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GoPro Hero5 Black — Waterproof Digital Action Camera for Travel with Touch Screen 4K HD Video 12MP Photos
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Brand | GoPro |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB |
Flash Memory Type | ;;; |
Color | Black |
Special Feature | memory-card-compatible, mpeg, image-stabilization, underwater, lcd-screen |
Screen Size | 2 Inches |
Optical Zoom | 1 x |
Photo Sensor Technology | CCD |
Camcorder type | Action Camera |
Model Name | GoPro |
About this item
- Stunning 4k video and 12MP photos in single, burst and time lapse modes charger not included
- Durable by design, Hero5 black is waterproof to 33 feet (10 meter) without a housing
- Additional GoPro Hero5 black features + benefits below on item page time lapse photo intervals: 05, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 60 seconds
- Preview and playback your shots, change settings and trim your footage, all on your GoPro
- Note: Check user manual on technical specification and instruction video available before use; audio format: wav
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Image stabilization | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.0 |
Battery life | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 3.9 |
Sound quality | 4.2 | — | — | 4.2 | — | 4.1 |
Low light | 3.9 | — | — | 4.4 | — | 3.2 |
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model name | GoPro | GoPro HERO9 Black | GoPro-Hero11-Ecomm- | GoPro | Brave 7 LE | CHDHS-102 |
display size | 2 inches | 2.27 inches | — | 2 inches | 2 inches | 2 inches |
digital zoom | 1 multiplier x | — | — | 1 multiplier x | 4 multiplier x | — |
optical zoom | 1 multiplier x | 8 multiplier x | — | 1 multiplier x | 5 multiplier x | 1 multiplier x |
video resolution | 4K30, 2.7K60, 1080p120 Video | 5K | 5.7K | 4K, 1080p | 4K | 1080p |
connectivity tech | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB | Bluetooth | Wireless | HDMI | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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GoPro HERO5 Black
HERO5 Black is a balance of performance and convenience thanks to its 4K video, voice control, easy-to-use touch display and waterproof design. Now with QuikStories, HERO5 Black automatically sends your footage to your phone where it transforms into an awesome edited video. Combined with stabilized video, pro-quality photos and auto upload to the cloud with GoPro Plus, HERO5 Black gives you the power to tell your story.
Footnotes: (1) Requires the GoPro and Quik mobile apps. (2) GoPro Plus is a subscription service available in select territories. Cancel anytime. Auto upload to the cloud requires connection to an AC power plug (not included), full battery charge and GoPro Plus membership.
Actual product specifications may vary, and all features, functionality and other product specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. GoPro, HERO, Session, Karma and their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GoPro, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
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QuikStories EnabledHERO5 Black sends your footage to your phone where the app transforms it into an awesome edited video - automatically. |
4K Video + 12 MP PhotoStunning 4K video and 12MP photos in single, burst and time lapse modes. |
Rugged + WaterproofDurable by design, HERO5 Black is waterproof to 33ft (10m) without a housing. |
2-Inch Touch DisplayPreview and play back your shots, change settings and trim your footage, all on your GoPro. |
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Voice ControlEnjoy hands-free control of your GoPro using simple voice commands. |
Simple One-Button ControlA single press of the Shutter button powers the camera on and starts recording automatically. |
Video StabilizationHERO5 Black captures stunningly smooth video, whether it's handheld or mounted to your gear. |
Access + Share From AnywhereWith an optional GoPro Plus subscription, HERO5 Black can auto upload footage directly to the cloud for easy access on the go. |
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Price | $344.95$344.95 | $365.99$365.99 | $279.00$279.00 |
Photo | 12MP (With SuperPhoto) | 12MP | 10MP |
Video | 4K60 | 4K30 | 1080p60 |
Rugged + Waterproof | Down to 33ft (10m) | Down to 33ft (10m) | Down to 33ft (10m) |
Intuitive Touch Screen | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Voice Control | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Stabilization | HyperSmooth | ✓ | ✓ |
GPS Performance Stickers | ✓ | ✓ | |
Live Streaming | ✓ | ||
TimeWarp Video | ✓ | ||
Connects to Phone via Wi-Fi + Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 1.75 x 2.44 x 1.26 inches |
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Item Weight | 4.2 ounces |
ASIN | B01M14ATO0 |
Item model number | CHDHX-502 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #86,508 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #330 in Sports & Action Video Cameras |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 17, 2016 |
Department | mens |
Manufacturer | GoPro Camera |
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Product Description
Capture different with Hero5 Black. Share immersive 4K perspectives that make you feel like you’re there. Hero5 Black makes it easy with its one-button simplicity, convenient touch display and ready-to-go waterproof design. Smooth, stabilized video, crystal-clear audio, and pro-quality photo capture combine with voice control and GPS to make Hero5 Black the most impressive GoPro ever. And when it’s time to edit and share, Hero5 Black automatically uploads footage to your GoPro Plus cloud account to provide easy access on any device. Then, create amazing videos automatically with Quick, the GoPro mobile editing app. Your life as you’ve never seen it-Hero5 Black.
