@chinafriends]

Real life versus Go Pro Ad

[@lifeai1889]

​@@snakesandstuff1550insta is worse then GoPro but DJI one is really better now

[@ruicosta3396]

@@snakesandstuff1550 Insta360 Ace Pro is great if you don't want to edit your videos. Unfortunately it lacks 10bit log and that's the reason why I prefer the Osmo Action 4. Otherwise the Ace Pro would be the undisputed king of action cameras.

[@SteveBitanga]

Usually I’m impressed with GoPro footage but watching this sealed my pocket 3 & action 4 purchase

[@kaltask1]

New action will be released soon according to rumors. just wait.

[@angelsjoker8190]

​@@kaltask1 They used to launch couple of weeks before GoPro to grab customers, this time they haven't even announced a date yet. I'm waiting to replace my Action 3 but leaked specs of the new Action 5 pro don't sound much advanced over the Action 4. Was hoping for an 1" sensor like in the Pocket 3 for better low light but apparently they go with the sam 1/1.3 of the Action 4.

[@kaltask1]

@@angelsjoker8190 the leaks nowadays are not reliable, lets just wait for the product and reviews to drop.

[@laliland]

That sensor is not only behind other action cameras, it's behind mid range smartphones. Time to switch to DJI as I can basically say hello to my batteries now as well.

[@axgrf]

The problem with bigger sensors is the shallower depth of field. That's also the number one complaint with the Action 4 and the Ace Pro. GoPro made the right call. Without autofocus, a bigger sensor just doesn't make sense.

[@Tansixtygp]

​@@axgrf exactly

[@Waldo1122]

@@axgrf Doesn't matter how good the camera quality is if you can't rely on the camera to record in the first place.

[@axgrf]

@@Waldo1122 The new GoPros have gotten quite reliable with the new GP2 chip. The first chip was massively underpowered and prone to crashing, I agree on that one.

[@Waldo1122]

@@axgrf Crashing? No these cameras have been overheating, freezing, inflating batteries and draining batteries dead in 10 minutes. The reliability has not been improving because if it was then GoPro would note that, but the fact is the cameras are getting worse. It should tell you something when a DJI camera can charge to 100% in 30 minutes while the GoPro takes 4-5 hours to charge to 100%, that is unacceptable.

[@evan]

The heavy noise in the low light situations is pretty brutal, but I'd never want to use an action cam in the dark anyway.

[@ruicosta3396]

Not only low light. The noise in the shadows is horrendous. You notice it even in daytime footage. I think this is the end for GoPro.

[@creativecarveciteclimb5684]

@@ruicosta3396I don't see the noise. Even in the car, there wasn't noise in the darkest parts.

[@ruicosta3396]

@@creativecarveciteclimb5684 What are you watching this video on? A Nokia 7650? 🤣 3:17 look at the dash. It's full of noise and lost all the detail. If that is good enough for you 🤷🏻‍♂️ maybe you're GoPro's target customer. For me it isn't and if you compare it to the two main rivals (Ace Pro and Action 4), you'll notice this camera has the worst low light performance out of the three. And this isn't surprising because it has the same image quality as the Hero 12, which was essentially an updated Hero 11.

[@Erisponsibility]

Unfortunately sometimes you have no choice. I recently got caught in a thunderstorm in the mountains and needed to switch to a gopro because of the water resistance but the low shutterspeed and noise level were definitely an issue (and some of insta360's alternatives would've probably done better)

[@ruicosta3396]

@@Erisponsibility I agree with you 💯%. The issue here is that considering the amount of noise you have in the shadows, when you have an overcast day (that could give you amazing videos, hyperlapses, etc.) this camera will deliver an image bordering on unusable.

[@SlothyVlogs]

The low light noise is horrible! No thanks, Pocket 3 for me

[@DonReyOrantoy]

try attaching pocket 3 at an FPV

[@petrub27]

More like osmo action 4

[@jaycewinter84]

So quick to hate, then you compare it to a completely different type of camera

[@SlothyVlogs]

@@jaycewinter84 Not hating, just my opinion for my own personal preference, I have the GoPro 12 and Action 4 and no real need to upgrade because low light footage hasn't been improved. For the right person I'm sure it's a fantastic camera but not for me personally.

