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GoPro has released a stripped-down “Hero 10 Black Bones” for DIY FPV drones

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GoPro’s New Volta Battery Grip Enables 4 Hours of 5.3K Video Capture

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GoPro Hero 10 Update Adds 24p, Max Lens Mod, and SuperView Support

GoPro has announced the availability of a new beta software update for the GoPro Hero 10 that adds support for the Max Lens Mod, the 5.3K SuperView digital lens, and additional frame rates across several resolutions.

The GoPro Hero10 Black launched in mid-September and boasted a larger 23-megapixel photo resolution and a better processor that allowed for 5.4K video to be captured at up to 60 frames per second and 4K video to be shot at up to 120 frames per second. While the camera was reviewed positively by PetaPixel 's Ryan Mense, it didn't support the filmmaker-preferred 24p framerate. That changes with this update, along with a few other bonuses.

The update adds Max Lens Mod compatibility to the GoPro Hero 10, which increases the field of view to an ultra-wide 155-degrees. The update supports stabilization and the GoPro's Horizon Lock feature as well. After the update, users can replace the standard lens cover with a Max Lens Mod. Before the camera can shoot with the mod, users will first need to swipe down on the camera's rear touch screen and tap the Max Lens Mod icon.

The update also adds new frame rates including 24 frames per second for use in film and television production. At 5.3K resolution (16:9), 5K (4:3), 4K (4:3), an full HD 1080 (16:9), 24 frames per second is now an option. Additionally, at 4K both 30 and 25 frames per second have been added.

GoPro says that all 24 frames per second settings for the Max Lens Mod will be available in a future firmware update. Auto-upload is not supported with this version of the firmware.

Finally, GoPro is adding 5.3K SuperView Digital Lens via the update. The SuperView digital lens is a 16mm view that takes GoPro's widest and tallest field of view and frames it in a 16:9 aspect ratio video. GoPro says this results in an ultra-immersive, full-screen shot that capture "more of everything." The company says that in order to access it, tap the digital lens icon any time during a 5.4K video capture and use the slider to select SuperView.

Because this update is a beta, it cannot be accessed through the GoPro Quick app and has to be manually updated to the camera. GoPro says that those who are unfamiliar with this process should visit its detailed explanation page that shows how to perform the update. As a note, GoPro specifically says not to download the firmware that is linked on that instructions page, but instead to use this link.

Full release notes can be found on GoPro's website.

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Gopro HERO 10 firmware update fixes camera overheating

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GoPro Hero 10 Firmware Update Addresses Overheating Issues

GoPro has announced a firmware update for the Hero 10 Black that it says enables longer video recording times and extends the battery life. Additionally, the company has announced a more rugged battery for more extreme use cases.

While overheating was not an issue found in PetaPixel 's review of the new Hero 10, it was an issue that had been raised by other users. In late September, the company addressed a concern raised by YouTuber GagetsBoy who found that it overheated and shut down after 20 minutes of continuous recording.

In a statement, GoPro said that if the camera was subjected to "natural airflow," the overheating issue wouldn't be a problem. But still, the company appears to have listened to concerns and has chosen to address the problem head-on.

Firstly, GoPro has announced a new battery it calls the Enduro. It is a $25 upgrade and features what the company calls "revolutionary" technology that will improve the Hero 10 and Hero 9 camera performance in cold temperatures while also significantly extending recording times in "moderate" temperatures.

GoPro Announces New High-Performance Battery and HERO10 Black Performance Firmware Update. New Enduro Battery Significantly Improves HERO10 and HERO9 Cold Temperature Performance and Extends Recording Times in All Conditions.

At a battery temperature -- the battery, not the ambient temperature which GoPro says can be even colder -- of 14 degrees Fahrenheit, with Hero 10 Black the Enduro battery enables, on average, 56 minutes of 5.3K60 video, 50 minutes of 4K120 video, 76 minutes of 4K60 video and 115 minutes of 1080p30 video recording.

When used in moderate temperatures of 77 degrees Fahrenheit (about 25 degrees Celcius) the Enduro was able to average 60 minutes of 5.3K60 video (a 28% improvement over the standard battery), a total of 51 minutes of 4K120 video (a 40% improvement over the standard battery), a total of 71 minutes of 4K60 video (a 13% improvement over the standard battery) and a total of 120 minutes of 1080p30 video recording per charge.

For those who aren't interested in a paid battery upgrade, GoPro's firmware update that will come by the end of October will introduce three Video Performance Modes that allow users to maximize the Hero 10's performance depending on use case.

• Maximum Video Performance – Maximum resolution and frame rates for the very best image quality and ultra-slow-motion video.
• Extended Battery – Optimal resolutions and frame rates for the longest possible video recording times and maximum battery life.
• Tripod / Stationary Video — Optimized for recording long video clips at the highest resolutions and frame rates when the camera is stationary without motion or airflow to cool the camera. GPS and HyperSmooth video stabilization are turned OFF in this mode.

