
GoPro had another one of its "hold my beer" moments when the action camera industry released the 4K action camera—how about a 5K action camera? Just introduced is the new HERO9 Black action camera that records stunning 5K30 video and 20MP still photos using an enormous 23.6MP sensor packed into its tiny form, and it also has room enough for a front display, as well as a large rear touchscreen. Not only do you get more powerful imagery, you get 30% more battery life, too.
While the HERO9 Black has all the great features of its predecessor, the HERO8 Black, such as a waterproof housing, 1080p livestreaming, night-lapse, digital lenses, multi-language voice control, and SuperPhoto + HDR, the HERO9 takes things even further. Its updated video features include HyperSmooth 3.0, which provides even more stability with in-camera horizon leveling that supports up to +/-45% tilt. TimeWarp 3.0 has been updated to include speed ramping to record at real speed with audio or at half speed to condense your time-lapse scenes.
Other professional features include face, smile, and blink scene detection, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for use with the GoPro app, 8x slow-motion recording up to 1440p120 or 1080p240, cloud recording, portrait or landscape orientation modes, data overlays, webcam mode, and capture scheduling. Audio features include an enhanced, louder speaker, stereo and raw audio formats, and three microphones with enhanced noise-reduction—and even more, believe it or not. The HERO9 Black supports the latest video compression formats, including H.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC, and MP4, and it can record at up to 100 Mb/s. Photo mode has also been enhanced in the HERO9, providing massive 20MP SuperPhoto raw photos, a photo timer, Protune for photo, as well as video, burst, and multi-shot sequences.
The camera is still super durable and waterproof up to 33' without an external housing, and there are numerous accessories, such as a protective housing and the Floaty available to help you shoot even deeper in the water. The handy 1.4" front status display helps you configure the GoPro when mounted, and the even larger, rear 2.27" touchscreen display lets you control your camera image and settings. The HERO9 Black incorporates the same folding fingers mount as the HERO8 did, making it easy to mount anywhere.
It also includes a powerful 1720mAh battery that adds 30% shooting time, so you don't have to change it too often, and it supports quick charging with a separate fast charger. It uses a microSD card for recording, and you can also transfer your photos and videos using the USB Type-C port.
Finally, a family of versatile mod extensions will be available to add functionality to the HERO9 Black, such as the Max Lens Mod wide-angle stabilizer lens, the Light Mod to add lighting to your scene, and the Media Mod to add a microphone or other peripherals. In addition to the USB cable, battery, carry case, and basic mounts included with the camera, there are also numerous accessories, such as a protective lens, battery charger, silicone sleeve, and other riggings, mounts, and accessories available separately to add even more functionality to this tiny but powerful action camera.
Explore the HERO9 Black and the rest of the GoPro lineup on the B&H Photo Website, or drop by the B&H SuperStore when you’re in New York City.
2 Comments
is the Hero9 capable of u/w video at 130fsw? Or is there a housing required?
Hi Andrew -
The GoPro HERO9 Black is 33' waterproof without an external housing. The GoPro Protective Housing for HERO9/HERO10/HERO11 Black B&H # GOADDIV001 will provide underwater protection down to a depth of 196'.