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8.3.2017

I had a GoPro Hero 4 silver for a long time, and loved the quality of the footage it produced. I had a few wee niggles with it, though - the very wide field of view, and some of the controls not being particularly intuitive. So, when I was offered this Hero5 Black through the Vine programme, I jumped at the chance to see if it would address my quibbles. To give a bit of context, I don't use this much for action footage, other than cycling and maybe occasionally messing about with fun stuff in the garden with the kids. In other words, I'm reviewing this 'in normal use', where it's convenient for me to operate it on a selfie-stick type of monopod, or handheld.Conveniently, I was about to go to Japan,to run the Tokyo Marathon, so it gave me an immediate excuse to shoot lots of footage and really exercise its features.And you now have a huge range of features to choose from. Thankfully, the new standard touch screen makes it easy to flip between the options too. Within a couple of seconds, you can easily switch between your field of view options, frame rate and resolution (being, presumably, the most frequently adjusted options).Lots of other options can easily be experimented with through a simple secondary menu, and most of these are easy to get the hang of too. I haven't used them much, primarily because they seem to be more for professional or enthusiast use. But you can tweak manual exposure, create a separate raw audio track, and further improve wind noise reduction in here.I can totally understand the quibbles of other users who rely on being able to adjust functions without looking at the screen (eg bike helmet mounted, or for skydivers, divers, etc). I think you'd have to invest a bit of time, or rely a lot on the smart remote, to get access to the features you want. But if you're just using it as a mini video camera, it works very well, and it's easy to navigate around. You have four modes to choose from - photo, photo burst, video, and time-lapse.The new case makes things a bit easier too, because it doesn't need the full clear plastic case of previous models. The housing itself, is waterproof to 10m, and the lens cover and easily be replaced if it gets scratched. You do still have the fiddly, stiff clip at the top, however, which you have to open even if you only want to access the micro SD card or battery housing, or to plug it in to charge.I haven't used the voice commands much, but for the simple commands it worked well. You need to enable voice commands by a swipe down on the screen to get to the menu, and tap the voice command icon. You then have, I think, a dozen voice commands to start or stop recording, take a picture, switch between modes, etc.Do be aware that not all of the permutations of resolution, frame rate and FOV are available, however. You'll be limited to 30fps on 4k, for example, and since the field of view is essentially a digital zoom, you can occasionally find that the Medium FOV (most zoomed-in, basically) isn't available at the resolution/frame rate you've selected too. For the vast majority of users, though, this won't be a big problem. Having taken a 64Gb card with me to Japan, that gave me about 1 hour 40 minutes of capacity at 2.7K/60fps, which I thought would be plenty. As it was, I ended up shooting just over an hour of footage.The quality of the footage on my 4K TV is absolutely breathtaking, and amazing in a device of this size. There is VERY little wind noise on the footage, and the image stabilisation is great. I would never have entertained the possibility of bar-mounting my old GoPro on my bike because the footage would have been so noisy and bouncy it probably would have induced motion sickness just watching it. But I'm looking forward to using this on future bike rides. Image stabilisation, even when running after the tame deer in Nara with it mounted on a selfie stick, was totally unnoticeable when reviewing the footage. It just comes out looking very smooth.So, the 'advanced wind noise reduction' definitely works well. The image stabilisation is genuinely incredibly impressive too, although it isn't available on 4K or high fps modes.The different fields of view have a nice range now, as well. The Linear fov is a great new addition, because it straightens out the slight 'fisheye' effect you get from the wide angle of the lens. It does 'zoom in' quite a lot to achieve this, though, so if you want sweeping vistas or action footage, you might want to stick to Wide or Narrow. Medium seems to be a natural-looking field of view for normal shooting as a video camera though.The Capture app works well on the iPhone, although I've only experimented briefly with it as a 'live viewfinder', so can't really comment on that feature too much.Cons:Are there any niggles? Well, very few I've come across:The most irritating thing is the different battery shape, meaning that the spare batteries I bought with the Hero4 Silver will have to be sold with it, because they're not compatible. The difference is a slight change in the positioning of the contacts, which could be because they had to make some small 'breaking change' to the design so as to accommodate the new electronics, but the cynical side of me suspects it was just to help to hamper the third party battery market and encourage people to buy genuine batteries.The loud beep for on, off and start/stop recording is a little irritating. Apparently it's easy to turn this off, though - Preferences -> Beep Volume -> Off. Must do that when I get home...And the screen insists on remaining on for at least a minute, then turns itself off. After some research, there appears to be no way to completely turn it off. You can keep the screensaver down to 1 minute, and turn the brightness down to 10%, but that's your lot. If you rely on 'stealth mode' filming for wildlife or whatever, you'll have to use things like gaffer tape on the small top and front screens, and find a suitable 'blackout' solution for the back screen.Battery life is better now. I'd now describe it as 'good, but not great'. I had one day where I spent a lot of time on standby, and only shot maybe 10 minutes of footage, but still had to swap the battery over before the day was out. Another day, I shot over half an hour of footage, and still had 40% battery. This was in longer stints, where the screen was turned off for longer, so your mileage may vary, so-to-speak.Finally, more of an awareness thing than a con, as such. If you expect this to work as a super-portable mini-video camera for holiday shooting, you need to be aware of the fact that you can't 'zoom in and out' during shooting. You have to pick your field of view beforehand and stick to that during a recording. This might sound obvious, but I just wanted to point this out to prospective buyers. With just a little bit of practice, though, I find there's very little limitation here, and now prefer to use my GoPro on holiday, because the payoff in having something I can literally pop in my pocket easily outweighs the less-than-1%-of-situations where I suddenly want to zoom in to focus on some small detail.Conclusions:This is a very impressive device, shooting amazing quality footage in a tiny package. It's now much easier to use (at least, if you didn't have touchscreen or voice control before), and the improved wind noise reduction and image stabilisation definitely result in much more watchable footage in a wider range of situations. Do just check that the features and options are suitable for the purpose you want to use it for, and budget for anything else you might need to buy to make it work for you (extra batteries and/or smart remote spring to mind).I love it, though, and am looking forward to filling several hard drives with footage of my holidays and kids!
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20.2.2017

