GoPro HERO5 Black

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Last updated: Apr 28, 2026

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Reddit Icon44630922m
7 months ago

Tengo una GoPro Hero 5 Black usada a buen precio, si te interesa mandame dm. Va con soporte para casco gratis impreso en 3D nuevito

Reddit IconEnevii
9 months ago

I would get at least a Hero 5 black if you use an external software for stabilization, and at least a 7 black to rely on the base stabilization.

Reddit IconGirrrth_Broooks
11 months ago

I have bought the 3+, 5 black, 8 black, and 11 black over the years. They’ve done me well, but I won’t be buying another one. DJI has surpassed them everywhere. I understand there is a lot of brand riders here because I get downvoted anytime I bring up DJI being better. I’m going with the Osmo Pocket line in the future.

Reddit IconGold_Category1770
7 months ago

Lo más importante es el estabilizador de imagen el resto ni importa, yo te recomiendo gopro de la 5 black para arriba, algo de marca como la action 360, no compres cosas china porque vas a tirar plata al pedo, es preferible filmar con el celular

Reddit Iconiamjames
5 months ago

I have a 5 black, I can’t get the firmware to update, even when doing it manually with the SD card. App says there is no update but it’s on firmware 1.xx and 2.70 is the final firmware. Without an update I can’t run protune which is needed to increase low light performance.

Reddit IconKeyIndication997
11 months ago

I’ve been seeing it too since looking to buy one. I got a used hero 5 black and it works perfect for what I need. The battery length is a little annoying but I get a little more than a hour at 2.7k 60fps

Reddit Iconkingpathan
11 months ago

I got this bundle for $379 which I thought was a good deal. I've been out of the loop when it comes to cameras the past couple years. I've had a GoPro 5 black which was great then it got water damaged and I got a 8 Black as replacement. Didn't use the 8 much until I took it down to 30ft free diving and forgot it needed a case to go down that depth and it got destroyed. Nevertheless, was really great videos I got before it died. I remember GoPro being the leader In action cams so i decided to get the 13 black without much research. I assumed it's still the go to for action cams. Started looking at some videos before it arrives but It seems like almost every YouTuber says it's not good and DJI action 5 is better. Seems like everyone is praising the DJI and completely throwing negative reviews on the GoPro. What happened ?

Reddit IconNoOnesSaint
8 months ago

If you're just looking for crash recording, you can buy old gopros off ebay for $50-80 with 4k capability and new batteries on Amazon for less than $40. Had a Hero 5 black for like 6 years and recorded some interesting crap. 720p is like 1.5 hour battery I think?? No need for 4k or 8k if its just insurance record. You may have to update the software to work with newer batteries.

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