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October 2016
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128 Reviews
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The editors liked
Shoots 4K video
Voice commands work well
Includes electronic image stabilization
Builtin screen
No underwater housing needed down to 30 feet
Image stabilization
Waterproof without a case
Built-in touch screen
Tons of shooting modes
Excellent video quality
Both cameras are waterproof without cases. Excellent touchscreen on the Hero5 Black
Finally. Voice controls are neat. Best in class image at the resolution you'll use most. Hero5 Session is much improved
The GoPro Hero5 Black is a true flagship camera with all the shooting options from its predecessor plus raw and wide dynamic range photo capture and linear field of view video
A touchscreen
A waterproof body
GPS
Electronic image stabilization
Stereo
Sharp video and photos
Excellent digital image stabilization
Tough
Waterproof design
Extensive voice control system
Logical
Helpful interface
Superb
Rugged physical construction
Built-in waterproofing down to 35 feet (10 meters)
Excellent 4K video and 12 megapixel still shots
2 inch LCD touch screen for easier controls
Multiple video resolutions and reduced
The editors didn't like
Moderate battery life
Tiny display makes menu navigation difficult
No new resolution or bitrate upgrades
No builtin mounting points
Battery can drain quickly
Especially with the touch screen running
No external mic support without an adapter
GPS doesn't do much yet. Recording indicator on the Hero5 Black is too dim. Cameras are not as sharp in 4K
Battery life
Especially with GPS
Wi-Fi and EIS on
Is predictably short and the camera is not compatible with older batteries. Auto upload feature only works with GoPro's $5/month Plus service. Linear field of view and electronic image stabilization not
Published: 2016-10-23, Author: Chris , review by: ausdroid.net
GoPro's Hero 5 is probably the most capable all-round action camera they've produced. For high-end video production, I think I'd prefer the GoPro Hero 4 Black, only because the battery life is a little better, and it has a wider range of 3rd party accesso...
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Published: 2016-10-17, Author: Alex , review by: gizmodo.com.au
The best feature of the Hero5, however, is its price. All the other features seem like natural upgrades that have existed, in some form or fashion, on devices from nearly all of GoPro's competitors and even GoPro's own Hero4 line. But the Hero5 is the fir...
Abstract: The Hero 8 Black is the latest offering from GoPro. It's a fairly modest upgrade over last year's Hero 7 with improved image stabilisation, convenient video presets and a new frameless mounting system. But in reality, most of us aren't upgrading their act...
Abstract: Functionality is as simple as ever, with the single button responsible for controlling everything, though it now also supports voice activation – a great inclusion. The lens covers a wide field-of-view (14-28mm), which means the 4K 30fps video, or 12MP st...
Superb image quality, Effective electronic image stabilisation, Great microphones, Waterproof without a case (to 10m), Additional still image functions, Improved design
Old batteries incompatible, No EIS in 4K, Poor touchscreen responsiveness
GoPro Hero 5 Black – Battery Life and Charging The Hero 5 Black's battery has a fractionally larger capacity than the older version, which is helpful considering you have GPS, a touchscreen and EIS to factor in. It does also mean the battery is physically...
GoPro really had to step up its game if it wanted to remain at the top of the action cam pile, and the Hero5 Black is a great reminder of why the name is so revered.The camera is simple to use, yet remains a very powerful tool, while the addition of a rea...
Hero5 Black is the GoPro we always wanted. And, really, it's the GoPro the company really needs. It's facing both competition and users holding onto their older devices that, to them, work just fine.The good news is that this new camera has enough to make...
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Published: 2017-01-16, Author: Leon , review by: techradar.com
Voice, activated camera controls, Improved video and image quality, Easy, to, use range of editing apps
Doesn't feel as sturdy as previous gen, Touchscreen fiddly to use in the wet, Editing on desktop still clunky
Buttery-smooth 4K video comes as standard with the Hero5 Black, while a touchscreen interface and voice activation makes it the most user-friendly GoPro to date. However, it doesn't feel as robust without its plastic casing, and that touchscreen can be aw...
Published: 2017-01-06, Author: Luke , review by: wareable.com
Waterproof to 10m, 2-inch screen makes it easy to use, Captures stunning 4K footage
Average battery life, No image stabilisation on 4K, Gallery loads could be faster
The GoPro Hero5 Black isn't just the best GoPro ever made, it's the best action cam ever. Period. It's a no compromise device that has built on already best-in-class foundations with a mass of new features which transform a great camera into an unbeatable...
Published: 2016-12-12, Author: Jonathan , review by: alphr.com
It's inevitable: with more features, better ease of use, and waterproofing, plus improved audio capture, the GoPro Hero 5 is the new king of action cameras.It's also nice to see that, at a time when prices for consumer electronics are rising, that at £350...
