GoPro - HERO13 Black Ultra Wide Edition
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"The picture quality is amazing ... the footage is really sharp"
"IMO GP13 is better all around for easily getting quality, natural looking footage with minimal fuss."
"For me the killer features though are 5.3k 8:7 ... Those all help a lot for editing."
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"Then there's the GoPro Labs firmware which gives you far more filming features, adjustable log, GPS triggers, Motion triggers, audio triggers, and the ability to run scripts when it comes to the filming you want to do (which saves a huge amount of times) then the ability to boost the bitrates even higher. ... Let us know how the Labs firmware on your Ace Pro and DJI Action 4 work! ... Let us know how you manage customize the bit rates they record in. ... Let us know how you manage to customize the onboard denoising. ... Tell us about the custom auto detection zones for motion detection use. ... Tell us how you use GPS action triggers to start and stop recordings based upon speed or even creating a distance based timelapse mode! ... Let us know all about running custom scripts on the camera to perform complex timed captured moments over the course of several days ... Let us know how easy it is to enable a command shell on the camera for scripting via a PC?"
"Gopro Labs which adds features no other action cam even comes close to. ... Those all help a lot for editing."
"13's Gplog profile is really amazing. ... especially if you are into color grading / post processing, you will love hero 13."
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"For me the killer features though are 5.3k 8:7 ... Those all help a lot for editing."
"The taller 8:7 sensor (which was noticeable in my wife's scuba diving videos, as now she wasn't accidently cutting out parts of the video where her hands may have been reaching for something)."
"8:7 and 5.3k offer a ton of flexibility in post production"
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"the stabalization of the camera is wonderful."
"the Hypersmooth feature its great for stable footage"
"the hyper smooth stabilization option which turned out to be really cool for me and my bike rides"
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"Shot every day with the 13 for a week in a tropical climate at 180mbps log 10-bit h265 (labs firmware) at the maximum resolution and never once crashed or overheated."
"When you hold it in the hand, you can tell you have a nice piece of hardware that will be able to withstand everything you can throw at it."
"less likely to be impacted damage wise"
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"Then on low light tests, its like not even close the Max 2 is so bad in comparison. ... when I start fishing at 5:30 in the morning it's pretty dark out, I'm not going to be manually changing the settings as the day progresses and it gets bright out. So in my case I would be using auto."
"One thing I will point out is that I was very disappointed to find out how much the new GoPro13 sucks in low light situations, just testing out camera in living room with tv light on I got the crunchiest/noisy pictures I haven’t seen since point and shoots in the early 2000s."
"Fact: not even the latest Gopro 13 camera sports a decent night mode video recording"
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"Transferring videos to a phone is slow as molasses and overheats the battery"
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"the mic is WAY better"
"The bluetooth mic samples I have heard sound like the same garbage the Hero13 does"
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"The Go pro over heats non stop. ... Both of them have overheating issues. ... it’s enough that I’m not able to continue recording in the southeast for more than about 20 minutes."
"Every GoPro I have ever used have at some point just snagged for no reason. ... It's great, but it did fail me once for no reason, right before doing a speedriding line which I really wanted to film."
"I returned mine, it kept overheating for nothing. ... Moving on an adventure, staying still inside air conditioning blasting the thing just overheated constantly."
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"The Go pro over heats non stop. ... Both of them have overheating issues. ... it’s enough that I’m not able to continue recording in the southeast for more than about 20 minutes."
"My Hero 13 over heats every warm day while filming baseball games. ... Useless in the southeast on 88 degree days."
"The over-heating issue of the GoPro 13 makes it a no-no in my world. I just bought one and regretted it instantly."
abekislevitz 1.0Either standard hero13 or hero13 plus ultra wide lens mod is the call for MTB. I do a lot of biking and the results are great on GoPro. Plus you can use GoPro labs and dial in the right exposure and bitrate settings to maximize the quality.
