The GoPro Hero 7 Black is here, complete with live streaming and 'gimbal-like' HyperSmooth stabilisation. Find out more in our full review.
Of GoPro's recent releases, it's the Hero 7 Black that's the flagship model and the one hat will put the GoPro name back in the spotlight.
The biggest talking point is the Hypersmooth feature, one of the more revolutionary breakthroughs in the company's history. GoPro call it "the best in-camera video stabilisation in any camera, ever” and when you see 4K/60fps mode footage using the Hypersmooth feature, it is hard to argue against that claim.
Think of standard time-lapse, where a camera takes frequent still shots and plays them back in a somewhat stilted and choppy sequence. Now think of a major leap forward: a super smooth, stabilized time lapse video allowing for a silky progression through a scene. That's what Time Warp delivers.
The Hero 7 Black is it is the first GoPro capable of livestreaming to sites like Facebook, Vimeo and YouTube, with more sites due to come online.
The SuperPhoto feature is GoPro’s response to intelligent auto modes on smartphones which apply the right camera settings by automatically recognising certain scenes. It’s made even easier thanks to Voice Control, which responds to 16 different commands including "GoPro, take a photo".
That's the challenge laid down by GoPro. They are certainly talking up the toughness of the Hero 7 Black; it's a device that can handle the rough and tumble of the intense action its capturing, while it is waterproof down to an impressive 10 metres.
Manufacturer: GoPro
The GoPro Hero 7 Black is here, complete with live streaming and 'gimbal-like' HyperSmooth stabilisation. Find out more in our full review.
According to recent buyers, this GoPro camera is waterproof and provides you with the quality you have been yearning for. It has a SuperPhoto HDR setting mode that works exceptionally well and provides you with the kind of images you need underwater.
Its compact size allows you to travel with it; Rugged design makes it good for traveling; as it doesn't break easily; Since it is waterproof up to 33 feet you can take pictures underwater; Has 4k 60 fps recording stabilization that reduces blurriness and provides details; Voice control features...
Battery life is not long enough and can die down after a couple of shots
I purchased 5 months ago and haven't been disappointed with the purchase. I use it daily as a simple dash cam for my driving commute. The Video & Image quality is very good. The camera is very easy to learn and use. The voice controls work great. If you need to shot extended videos.
After one year on the market, the GoPro Hero 7 Black is still one of the best action cameras that you can find right now. The rugged body is filled-up with top-notch features. While HyperSmooth provides gimbal like video stabilization, TimeWarp allows you to take outstanding super-smooth timelapse...
Waterproof without needing a case;; Great 4K video and image quality;; HyperSmooth does a really good job;; TimeWarp and other cool creative modes;; Huge range of accessories.
Expensive (many cheaper options);; Can get very hot when recording 4K;; No frontal live-view screen;; Sometimes UI become unresponsive.
The stabilization on the HERO7 Black is electronic, but it’s the best in-camera electronic stabilization we have ever seen. The image quality is nice, and the new TimeWarp hyper-lapse shooting mode is a nice addition.
GoPro’s smoothest operator ever, and a brilliant flagship
Excellent image stabilisation; Good all-round image quality; Compact; waterproof and tough
Battery drains quickly with 4K; HEVC needs relatively new hardware
A total steal on a cracking action camera
Don’t mistake the Hero 7 Black for a small update. It may look similar to the Hero 6 and match the resolution and framerate, but when it comes to performance, it’s a huge leap forward.
HyperSmooth; Live Streaming; Time Warp Video; Expensive; More steps to change frame rates and resolution; Still no Fluro option; Best GoPro lighting rigs; How to get great GoPro audio
Expensive; More steps to change frame rates and resolution; Still no Fluro option; Best GoPro lighting rigs; How to get great GoPro audio
£380 might seem like a lot to pay for a tiny action cam, but we think it’s worth it for the Hero7 Black. It’s basically the excellent Hero6 Black (a five-star action cam that cost £500 at the time of its release last year) with a bunch of improvements added – the most useful of which being the incredibly effective HyperSmooth image stabilisation. HyperSmooth makes a huge impact on videos, which means we’d even suggest owners of the Hero6 Black give some thought into the upgrade. GoPro are making it easier to create top quality shareable video content across social channels too, so expect to see your instagram stories feed get a bit more action-packed. It’s great to see a company like GoPro continue to innovate in ways that are genuinely valuable to its main customer base, and the Hero7 Black feels like the best camera GoPro has made in years.
Excellent image stabilisation; Good all-round image quality; Compact, waterproof and tough;
Battery drains quickly with 4K; HEVC needs relatively new hardware;
It's only a relatively small step forward from its predecessor, but the Hero 7 Black's excellent video quality, stabilisation, usability and range of mounts make it the best all-round action cam you can buy.
Superb image stabilisation; Improved audio quality; Impressive video and decent stills; Waterproof without needing a case; Huge range of mounts and accessories; Now offers livestreaming;
Can get very hot when recording 4K; Occasionally sluggish or unresponsive UI; Still relatively expensive;
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