Although attractively packaged, one thing you don't get included in the box is a manual, so if you're considering buying one of these, I'd go take a look at it on GoPro's website. You get a leaflet explaining what the buttons do (although the main power button is actually labeled as the mode-switch button rather than the universal power icon). You'll obviously need to charge it upon first use (takes about 3 hours), and install the suite of desktop apps which also update the camera's firmware - but only when you install a memory card too. You'll also need a microUSB charger (or a powerbank device) which allows you to swap the charging cable; the Hero 5 uses USB-C, and a cable, but not a charger is supplied.You can charge while in use via 3rd party extras, however, or when connected to a PC.I used a 64GB SD card, giving 60GB formatted by the camera (Samsung Evo class 10 microSD card, roughly £17; the camera has no storage built-in or supplied).The battery life and storage use depends hugely on the settings you've chosen, including things like whether or not wireless connectivity and GPS tagging are activated. As mainly a video camera, even for casual use, I would stick with 4k video; even without electronic stabilisation (not available at 4k, but at 1080p and lower) and at a relatively low 30fps (although if I say so myself, I have steady hands) the picture is excellent. At lower resolutions like 1080p, slow motion options are available with framerates up to 120fps. On screens with less than 4K resolution, playing back 4K video still looks great and scales well; I use a 1440p monitor. Stills are 12 megapixel, with ISO, shutter and colour balance settings available, as well as an option to output the files as RAW for better control of editing, although the options obviously don't have the same extent as on more "professional" devices. I wouldn't imagine many people would really want this for taking stills, but there are also burst-mode stills and a time lapse option too. There's a huge number of options to tweak, some of which are mutually exclusive - for example at higher resolution settings, electronic image stabilisation might or might not be available, nor can the wide-screen setting be adjusted beyond 1080p. In general, the higher the resolution setting you use, the fewer other settings tend to be available. The audio preprocessing settings also generated a lot of background hiss for me in an otherwise silent room until I set them to the lowest setting.Using the 4K video mode, I shot 2m25s of video as a quick test, generating a 1.01GB file, which should equate to roughly 1hr of recordings from the 60GB of storage. The 1440p mode uses less storage per unit time (and so on as you lower the recording resolution), but if you're unfamiliar with these cameras, they hit up against the filesystem file-size limits quickly. When a recording hits 3.72GB in size (Windows might report this as 4GB rather than 3.72GB), the camera seamlessly generates a new file, resulting in several files you'll need to stitch together later if you want a continuous recording. So, for example, if you shoot an hour of 4K video, you'll end up with about fifteen, four-minute long, 4GB clips which will comprise the whole hour of video. For the 1440p mode, a 4GB clip is just under 9 minutes long. Some basic editing software is supplied by GoPro, but you'll need a moderately beefy PC or Mac to work with 4K footage, as the overall size and number of files will get large, fast. I have an i5 CPU with 8gb of RAM and a couple of SSDs which seems to be enough to handle it; laptops might not fare as well.Of all the features, the voice controls are a genuine game-changer. When activated in the settings and the camera is switched on, the Hero5 is "always listening" for a pre-set list of commands. If you're wearing gloves or the camera is mounted on a helmet, tripod or stick, there's no need to fumble for physical buttons anymore, and it's incredibly reliable - it just works, apparently despite my Glasgow accent. The commands include "GoPro start recording", "GoPro take a photo" and more. and being able to switch it off with a voice command is very useful too ("GoPro turn off"). The phone app is still a bit more convenient for changing settings in general as you can see them all on a long list on a single page; some don't appear to "stick" between sessions however; e.g. the loudness of the activity beeps. Nonetheless, everything can be adjusted using the touchscreen on the back of the camera itself, a new, built-in feature not found on older GoPro models, including previewing and basic cropping of clips. Most obviously, the screen on the back is also a viewfinder, which was a bit of a glaring omission on the older models - unless you used the phone app, you had little idea what the camera was looking at. The touchscreen works well, however, and keeps external controls to a minimum. The whole exterior is also waterproofed, ruggedised and easy to grip, although opening the charging/HDMI port cover is a bit fiddly as a result - you have to press down to release while simultaneously dragging back to unseat it, as all the ports have waterproofing gaskets and they don't simply fit into place - they seal. Additionally, if you want to charge whilst filming, you'll need to open the charging port (and remove the port cover entirely if you're using the supplied frame), which means it's no longer waterproof (although it'll still be e.g. light rain or splash-proof).In all, although pricey (there are assorted knock-off copies out there like the Xiaomi Yi action cams which are literal fractions of the cost and still work pretty well), the Hero 5 is a really well thought-out product which is obviously the result of an iterative design (i.e. the 5 other cameras GoPro also makes; the Hero 5 Session is basically just a lense and little else) and the big daddy at the top of the hill. The hardware itself is high-quality, and any criticisms or perceived shortcomings of the functionality can be addressed by firmware updates over time if enough noise is made about it.
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24.11.2016