[@SlothyVlogs]

@@DonReyOrantoy For my own personal purposes I'd not use it for an FPV, just my opinion.

[@DAVISION-YT]

This is the final nail in GoPro Coffin.

[@dicekolev5360]

There are no true innovations since GoPro 9 and yet here we are with 5 more generations. They will just keep doing it asong as there are youtube influencers 😂

[@CaptainRetriever]

The final nail will be the Go Pro Max 2. I still have a max & 10, and those are my disposables, I couldn't care less if they get trashed filming something. I'm waiting on the action 5; The dji mic 2 compatibility is a big sell point for me. Go Pro only has the name, that's the only reason people still unknowingly buy the junk.

[@DAVISION-YT]

DJI Mic 2 is already compatible with the Action 4.

[@CaptainRetriever]

@@DAVISION-YT that's what I mean. Go Poor is just making it bluetooth compatible no range & junk quality audio. DJI is miles ahead..

[@onjofilms]

Can't wait until the 14 comes out!!!!

[@adverspace]

yep

[@badhabit714]

😂😅 I’m looking forward to the 15.

[@DavidZhou]

Competition in the action camera space is going to make these cameras so much more exciting 🔥

[@dicekolev5360]

Yet it still doesn't 😂

[@DNKF]

AcePro 2 is coming and saw its performance which GoPro is like 3-4 years behind it.

[@HarschTier2]

GoPro forgot their core users

[@lothaire.m3]

@@HarschTier2 the ones that use action cams to record action or the one that buy an action cam to use it when a phone would be more convenient if not better? TV and real production (not the ones from tech reviewers who barely get out of their studio) still only use GoPros for a reason, because in the conditions that requires an action cam or to shoot action cam stuff a GoPro is still ahead and even miles ahead for anybody who takes a few minutes to custom set-up properly the camera

[@HarschTier2]

@@lothaire.m3 exactly, TV and real production are the fraction of users that GoPro tried to please, while they forgot about 90% of their user base one more time, and these are fleeing to insta360 and dji

[@TheDetourDuo]

still brutal in low light and the other brands have not only caught up in image quality, but surpassed them. At least they listen to complaints about their mounting system being outdated and tried to adjust overheating.

[@ColeStoughton]

Wow what a difference in audio quality on the DJI Mic 2 through the GoPro

[@rileyinbali]

When you need your biggest competition hardware to get good audio there is something wrong with your compant

[@CaptainRetriever]

nah it's a bluetooth connection, you lose quality over the mic 2's dedicated receiver. Insta x4 has the same, and the range is horrible, and audio is not great. Still better off with the dedicated receiver, or I think the action 4 & 5 have it built in, waiting on the 5 now..

[@GoPro]

Loving those Burst Slo-Mo moments + stoked you got to test Anamorphic with your FPV 💯

[@S.Dalino]

You guys got to test the insta360 ace pro and learn how to make an action camera, I was rooting for gopro on this generation, but this lens thingy failed on me again. Will wait for the new insta360 or maybe even DJI

[@AirKhanFPV]

@@S.Dalino There is nothing to learn, nobody want's a action camera with flip screen or without a removable lenscover!

[@AirKhanFPV]

@@S.Dalino ​ There is nothing to learn, nobody wants a action camera with flip screen or without a removable lens cover!

[@dynamicphotography_]

For die hard GoPro enthusiasts, this is a death sentence. And there's two reasons. The first reason is we already have all these different attachments and lenses and stuff from third parties. DieHard enthusiasts have already been using them. The second reason, and this is probably the most important reason. Die hard enthusiasts already have a large collection of Enduro batteries. And GoPro decided to change the size on the 13. They did that to sell more batteries. They're going to make more off batteries, then the actual 13 camera. That right there is the death sentence. I carry eight batteries for one day's worth of filming. If I was to buy seven more batteries for the 13, that's more money than the actual camera itself. I'm not doing it. Neither is my peers. We're sticking to the 12. We already have the extra lenses. A lot of us already have magnets. And a lot of us carry up to eight batteries. Goodbye GoPro. Not doing the 13.

