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December 2014
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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
Published: 2015-02-19, Author: Adam , review by: macworld.com.au
Ultra HD 30fps
Expensive, $679
It's an amazing piece of kit, but the GoPro Hero4 Black is overkill if you'll never shoot in more than 1080p. Make sure you weigh it up against the Hero4 Silver and the cheaper GoPro models to find the best match for your requirements and your budget....
Abstract: You know how people call every kind of facial tissue “Kleenex,” even if it's technically from another brand? These days, GoPro is practically synonymous with action cameras. I can't use any other action cam without someone asking me, “Is that a GoPro?” Bu...
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....
4K video at 30fps and 1080p at up to 120fps, fast and effective WiFi connection, sturdy mounting system
No screen for viewing your shots – you'll need a smart device, no zoom
Aesthetically, the Hero4 Black looks much the same as the Hero 3+, with the familiar GoPro box form and dimensions. This means that the standard waterproof housing remains the same and is included with the camera when purchased. But once you start using ...
Abstract: After several gazillion leaks over the last few days, they're finally here: GoPro's 2014 line of action cameras. As rumoured, there are in fact three models. There's the Hero, GoPro's new entry-level camera that comes in super cheap; the Hero4 Silver, whi...
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Compact size, Great build quality, Superior 4K video quality, Strong accessories ecosystem
Heats up during 4K video recording, Battery life is disappointing, Expensive
There is no doubt that the GoPro Hero4 Black is the best action camera money can buy right now, thanks to its superior 4K 30fps video recording capabilities, great performance, and compact yet sturdy body. That said, the battery life is a big letdown, and...
Abstract: You know how people call every kind of facial tissue "Kleenex," even if it's technically from another brand? These days, GoPro is practically synonymous with action cameras. I can't use any other action cam without someone asking me, "Is that a GoPro?" Bu...
El referente del mercado de las cámaras deportivas, ¿no sabes lo que son? Pero si sabes lo que es una GoPro verdad.INTRODUCCIÓNHoy vamos a hacer un análisis de uno de los productos que en los últimos tiempos han conseguido que su nombre termine siendo prá...
La GoPro Hero4 Black proporciona una de las mejores calidades de video de su categoría a resoluciones de hasta de 4K a 30 cuadros por segundo o de 1080p a 120 cuadros por segundo. Tiene una amplia variedad de opciones de montajes de GoPro y de otras compa
La duración de la batería puede ser demasiado corta y, debido a su rediseño, no puedes usar baterías anteriores con la Hero4. No hay opción para la estabilización digital de imagen en la cámara y todavía necesita una carcasa para poder ser resistente al a
La Hero4 Silver de GoPro sigue siendo nuestra primera opción para la mayoría de personas, pero si necesitas la mejor calidad de video con la mayor cantidad de opciones, la Hero4 Black es una mejor opción, aunque es más cara....
