Review of the new GoPro HERO 11 Black. This is the most advanced action camera in the world!

The GoPro camera has long been the standard of action photography, and thrill-seekers trust this device to capture their exploits.

However, in the company, in addition to professionals in the world, there are simple applications that have just a reliable action camera. It should shoot high-quality video, it can be attached anywhere, it is small, strong and not dense when assembled.

This is exactly what happened to the new, eleventh version of GoPro, which came to my review. And although outwardly it looks little different from the increased “gopro”, the main changes are hidden under the plastic case: the camera has acquired a larger sensor for better resolution, improved video enhancement and reduced absorption increase.

The new GoPro HERO11 Black is available now at re:Store for 49 990 rubles.

There has never been such a fancy, but at the same time simple in a series of action cameras in the world.

Appearance and features

Recognizable and well-established design.

The design of the last 300 GoPros is exactly the same. This is a rectangular block with round edges, a lens and two screens: next to the lens, auxiliary and main touch, the size of the entire rear panel.

On the upper sides of the GoPro HERO11 there is a large, convex rubberized button for activating video recording or photography, and on the left side there is a camera on / off button and it is also responsible for choosing shooting modes: photo, video or time-lapse.

A minimum of buttons on the case, only two.

On the opposite side face there is a cover with a tight latch, under which the battery compartment, a microSD memory card slot and a USB-C charging port are hidden.

Important: HERO11 is compatible with all GoPro 10 and 9 mounts and accessories due to optimal design and size.

By the way, the battery in HERO11 Black is called Enduro and is an upgraded generic one in GoPro HERO11.

According to the manufacturer, the Enduro version is more resistant to cold temperatures, and with detection with a battery in HERO10, it allows you to record video at 38% of the duration, which is very different and the upgraded firmware, so that in 5K 30 FPS mode, HERO11 Black shoots up to 80 minutes , 1080p 30 FPS up to 137 minutes.

Technical features and improvements

The lens is protected by high-strength glass.

The highlight of the HERO11 is the new 1/1.9 sensor that allows you to record footage in multiple aspect ratios, including 9:16 and 8:7 aspect ratios. That is, you can now easily shoot stories and frames with an action camera.

Moreover, the quality of the videos is pleasantly pleasing: the camera works with 10-bit color. This is the first camera of its kind with a 1 billion color capability, prior to HERO11, the maximum color output was selecting 16.7 million colors in an 8-bit recording protocol.

Compact device with fruiting photos and videos.

Also in HERO11 is the new HyperView digital lens, with improved viewing angles, horizon lock even when viewing the camera 360 degrees, and the ability to choose between vertical and horizontal framing of a video that is already being measured.

The cameras have several modes of operation – for professionals and connoisseurs of previous GoPros, you can choose Pro, with a bunch of fine-tuning, and for less advanced users there is an Easy mode, in which the user simply chooses between a choice between quality or battery life.

The camera itself sets the optimal shooting parameters and even whether to disable video stabilization or not.

I want to say about stabilization separately: it’s just some kind of magic. I didn’t skydive to protest it, but instead I offered to ride the scooter over the tile holding the HERO11 on the handlebars. It felt like the shaking was still there, but just look at the video that the GoPro HERO 11 Black shot:

The time-lapse mode is combined with the observation option, there are even preset modes such as “Star Tracking” for time-lapse photography of the night sky, or “Light Pattern” for matching atmospheric photographs.

Again, you only need to set up the appropriate mode, and the camera will do the rest, so that the result is a high-quality photo or video in 5.3K.

The photo capabilities of the camera are reproduced by a 27-megapixel sensor. Here’s an example of the same photo taken in regular protocol and in wide angle, both using the SuperPhoto add-on:

Edit footage taken on a smartphone using Quik’s dedicated apps. It’s free to download from the App Store and I recommend installing this app even if you don’t own a GoPro because it’s a pretty good free video editor.

If you have HERO11 in your hands, then immediately when you first turn on the camera, it prompts you to install Quik and connect to your smartphone after launching this application for the first time.

Then you can change the camera settings directly on your smartphone, transfer the footage, significantly change it, change it to the media library and rummage through social networks.

Tools such as color correction, magnification zoom, reduction, music set, white balance and several other options are available for use.

There is even the possibility of using source materials in an individual cloud.

Conclusion, pros and cons, capture

Starter kit: camera, case, universal mount.

GoPro HERO11 Black is without exaggeration the standard action camera today. Its technical capabilities surpass any other devices in this segment by an order of magnitude, and the size allows HERO11 in general in any, even in work, even for filming the birthday of a loved one in a small apartment.

The main advantages of this device:

● display 1 billion colors in 10-bit format
● updated sensor for social media videos and full frame shots
● frost-resistant battery
● several operating modes, for beginners and professionals
● shooting video in 5K 60 FPS

In addition, let me remind you that GoPro HERO11 Black compatible with all accessories, mounts and batteries for GoPro9 and GoPro10. And with this camera, you can dive into water at a depth of up to 30 meters without an aquabox.

Of the minuses, only the night shooting mode can be noted: a little graininess. However, this does not apply to time lapse shooting with Starry Sky presets enabled.

The microphone for sound recording is located under the lens.

This camera is perfect not only for lovers of mountain climbing, boating on a rough river or just traveling, but also for all bloggers, streamers, vloggers and lobbyists. Truly, GoPro has a versatile device.

Technological perfection, no kidding.

Today GoPro HERO11 Black costs 49,990 rubles in re:Store. Included with the camera you get a durable key for storage and a universal convenient mount.

You can also purchase the GoPro HERO11 Black Creative Edition for 69,990 rubles in stores and on the re:Store website, which includes additional cameras, a special shell case with a built-in microphone, flash, and a universal tripod with camera control buttons.

GoPro HERO11 Black Creative Edition Bundle in re:Store.

A flash drive is not included, alas. I recommend working with a class 10 high-speed microSD card. If you insert something slower, the camera will warn you that it would be nice to find a flash drive with a higher bandwidth.

Otherwise, this is a pocket camera in an indestructible case, with which you will definitely Hypanete in social networks. Capturing anything with the GoPro HERO11 Black is pure pleasure.

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