OVERVIEW: GoPro HERO5 Black - cool action camera for each and every day

Action cameras have long ceased to be exclusively the accessories for extreme and widely used in the daily lives of ordinary people. Someone leads videoblog, someone creates a family video library. Action Camera is not afraid of water and impacts, it is convenient to take a trip or holiday. Used to shoot a specialized device is always better.

Producers react to the trend, make action-camera easier to understand. Adjusted and marketing. Photos skiers and skydivers on promostranitsah HERO5 now share space with distant from the extreme characters, filming the ordinary moments of life.

Who came to the Editor HERO5 Black It is an excellent example universalized devaysa "for each and every day" with an easy intuitive control possible.

We have studied the new GoPro and found her strengths and weaknesses.

The fifth generation of GoPro HERO

Ruler HERO5 represented by only two devices: the flagship Black the price of 31 990 rubles and more simple Session for the price of 24 990 rubles. Taking into account the desire to make a GoPro camera suitable to all, the reduction range is quite logical.

Pay attention to the cost HERO4 Black in major retail chains and official stores. Now the average price of the previous generation flagship on "Yandex. Market "is 35 990 rubles, but in fact the new product comes out just a couple of thousand more expensive than its predecessor. This eliminates the question of choosing between "newer, but more expensive" and "older, but cheaper."

GoPro HERO5 Black

In terms of resolution and frame per second HERO5 Black has not made any breakthroughs. Hopes for the emergence of 4K mode at 60 frames per second is not justified, the maximum bit rate of 60 Mb / s. Depending on the selected resolution, the user can shoot various angles, from the standard and ending ultrawide and mode eliminating effect of "fish eyes".

Here is the complete list of supported video shooting permissions:

• 4K @ 30 fps;
• 2,7K @ 60 fps;
• 2,7K 4: 3 @ 30 fps;
• 1 440p @ 80 fps;
• 1 080p @ 120 fps;
• 960p @ 120 fps;
• 720p @ 240 fps;
• 480p @ 240 fps.

See the camera's native mode, you can in the video below.

Why should buy HERO5 Black, if it takes almost the same as the previous generation of the camera?

If for you it is the first flagship GoPro, the main reason is almost identical to the value and absolute technological superiority in front of the older model.

If you have HERO4 Black, the argument can be set a variety of large and small innovations and improvements. Individually, each of them may seem not so impressive, but in the aggregate it turns camera entirely different level.

video stabilization

Very useful innovation for the fans, allowing to receive much higher quality video without professional accessories, but realized it is far from ideal. In addition to the inevitable cuts recordable area by 10%, no stabilization is operated at a frequency above 60 frames per second, and no capacity at all for 4K video.

Yes, of course, 4K monitors still have only in units and popular format still remains Video 1080p @ 60 fps to, but once in the device description stated stabilization, then it should work in all modes.

RAW-images and WDR

HERO4 Black makes an 8-megapixel photo and only JPG, and the new HERO5 Black is able to do 12-megapixel photos in RAW. Another proof that the GoPro wants to make their devices the most versatile and suitable for all, including for photographers, which is critically important opportunity to quality postprocessing of images.

To further enhance photo and video provided WDR mode allows to capture more details in unfavorable lighting conditions.

One-button operation or voice + integrated touchscreen

We are accustomed to the fact that for shooting photos and video to your smartphone, only one button. HERO5 Black is arranged in the same way. Pressing the large button located on top of the camera automatically turns on and starts recording. Pressing completes the recording and turn off the camera.

In HERO5 Black theory can be controlled remotely by voice, but in practice it is not so simple. To correct the voice recognition commands require relative silence in the surrounding area and the knowledge of English, because the Russian language is not supported.

Selecting the shooting mode, preview footage and management, as well as other settings implemented via extra embedded buttons and 2-inch touch screen at the rear of the camera.

Small size has a negative impact on the ease of management, but the accuracy and speed of recognition, as well as the picture quality no complaints.

waterproof housing

Perhaps one of the HERO5 Black most important innovations, but it does have a downside. Indeed, the new generation of GoPro cameras can operate to a depth of 10 meters without any additional accessories. Compartments with battery and memory card, ports, micro-HDMI and USB-C is secure sealing plugs, but that the transparent case HERO4 Black defended not only by water.

Getting rid of the additional layer shell constructors endanger himself camera body and a lens, in particular. Do not forget about the touch screen on the back side as well as front monochrome display. All these elements are unlikely to survive serious mechanical action, and complete case-bumper mount does not provide complete protection.

HERO5 Black can be chained in a further case, but the accessory is not included and will facilitate the purse for another 55 dollars or Euros, depending on where you order it.

Other features

• Despite the more powerful stuffing hours HERO5 Black is the same as the previous generation of cameras, at the expense of slightly increased battery capacity, component 1220 mA · h against 1160 mAh in HERO4 Black.
• HERO5 Black has a built-in GPS module, and a big plus for those who like to organize your library in the place of shooting.
• Unlike the previous generation, HERO5 writes the sound in stereo.
• For an additional fee, you can purchase a subscription GoPro Plus - a private cloud storage with built-in editor, which will be filled in automatically captured photos and videos. However, for this system, the camera must be connected to the mains adapter which is not included.

in total

GoPro HERO5 Black turned controversial, but the positive aspects clearly outweigh.

Scold HERO5 Black will be mostly hardcore, using the camera to shoot a real tin in the most extreme conditions. They have the right cover for the absence of the manufacturer mat in a box full of the case, but these same pros They know that GoPro - it's not just for shooting device, and an entire ecosystem with a huge range accessories. Whatever game or come to their minds, at GoPro sure there will lotion for realization.

The lack of stabilization and 60 fps in 4K - it is the fault of technological progress as a whole. Performance processors in the near future probably will grow up, and then fans will have the desired quality.

Voice control without Russian support - is harsh, but it has long been a familiar reality. Much more useful to learn finally English, although you can wait for the language pack in the next firmware update.

The rest HERO5 Black - a great camera. Best GoPro in history and a great substitute for an advanced smartphone to shoot photos and video. The manufacturer wanted to make the device easy and understandable to the average person, and he succeeded.

It remains to ask advanced GoPro users. What do you think about Black HERO5 and models in particular? Should I take and why? What are the pros and cons, not covered in the survey, you will already find? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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