GoPro - HERO13 Black

I filmed my wedding with a couple gopros. They were 4s back in 2015. My only recommendation is don’t film a wedding using GoPros. But if you absolutely want to I bet the 13 with that anamorphic lens could get some good shots.

The real answer you are looking for is the GoPro Hero 2024 (maybe it’s called the LIT Hero now) it’s super simple, cheap (compared to normal GoPro) shoots video, exports to phone/pc and is much lighter/smaller than the others. Edit: MAX2 is the best camera. Not best bang for buck.

If you’re leaning towards the GoPro side, get the Hero 12 or 13 Black Just be warned that GoPros are notorious for overheating if you’re just letting them sit and record long clips in 4K with no airflow. If you’re planning on doing stuff where you’re moving like biking or hiking then it’s fine but for stationary vlogging, it can be a bit of a literal headache If not those two, then consider the Insta360 Ace Pro. It’s got a flip-up screen which is huge if you’re planning on talking to the camera because you can actually see if your face is in the frame. It also handles low light way better than the GoPro, which usually turns into a grainy mess the second the sun starts to go down. More options on here like the Sony to narrow down your choices - [10 Best Action Cameras to Invest In](https://alaskanarrows.com/10-best-action-cameras-to-invest-in-2025/) Either way, make sure you save like $60 of that budget for a high-quality V30 SD card and an extra battery! Cheers

Go for the 12 Black from the Hero 4. It’s got way better stabilization, longer battery life, and sharper video. If you’re comparing, the 12 is more battery-efficient and handles bright lighting better, which is great for both water and stainless steel surfaces compared to the 11. Yeah, the Hero 13 has slightly better low-light performance, but unless he’s filming at night, it’s not really worth the extra cost really. If you’re getting two GoPros, I’d go for two Hero 12s to keep the video quality consistent. One can be overhead for cooking and the other gets close-ups? or for fishing, one can be chest-mounted while the other is set up for wide shots. [10 Best Action Cameras to Invest in 2025: Full Guide and Review](https://alaskanarrows.com/10-best-action-cameras-to-invest-in-2025/) would be useful too. But if you want a more budget-friendly option, a Hero 12 + Hero 11 Mini is a good combo—same great video, but the Mini is lighter and easier to mount so he can be creative with it ya know . For accessories, is he editing on his phone or laptop? That might affect which accessories are worth grabbing too but a suction cup or magnet mount for kitchen shots, and a Floaty Case or Waterproof Dome for underwater footage. Tldr: 12 black is the best, get two of them and a floaty case plus suction cup as accessories

I have the 13 black and i don't think i need anything else for now. It has mostly all i need. But in terms of complaining, damn that app has bugs and laggs a lot. They really need to start improving it to make it more stable.

I just went down the rabbit hole looking into a new cam. I think 1) GoPro is the biggest, and it’s popular to reject the “me too” and “everyone has one”. 2) a few generations ago they were pretty glitchy, freezing, overheating, and a lot of people got soured on the brand. I do believe these issues are better now, but it’s hard for a brand name to recover from design and QC problems. And 3) I have read that DJI and Insta360 do a lot more new style marketing where they support influencers and GoPro doesn’t. Can’t confirm or deny but based on what we see and hear I believe it. Objectively researching all three- as someone who prioritizes image clarity, color depth, and ability to edit and grade the footage- I just ordered a 13 and feel great about the choice (at the current sale price). Might also get a 14 if they drop in Sept and are way improved, rumors are they will have a new processor chip and may have better codec and battery life, but all speculation…

I would steer clear of GoPro. I had a Hero 13 Black and sold it because it just didn’t stack up to these 2 cameras. I would say look at the DJI Action 5 or 6 or the Insta360 Ace Pro 2. Here is a video breaking them both down. If you really want to see what the Ace Pro 2 can do, watch the end of the video. Insta360 Ace Pro 2 vs DJI Osmo Action 6 - Final Verdict [https://youtu.be/UGPrDHwLAh0](https://youtu.be/UGPrDHwLAh0)

I sold my Hero 13 and kept my ace pro 2 because the performance was that much better. then the osmo action 6 came out and I jumped at the chance to test it. Here is some of the action 6 with some ace pro 2 comparison at the end. [https://youtu.be/J\_uSzR3w72k](https://youtu.be/J_uSzR3w72k)

Does the Max2 not have a single lens mode like the original Max? Workflow would be the same if that's the case.

The Max2 has a single lens mode, so you can shoot as if it was a regular camera as well. It's only 4K vs the 5.3K of the 13 Black, but this way you can do both if you would like to.

I would go for a GoPro that has the Hindsight feature (GoPro 9 -13) as this allows you to grab footage of a catch without having to be recording continuously your whole time on the water

Literally every post now seems to mention low light. I've never had an issue with my GoPros and I've owned every GoPro Black since the 4. Sounds like your sports don't really need low light either, so not sure what the hesitation is. I own a few DJI products as well (drone, mic mini, Osmo mobile) but I'd get a GoPro over the DJI camera for sure.

I've had almost every GoPro since the GP4. Just got the Max2, but in all honesty, I think my favorite is the 13 black.

I just got a GoPro and use a chest mount. Helmet is too heavy.

I got my Hero 13 here for less than $250 and they offer a warranty - https://quickshipelectronics.com/products/gopro-hero-13-black-5-3k-hdr-27mp-camera-2-battery-bundle-chdcb-131-rt-2024 Do an internet search for current promo codes you’ll be able to knock another 10-20% off.

Yes. They run a large eBay store (https://www.ebay.com/str/quickshipelectronics) that has sold 1.6 million items and has 99.4% positive feedback. I originally saw their eBay GoPro 13 listing but then tried to see if I could get it cheaper directly from their site, which I did. I also googled to see if I could find a promo code, which I did find. I just took a quick look now and found a current promo code that works on their direct site for an additional 10% off (SIMPLYCODES10) which would bring the Hero 13 down to $251.99. I think they increased the price slightly because when I bought mine about 6 weeks ago it was $250.00 and then I got an additional 10% off bringing the total price to around $225.00. They also provide a 1 year warranty. I did a lot of research on this seller before buying and the consensus seemed to be that they are selling open-box returns of the Costco GoPro 13 bundles. When mine showed up, the box had definitely been opened before but everything inside looked brand new without a scratch on anything.