GoPro debuts two cameras: The $399 HERO13 Black and the $199 HERO

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GoPro announced two GoPro cameras: the top-of-the-line $399 HERO13 Black with its HB-Series Lenses, and the smallest, simplest 4K camera, the $199 HERO.

“This year’s two new GoPro cameras are inspired by and built for the GoPro Community,” says Nicholas Woodman, GoPro Founder and CEO. “HERO13 Black features four new interchangeable lens mods that HERO13 automatically detects and adjusts its settings for, magnetic latch mounting, GPS, and a more powerful battery that provides longer runtimes and improved thermal performance. And then there’s HERO, the smallest, lightest 4K GoPro ever with a screen that will appeal to new and experienced users with its rugged, ultralight design and impressive 4K image quality.”

HERO13 Black features new:

  • Incredible 13x Burst Slo-Mo – Captures up to 400 frames per second at HD-quality 720p video, as well as 5.3K at 120 frames per second and 900p at 360 frames per second video.
  • Redesigned 10% Larger Capacity, More Power Efficient Enduro Battery – Extends runtimes in all weather conditions.
  • Snap and Go Magnetic Latch Mounting – Joins built-in mounting fingers and 1/4-20 mounting threads for three ways to mount HERO13 Black.
  • Faster WiFi 6 Technology – For up to 40% quicker content transfer speeds.
  • Professional-Level Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG) HDR Video – Broadcast-standard 10bit and Rec. 2100 color space and a wider color gamut than HDR alone.
  • More Customizable Audio Tuning – Choose balanced true-to-life sound or a Voice setting that enhances vocal clarity, while also preserving ambient background sounds.
  • GPS + Performance Stickers – Track speed, path, terrain, altitude and g-force, and help with geotagging in third-party media management apps.
  • Plus, more custom preset options, improved QuikCapture and more.

HERO13 Black ($399.99) customers can choose between the standalone camera, the HERO13 Black Creator Edition ($599.99) complete with the Volta Power Grip, Media Mod and Light Mod, or activity-optimized HERO13 Black Accessory Bundles exclusive to GoPro.com.

HB-Series Lenses

HERO13 Black customers can add new HERO Black (HB)-Series Lenses. The four HB-Series Lenses are the only lenses compatible with GoPro-patented HyperSmooth stabilization and are waterproof and scratch-resistant with hydrophobic coatings.

  • Ultra Wide Lens Mod ($99.99): Transforms HERO13 Black into the ultimate POV camera by capturing more in every shot with a 177° field of view and new 1:1 aspect ratio, giving you more field of view and the freedom to crop your footage to widescreen 16:9 or vertical 9:16 shots—no matter how the camera is mounted. And, this lens maximizes HyperSmooth performance for unbreakable 360° Horizon Lock in-camera video stabilization up to 4K60 resolution.
  • Macro Lens Mod ($129.99): Expand creative possibilities with variable focus on objects in the distance and objects that can be up to 4x closer than the standard GoPro lens. The variable focus ring lets you manually adjust the focus distance from as close as 4.3in (11cm).
  • Anamorphic Lens Mod ($129.99): Capture ultra wide-angle, artistic footage with less distortion than traditional wide-angle perspectives in a dramatic 21:9 aspect ratio—just like you see in feature films. Cinematic lens flares add to the character of your footage, while in-camera “de-squeezing” makes it easy to capture, review and edit anamorphic content without intensive post-production workflows.
  • ND Filter 4-Pack ($69.99): Easily create cinematic motion blur in your shots with HB-Series neutral density (ND) filters in ND4 / ND8 / ND16 / ND32. Simply attach a filter and your HERO13 Black automatically detects it, toggles into Auto Cinematic video mode, and dials in the best settings based on your environment.