Over the last five years, GoPro has released a new sports action camera almost every year. This October, the latest iteration, the Hero 5 Black was released along with the Hero 5 Session.First ImpressionsThis action-cam looks great. It’s sleek, light and feels modern. The colour was changed from silver to a matte grey which gives the camera a refreshing look. A 2″ touchscreen was built in and is no longer an ‘optional extra’.It has two buttons and two openings. The doors are a bit annoying to get open once they now need to be waterproof and behind them you’ll find the battery and microSD slot in one and a USB-C and mini HDMI port in the other.The buttons are a record/stop and a power/mode button.The Hero 5 comes with a ‘bumper’ case which allows you to use different GoPro mounts but doesn’t seem to provide much protection to the camera itself. The lens cap is easily replaceable, but the screen isn’t. Also, GoPro were very silly and shipped the camera with a non-clear screen protector (the ones you usually peel off when unpacking new products) and I therefore had to remove this and couldn’t use it as a make-do screen protector.FeaturesThe biggest change with the Hero 5 black is that it’s inherently waterproof up to 10m (33ft) without a waterproof case. This can be seen as both a good and a bad feature:Better Audio quality (the older GoPros used to sound muffled when in the waterproof case)Feels less bulkyThe flaps are very hard to get open since they now need to be watertightThe flaps have a habit of not always clicking into place well (and not being evident) so there is a very high risk of damaging the cameraYou still need a case to use different mountsThis new model even comes with advanced features like GPS and Voice control. The GPS is a ‘cool’ feature, though not one that I would deem very useful unless geotagging also works throughout when shooting video and could therefore show distance travelled / height climed etc… The voice control is interesting. If you don’t mind shouting “GOPRO START RECORDING” or “GOPRO TAKE A PICTURE” when you’re around other people then it’s good for you; because unless you’re in a quiet room you need to raise your voice for it to register a command.The camera is capable of shooting 4K at 30 fps. I consider 30 fps as being mediocre and 4K excessive, so I shoot at 2.7k / 60 fps. An option to stabilize is also available but this will reduce the FOV by 10% – the resulting stabilization is quite good though you’d need a stabilizing gimbal for high-movement situations like downhill mountain biking.The in-built touchscreen is one of the best new features in my opinion and it also provides an easier way to control the camera. GoPro even updated the user interface and made it MUCH smoother and easier to navigate. Keep in mind that it’s a 2″ screen, so your thumb covers half of it – but I can’t say I’ve had difficulty using it, even with my large fingers. Some advanced features like ProTune, video stabilization, settings for video and photos, FOV, time-lapse settings and shooting mode can all be easily changed through the user interface.ConclusionIt’s a great device, I think that’s quite clear from what I’ve wrote about it. This is by no means an all-inclusive review, I’ve left some ‘minor’ features out. The battery life is quite good (about 2 hours). The footage is sharp. The stereo audio with wind reduction is actually great. But – and this is not something I usually write, as I’m not easily disappointed – I am disappointed with this product.I believe this was released too early. It’s just not refined enough to be a finished product. I bought this action-cam to use on my wedding day and honeymoon and it let me down. I first started noticing ‘pink’ glitches whilst recording videos and these happened at a few key moments during both the wedding and the honeymoon. This is not something you’d expect from a brand new product. And yes, I have contacted GoPro about it, but I was just told that it’s an SD card issue.Then the GoPro started jamming. It has the option to playback the videos you shot and multiple times it froze during browsing and the only way to solve this issue was by removing the battery. I also got an “SD Card Error” and an “SD card Full” red banner (ironically covering a 2:04H remaining on the display) a couple of times.Before jumping to the conclusion that I had a faulty device and that this is why I was having all these problems; a quick look at other reviews will show that I am not the only one who seems to have had these issues. I ended up returning my GoPro for a replacement and I am currently waiting for my new one to be shipped. I hope the new one won’t be as disappointing as the first one I received.To conclude, at this point I’d say buy at your own risk. This device is meant to capture those once in a lifetime moments but instead it ruined a couple for me. I depended on what is usually a great product from a great company but I was let down.Update: The new GoPro seems to be working just fine, so I am happy all excluding the initial hiccup and the 'released too early' feel. As usual, Amazon dealt with returns and replacements perfectly.Update 2: The new GoPro failed me again during another Holiday. Even though I had double checked the SD card with a GoPro representative a lot of my footage still has the pink glitch in it. The 'charging door' got stuck and needed to be pried open, the battery showed 90% whilst simultaneously showing a 'Low Battery' warning and switching off automatically. This GoPro is a mess - I returned it yet again. All I get from GoPro are the same pre-written responses and apologies. I think this item needs to be recalled as they did with Karma Drone - what a disastrous year for GoPro. So disappointing.
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4.4.2017

