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 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!

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.

Hi friend. I motovlog with my motorcycles so very similar. I’ll share my experiences. 1. Honestly super easy, I use a 512 gig card and two batteries, the card is good for about 9 hours, the two batteries about 3 hours. For extended run times I simply remove the battery and use a power bank in my pocket / Velcro on the bike with a usb c cable. To edit you’ll use da Vinci resolve free, on pc, and Quik on your phone. 2. No, you can make a reel in about 2 minutes with Quik. I first make the video in da Vinci resolve, then I make a reel after for YouTube shorts in Quik. 3. The recommended mount is a PGY tech super clamp mount. This will go on your handlebars front or rear pov or your seat for rear facing. 4. For camera, get the GoPro 13 bundle at Costco. Here’s what my videos look like, think similar for you mine just has an engine (ha). Quik camera settings. You’ll do 4k 30fps superview, iso 100-800, exposure -0.5. [my motovlog channel - GoPro 13 Vespa demoing these settings ](https://youtu.be/ialAD5lKksA?feature=shared) Reach out here or on YouTube anytime I’ll answer super quick, I leave my phone on by my desk. My longest recorded bike ride was over 4 hours, camera plugged into power bank, no issues. My final tidbit, someone mentioned the insta 360 x4. I own this camera also and I do not recommend it for your use case. It’s great for like 30 second to 2 minute videos but editing beyond that is an absolute nightmare. A 256 gb card gets 2.3 hours of recording time, so my longest ride would have been about 512 gigs total. To sit down and edit this would be a weekend event(not fun for me). I dislike the reframing versus the GoPro on my helmet and backup camera on my handlebars facing me, but to each their own. I’m not saying don’t get it, I honestly would still need a regular pov action cam in addition to the x4 though. One COOL tidbit about the x4 is simply multi cam mode, it will record like a “picture in picture” of your two views in front of you and behind, though keep in mind this is all at lower quality than either a GoPro 13 or a DJI action 5, as the insta 360 has only a half inch sensor. If you use it beyond sunny days the quality drops dramatically Here’s an example of my insta 369 using multi cam mode, notice the quality is much less than even a GoPro 10. [insta 360 x4 bike Picture in Picture multi cam mode](https://youtu.be/PDqeC795ONY?feature=shared)

Hi, I’d be happy to help. I have the entire action range and GoPro 13 etc. Couple tweaks for the action 4 is always film in 4:3, not 16:9, also set your white balance manually, if sunny use 5600k. I’ll post some videos of my action 4 and can totally help with any setting suggestions if you like my footage. Additionally I have the action 5 and GoPro 13 if you either return exchange I can still help. [DJI action 4 manual settings video test](https://youtu.be/b5FI-nYrAvQ?feature=shared) [same roads, DJI action 5 test](https://youtu.be/WH3UN2RFo7s?feature=shared) [GoPro 13 black in 5.3k](https://youtu.be/v5zUyY4Efeg?feature=shared)

I like my GoPro 13, my GoPro 10 broke and they replaced it with a 13 through my subscription. Only issue is the replacement took an actual month, a MONTH, and countless emails between support, honestly about 24 emails. As a direct comparison, my DJI drone broke and DJI replaced it via NEXT DAY AIR, after 2 emails. I literally had a claim submitted the night before and got my replacement the next afternoon. I have tracking numbers for both as proof. 30 days versus 1 day replacement times.

I own a insta 360 x5 and the quality honestly isn’t the same as my GoPro 13. The insta 360 uses 8 bit color, 30fps max. GoPro uses 10bit color at 60. The GoPro has much better color science right out of the box.

Hi op, one issue is you’ll now no longer be waterproof. I use the DJI mic 2 internal recording inside my helmet to a GoPro 13. You can check the sound here. [action camera with DJI mic2 inside helmet no wires retains waterproofing](https://youtu.be/y7ENSoDiaUg?feature=shared) Use the mini as the second camera, the 11 black as your main. I have a 13 as main and either an action 4 or insta 360 as handlebar.

Hi I have both the 13 and the 5, I can list some videos for you of my review if you’d like. I like the 13 for day only, or the action 5 for day and night use. Here you go! [DJI action 5 at night motovlog](https://youtu.be/y7ENSoDiaUg?si=AHCSuQ6_eKkIw44S) [GoPro 13 motovlog night and day at end of video](https://youtu.be/DSWx3tT2wAY?si=MThWEKU0B0n7a575)

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