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
GoPro's latest action camera delivers impressively smooth footage while introducing other welcome features like livestreaming and an enhanced time-lapse mode for an attractive price.
Shoots impressively smooth video; Improved touch controls on viewfinder; TimeWarp feature takes great time-lapse videos; Sharp 4K videos; Great price for a full-featured action camera
Livestreaming could use some tweaks; Fast charging requires you to buy a separate accessory; Still images can be hit-or-miss
Mashable Choice highlights the best of everything we cover, have experienced first-hand and would recommend to others. Just when I thought there were no more meaningful ways to improve an action camera, GoPro goes and releases the new Hero 7 Black .
Crazy smooth video stabilization; Easier-to-use touchscreen UI; Vertical video capture; Super simple sharing to Instagram Stories
No real battery improvement; Low-light footage is a little soft
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 Hero7 Black replaces the Hero6 Black as our Editors' Choice. While it's improvements aren't groundbreaking, they're palpable. If you bought a new GoPro just a year ago you'll probably want to skip this upgrade-unless stabilization at 4K 60fps is a must-have-but if you've got an older model, now...
Compact, rugged design; Waterproof to 33 feet; 4K 60fps recording with stabilization; Up to 240fps at 1080p; Voice control; Smartphone app with streaming support
Battery life could be better; Wi-Fi file transfer time can be lengthy
The 3 star rating is an average between a device that meets 98 percent of its claims but fails miserably at one of them. I agree with all of the five star ratings I have seen here. There is one failure that is heavily talked about when searched on the web - overheating.
A lot of features compacted into a small, pocket-size camera. Exceptional video quality. Great variety of peripherals and accessories available to support the user experience.
Compact size easy to transport; exceptional video and photo quality
Small size can sometimes make it a little challenging using the controls or to see its screen
I have upgraded from the Hero 5 and instantly saw a difference. Video was great before but this is another level. Easier interface makes it even simpler for everyone. Really happy with the purchase and the price which was the best around at the time especially with the half price SD Card.
I purchased the GoPro Black about a month ago and couldn't be happier. It's stupid simple to work and the images are exceptional. I've noticed that the small size makes the camera less intimidating to others, as opposed to my other "normal" cameras.
When it works , it's great. The auto stabilization is fantastic and videos are very good. The orientation auto-rotate is sketchy (about 1/2 my videos are upside down) and there is no way to rotate your files - not in camera, not in GoPro app, and not in Quik app either, not even in GoPro Plus...
Wow, what a total disappointment! I use these primarily on a motorcycle helmet when riding offroad. The first one locked up completely while filming 2.7/60, so I exchanged it for a new one. Second one also locks up, this past weekend after only 6.5 minutes of shooting video!! SIX MINUTES!!
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