The GoPro HERO11 Black is our Editors’ Choice for action cams. It has a tough waterproof design, close connectivity with GoPro’s cloud service, and a large sensor.
The Volta is a powerful and versatile multimedia tool that can be attached to your camera or other device for creative purposes. It features a handgrip and tripod that also functions as a portable battery and remote control, making it perfect for anyone who wants to create videos or photos. The Volta has a long battery life, making it easy to take with you wherever you go. Additionally, the protective case makes it safe to use in any environment.
GoPro Hero 11 Black review: Design
The GoPro Hero 11 is a camera that is designed for action sports. It has a small, rectangular shape, which makes it easy to hold and use. The cameras have two screens, one for each point of view on the front and rear of the camera.
The GoPro Hero 11 camera is a high-quality camera that has many features that are similar to the GoPro Hero 10 camera. However, there are some differences that you should be aware of before purchasing this camera. The first difference is that the GoPro Hero 11 has an improved Enduro battery, which should last longer than the Hero 10. Additionally, the GoPro has improved the chemistry of their batteries so they should last longer even though their capacity is the same at 1,720mAh.
The Hero 11 is a compact camera that is easy to carry around with you or tuck inside your luggage. It has a Gumby mount that is sufficiently portable, despite the fact that it can be awkward to carry. The camera has few design advancements, but if you’re looking for features, the Hero 11 definitely has them.
Features
The GoPro Hero11’s 1/1.9-inch sensor, which is not only bigger than the previous version but also has an aspect ratio of 8:7, enables for some really cool things. This is the largest upgrade. When used with Hypersmooth 5.0, image stabilisation is exceptionally good. The Hero11 also features 360-degree Horizon Lock, which allows you to swivel the camera in a full circle while maintaining a stable image
The GoPro Hero 11 Black is a 360 degree camera that has a more square form, ensuring that nothing will be omitted. This camera also has a larger sensor than other 360 cameras, which gives you far more freedom when editing footage and exporting it to the desired aspect ratio. Additionally, the GoPro Hero 11 Black has a fast frame rate, making it perfect for action sports videos.
GoPro Hero 11 Black review: Video quality
The Hero 11 Black has a larger sensor that is better suited for capturing clear images in low light. The HyperView digital lens, enhanced HyperSmooth all around, 360-degree horizon locking, and the option to select between vertical and horizontal cropping after shooting are as a result of this. ..
The Hero 11 is the first action camera to use 10-bit color, which means it can record over 1 billion different shades of color as opposed to just 16.7 million in 8-bit recording mode. If you shoot in a flat profile, this is extremely helpful during post-production. Anybody who works in a professional video setting will be thrilled to learn that Hero 11 footage may now be more effectively matched to larger professional cameras.
We were impressed with the new HyperView lens. For first-person shots, its incredibly broad and distorted field of vision effectively conveys speed and excitement. Given the enormous distortion, it’s not always the best choice, but it looks fantastic when mounted on your chest. ..
Image quality
The GoPro Hero 11 has a bigger picture sensor than the Hero 10, which means you can now capture both horizontal and vertical footage concurrently without having to pick between the two formats. This is significant because this year we started including the generation of vertical video content in our toolkit. Now we can record our longer YouTube movies with the Hero 11 and also capture quick vertical clips to broadcast on many platforms. ..
The Hero 11 camera offers a number of advantages over its predecessor, the Hero 8. First, it has a full-frame mode that gives you more editing freedom, thanks to the extra height of the sensor. Second, it can shoot 10-bit color, which gives you even more freedom to extract detail from blown-out highlights and crushed shadows. Finally, its image quality is much improved over the Hero 8, making it an excellent choice for photographers who need the best possible image quality.
GoPro Hero 11 Black review: Audio quality
The new GoPro camera is compatible with the same accessories as the older Black model. This includes the GoPro Media Mod and Max Lens Mod, which add a microphone in, HDMI out, cold shoe attachments, and greater audio to the mix. Additionally, you can purchase the camera as part of a Creator Edition package that includes a GoPro Volta battery grip, a Media Mod, and a Light Mod—perfect for vloggers. ..
The GoPro Hero 12 and 13 Black are expected to have a new touch display, which is likely to be called the Osmo Action 3.
DJI has been introducing a front color display to action cameras for years now, and GoPro bought that. Despite the criticisms, there is no escaping the reality that GoPro’s design has become recognizable, so most people will probably be fine with déjà vu – especially once they begin utilizing the Hero 11 Black’s potent new sensor. ..
Performance
The GoPro Hero 11 Black has been enhanced with a new user interface called Easy Mode. This mode is designed to make the camera easier to use, especially if you’ve used it before. Even if you’ve never used a GoPro before, Easy Mode can help you get the most out of your camera.
The main user interface is the same; to change between the Photo, Video, and Timelapse modes, swipe horizontally left and right. To view the media on your memory card and to access the camera’s settings, swipe up. Even though it all sounds very straightforward, there are a tonne of customization choices available when you explore particular shooting modes, and GoPro disables these options when Easy Mode is set. Selecting what you want to record, setting your field of vision, deciding whether or not to shoot in slow motion, and pressing record are all that are required.
The GoPro Hero 11 Black is a great camera that supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi, and it also allows you to wired transfer video and photographs from your camera to your phone or tablet. This supports the Hero 10 to USB-C or Lightning connector, which reduces transmission times by up to halve.
GoPro reinstated functionality for both live streaming and webcam broadcasting. Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, as well as RTMP, which may be integrated into other services, are among the streaming platforms that are supported. Additionally, higher resolution feeds are supported by GoPro.com’s streaming service. ..
GoPro Hero 11 Black review: Battery life
The GoPro Hero 11 Black’s Enduro battery has a 1,72o mAh capacity. When shooting at 5.3K @60 FPS, the battery life would last up to 61 minutes. ..
The GoPro’s battery life was very good. We used a number of different video settings as opposed to just one, and the camera had a reasonable amount of battery life.
Price and availability
The GoPro Hero11 Black costs $499 (or AU$869.94) currently. If you purchase a GoPro subscription for $50 (AU$69.99) every year, you can buy it for $399 (AU$649.95). It will cost $699 (AU$1,324.74) or $579 (AU$929.95) with a GoPro Subscription to purchase a Hero11 Black Creator Edition.
The GoPro HERO4 Black is a powerful camera that comes with a number of features and accessories. It has a 4K resolution, which allows you to capture high-quality videos and photos. The camera also has a range of other features, such as the Media Mod, which allows you to add external storage to the camera, and the Light Mod, which makes it easier to take photos in low-light conditions. Finally, the Volta tripod is an essential accessory for any GoPro user, as it provides stability when taking videos or photos. ..
Conclusion
The Hero 11 Black’s update feels rather little in comparison to the Hero 9’s total redesign and the Hero 10’s supercharged spec jump. The improvements are appreciated, though. The Hero 11’s upgraded sensor offers film creators even more creative freedom through cropping flexibility and the new super-wide HyperView mode, but GoPro’s overall image quality remains as good as ever. Meanwhile, the addition of complete 360-degree Horizon Lock levelling confirms GoPro’s HyperSmooth stabilisation as the best available. Improvements in battery life and low light performance would have been wonderful to see, and given the cost, owners of the Hero 9 and 10 could find it difficult to justify upgrading. ..
