A release of a new GoPro HERO camera is always a very exciting event for me – after all, each successive camera adds some additional goodies making those even better than before. However, image quality per se has not been improved since generation 6. So how does generation 9 fare? Curious to find out? Please read on my GoPro HERO9 Review. I have been using GoPro cameras since the release of the HERO2, and my major use case is mountain biking and some water sports. Image quality and slow motion capabilities were always the major driving factors for me to use GoPro cameras, as no competitor so far has managed to reach the GoPro benchmark – which is a big achievement, given the red ocean of competition in this market space with numerous brands offering cheap knock-offs. The latest GoPro HERO9 Black pushes the bar again in terms of image quality offering a new 23.6 megapixel sensor which allows 20MP photos and a new 5K video mode (5120×2880) with up to 30 frames per second – for the complete list of specs please head to Jakub’s article by clicking here. GoPro HERO9 Black 5K 24p mode (ProTune, “Flat”, “Medium” sharpness, -0.5 exposure) – nice and detailed, accurate colors – gorgeous! Image credit: CineD As per the spec sheet, frame rates / slow motion capabilities have not improved since the HERO6 Black – but my hopes were high to see an improved image quality in the HERO9 Black due to the...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 16 September, 2020