Users can expect the last mode (Tripod / Stationary) to significantly improve recording times at the "moderate" temperature of 77 degrees Fahrenheit (about 25 degrees Celcius) as follows:

• 5.3Kp60 – 47% more runtime than previous for an average of 29 minute-long clips
• 5.3Kp30 – 11% more runtime than previous for an average of 44 minute-long clips
• 4Kp120 – 52% more runtime than previous for an average of 26 minute-long clips
• 4Kp60 – 154% more runtime than previous for an average of 63 minute-long clips
• 4Kp30 – 35% more runtime than previous for an average of 50 minute-long clips

GoPro says that it is working on yet another future firmware update to enable even longer recording times thatn above, but did not specify an expected timeframe for its release. The app is coming "by the end of October" and users can update the cameras via the Quik app.

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GoPro HERO 9 vs HERO 10: Should you upgrade or not?

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GoPro HERO 9 vs HERO 10: Should you upgrade or not?

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GoPro Hero 10 Versus Hero 9: Should You Upgrade?

I use the GoPro Hero cameras all the time for my video productions, but not for action. I like the tiny Hero’s for moving car shots, street walking, and just general situations where a little camera can be placed in out-of-the-way places to pick up my shot.

So when the Hero 10 arrived for review, with an emphasis on improved stabilization and power, I knew who to call to help me do a Hero 10 versus Hero 9 shootout.

Jan Schrieber, who runs the AdventureMuse YouTube channel is an avid surfer and mountain biker, and she agreed to go up and down the hills of Laguna Beach for me several times, as we strapped two Hero cameras to her chest, for side by side comparisons.

Also Read: GoPro HERO10 Black Review: The Most Significant Refresh in Years

The advantages of the Hero 10 ($499, or $399 with a $49 yearly subscription to GoPro’s cloud service) are as follows, spelled out by GoPro:

• A faster processor for zippier performance.
• Improved electronic image stabilization, or, as GoPro calls it, “HyperSmooth 4.0,” up from 3.0.
• Lens coating to eliminate water spots.
• Better leveling, for accurate horizon lines, even when the camera is at a tilt.

And here is what we found, in our real world, back-to-back tests:

The Hero 9 is really awesome. So is the 10. Just not demonstrably so.

GoPro says performance on the 10 is two times faster, and we didn’t see that. The only place extra speed was noticeable was in the processing of the photos, which indeed was zippier and a plus. But I use the GoPro for video and to capture scenes I couldn’t with a big camera or a smartphone -- stills on a Hero are very rare for me as they’ve never been good enough to bother with.

Stabilization? Yeah, it’s great. But so was the 9. Watch the video and you’ll see Jan barreling down a trail and the steep 3rd Street. If you look really, really hard, you’ll see that the 3rd Street shot is slightly steadier -- emphasis on slightly. The trail shots looked the same, as did my walking shot in downtown Laguna.

The lens coating is a nice addition. On Jan’s surf shots, in the past, the camera would show water spots that were hard to deal with while she was surfing. The new coating eliminated that. But as she points out in the video, you could buy an accessory lens cover for around $20 to fit on her 9 that would be a much cheaper way to fix the problem.

When I tried out the leveling I found that it really did work nicely, and better than my experience on the 9. When you’re zipping down a ski hill or a bike trail, for instance, it’s kind of hard to compose your camera for a steady horizon line, so this really helps.

When it comes to the enhanced low-light performance, I didn’t see any difference. The new Hero 10 performs just as poorly in low light as the Hero 9 did. In my experience, GoPro cameras do their best in wide, available, daylight -- Period. My night shots were as dark as a black cat, on both the 9 and 10. Even the shots we did just after sunrise in downtown Laguna were very grainy.

On to battery life: this is an area where GoPro inexplicably went backward. In my testing, I averaged about 30 minutes of use on the 10 versus an hour on the 9.

A quick word about GoPro’s $49 yearly cloud backup subscription program, which offers more than just online backup: It also throws in discounts on repairs and accessories. The company is so intent on you signing up that it will practically pay you to do so. The full price of the Hero 10 is $499 if you don’t subscribe and it falls to $349 if you agree to sign up, and the company throws in an extra battery and 32 GB memory card.

Schrieber, who subscribes, says the service is worth it.

“I busted my 9 and got it repaired for $99. So for $49, it’s not too bad of an investment considering I’m really tough on my cameras. Plus you get 50% off GoPro gear and unlimited cloud storage,” she says.

From our perspective, signing up for GoPro’s subscription program (formerly called GoPro Plus, now just GoPro) is pretty much a no-brainer -- You will save money by doing so.

But whether you need to replace your Hero 9 with a Hero 10 isn’t as easy a decision, since the 9 is so good. With each Hero version, there has been improvement with resolution, quality, and features. On the new model, it’s just hard to see most of them with the naked eye. If you have an 8, which the company says has “Amazing HyperSmooth 2.0 video stabilization,” well, you will definitely do better with 4.0 on the new camera. And if you go back to a 7 or 6, sorry, but it’s time to shell out some money.

And if you’re new to GoPro, and want a camera that can attach anywhere from a ski helmet, bike handlebars, dog collar and places we wouldn’t dream of putting a smartphone, then welcome to the world of the 10.

_About the author: Jefferson Graham is a Los Angeles area writer/photographer and the host of the travel photography streaming TV series Photowalks. The opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author. This article was also published here.

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