The GoPro HERO9 Black features a 23.6MP sensor to capture high-detail 5K30 video and 20MP photos. Use the 1.4" front display as a live view to properly frame your first-person vlogs and selfies. A new HyperSmooth 3.0 digital image stabilization with in-camera horizon leveling lets you produce even smoother, more stable videos without a gimbal. While a full-on action camera, the HERO9 Black makes use of its immense feature set to also let you use it as a webcam and for 1080p Full HD live streaming, providing a comprehensive solution for all your action cam adventures.
Expanded Features
While all these features already combine to offer a powerhouse system, the HERO9 Black is further complete with many other features carried over from previous versions of the camera, some of which have also been enhanced. These include a large 2.3" rear touchscreen with touch zoom, raw photo and audio capture, time-lapse and night-lapse, 8x slo-mo, an advanced 100 Mb/s bit rate, three microphones with advanced wind noise reduction, Protune features with professional video and audio settings, 14 voice commands such as, "GoPro, take a photo", and much more.
Physical Upgrades
The HERO9 Black has a built-in, flip-out 2-prong mount on the bottom, letting you easily attach it to over 45 mounting accessories available from GoPro for all your applications, whether extreme sports or live streaming to Facebook. Moreover, to further expand the functions of the camera, multiple optional add-on mods are offered, such as the Media Mod, which adds an external mic and additional mounting and signal output options for more of a multimedia workflow. With social media in mind, the camera also lets you switch into portrait mode to capture images in a format ideal for platforms such as Instagram. The battery for the HERO9 Black has a 30% longer, 1720mAh capacity in comparison to the previous model's battery, allowing you to operate the camera for longer periods on a single charge.
Rugged Design
Out of the box, the HERO9 is waterproof to depths up to 33'. Add a separately available dive housing to explore even deeper.
Intuitive Filming Modes
- Capture up to 5K30 resolution video and maintain high detail even when zooming in. Packing a new 23.6MP sensor, the HERO9 Black brings lifelike image sharpness, fluid motion, and in-camera horizon leveling for optimal image quality.
- Shoot crisp, pro-quality photos with 20MP clarity. Apply SuperPhoto to automatically pick all the best image processing to easily get the right shot.
- In-camera horizon leveling (up to 45% tilt) is now possible with the new Linear + Horizon Leveling digital lens, helping your footage stay stable and straight.
- Shoot time-lapse videos at night in 4K, 2.7K 4:3, 1440p, or 1080p, all processed in-camera.
- The HERO9 Black comes preloaded with recommended video presets for Standard, Activity, Cinematic, and Slo-Mo shots. You can even create custom presets for quick access to your favorite settings.
- Record time-lapse scenes as you move on the road, on foot, or anywhere else. TimeWarp 3.0 condenses time, capturing moments with features like Speed Ramp, which lets you select Real Speed (now with audio) or Half Speed while recording.
Power Tools
- HindSight captures video from 30 seconds before you press record, so you'll never miss a moment again, like that unexpected first base hit. With HindSight turned on, the camera will capture 30 seconds of video before you hit the shutter button, and everything after, until you stop recording.
- Record what happens 1.5 seconds before and after your shot with LiveBurst, then pick your favorite single frame for the best pic or a shareable video.
- Scheduled Capture allows you to schedule a start time for your shot in advance.
- Duration Capture records for a predetermined period of time before automatically stopping.
Compatible GoPro App
- Control the camera remotely by stopping or starting your recording. The app also allows you to offload media and make single- or multi-clip edits to share.
- The camera's onboard Face and Scene Detection can recognize smiles, blinks, and other expressions. The app then uses those details to select your best shots.
- Showcase your location, altitude, and speed on your final image by adding Data Overlays to your videos in the GoPro app. Options include Speedometer, GoPro logo, GPS Path, Altitude, Map, Speed chart, and G-Force. (Note: You must enable GPS on your camera to add GPS Data Overlays to videos in the GoPro app.)
- Offload your footage via a wired connection using the USB-C output port that is compatible with select devices.
Voice Control
Go hands-free with 14 voice commands like "GoPro, take a photo." You can even instruct your camera to turn on with just the sound of your voice. The HERO9 comprehends 11 different languages, from English to Mandarin.