GoPro HERO5 Action Camera – BlackWe have had this camera for a few weeks now and have used it a lot and tested every feature extensively.In the box.The GoPro 5, rubber mount around the GoPro, USB C cable, a couple of basic mounts for helmet mounting and bike handlebars, battery, warrantee card and getting started instructions. There are more detailed instructions on GoPros’s website but the camera is very logical to set up and use I don’t think many people will use it.Set up.Put the battery in and charge it using the supplied USB C cable. Charging took around an hour out of the box.New features,Touch screen control,Voice control,Mobile phone remote function,Water proof without the acrylic case(to 33ft out of the box – more with an addition case as an extra purchase.Ability to shoot at 240 frames per second in 720 p mode and several other fast modes to get slow motion effects.All my old GoPro mounts fit it.Build quality.It is well made and feels strong and the rubberised surround should give it decent protection. However, this does not cover the touch screen or lens front element so they could be easily scratched. I bout a case, front element cover and touch screen protector soon after getting it as I think it is very vulnerable to getting broken without them, depends on what you are going to use it for I suppose.Software.The footage produced is editable in just about every modern video editing package but the GoPro software (GoPro studio and Quick) are easy to use and very effective. These can be downloaded from the official site at no extra cost. I have used this software to good effect only needed more complex bought software when I needed lots of effects and transitions etc.Using it.It is very simple to use with only two buttons needed. The mode button cycles through the various modes for video and still picture taking. The touch screen alters some of the taking speeds and other features like sound on and off, min and max shutter speeds and ISO plus other fatures. It is very powerful but so easy to operate. On the front LCD screen you get the mode read out, for example video or still and the speeds or mode set. You also get the SD card status and battery life indicator.The footage produced is excellent and I think marginally better than my older GoPro hero 4. I have found battery life is lower especially if you use the rear screen for reviewing footage which is to be expected. Also the battery is a new design so older versions will not fit which is a bit annoying as I have quite a few.The voice control needs work and seems to be unreliable at present but I understand GoPro are working on this for a future firmware upgrade.The Android control app seems reliable enough and we used it via Bluetooth. If you subscribe to GoPro’s cloud app you can send your videos or pictures just about anywhere as long as you have connection. We don’t subscribe to this but can see it’s use out in the field.Selecting WiFi and Bluetooth is now reached via a touch screen menu but there is no indicator to say this is selected which might be an issue for some. A little lit LED would be useful here so you don’t have to access the touch screen to check it’s on./ Imagine going mountain biking and have to take your helmet off each time to switch it on or off or check it is operating. I see a few other reviewers have picked up on this.Robustness.This will depend on your use. I don’t like having the front element of the lens exposed so bought a proper case as if this gets damaged it is relatively cheap and easy to replace, a scratched front element or cracked touch screen would be another matter.Although well-made I feel much better with it in a fully armoured case. The rubber surround case will be fine unless you are likely to bash it while falling off something!Reliability.We have made sure the firmware was the latest and took it out mountain biking and filming archery. I like the 240 FPS 720 p mode (pity it’s not full HD at this speed – can’t have everything can we lol). We only use Sandisk and Lexar top of the range cards in it. We have not experienced any problems after many hours of use. No frame problems or sound sync issues. Overall it has performed flawlessly except for the voice commands that seem a bit hit and miss. The video clarity is superb and the mic pick up is excellent for such a tiny camera. The mic can be turned off if you want to add your own sound overlay. No problems with the water proofing as we have used it in heavy rain and dipped it in my pond to see what’s alive in it. Each time it dried off and there was no sign of steaming up or water entry. This was using it as supplied and not with the extra protective case we now have.On the output side it is excellent. As an experiment I put in a cheap generic class 6 card and then things fell apart, dropped frames and poor sound sync and lock ups. This camera will only give its best with decent SD cards, you have been warned!Overall.Some great new features and some that need a bit more work. Overall, superb image quality and a lot of flexibility in a small package. We like this version very much and can forgive some of the quirks that it comes with. Just the image quality alone makes it the best action camera under £500. It can grow with you as there are plenty of accessories available. Highly recommended.
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22.2.2017

This GoPro model is much more aesthetically pleasing than its predecessor.The Black edition offers a removable battery and (touch)screen. A single battery life is simply not possible to survive on with this camera and you could easily go through 5 batteries in a day of action so the removable battery is essential, allowing the camera to remain waterproof instead of opening the water tight ports to keep plugged into an external battery pack. I cannot stress enough how useless one battery is if you wish to record for an extended period of time.The protruding lens is a consistent feature in the GoPro range, presumably as it enables better image capture,but it is therefore vulnerable to damage and so a lens protector (probably tempered glass) is advisable.The rear screen on the other hand is not exposed much to the environment thanks to the GoPro frame - included.The grippy feeling to the body of the camera is very pleasant and prevents lasting damage as most scrapes and scars rub right off. however this same material does not surround the camera lens which is made of metal and can be nicked and scraped - although this does not damage the appeal of the cameraThe camera is very light and small. I would not say that the size difference between the Hero5 Session and Hero5 Black should feature heavily in your decision to buy either - both are small enough for any task (although clearly the Session is even smaller).The camera comes with a USB C to USB A lead which, for most people, is the most useful although (as opposed to the modern but as yet mostly unadopted standard of USB A to USB A). It also is supplied with two mounts which enable the camera to be permanently attached to whatever surface you wish to record from (a ski helmet or car for example) but requires another mount (approximately £10) for cycling helmets.All in all I was pleasantly surprised with how many accessories did come with the camera.It is worth noting however that the lead is only 55cm long which is enough for most common use but not long enough if you wanted to attach the camera to a permanent external battery pack. - an extra lead would then most likely need to be purchased, since battery packs do not come with long or USB C leads.The 'one-touch' record feature is extremely useful for capturing events that are predictable seconds before they occur and for removing any doubt that the camera is on (since it turns itself on and begins recording immediately). The audible beeps provide a clear distinction between the camera turning on and starting to record and when it's turning off and ceasing to record. This feature also helps save heavily on battery life since the camera needs to be running for much less of the time.I have had occasional issues with the camera stopping its recording after 5-15min, at high resolutions, which I was unaware of - perhaps this was only a glitch but it is disappointing to note and I will be trying a different SD card to see if it is this or the camera at fault. At £129 for the Lexar 128gb card, it needs to be good.The GoPro mounting system is reliable and easy to use. I completely trust it with the camera and have not been disappointed yet after three weeks of daily use.The whole camera is now waterproof (unlike its predecessors) which eliminates the need for most people to purchase a dive (extra waterproof) case. My camera has coped just fine underwater and in very heavy rain - it has an IP68 rating, meaning that it's water resistant to 1.5 metres for up to 30 minutes.The camera demonstrates extraordinary performance in low light (has better low light capabilities, thanks to higher ISO range, than its cousin the HERO5 Session)It only supports 4K video at 30fps however it does enable 60fps at 2.7k which is far above the 1080p standard most people recognise so this should not really be noticeable even if you wish to record at higher frame rates.Sound quality is average but satisfactory for most people, although this can be remedied with an external microphone if this is of particular concern to you, since GoPro support this.It requires a rather expensive Micro-SD card (at least Class 10) for full 4K ability without cutting out and delays. Also at 4K (and even 1080p), footage is large and will occupy a large amount of space. You are most likely to need to purchase a new, more modern, micro-SD for this camera and so I recommend that you adhere to GoPro's advice as to which Micro-SD cards are completely compatible in order that you are not disappointed and can access the full potential of this camera. The (rather short) full list is here: https://gopro.com/help/articles/Block/microSD-Card-Considerations.I have taken issue with the fact that, on occasions, the camera has a tendency to crash and be unresponsive until the battery is removed - another essential reason to choose the battery removable Black model over the Session - although I am certain that this issue will be resolved swiftly in a near future update.
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17.3.2017