[@gregelgie]

Quite of the video: “I don’t think safe is in your vocabulary”. Great burn, Kari!

[@ErikWerlin]

Same sensor size and horrible low light, another let down from GoPro... The new lens mods are cool but I don't think it's enough to save gopro.

[@korbovlog]

You can't get bigger sensor without focus be somewhere behind You if You hold it in the hand. (It's already a bit behind You). So sensor size and lens size is a spot on right now. There's a lack of better processing if I can guess.

[@ErikWerlin]

@@korbovlog Then it's no problem for you. For me and others it is an issue. I know how sensors and sensor sizes work and for my needs a larger sensor would absolutely be better. If that means making a GoPro a little bigger then thats fine with me but the 13 is a dud in my opinion.

[@earthcolours_]

10:48 Why does FPV anamorphic kinda look saucy

[@colinwatt00]

Is ‘saucy’ good or bad?

[@jockslifeatliftvideoproduc8528]

@@colinwatt00 I hope it means bad... having the flares warp like it does just looks distracting and weird...

[@earthcolours_]

​@@jockslifeatliftvideoproduc8528 It means good. I do agree the light pattern is distracting but I also think it's decent for a converter and the tech will get better. Maybe we'll have to avoid flares for now

[@rcrallyevox918]

​@@jockslifeatliftvideoproduc8528 that's the whole point of anamprphic isn't it

[@jockslifeatliftvideoproduc8528]

@@rcrallyevox918 No its not.. the point of anamorphic is to extend a more square frame to widescreen. The flares are a cool by product. The point is look at the flares, they are warping in a really distracting way, they should be a straight line not a curved one. It just doesnt look good.

[@reedeema]

1:25 .. DJI Catching up ? Lol good one ^^

[@hexiy_jpeg]

lmaooo

[@Waldo1122]

Like they're literally already FAR ahead, GoPro is the one that needs to catch up.

[@GameplayTubeYT]

​@@Waldo1122ok wumao😂 #copium

[@Waldo1122]

@@GameplayTubeYT Having fun with that 10 minute battery life, 4 hour charging times and overheating garbage?

[@JoshConnectMedia]

I think he meant , GOPro was catching up to the market . It was a reverse thought.

[@bobs-Videos]

I am happy to hear they kept the timecode in the metadata. I do multicam projects, and with the ability to jamsync all cameras with a simple QRCode is very cool. In fact, I use a 3rd party software "Multi-View HD Pro 2" to review multiple camera angles all simultaneously and in complete sync, to either make a presentation or do rough-cut editing without having to render or make proxies before going to post.

[@UMADl3RO5]

Anamorphic lenses is incredible. And the macro lenses with the focus ring is awesome. Makes me want one just for those two lenses

[@DMProductions]

Gene always going the extra mile for these videos

[@Tactical_Nightwach]

Well of course he is you would too making the kind of money jet makes having over 1 million subscribers 😂

[@ADfpv]

That anamorphic fpv is gold

[@divil2273]

Looks like shit

[@Nayddoh]

So cool seeing Carrie filming!

[@bucharestbiketraffic]

dji is king!

[@InspirefulWomen]

agreed! I definitely heard the difference in the wireless mic, the drop in quality. Thanks for sharing that!

[@amnforge]

I have the 9,10, and 11. I was as not impressed with the 12 and 13 is like 11.66. I'm not really sure if they're listening to their customers? Action 4 is currently 270 at BB and AMZ

[@IanMustafa]

6:28 the reason of Bluetooth audio through GoPro directly is lower than the full quality is, well, it's Bluetooth audio. it uses a lower-quality profile (HSP and HFP) to be able to send audio as an input, since the highe-quality profile like A2DP and AVRCP can only receive audio output, albeit with better quality (higher codec and bandwidth). it also happens to all Bluetooth headsets afaik; when you switch to handsfree mode (i.e for calling) while also listening to some audio in the background, the quality drops

[@BjornsonVideos]

Love the honesty, reading the embargo out loud. That makes people like me want to trust your channel even more. Keep it up.

