GoPro just launched the HERO 9 Black, boasting More Everything! and we managed to check it out up close!
So here is our hands-on preview of the new GoPro HERO 9 Black action camera!
GoPro HERO 9 Black : What’s New?
The GoPro HERO 9 Black features a new sensor that deliver 5K video and 20 MP photos, together with HyperSmooth 3.0 video stabilisation, a new front-facing display, a larger rear display, and 30% longer battery life.
To complement the HERO9 Black, GoPro also introduced a number of mods, including a Max Lens Mod, a Max SuperView mod, a Media Mod, a Display Mod and a Light Mod.
GoPro HERO 9 Black : Our Hands-On Experience!
We had a short time with the GoPro HERO 9 Black, and here is our quick hands-on experience video!
And here is a summary of the GoPro HERO 9 Black’s key features :
- New 20 MP image sensor
- Video Recording Formats : 5K30, 4K60, 2.7K120, 1440p120, 1080p240 and more
- Photo Resolution : 20 MP maximum
- 1.4-inch front colour display, with live preview and status modes
- 2.27-inch rear touch display, with touch zoom
- 30% longer battery life, with improved cold weather performance
- Removable, rechargeable battery
- HyperSmooth 3.0 with in-camera horizon leveling
- TimeWarp 3.0 featuring Real Speed, and Half Speed
- 1080p Live Streaming
- 1080p Webcam Mode
- Power Tools : HindSight, LiveBurst, Scheduled Capture, Duration Capture
- SuperPhoto + HDR Night lapse video
- RAW photos
- Digital lenses
- Voice control with 14 commands in 11 languages + 6 accents
- 3 microphones with advanced wind-noise reduction
- Stereo + RAW audio
- Larger speaker for improved audio playback
- Removable lens cover
- Built-in folding mounting fingers
- Rugger + waterproof to 10 meters (33 feet)
GoPro HERO 9 Black : New Mods
GoPro is introducing a slew of new mods to complement the HERO 9 Black action camera :
Available in October 2020, the Max Lens Mod adds Max HyperSmooth video stabilisation and low-distortion, ultra-wide Max SuperView at up to 2.7K60 resolution. It also allows for horizon lock no matter how the camera is rotated.
The Media Mod, available starting 16 September 2020, adds these features to the HERO 9 Black :
- a built-in directional mic with wind suppression
- 2 cold-shoe mounts (for the Display Mod and Light Mod)
- weather-resistant construction
The GoPro HERO 9 Black will still support these two existing mods :
The Display Mod adds these features to the HERO 9 Black :
- a 2-inch flip-up screen for easier vlogging
- built-in rechargeable battery and micro-HDMI connector
The Light Mod adds these features to the HERO 9 Black :
- 4 levels of brightness – up to 200 lumens at 1 meter
- waterproof up to 10 meters (33 feet)
- built-in rechargeable battery (up to 6 hours)
GoPro HERO 9 Black : Price + Availability
The GoPro HERO 9 Black is available for purchase starting today, together with these mods coming soon :
- HERO9 Black : US$449.99 | £429.99 | A$599 | S$680 | RM2099
- HERO9 Black Max Lens Mod : US$99.99 | ~£77 | ~A$137 | ~S$136 | ~RM414
- HERO9 Black Media Mod : US$79.99 | ~£62 | ~A$109 | ~S$109 | ~RM331
- HERO9 Black Display Mod : US$79.99 | ~£62 | ~A$109 | ~S$109 | RM399
- HERO9 Black Light Mod : US$49.99 | ~£39 | ~A$68 | ~S$68 | RM249
Here are online purchase options for the GoPro HERO 9 Black :
- United States : $449.99
- United Kingdom : £429.99
- Australia : A$599
- Singapore : S$680 | S$680 | S$680
- Malaysia : RM2099 | RM2099 | RM2099 | RM2099 | RM2099 | RM2099 | RM2099
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