I have owned and used Hero camera from their first version up to Hero 3 (including the £99.00 one, bottom mount lug snapped off body making it pretty useless).Anyway, the Hero 5 Black...I was looking at getting this one anyway after seeing all the wonderful on screen track, speed, altitude data that could be displayed on your video (Telemetric Information).I do a lot of scuba diving and we use a fast RIB and I thought it would be cool to video the trips to the dive site plus the image stabilisation (camera mounted on 'A'' frame over the 220Hp engine.However, as you may may not know memory cards in camera have a file size limit of 4Gb so our trips to a dive site take more than 17 mins (filesize at 1080p)The problem is the Telemetric Information is not carried over into the next file segment so your track and total distance data starts over again and no software option either to overcome this.GPS, (Telemetric Information) data does not get recorded in Video Time Lapse or RAW formats either and again perhaps foolishly they store the GPS data in the video files rather than a separate file. No way to overlap the track on a map either (from what I can find, you can with a still picture as the it is stored in the EXIF in a normal format).If you look on YouTube for Hero5 videos with Telemetric Information you will see they are always short or the values keep resetting when the segments are manually joined together.After reporting the issue to GoPro, after all the usual suggestions they did finally get this response."Thank you for your fast reply.I have investigated this issue with one of our engineers.Unfortunately you are right. The software edits in Quik Desktop do not allow, for now, to pass the telemetric information from one video to the other when you are putting together your chaptered videos.I am afraid that for now there is no workaround or alternative I can propose to you. However, please be assured that this is an issue GoPro is aware of an our developpers are working on a new software version to address it.Thank you so much for your understanding and for for bringing this into our attention.Should you have any further question, we are at your disposal.Kindest regards,Roxana NGoPro Support"Support Inquiry: Case#03487239So bang goes that idea (for the moment)I did my tests for this in the car with it mounted on the nearside windscreen.The sound is described as stereo, and if it is it is the most non stereo sound I have heard.Also in default mode, some auto noise correction cuts which makes the sound even more muffled (this can be turned off), for an Action camera, the sound is acceptable but not HiFi.Image Stabilisation, Which I understand can't be used in 4K mode. Anyway what I did not know is that is makes the filed of view drift slightly so if a part of where the camera is mounted is in shot e.g. part of car body, it will appear to drift slightly when you go round corners, at first I thought the camera mount was loose. I understand, this happens with most image stabilisation system so I have turned that off.The camera has lots of nice new features and I like taking the videos in Linear mode so nothing is distorted.Menu features are good, batteries at £20.00 seem good, uses a USB C cable which is different form most gadgets, so make sure you keep it with the camera to charge and download. Apps and WiFi seem to work also.The next use for my camera will be scuba diving and thus have bought the optional case GoPro Super Suit for HERO5 Camera - BlackThe Hero 5 as it comes now has three places where water can get in (when not in the £50.00 case), around the lens, USB cover and battery cover so make sure these seals are kept clean and hair free when using the Hero 5 in wet conditions.I have not used the underwater case yet in anger, but to use it, the cover off the Hero5 lens has to be removed and they don't even provide a storage bag or anything to protect it when removed.Actually a lens protector for the basic camera would be nice, I get a third party one so I can put the camera in my pocket without worrying about the lens.So, yeas, the camera is better than all my earlier Hero's in virtually every way and am hoping they can fix the onscreen displays for longer act ivies.
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11.4.2017

I write this review as an owner of 3 GoPro's, the HERO3 Black, HERO4 Black and now HERO5 Black.Pros:- Image stabilization- Water proof up to 10m without the need for outer casing- The lens is no longer exposed to scratches- The startup and operation of the OS is faster than previous models- Gyroscopic LCD screen meaning it can be operated the 'right way up', when the camera is upside down- LCD screen- Battery life- New USB socketCons:- No 4k stabilization- Water proofing isn't as good as previous models (only 10m) due to lack of extra outer casing- LCD screenVideo:The GoPro HERO5 Black video quality is better than before, if only marginally. The low-light is only slightly better than before too.But all GoPros are terrible when it comes to low light so this isn't a good thing really. This is the first GoPro to incorporate video stabilization but they have missed the trick as 4K isn't supported. Why? Because the sensor is only capable of 4K recording so it can't add extra pixels when stabilizing - the lesser resolutions therefor can be stabilized as the sensor has the extra room to work with, patching up the pixels on the fly. This is to be expected though. We wouldn't want to camera to assume we want our image quality degraded for the 'benefit' of stabilization. Change how you shoot if 4K stabilization is important to you - use a gimbal or use something else. GoPros weren't ever intended to be stabilized cameras, but action cameras.4K is why anyone would or should buy this GoPro, or the previous HERO4, anything else and you'e wasting your money. If you don't intend to use 4K, buy a HERO3 Black instead. 4K can only shoot at 30fps, or 24fps. Disappointing given the previous model could too. I would have expected 60fps at 4K.It can also shoot at 2.7K in wide and 4:3 aspect, 1440p and 1080p. For some reason 720p is still an option. Oddly the onscreen menu makes it very awkward to select between resolutions and frame rates - incompatible options are grayed out and you have to go back and change the conflicting option in order to then change what you were trying to change in the first place. Poor experience and can be frustrating if you plan to change a lot. I don't, it's always on 4K because everything else is silly and pointless. That is unless you intend to shoot slow motion, in which case 4K (on this camera) is stupid.Audio:The video quality is ultimately what counts with GoPros. Audio is secondary, in my opinion and the HERO5 Black is superior to the HERO4 Black, again, if only marginally, but that's from what I read. I cannot account for the sound on a professional level as I don't use the GoPro to record audio. From casual listening however, it's about the same as before. I have also read anecdotal evidence that due to the new placement of the microphone, the HERO5 will pick up noise from the GoPro gimbal motor, which seems an oversight in design.LCD screen:GoPros are action cameras and so the LCD component was always a request from those not using the camera as intended and therefor designed. It's a nice-to-have, not a must-have but due to the way the OS has been designed, the reliance on the LCD and the front screen, means the experience is now actually quite good and useful. So if anything, the LCD is good for changing settings. If you use it to see what you're filming, you're using your GoPro wrong. Use your smartphone instead.Battery:This is the single best improvement over the GoPro HERO4 Black.Bad stuff:I've experienced a few glitches with this GoPro seemingly not talking to the 'QUIK' software while the previous models are detected straight away. This seems to come and go, so could be hardware (faulty cable or connector on the GoPro itself) or software, but is most likely a software issue.If you're new to GoPros and cost isn't an issue, buy this HERO5 Black. If you have a HERO4 Black and cost is an issue, don't buy this HERO5 Black, the improvements are minimal and wont improve your recording. If you own a HERO3 Black or any previous model, then it's worth getting the HERO5 Black for the 4K, or if cost is an issue, see about the HERO4 Black, it might be cheaper now.
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16.3.2017

