12/14/2022 0 Comments Gopro hero 3 update![]() This action camera came out in mid-2019 and features dual screens, 4K 60p video recording, electronic image stabilization, and a waterproof design. This could signal that we are on the brink of a refresh that may be worth waiting for. The next alternative would be the DJI Osmo Action, however retailers such as Adorama don’t stock it anymore and Amazon no longer sells it itself. This year that gap in performance is a lot wider than it has been in previous years, however, thanks to the HERO10’s new processor. GoPro releases new versions each year, and all the marketing hype the company put into the last product is generally going to hold up in spite of the new comparisons that can be made. First, there’s always the option to get the previous model and save a hundred bucks. There are a couple of alternatives to the new HERO10. Again, on the flip side, the GoPro can be set up in ways where I wouldn’t trust my phone hanging out or attached to things. The downside is the stills image quality, where the photos don’t appear much different from the smartphone most of us already carry. Additionally, the improved touch interface and in-camera leveling make it so much easier to work with while out in the field. The HERO10’s ability to record video in 5.3K at 60p and 4K at 120p makes it stand out. With the introduction of the new GP2 processor, GoPro has made a new camera that’s hard to ignore as just another refresh. ![]() ![]() GoPro HERO10 photo using the Narrow lens setting. GoPro HERO10 photo using the Wide lens setting. As shown below, the narrow option used in the same scene completely lacks detail. The HERO10 does have a set of virtual lens options, but from my testing, it appears that sticking with the native wide lens for photography is going to yield the best results. By ISO 3,200, the image gets too “mushy” for my liking, and at the ISO limit of 6,400, I’d consider it basically unusable unless you’re capturing iconic Sasquatch footage. ISO 1,600 is about where I’d stop pushing it as it takes its first big hit to image quality in terms of noise and detail. From testing, it appears that between ISO 100 and 800 that the image quality holds up and looks great for a 1/2.3-inch sensor. The HERO10 also introduces a new “3D noise reduction” algorithm. Clearly, this new processor open up a lot of new potential for those wanting these higher frame rates. Likewise, it doubles from 4K 60p to 4K 120p and 2.7K 120p to 2.7K 240p. Where the HERO9 did 5.3K at 30p, the HERO10 can do it at 60p. In addition to the operability improvements, the new GP2 processor makes vast improvements to the video recording capabilities by doubling the maximum frame rates across the board. ![]() This has always been my biggest gripe when taking out the GoPro and trying to set it up for a shot, and I’m happy to report it appears to be fixed. I’ve yet to fumble with a control or swipe gesture, and testing it with gloves works as good as my naked fingers. This is noticeably changed with the HERO10 on all counts. While wearing touch-enabled gloves, the HERO9 just wouldn’t have anything to do with me. Mainly, it would be its old self of not recognizing my taps or swipes unless I tried it over and over and over in a slow, exaggerated manner. Sometimes it would work really well and make me question if I’m just an idiot all the other times. What this brings to the table for usability is higher frame rates on the front LCD display for smoother live previews, faster boot times, and my personal favorite: a more responsive touch interface.Įven with the HERO9, using the touch controls would sometimes cause hair loss because of how all over the place it is. The previous GP1 processor was present in GoPros since the HERO6 Black in 2017, so it’s integration here a big deal. With this camera, GoPro has introduced the GP2 processor. Jumping ahead a little, I have to bring up a new development on the inside of the HERO10 in order to explain the rest of the changes to the usability.
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