[@badhabit714]

Calm down.

[@rudydoyle]

Maybe by the time we get to GoPro 20. It will be worth the upgrade. However, I don't think they'll be in business after this release. stick with DJI Action 4

[@Michaeltje2.0]

I don't think they can make it better than this.. what is there literally still possible to improve lol the possibilities in this small package are insane. only thing would be a bigger sensor for low light but that's gonna be annoying with a bigger size.. I think GoPro nailed this with this one.

[@innerchie]

Last Go Pro I had was an 11. After using the DJI Osmo Pocket 3, I'm going to switch over to DJI and looking forward in seeing what the Action 5 has instore. Low light capabilities is a must when I shoot so hoping the Action 5 will deliver. If not, I'll hold off for a 1 inch sensor action cam in the future.

[@fluff1991]

7 in the world and you put in on a fpv. haha thats why we love you senpai gene!

[@Qimchiy]

The quality without LOG doesn't look good and low light is underwhelming. I hope they fixed the corrupted recordings issue and the poor battery door design that prevents a water-tight seal.

[@moblades1]

The real question is… have they solved the overheating issues and freezing? I see they tried to fix it but does it really do better?

[@Whatreally123]

Considering my 5, 7 and 10 all still randomly freeze after all the updates, I doubt they have figured out on this.

[@Perceivedshift]

Great news to hear about better stability, bugs and glitches is why I swore off GoPro after the Hero 7 until they addressed it. The ani lens on my FPV quad would be amazing for drift chasing!

[@georget10i]

GoPro may be in trouble because GoPro Hero is their whole lifeline and it seems like they have hit the ceiling of innovation. What could they add? What feature? They can add a 1"-type sensor, but then the close up will be limited. In comparison, DJI Osmo Action is just another offering in DJI's diverse product line, so they are fine, and they are pressing forward.

[@radiozelaza]

wow Carrie is a cameraman now. She earnin'

[@Chris.Wheelington]

Awesome video man. That anamorphic lens is sick!

[@GiuseppeM]

The resolution from the GoPro footage is very poor, looked like KZbin switched to 480p I even had to check... What about the battery? How long did it run at 4k 60fps under the sun?

[@colinwatt00]

I did the same thing (checked if KZbin resolution dropped)

[@colinwatt00]

@Potato Jet - Is the anamorphic 1.33x or 1.55x?

[@KidsOfThe9Xs]

I'm actually loving the Hero 13, but I do want to see what DJI's next move is before I get it. I love that slo mo, the heatsink is extremely helpful, I love that we now get HLG HDR, the macro Lens seems great! I love how you can adjust the focus with the macro lens and apparently it has focus peaking!? I would admit that it's not a huge jump from the Hero 12, but it's still a great addition nonetheless and definitely a bigger jump than the 11 to the 12.

[@KidsOfThe9Xs]

With that being said, the 12 does already have a lot of these features, and even some of the other features you can add in like the magnetic mount, or even DOF and anamorphic lens.

[@AndyLSB]

same as always, Gene gets a new thing and shows it to his friends, so again my suggestion for channel name "Potato and Friends" 😂 great video man !

[@skadoosh15]

Kate you are doing a great job for gene, covering the content while gene perform, cheers kate🤩

[@KostyaG]

That was a great promotion for DJI pocket 3. Thank you

[@jitsslo]

game changer stuff! love it

[@DirectorIllyRock]

I like that GoPro is still in the fight but DJI is kicking ass man

[@DirectorIllyRock]

The Pocket 3 is just too good

[@thecrowfliescrooked]

The bottom clasp goes on "either way" lol....ya real game changer. How many years has GP had to implement a mount system like this? Give me a break.

[@SantosChronicles]

I have been using go pro. Glad they are making improvements. But I’m always worried the death of GoPro and I’ll have to switch. Congrats on the 1M!

