Testseek.co.uk have collected 98 expert reviews of the GoPro Hero4 Black Edition and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for GoPro Hero4 Black Edition.
December 2014
(85%)
98 Reviews
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2204 Reviews
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The editors liked
The GoPro Hero4 Black delivers best-in-class video at resolutions up to 4K at 30fps or 1080p at 120fps. Wide assortment of mounting options from GoPro and third-party manufacturers
Good 4K/UHDTV mode (30/25/24p)
HDTV 1080p at 120 fps
Excellent picture quality for an action cam
Good picture quality in low light
Compact
Lightweight design
Sound quality
Lots of features in Android/iOS app
4K video at 30fps and 1080p at up to 120fps
Fast and effective Wi
Fi connection
Sturdy mounting system
Excellent video footage
Higher frame rates
Improved menu system
Wide choice of accessories
Extensive manual settings
Great app control
Improved menu navigation
Great picture quality at 4K resolution
Ability to capture high frame rates
12-megapixel photos at burst speeds of 30 fps
More image control
Great 4K image quality for an action camera
ProTune modes provide improved quality and control
Huge range of GoPro and third-party peripherals
The editors didn't like
Battery life can feel painfully short and due to a redesign you can't use older batteries with the Hero4. No option for in-camera digital image stabilization and it still needs a housing to be waterproof
No touchscreen
Short battery life
No Kodak standard screw thread
New battery (which means your old ones won't work in it)
Body not waterproof (only with housing)
No optical or digital image stabilisation
LCD display not backlit
No mic jack
Few acc
No screen for viewing your shots – you'll need a smart device
Good 4K/UHDTV mode (30/25/24p), HDTV 1080p at 120 fps, Excellent picture quality for an action cam, Good picture quality in low light, Compact, lightweight design, Sound quality, Lots of features in Android/iOS app
No touchscreen, Short battery life, No Kodak standard screw thread, New battery (which means your old ones won't work in it), Body not waterproof (only with housing), No optical or digital image stabilisation, LCD display not backlit, No mic jack, Few acc
The GoPro Hero4 Black Edition has the best picture quality of any action cam we've ever used. It will win over 4K-minded professionals and amateurs alike, and Protune is a plus. Non-pro users need not go all in for the Black Edition; the Silver Edition wi...
The GoPro Hero4 Black delivers best-in-class video at resolutions up to 4K at 30fps or 1080p at 120fps. Wide assortment of mounting options from GoPro and third-party manufacturers
Battery life can feel painfully short and due to a redesign you can't use older batteries with the Hero4. No option for in-camera digital image stabilization and it still needs a housing to be waterproof
The GoPro Hero4 Silver is still our top choice for most people, but if you need the best video quality with the most shooting options, the Hero4 Black is it....
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Published: 2014-11-08, Author: Ali , review by: techradar.com
4K video at 30fps and 1080p at up to 120fps, fast and effective Wi, Fi connection, sturdy mounting system
No screen for viewing your shots – you'll need a smart device, no zoom
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Although were yet to get hands on with GoPros latest releases, the introduction of the HERO 4 Black edition – the first GoPro to feature 4K – is going to cause a stir among those out to shoot the highest quality video footage. The real benefit here of c...
Published: 2016-09-05, Author: Dan , review by: dpreview.com
Abstract: Action cameras have come a long way since the very first GoPro hit the market in 2005 (it used 35mm film, if you can believe that.) They've increasingly shrunk in size, and video quality has improved dramatically with each new generation. Many offer rear...
Published: 2015-11-24, Author: Marco , review by: hothardware.com
Abstract: The entire team here at HotHardware has been plugged into the tech scene for ages. In fact, we've been doing our thing here on-line for close to two decades. And if there's one thing we've learned about our readers in all that time, it's that their affini...
Published: 2015-11-10, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
4K capture, Slow motion HD capability, Rugged design, ProTune recording, Time Lapse photo option, Integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, Waterproof to 131 feet with case, Many mounts and accessories available, Includes editing software
Expensive, Short battery life, No LCD, Clunky interface, Lens shows lots of distortion, Omits image stabilization, Requires optional accessory for tripod use, Doesn't include AC adapter
If you're looking for a small action camera that can capture video at 4K, the GoPro Hero4 Black is the one to get...
Published: 2015-05-04, Author: Marc , review by: studiodaily.com
Abstract: GoPro exploded on the video production scene about five years ago. The ubiquitous action cams are seen everywhere in production, sports, reality shows, and even some feature films. They are worn by police and military to document their work in the field. ...
Grumbles aside, I'm still impressed by the things I can do with this sub $500 camera. Capturing crispy 4k video footage from a palm sized toy is a breath of fresh air for me, especially when you consider the heavy gear I usually lug around on my travels. ...
