The only lens we have officially confirmed is the Max Lens Mod, which offers a wider field of view, but this looks to be just the start of a new platform.
#GOPRO HINDSIGHT SOFTWARE#
This time, changing a lens has a camera function that you enable, so the camera software can understand a new lens is in place.
GoPro has gone back in time, and once again allowed users to switch out lenses.
Even without looking, you can easily feel the power/mode button on the side of the camera and like the top shutter button, it’s also just straight-up larger, a side benefit enabled by the larger body. Thankfully GoPro heard this feedback loud and clear and has addressed it with the HERO 9. The Power/Mode button on the side of the body was virtually flush with the side, making it difficult to detect when not looking precisely at the button.
#GOPRO HINDSIGHT 1080P#
GoPro says that when you’re recording in 1080p 60fps, you’ll get around 1hr 41 mins on the HERO 9, compared to 1hr 15mins on the Hero 8.įor anyone who used the Hero 8, you’ll be pretty familiar with the buttons being difficult to press. If you’re someone who grabs the GoPro to film a few minutes here or there, there’s now a much higher chance there’s still plenty of battery remaining, rather than needing to charge between every single use. It’s also important to consider the larger battery for more casual uses. If you turn it off or let it sleep after a few seconds, then you can save battery and shoot for longer durations. One of the big choices you’ll have is the decision to enable that front screen to be always enabled, or let it sleep.
With a second display, naturally, the GoPro would consume more battery, however, the growth in the battery capacity works to counter that. On first read, 30% may not sound like a lot, but it’s actually a significant boost that now enables you to easily film for 1 hour without issue. That larger battery comes in the form of a 1720mAh battery (up from 1,220mAh), this delivers up to 30% longer run times compared to the Hero 8. On balance, I definitely agree, the growth in size is justified. GoPro says this increased size strikes a nice balance between accommodating the larger battery, higher quality internals while impacting a small percentage of use cases. While these shots may still be possible with some adjustments, it will alienate some owners. One example is on top of a lego train and fitting through a tunnel, or mounted in a car, squeezed between the roll cage and the windscreen. By increasing the body size, you immediately render many accessories incompatible and also eliminate some potential use cases. This serves as yet another justification for increasing the chassis size of the HERO 9.Ĭhanging the physical dimensions of a GoPro is a massive decision, one I’m sure was controversial inside the company. Some may still prefer to get an external display or use remote view through the phone, but I certainly appreciated the larger rear display. The touchscreen display on the back of the GoPro also got some love, growing 16% in size from the previous model. I’m not sure how much of the purchase price you can allocate to this alone, but I’d suggest a significant portion, it really is a great inclusion and one I miss when using my Hero 8 (maybe I need 2x HERO 9s). I’ve often record videos in the car, but even if you’re trying to vlog with the camera, or take selfies with friends, this front display makes it incredibly easy to check what you expect, is actually in the frame. This makes framing your shot, unbelievably easy. While GoPro’s have always had displays on the front, this is now a full-on colour LCD display (not touchscreen) that can show you a direct feed of what your camera is seeing. GoPro has made significant changes to the design and made some controversial, difficult decisions in creating the HERO 9.įirstly we’ll start with that new front-facing screen.
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