Requires a full charge fresh out the box before anything else - Then it gives you options to set date and time, and runs through a quick tutorial of all the settings. I thought this was great, very intuitive, and you don’t need to read the manual at all.Love the actual camera settings, although the WB presets are set a bit strange, no standard 3800k or 5600k settings but it goes up in 1000k increments.The new stabilisation (available at 1080p and 1440p only) is noticeable and good. It's not going to make your footage look like it was shot steadicam, but against the equivalent shot on the Hero 4, it takes away some of the visible vibration.FOOTAGE--------------Added some stills (pictured),ultra sharp with that 'GoPro' look (if you're a dab hand with post production you can quite easily get rid of this) but I like that the features in camera now allow you to reduce some of it at choice - shoot a flat profile, reduce the sharpening and play with the aspect.120fps slow motion available at 1080p; 240fps at 720p, 60fps at 2.5k and 30fps at 4K.APP USAGE-----------------The main 'capture' app has has some serious work and it works fantastically with the HERO 5. Download and connect via a wifi that the camera itself transmits - connect to the wifi as you would any wifi on your phone, and it keeps the connection to the camera extremely well. The live feed is real time with minimal lag (previous GoPro's have had serious lag problems) and it has a range of about 20m before it drops out - the camera will keep recording, but your feed will disappear.The other two, Quik and Splice - are video editing apps that use GoPro footage but you can also use any footage that's on your phone. They work well; for the average consumer they do the job. For anything more polished i'd stick with the classic approach of putting on your computer and editing there, just for storage purposes.NEGATIVES-----------------Battery life. It's a new battery compared to previous versions and it does last longer - but it's still around 2 hours max. If you're pushing 4K or pressing start stop a lot, it's going to drain quicker. Full recharge takes around 2 hours.Using the touchscreen for me is an absolute nightmare, I prefer the bulky repeated push buttons of previous versions. However, the app works remarkably and this does outweigh it.On the subject of needing your phone though, battery life on that is also a problem with the capture app running. I'd invest in a portable battery if you're serious about using it.NOTES----------The body is now completely watertight, but i'd double check there are no open seams on the compartments - the battery one i've noticed requires extra force to make sure it's properly clicked in.Personally i'd recommend SanDisk MicroSD Extreme Pro cards. You want at least class 10 UHS-3 to avoid drop frames when filming at the higher resolutions. I always use these cards as SanDisk come with a lifetime guarantee.The clip/mount has remained the same so all GoPro accessories will still work - but the battery and charger is now different to previous versions.OVERALL-------------As an upgrade from the 3 and 4, it's really noticeable and has straightened out some of the problems. It's now a lot easier to use, and as someone who uses the GoPro a lot, I love this version of it more than others i've owned. They are made for hobbyist video makers, holiday video makers and action sports - the picture is ultra wide and it's features are mostly in video, so if you're looking for a camera that's small but you're most likely to take portraits, i'd maybe look elsewhere or even for additional accessories for your phone's camera instead.
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18.1.2017

This camera is a great addition to anyone on the go filming kit, as an action camera it really is great and you can trust Go Pro to deliver when it comes to new cameras. The new features including the back touch screen, video stabilization and the voice control help to add a new era of ease to using cameras on the go. The cameras no designer to be waterproof itself instead of needing the super suit and only comes with a small black skeleton case to be used for attaching the camera to different objects/handles. I have been very impressed with the quality of the footage and especially if you use the Go Pro Capture/Quik apps you can edit your footage on your phone without need for WiFi or any wires.Why its only a 4 star?For any regular Go Pro or action camera users,this isn't a massive step up from your Hero 4 Silver. The new features are handy but more often are for ease over quality. New features like the video stabilization make this a great camera for attaching on a bike etc and there's noticeable different to footage from other cameras. The touch screen is great but take care when using while the camera is wet, the one button control I prefer as it just seems easier, there's the option to shoot raw photo format which is also great and the voice control really helps with times you're not using it as a handheld. There are differences if you know where to look, for amateurs picking it up as a first action camera it will be great for footage etc But id recommend doing research depending on what you're really using it for. If you are going to benefit from the added features then sure this is the best camera as step up from the hero 4 but if you see these new features that they wont affect you then Id think about saving money and sticking with the Hero 4 Silver.What sold me on it?This is a great camera, the features such as the 4k video, great sleek looking touch screen, video stabilization and voice control have made it so easy to get a great camera shooting even faster. For the price I believe its worth it definitely, especially if you don't already us an action camera and would benefit having one. Id recommend before buying going to any number of websites and checking out the differences between this action camera and others to find the best suited to you, this could save you some money but I also buy with Go Pro as I know they bring quality products to the table. After using it now a few times as an action camera Its been in water, dropped and thrown around a bit and amazingly there are no scratches or dents. * Please note you are able to take the lense on and replace it if it gets scratched*Any Downsides?There are a few little downsides to why this isn't a 5 star review. I found that although the audio recording has generally been good for Go Pro I felt that this model didn't really have the best audio but that could just be experience with my camera, Luckily I don't ever us it to record audio on. Other than this anything else would be very very small problems not worth putting into a review.Overall I definitely recommend this to most people looking to buy one, Id say that anyone with a background in using Go Pros to do a quick research on the full list of differences between this and the Hero 4 Silver but still an upgrade and a great camera.
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14.4.2017