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Customers like the ease of use of the camcorder. They say it's super user friendly and straightforward to use. They appreciate the quality of the videos and pictures produced by the camera. However, some customers have reported issues with the battery life of the camera, saying it only lasts an hour or so. Opinions are mixed on sound quality, value, and waterproofness.
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Customers like the quality of the camcorder. They say it's an awesome looking, great performing, and well built. Some mention that the quality is pretty good for what it is, and that it works out great. Some say that the video stabilization works great, and performs well in both environments. Overall, most are happy with the quality and ease of set up of the product.
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"...It seems to work pretty good on my car test shot, but not sure how well the image stabilization works when holding the GoPro hand held or using it..." Read more
"...As rugged and durable as this camera is for a lot of very active outdoor use, you might be like me, someone who has lived out maybe 15 or 20 of his..." Read more
"...103116 - UpdateCamera is very finicky and buggy. I expected this since just about every camera this company has put out was rushed...." Read more
Customers find the camcorder easy to use. They say the quality is amazing, the menu settings are easy to navigate, and the touchscreen is responsive. They also say the video editor is quick and easy, and allows them to change camera settings quickly. Customers also say that the GoPro software and quick editing software are handy and feature rich.
"...completely waterproof. Crystal clear, easy to figure out...." Read more
"...The GoPro is easy to use and easy to download using their software...." Read more
"...change the camera settings without the screen, but not able to change the other settings such as WiFi, GPS, and other things like the previous GoPro..." Read more
"...☆ Being able to easily change settings by touch (video quality, field of view...) works really well and examples on screen very helpful...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the video quality of the camcorder. They mention that it takes great video, is stable, and clear. Some appreciate the resolution, saying that it's top quality. Some customers also mention that the camera captures excellent footage and that it records excellent footage.
"...on my full face snorkel with gopro adapter for 1 week and captured the most unreal movies and never once fogged up or stopped working...." Read more
"I upgraded from a GoPro 4 Black. Not much difference in video quality that i could notice...." Read more
"...In stock form the GoPro HERO5 Black is awesome. Video quality is super and I usually use 1080p 60fps settings for YouTube video...." Read more
"...What I like about this camera:☆ Takes great looking 720p, 1080p and 4K video, even in low light conditions...." Read more
Customers like the picture quality of the camcorder. They say it takes good pictures, the clarity and color of images are terrific, and the result looks great. The recording at 4K is stunningly beautiful, and it looks fine for most social media usage. The depth of the photos is also great, and video is dandy in good lighting conditions.
"...stick in the kit compliments the bodi floaty (above) and again, looks totally cool...." Read more
"...The image quality while recording at 4K is stunningly beautiful, not to take away from the great quality at 1080P or 720P, as those deserve their..." Read more
"...♦︎ The HERO5 I received had a few visual flaws on the camera and skeleton. Quality control from GoPro may be lacking...." Read more
"...Manually recorded 1080p and 4k video which looked fantastic! Was loving the camera!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the camcorder. Some mention it's worth the price, better than cheaper cameras, and can save time and money by cutting production costs astronomically. However, others say that it'd be better off buying a cheaper camera and accessories.