Either standard hero13 or hero13 plus ultra wide lens mod is the call for MTB. I do a lot of biking and the results are great on GoPro. Plus you can use GoPro labs and dial in the right exposure and bitrate settings to maximize the quality.
awrahhal 1.0Anything from GP11 till 13 would do just fine. All are waterproof and in general good action cameras. They are great for shots during daylight and night lapses, but not fantastic for low light shooting. In general 13 would be the best, and with all technology, buying the latest version future proofs your camera. I got a GP11 a couple of years back to go on a snorkelling holiday and i still use it. If you can get your hands on a good priced one then go for it. There will be minor benefits if you get a more modern one but I dont think i can give you a full rundown. Let me know if you have more specific questions
matiss00 1.0Been using the [GoPro HERO13 Ultra Wide](https://x.com/DealHopperHQ/status/1977619571025854496) for a few weeks and it’s honestly great. Super sharp 5.3K video, smooth stabilization, and the ultra wide lens makes every shot look more cinematic. Took it swimming a few times with no issues, so the waterproofing checks out. Battery life could be better, but overall it’s a tough little camera that delivers awesome footage for its size.
SpiritSmart 1.0when i was choosing a camera, i was aware of it, so didn't want to waste time on color grading, and bought a gp13. in flat profile it gives natural image, just needs sometimes to bump contrast or adjust ev to +-0.5. thats all. tried log mode, but gopros supplied LUT on theit website is unusable. so manual grading - no thanks, i have got more interesting things to attend to.
if battery life is not a priority - definitely gopro 13
definitely not chinese noname shit (obviously) and not insta360 (a flip screen on a hinge on an action cam wtf) as an former owner of a hero 10 and now hero 13 i probably would go for a dji since \~70 mins of 4k@60fps-high bitrate-10bit-hypersmooth video is a joke.
dji - pros better in low light, better battery, overheats less in static than gopro cons - worse stabilization than gopro, less robust than gopro, permanent hdr which makes image less realistic (or use log mode with mandatory post postprocessing), not square sensor (models before 6), better wind noise reduction gopro 13 \-more durable, better image and Image stabilization, almost square sensor (8:7)since 11 cons - bad battery life, overheats without air flow, laggy and unresponsive interface, cant see anything in low light
00mjn 0.4Another endorsement for GoPro. Have a 13, works great. Red filter needed.
3L54 0.4GoPro hero 13. Best image quality of any action camera. Max 2, fairly good image wuality for a 360 camera but comes with 360 video workflow which is very tasking in comparison. If you dont need 360 camera, get a the GoPro 13.
AB-858 0.4If you have the budget and want the flexibility take the Insta360. Otherwise between the 2 DJI is better, I have been diving with a group of people and most of us preferred the shots of DJI 5 over GoPro 13. DJI is a very reliable affordable choice.
adi_feier 0.4If you use the flat color profile, then GoPro handles the shadows quite ok
I use flat color profile without editing. To me it looks better than the other profiles
AdmirableSir 0.4Basic summary is the X5 is out for obvious reasons (curved lenses don't work great underwater), the Action 5 tends to overdo the "blue" correction and isn't always accurate to the real colors, and sometimes loses sharpness in some scenarios. The AcePro's colors are better, but the highlights tend to be quite soft which removes some of the punch from the image. It also loses sharpness in some scenarios. The GoPro tends to have the most accurate colors and the best overall sharpness in these tests.
For the most part. Same hardware, same lens, same processor. The 13 just has a better battery and updated firmware.
Try for an 11, 12 or 13. Newer the better, yes, but the 11, 12 and 13 are all basically the same camera just with feature improvements. They are the "modern" generation of GoPros, which brings the taller 8:7 sensor, 10 bit color, Log encoding etc, noise reduction control etc.
Alaskanarrowusa 0.4Go 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 don’t necessarily agree that the latest one would be the best because though the 13 Black is the newest “best” model its upgrades over the 12 and 11 are minimal i.e. slight improvements in HDR/color and uses the same Enduro battery which is already in the 11 and 12. So the best would be to get the 11 Black. But if your budget is still too tight for that you can go for a more compact Hero 11 Mini that keeps the performance up but without the screens. If you’re looking for more then you can try [10 Best Action Cameras to Invest in 2025: Full Guide](https://alaskanarrows.com/10-best-action-cameras-to-invest-in-2025/) Cheers and sorry for the long long reply!
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