Bought as an upgrade from NIkon Coolpix Aw130 & glad I made the transition so far.Was reserved because of the expense of a GoPro, alongside all the additional batteries and mounts etc you inevitably end up purchasing.Initial appearance:Feels and looks like a good quality point and shoot, simple and elegant design.On initial unboxing I would personally like to have a more detailed instruction booklet/manual that I could keep on me just to refer back to the first few occasions. I can see that the "quick set up" would be more suitable for the wider market and probably saved a lot of trees ?Usability:I'd say the buttons/screen is user friendly, but I'm not convinced it makes it easier and more simple to use- rather than one button for one thing,I find myself swiping the LCD screen in all directions to find what I want. I'm sure it comes with time and experience. The LCD screen, to my disappointment, I feel is not as sensitive as I'd expected, and is actually unusable underwater! -to get around this, you need to learn how to use both power and mode button to change settings using the mini screen at the front. There are YouTube videos and tutorials that I found are helpful e.g. MicBergsma tutorialsPicture quality/settings:I personally like the wide angle fish eye effect gopros have, although it is nice to see that you are able to manually change the FOV. A great range of different fps/resolutions. It's worth pointing out that 4K is limited to 30 fps & does not have image stabilisation. I'm sure for the everyday user, we'd probably be sticking to 2.5k/1080p for most things anyway.Battery Life: there's no two ways about it, Battery life is TERRIBLE.I've found it drains about 1% per minute on average, and that's just a quick change of settings and brief play around at home. Weighing up how many batteries I'm gonna need to buy to shoot all day...it's worth noting also that I believe an update for the GoPro has disabled the use of in-official go pro batteries. I don't know how true this is as I haven't tried it myself, but I don't want to risk buying a load that aren't going to work. ARGOS is cheapest at the moment at £20 each!So overall, I am glad I invested, and if you say the total cost of buying the {gopro+about 4 batteries+mounts+accessories+charging docks} really really quickly, you might just convince yourself it's a great buy.For someone who's not worried about mounting/changing settings/range of resolution etc, I'd say stick to the Nikon Coolpix.Oh and quick tip: I spent hours looking through eBay and amazon for mounts (to hell am I paying x4 the price for official ones) and it actually turns out you can purchase "kits" that have quite a lot of mounts/tripods etc in a case. Worked out cheaper for me vs buying it all individually. (E.g. Pieviev Accesorries case £30).Hope that helps make your decision.
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3.3.2017

This is the latest upgrade to GoPro's premium range replacing the the Hero4 Black and offering some useful upgrades such as voice control and built-in GPS. It was supplied in perspex packaging along with instructions, a USB to USB C charging cable, a clip in support with a couple of stick on mounts. This is also compatible with the majority of GoPro and Third Party mounts which should cover most requirements.The camera case has an attractive grey soft feel finish that protects the camera and has a similar rectangular shape to its predecessors. It is now waterproof to 10M without a case which should cover most requirements and an additional case is available separately if this is not enough.The battery is removable and is fitted under a tight fitting latch. It lasts over an hour from being fully charged battery so you may need extra batteries and this is a different form factor to previous GoPro cameras.It is not supplied with a memory card and it is recommended a class 10 UHS 3 (Ultra High Speed) micro SD card is used to ensure that the option of recording to 4K video is available. The camera will support up to 128Gig and the cost of these cards is coming down all the time so it is better to use a larger one if possible for the greatest flexibility.It is mainly controlled via a touchscreen which is a 2-inch diagonal screen which feels responsive with a clear menu system that easy to understand and covers a wide range of features. Remember to lock the screen before you take it out though as water droplets can cause settings to change, something I found to my cost. It also supports voice control which is useful if a little unreliable and gets confused by ambient noise like rushing wind. The physical buttons have changed from the previous versions with a side button for toggling power and modes, and a button on top to start and stop recording while pressing both buttons together lets you change settings via via small LCD screen on the front of the camera when you can’t use the touchscreen.The image quality is excellent both for video and stills shots with sharp detail with minimal noise. The camera can now shoot 4K at 30fps as well as at 1080p with a suitable memory card and also provides surprising quality stills for an Action Camera. The audio is also clear through the built in stereo mics, especially as no case is required in normal use which could muffle the sound in the previous models.Overall this is an excellent Action Camera which is a solid improvement over the previous models. It is expensive but at a similar price to earlier models while adding features and correcting most of their faults. You can get cheaper cameras but if quality, support as well as a plethora of different mounts is important this is probably worth it.
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10.3.2017

This is my third GoPro. I also have a Hero 2 and a 4 Silver. There is no comparison between the 5 and the 2 as the technology has come on so far, so I will add my comparison between the 4 Silver and the 5.Image quality is about the same on both cameras. Stills are sharp and the video is smooth. Low light performance is ever so slightly better on the 5, but it is very hard to discern unless both images are side by side. The 5 has a higher frame rate the the Silver model of the 4.The 5 adds video stabilisation which works well unless you are in a moving vehicle, in which case it seems to stabilise things outside the vehicle. This can make the video look odd if you wanted to include the dashboard or cockpit in the video.The stabilsation also cuts down on the field of view by about 10% all around. Whilst this does not seem like a lot on paper, the difference in reality seems to me to be quite considerable and does take some getting used to.The 5 is waterproof out of a housing. This is a bit of a double edged sword for me. It means that the camera is smaller and more accessible, and with the microphone not behind a layer of perspex you do get a better sound. But I feel that the camera is also more exposed to damage. Mine gets bumped around quite a bit, and without the casing I am worried about serious damage, particularly to the screen. So I am going to buy a housing to protect my camera.An LED touchscreen is now standard. The menus on the screen are more intuitive than on the 4, but it still is not sensitive enough to use whilst wearing gloves - even touch screen compatible ones. The screen is a drain on battery a little, but it can be set to go off after various amounts of time, or even turned off altogether.Battery life is, in all practicality, about the same. I got 1 hour 40 minutes recording 1080p 60fps video and 2 and a half hours of time lapse still photography. Both of these with the screen set to go off after a minute.The Hero 5 also now includes a GPS and will tag your photos, but not videos. However the tagging seems to be removed when you transfer photos to your iPad via the GoPro app, so to benefit you will need to do a PC transfer as far as I can see.So overall then, GoPro are still top of the action camera game. There are some advantages over the Hero 4, but maybe not enough to consider an upgrade at this time. If you have a 3 or earlier then this is a definite improvement as the new camera is leaps and bounds ahead.
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24.2.2017