[@Coatsey007]

Great video, as always. As an avid Action Camera purchaser, like you, I'm struggling to get over the low light and the grain (3min 17 seconds). The lens options are interesting and ad versatility, but this only works if you improve low light. The minute you start adding items and bulk you step into other camera territory with better low light and picture quality. Ticky but happy to see them thinking about this.

[@biglogied5142]

On the horses bro that was hilarious lololol

[@davocreative]

Nice little camera!

[@awesomenessdjd41]

Yay! My account is miraculously back today after being gone for 2 years. First video I watched. I have 2 hero 8s, and I just use them for Drums and 3D filming. Not sure if I should eventually upgrade, based on that low light (important for foot cams) not yet.

[@leonardogarcia9064]

The Honda's set, that's animal

[@Mr.RudySt]

🔥🔥🔥 good action cam

[@BadBobB]

Good review! With the anamorphic lens, does stabilization have to be off as usual?

[@sauce1775]

WOW!! that anamorphic drone vid looked great!!!

[@ammccormick]

I think they missed the mark on this again... Sure, different lens options is a nice to have option, but realistically most people don't want that. Most people just want a better camera. Better quality, better dynamic range, etc. I feel like the quality of it didn't look any better than previous versions, and the distortion on the edges of the frame is still really bad. I want them to improve the distortion and the quality.

[@Whatreally123]

Smaller, better battery life, no overheating, no random freezing, cheaper and smaller audio adapter and cheaper overall. None of these things are met. I am waiting for the Action 5.

[@voluntarypropaganda]

@@Whatreally123 How are none of these things are met?

[@lazarossas4852]

Thank you for the very nice video and explanation. But i would like your advice. Should i stay on my osmo action 4, or upgrade to 5, instead of buying gopro 13?

[@scoc253]

ultra wide angle is fuego 🔥🧠💯👌🏽

[@williamoorefpv]

Can’t wait to see the comparison to Dji action 5 always love your videos ❤

[@TuckerPearce]

Gene is a GoPro OG! I too would love to see GoPro do well. Need a bigger sensor though.

[@ScottJWaldron]

It's too bad they didn't make the higher capacity battery cross compatible with previous versions. The ultra ultra wide would be nice for the POV stuff I do but personally not worth the price of the GP13 plus lens. The "macro" lens might be the ideal vlogging solution so that's cool too. I like that they added peaking. Also, nice to see the doggos! 🐶🐕

[@trackntrail2869]

The anamorphic footage looks great

[@onaddosama]

1:40 looks like they just discovered fire 😄

[@Tearoze]

There isn't much that separates the two in terms of video specifications, but I appreciate the magnetic latch mount, interchangeable lenses, and wish they were compatible with Hero 12 black. I also like the slightly bigger battery, however, I still wouldn’t upgrade from the hero 12 black. I’ll wait for the next one.

[@craigw.scribner6490]

Great review, PJ! Thanks!

[@bkxc]

"What are you supposed to do with your nuts!?" Hahahha, saddle sore!

[@lecolintube]

What are your thoughts on the overall durability & water resistance with the interchangeable lenses? Would the lenses pop off in a crash? (Suppose that’s the same question for the cameras magnetic attachment?) Notice you mentioned how the Macro affected water resistance, do the others? Does the convenience and versatility of the new camera compromise the ‘indestructible’ requirements of an action camera? Awesome vid, always love seeing you guys! thanks again!

[@draGTAgan]

What should I do? I just recently bought a 12 black.=) it's a cool innovation that gopro is pushing new lenses, but about slowmo, my phone poco v1 shoots 960 frames in 1080

[@segalfpv]

The drones are ready! Thingiverse has a couple prints already💪

[@KLM_ZA]

Same same just need loads of accesories you have to buy now ?

[@MichaelWestcottFilms]

Great review VLOG as usual! I definitely agree if they made a 1 inch sensor version and made it 499 or something then that would be a much more worthy upgrade. Cool idea with the interchangeable lenses though! Keep going Go Pro!