"...They are fairly reasonably priced here on Amazon. I also invested into Cyberlink Power Director as my video editing software...." Read more
"...2. You can no longer plug in an external mic directly and need to use an expensive adaptor...." Read more
"...Overall, well worth the money, and for GoPro fans, its a no brainer...." Read more
"...I think it's crazy expensive... but then again what GoPro accessory isn't if it's been branded as such?..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the waterproofness of the camcorder. Some mention it's fully waterproof and does not require a separate waterproof housing. However, others say that it'll still get wet and needs to be reset after it'd been wet for an hour or so.
"...Totally waterproof out of the box. I have been posting vids online and editing on the gopro cloud (too easy) and everyone loves the vid's/images...." Read more
"...GoPro doesn't cover water damages...." Read more
"...I like that the housing is waterproof and appreciate that I don't have to purchase a skeleton for it which might muffle the audio performance...." Read more
"...Well it BROKE, and now its $20 to replace this side door and its not waterproof until i replace it...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the camcorder. Some mention that the sound is better with a housing and your go pro is safer, while others say that it records a loud sandpaper like sound whenever touched. The noise is much worse than with Karma, so you really have no choice. The audio doesn't record and the microphones produce a ton of static. There is no way to recover the audio on our end at this point.
"...1. The built in mic sucks. Audio sounds really muffled and not clear like my GoPro 4 black. Probably due to the water proof design...." Read more
"...Although the sound quality is not bad with its 3 built in mics, even when using the wind filter, this camera is not made particularly with good..." Read more
"...Occasionally the camera and phone will stop talking and be unable to re-establish a connection unless 1)..." Read more
"...The sound recording quality is noticeably better when compared to the previous model Hero4 due to the improved microphones in this model...." Read more
Customers have negative opinions about the battery life of the camcorder. They mention that the batteries only last an hour or so, and that the functions do not work consistently. Some customers also say that the camera is not usable for action and that it's useless.
"...what I did... no matter how I formatted it... THIS CARD DID NOT WORK IN MY CAMERA. PERIOD...." Read more
"...My only complaint is battery life, between the GPS for telemetry, wifi to aim and check the views, the battery itself don't last as long as I'd like...." Read more
"...I did and Hero 5 still isn't working correctly.Its a shame, since I do really like the Hero 5.7/20/17 - Update..." Read more
"...The reason for the 4 star is that the battery seems to drain quickly and also wish the camera was just a little bigger since we won't be mounting to..." Read more
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Totally fun and 4k video is UNREAL!
You only live once so GET ONE!
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Update: Been using for over 1 month almost non-stop. And, forgot to mention; I had this camera attached to the bodi-floaty all day long, floating in water without any case what-so-ever and did that for 7 days straight. Totally waterproof out of the box. I have been posting vids online and editing on the gopro cloud (too easy) and everyone loves the vid's/images. Actually had a relative think we hired someone to shoot vids of our condo lol.
I went straight for the Samsung Pro Plus 128GB MicroSDXC Memory Card and it works flawlessly and holds TONS of video in 4K.
-----last update for newbies like me that don't know what else to order or what they might need. I got lucky as all of the addons I bought worked out excellent. Take a look and maybe this will help you pick a handy accessory:
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1-29-17
My new memory came in and works perfect. Different model than my first 128gb but I see no difference other than price.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DOB6YUQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
My addons - took with me on the trip.