Put simply this is an awesome piece of kit.It does take time to get used to it, and like many people it is better for knowing, so don't expect fantastic results out of the box, get to know it, and you will be blown away.The camera case has an attractive finish and protects the camera well. It has a surface that makes gripping the camera int he wet and with cold hands no problem, as it is very easy to grip and very tactile.There is a removable battery, (I have bought a second battery and a USBC powered charger) as I have found if I am out all day I need more than one battery. I find that whatever the specification says that I am getting about an hour to 90 minutes of recording time from a fully charged battery,and so two give 3 hours enough for me, but you may need 4 or 5 batteries if yiuare planning to do a lot of filming.I have also purchased a high capacity card, my advice is go for the best and highest capacity you can afford.The camera is housed in a case with a very secure and tight fitting latch, this offers protection to the camera and so far has done a very good job indeed.The camera attaches to different mounts and has two sticky mounts. I have purchased the chest harness and the harness to hold the camera to your forehead over a wooly hat and am very pleased with these. (There are so many accessories)After waiting for the battery to charge up fully it fired up and is very easy to use.I found the camera operation to be intuitive and it found the setting up of a GoPro account and setting up the app on my MacBook and iPhone a breeze. However this is one of the cases where taking time to experiment and getting to know the camera will repay you with better footage.The image quality for the video to be amazing.The image stabilisation from both my chest when riding a bike and my rucksack strap when walking has been awesome when one considers the size of the unit.The sound is also good, all things considered.So overallTake time to get to know the camera, and to discover its capabilities.Buy a big capacity memory cardThenEnjoy the cameraUse it with confidence in the great outdoors in all weathersUse the apps and learn the features.The footage that you get, in particular when you are in the right place, doing the right thing, at the right time is excellent.
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22.3.2017

This is such a fun camera. The GoPro team have pulled out all the stops to create the best version of the sport camera imaginable. Voice recognition, waterproof, three microphones for noise cancelation, and a touch screen. Just a fantastic piece of technology.The question is, do you need one? Few of us ski or surf often enough to use this device to the full. It’s a little too over specified to just use as a dashcam or to record your cycle to work, although it would fulfil those roles admirably. The good news is there are enough features in this device to make it worth carrying as a second camera to augment your phone.The 12MP camera shoots in RAW which allows you plenty of flexibility to tune your photos after the fact.My copy of Lightroom already had the GoPro lens profile which allows the removal of the fisheye affect you get with the wide angle of the GoPro lens (see attached photos).I have to admit I don't bother using the phone app that much for controlling the camera. The way it works is that the GoPro sets up a 2.4GHz WiFi network that your phone connects to. This means you can't also be connected to the Internet via WiFi at the same time. Perhaps not such a big problem as you are most likely to want to do this kind of thing when you're out and about. Connecting with the app allows you to see a live feed from the camera on your phone, retrieve videos and photos to your phone, set preferences and a range of other operations. However, being connected in this way does run the GoPro battery down quite quickly. I generally just attach the camera to my PC via the USB-C cable to retrieve media.I found the burst feature a little tricky to use. You only get once chance to capture an event as the GoPro is unresponsive for several seconds after a burst. You need to time things carefully. If I wanted to capture a still from some action I found it easier to capture a video at a high frame rate and then extract a still from that. The resolution wasn't as high as from a burst, but you are much more likely to capture the image you want.You get a couple of mounts in the box, but I was disappointed there wasn't a standard tripod mount. If you are not careful you could spend a lot of extra cash on axcessories for this camera.
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4.4.2017

I recently upgraded to a this from a Hero 3 Black and it does make a huge difference.The first thing that is a game changer is the screen. It makes using the camera way easier and because you can actually frame up your shots they come out better. You can navigate the menus and change settings more easily too, so no more low res video etc...Secondly, the Wifi/Bluetooth integration with your smartphone is brilliant - it means you can quickly get the photos/videos off the camera and post them on instagram/twitter etc... So many people I know never take the photos off their older GoPro's because it can be a faff! It works really well once you've set it up and it's super easy to transfer the files to your phone.Voice recognition - whilst it might seem like a gimmick,it's actually really useful. I used it whilst skiing and when the gopro is at the end of your selfie pole or even attached to your helmet it's super easy to start recording or take a photo. It can be hit and miss but if you pronounce your words clearly it always works.Image Stabilization - if you shoot video in 2.7k or less, the gopro has an option to stabilize the footage. It's very effective and gets rid of a lot of the smaller wobbles that you often see in videos.Most people use GoPro's for video, but they shoot really nice stills as well. They won't rival a DSLR but they will be way better than your phone. You can control the field of view if it's too wide for you and again, the screen allows you to frame up your shots and take decent pictures.Battery life was really good for me unless shooting a timelapse. I found that could drain it pretty quickly.In conclusion , this is a GoPro that you can actually use all the time, it's tough, waterproof and can easily slip in to the bottom of your bag. It takes great photos (see attached). Shoots stable, usable 2.7k video and continuous 4k video. I haven't gone through every feature here, but these were the noticeable differences for me upgrading from an older incarnation.Feel free to ask any questions in the comments :)
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