[@CaptainKazi]

Was waiting for your review!

[@beyondthecutworldwide1]

Underwater charging can be pretty cool when diving... although during my short trip diving, my GoPro 10 only ran out of battery once during a dive. I can imagine more seasonned divers running the battery out. Or if you leave it underwater in observation of a rare event. Would be cool if a manual remote with clicking button could control the camera when underwater...

[@RudyAyoub]

Lol I was just thinking about when the next gopro would drop today

[@JoshConnectMedia]

I c an't wait to see what DJI got for the Osmo 5. Osmo 4 will still rock over the GoPro 13 though. NIce video by the way.

[@ObsessedGarbageDotCon]

Moral of the video is just get the pocket 3. Man that looked way better in low light.

[@kaskasero]

Good to see Chiqi (might spelled that wrong) can walk normally now.

[@sammcdaniel1564]

That anamorphic lens looks so fun. I bet skiing would look so cool on it.

[@DrewLederer]

These new lenses need ND! Is the solution Drop-in Filters or Clip-ons?

[@nathan-lewis]

We got GoPro 13 before GTA6.

[@nevezeraa]

That's an interesting way to frame it

[@dicekolev5360]

You'll have GoPro 14 before GTA6 too

[@Alec15]

Waiting for the Action 5 pro!

[@qr9180]

Go pro's time is over

[@ruicosta3396]

Even the osmo action 4 has better image quality. This is essentially an hero 11v3.

[@S.Dalino]

action 5 and ace pro 2 will just destroy hero 13

[@DennisSchmitz]

They really need to add a bigger sensor. GoPro's colorscience is top notch especially in Log, also great is the complete absence of sharpening in your log footage shown. But man low light is just awful. Waiting for another year to upgrade or hoping that DJI can finally fix their color and processing with the Action 5, would love to see full DJI D-Log.

[@CaptainKazi]

The curved anamorphic flare looks a bit wack. I’ve used a 3rd party anamorphic adapter on hero 12 shooting car commercials that looks pretty good

[@stephenschuda7487]

l was wondering if you experienced any overheating issues??

[@nevezeraa]

Have they fixed the water damage problems?

[@christophergrace1085]

I think the $199 camera is the better option based on all this. The extra lenses are cool, but idk if it's worth it. It seems a lot of this is software improvements. With how much cell camera has improved, and all the other options for small cameras GoPro needed to do more hardware improvements. I'd love to see more...

[@YourdailydoseofShorts-un5vi]

After starting FPV GoPro 11 was my first action cam and I think the last. In my opinion it was the last noticable improvement in GoPro series. I like my dji pocket 3: nice image quality and low light performance. I will update my FPV cam to dji action 5 (after some time passes and reviews are good) and keep the GoPro for the flights I don't know how they end up :D

[@rudeoff]

This was probably GoPros last year to catch up to DJI and they fell short

[@IVAN_ENT]

I like the magnet charger I bet you could rig it to charge the gopro off your lipos while you are flying fpv and not have to worry about running low while flying

[@Adventureaddict13]

Will you do a video on the neo tomorrow?

[@anthonyhershko]

I wonder if the GoPro Hero 13 Black is better than Insta360 Ace Pro? Cause I just bought her... Thanks! Great video!

[@NickCarroll]

Needs a Narrow field of view option, and a zoom lens (even to 2X) would be great for recording sports and other action that's farther away.

[@drft20B]

These are some very nice improvements.

[@upinalaska49]

The next few year between DJI and GoPro is going to be epic. I wonder how DJI will respond in 2025

[@bottledwaterprod]

Why no coverage of the more reasonable slo-mo? Like can it do 120 or 240fps at 4k? That's more relevant to most than ultra slow/low resolution footage.

[@XINHE]

DJI is the FUTURE.

[@22welcome]

Waiting the new Dji Osmo action 5 pro 😍

[@dqitwithbrad]

I just got my Ace Pro for the 1/1.3" sensor and 8K mainly, GoPro is falling behind. The acessories are a good 1st step though