1) Extra Thumbscrews: Perfect fit and look cool in alloy purple. Nice rubber washer on each one too for snug fit -> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CUAEOJ6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
2) First 128gb mem I bought works perfect. Tried a new brand (up top) for the hell of it. Can’t tell the difference between either – both work just fine and store major amounts of movies and/or a billion images. -> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CO48M36/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
3) 2 extra batteries kit. Identical to the stock GoPro Batteries and last all day doing scuba and taking shots. Never left the recorder going for more than 15 mins at 4k so cant say exactly how long you will get out of these but I easily recorded over 1 hours worth of 4k movies with images tossed in. -> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LWKCIQN/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
4) Floaty was awesome. Keeps the camera boyant if you drop it under water and does not get in the way of shooting at all. Easy to see and fit perfect. Looks cool too. -> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ETXS4MO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1
5) Dual charger for my 3 batteries. Works fast charging two at a time in about 1 hour. No problems and shows green light when batts are charged. Small and fits nice in my accessory bag -> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ETXS4MO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1
6) Perfect accessory bag fits everything and more. Mine is packed! Small slots for mem, all my batteries, charger and cables. Holds my floaty, my short gopro stick (the fat one that comes with the accessory kits) and my extended type selfie stick. Nice and light and zips up. Good quality. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PMMB4X8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s09?ie=UTF8&psc=1
7) Not really a gopro accessory but if you are going snorkeling you MUST get one of these. We had them sucked to our face for a week and got some awesome underwater footage of kids and fish that look like ‘finding nemo’ movie. Try them out – they are awesome. Not cheap $$ wise but I sent so much on crap for my trip that I said what the hell, just do it. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01K3Q16AI/ref=od_aui_detailpages02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
9) Lastly, this kit has more crap in it than you can imagine. I don’t know what half of the parts are for but maybe someday I’ll have a need and reach in the bag to figure out what to do with what. The floaty stick in this kit is good for snorkeling. The selfie sticks are too skinny and both of mine are metal so I didn’t want to take them underwater. The fat floaty stick in the kit compliments the bodi floaty (above) and again, looks totally cool. A few of my thumbscrews wound up rusty after 2 days in the saltwater and I cant remember if they were the ones that came with this kit or what. Either way, get some extra thumbscrews – longer the better. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PLBXUMS/ref=od_aui_detailpages05?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Thats it!
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2017
Totally fun and 4k video is UNREAL!
You only live once so GET ONE!
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Update: Been using for over 1 month almost non-stop. And, forgot to mention; I had this camera attached to the bodi-floaty all day long, floating in water without any case what-so-ever and did that for 7 days straight. Totally waterproof out of the box. I have been posting vids online and editing on the gopro cloud (too easy) and everyone loves the vid's/images. Actually had a relative think we hired someone to shoot vids of our condo lol.
I went straight for the Samsung Pro Plus 128GB MicroSDXC Memory Card and it works flawlessly and holds TONS of video in 4K.
-----last update for newbies like me that don't know what else to order or what they might need. I got lucky as all of the addons I bought worked out excellent. Take a look and maybe this will help you pick a handy accessory:
start----
1-29-17
My new memory came in and works perfect. Different model than my first 128gb but I see no difference other than price.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DOB6YUQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
My addons - took with me on the trip.
1) Extra Thumbscrews: Perfect fit and look cool in alloy purple. Nice rubber washer on each one too for snug fit -> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CUAEOJ6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
2) First 128gb mem I bought works perfect. Tried a new brand (up top) for the hell of it. Can’t tell the difference between either – both work just fine and store major amounts of movies and/or a billion images. -> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CO48M36/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
3) 2 extra batteries kit. Identical to the stock GoPro Batteries and last all day doing scuba and taking shots. Never left the recorder going for more than 15 mins at 4k so cant say exactly how long you will get out of these but I easily recorded over 1 hours worth of 4k movies with images tossed in. -> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LWKCIQN/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
4) Floaty was awesome. Keeps the camera boyant if you drop it under water and does not get in the way of shooting at all. Easy to see and fit perfect. Looks cool too. -> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ETXS4MO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1
5) Dual charger for my 3 batteries. Works fast charging two at a time in about 1 hour. No problems and shows green light when batts are charged. Small and fits nice in my accessory bag -> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ETXS4MO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1
6) Perfect accessory bag fits everything and more. Mine is packed! Small slots for mem, all my batteries, charger and cables. Holds my floaty, my short gopro stick (the fat one that comes with the accessory kits) and my extended type selfie stick. Nice and light and zips up. Good quality. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PMMB4X8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s09?ie=UTF8&psc=1
7) Not really a gopro accessory but if you are going snorkeling you MUST get one of these. We had them sucked to our face for a week and got some awesome underwater footage of kids and fish that look like ‘finding nemo’ movie. Try them out – they are awesome. Not cheap $$ wise but I sent so much on crap for my trip that I said what the hell, just do it. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01K3Q16AI/ref=od_aui_detailpages02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
9) Lastly, this kit has more crap in it than you can imagine. I don’t know what half of the parts are for but maybe someday I’ll have a need and reach in the bag to figure out what to do with what. The floaty stick in this kit is good for snorkeling. The selfie sticks are too skinny and both of mine are metal so I didn’t want to take them underwater. The fat floaty stick in the kit compliments the bodi floaty (above) and again, looks totally cool. A few of my thumbscrews wound up rusty after 2 days in the saltwater and I cant remember if they were the ones that came with this kit or what. Either way, get some extra thumbscrews – longer the better. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PLBXUMS/ref=od_aui_detailpages05?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Thats it!
