[Software] GoPro Hero review: the action camera king goes back to basics

[Revo]

 

The GoPro Hero is GoPro’s new entry-level action camera. A

t half the price of the company’s Hero 13 Black flagship, and about half the size, it’s a small, cheap and rugged mountable camera that keeps the price down by keeping things simple. Perhaps too simple.

While I genuinely appreciate how simple and easy this camera is to use, the fact that it offers little control over image quality.

Only three recording modes, no way to record audio except via the internal mic, and no way to swap out a battery meant that I butted up against limitations and disappointments all too frequently during my review shoots.
Image quality isn’t terrible, but the 8-bit footage is a long way below what’s possible with the Hero 13 Black and other higher-end action cameras.

The Hero also isn’t the smallest action camera around, with DJI and Insta360 offering even more compact, lightweight alternatives.

The bright spots here are the affordable price tag, reliable image stabilization and solid battery life, which make the Hero a camera that retains some appeal despite its weaknesses.

If you’re looking for a cheap, simple action camera (one you could hand over to your kids, perhaps) that slots nicely into GoPro’s vast ecosystem of mounting accessories and apps, the Hero is that camera.

 

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