The main selling feature for me is the image stabilization and GPS for telemetry overlay in the video. I did a quick test in my car and the overlay feature is nice as it will show my speed, G force, and all the other good stuff. I plan to use this for my motorcycle rides through the canyon. I can see the electronic image stabilization working on the video play back. Seems like I'm using a 3 axis gimbal which is cool. I think it actually electronically stabilizes all 3 axis (pitch, roll, and pan). It seems to work pretty good on my car test shot, but not sure how well the image stabilization works when holding the GoPro hand held or using it on a motorcycle which has more vibrations.
The cons about the newer GoPro 5 Black:
1. The built in mic sucks. Audio sounds really muffled and not clear like my GoPro 4 black. Probably due to the water proof design. It sounds very similar to using a GoPro in a full waterproof case.
2. You can no longer plug in an external mic directly and need to use an expensive adaptor. This sucks as you can only use the adaptor that GoPro sells and this is not cheap and adds more stuff just to use an external mic.
3. The screen is required to access the main settings. You can still change the camera settings without the screen, but not able to change the other settings such as WiFi, GPS, and other things like the previous GoPro models. I have to remove my motorcycle gloves to use the touch screen. Also I heard the touch screen doesnt' work under which I haven't tested yet.
4. The GoPro 5 Black is advertised as waterproof, but I'm not going to take that chance without using a real waterproof case. Ive read some reports from other people that their camera lens fogged up when using the GoPro in water or water got inside and fired their GoPro. GoPro doesn't cover water damages. Too much money to test out so purchasing the insurance may be a good option if you going to use the GoPro around water.
Overal I give this GoPro a 5 Star rating because it does exactly what I expected. There are other sellers selling refurbished ones for cheaper but I choose to buy new as I wanted to have the best and not a second hand unit. Also can't bet Amazon's same day shipping for dirt cheap and saved me the time of having to go to the retail store out of my busy schedule to buy one.
The batter is quite good, about 1 to 1.5 hours depending upon what settings are being used. Charges in a couple hours or so. Good idea to get an extra battery so you don't have to wait for the one battery to charge before continuing to take videos or photos.
I particularly like the ease and convenience of the Quick Capture Feature, even though the camera sometimes freezes up when using Quick Capture with 2.7 or 4K, which could be expected with some of the other limitations with the way 2.7 & 4K consumes large amounts of system resources.
Although the sound quality is not bad with its 3 built in mics, even when using the wind filter, this camera is not made particularly with good quality sound in mind. It is made with the idea of using the camera when flying off a mountain in your wing suit, sky diving or keeping the camera dry under water. As an engineer I can attest that this is a very rugged and durable camera, which just might survive the impact, even if the guy in the wing suit does not. So if you are looking for good sound, most likely voice sound, it's a good idea to get the external mic adapter for the $50 in order to get the best voice audio.
As rugged and durable as this camera is for a lot of very active outdoor use, you might be like me, someone who has lived out maybe 15 or 20 of his 9 lives, and do find it also very nice for just making videos indoors or out around the home. The many features and settings are fun to become familiar with and use. Overall I'm quite happy with the GoPro Hero 5 Black
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Fa sia foto che video, è impermeabile anche senza case subacqueo, anche se io l'ho utilizzato sempre per sicurezza.
12 megapixel, e video ad un massimo di 4 k 30 fps.
La stabilizzazione non è delle migliori e rovina leggermente la qualità del video.
Se uno vuole lanciarsi sulle action cam e ha una buona disponibilità economica, consiglio di acquistare la gopro hero 6 black oppure la gopro hero 7 black.
Il campo visivo è superview , ampio, medio o lineare.
Si possono anche vedere i video e le foto fatte e sentirne l'audio.
Nel complesso una buona action cam che resiste ancora bene sul mercato.