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Rechargeable Battery (HERO9 & HERO10 Black) - Official GoPro Accessory ADBAT-001

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Ultimately, I do wish these batteries charged faster. If I look at batteries across the landscape of devices I own, I can’t think of a battery that charges slower than that (ok, actually, the new Whoop 4.0 band does, barely does – but using wireless, which is to be expected). This just seems super slow for 2021 (going on 2022). Despite the appearance of 5K the must-have feature is Hypersmooth 3.0, which means cleverly stabilized footage across all resolutions, with a ‘boost’ feature also available. The new 5K/30p mode certainly captures more detail than any other GoPro flagship, particularly when you switch to the high 100Mbps bit-rate mode. File sizes also aren't noticeably bigger thanks to the use of the efficient HEVC codec in some modes, although they can very demanding on your computer. The imaging sensor has seen a resolution bump for the first time since the Hero 3. The new sensor allows the Hero 9 to capture 20MP stills, up from 12MP, and record video at up to 5K. While at first glance this may seem like an odd resolution (how many people do you know running 5K displays?), in practice, it’ll allow you to crop in further during editing for more precise framing. Shooting in 5K to edit and export in 4K should in general also provide you with a cleaner, less noisy final image.

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I should mention, too, that I’m referring here to the official GoPro model numbers. Aftermarket batteries can also be good value, and they often perform well (but quality and quality control can vary). They nearly always refer to the same official GoPro battery model numbers, so a search for these model numbers should also be useful for finding aftermarket versions. Camera Model No.Maintaining an active wireless connection uses quite a bit of battery power, especially if you’re using features that require the wifi connection (such as streaming live preview). The second major update is to HyperSmooth, which is now at version 3.0. Designed to cut down on camera shake even in incredibly jolting and bumpy filming scenarios, the latest version is nothing short of astounding. GoPro sent me a radio-controlled car to test this out, and I drove it through the roughest stretches of the woods around my house. The resulting video looks like it was shot on a professional gimbal; it really is that smooth.

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This is most effective in lower, rather than ultra-low, lighting –scenes like sunset, dusk, or when shooting under a dense canopy of trees. That last one is probably the most important, given how often hikers, trail runners and cyclists will use a GoPro in forests.If you’re not using it, you can turn off the front screen. Or at least change it to Status Only (the live preview setting is the most power-hungry). One other claim that GoPro makes about the Enduro battery is that it recharges about 13% faster than the standard battery (as long as you're charging the battery in-camera). This could be handy if you're in a rush or are hot-swapping them on a long shoot. In most shooting scenarios you’re not going to notice much difference. I took them out for a run and, sure enough, when used in the “Boost” mode both provide unnervingly smooth footage. GoPro’s stabilisation was already so good, there was no obvious way to make it better without an internal mechanical gimbal.

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And to save you trying to decode a bunch of lines of tests, here’s my nifty Excel chart. Basically, the Enduro battery performed almost precisely on-spec (usually +/- 1 minute). Note though that GoPro’s temperatures didn’t exactly match mine. In fact, mine were harder (colder). But hey, I’m all about making this difficult.I do not recommend using artificial heat sources, and definitely keep the batteries away from open flame. Fire and lithium batteries make a nasty combination. Use a GoPro Enduro Battery

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The default brightness on a HERO10 is 50%. You can take that all the way down to 10% (you can’t turn it off completely, because that makes it difficult to operate the camera). While the hardware upgrades are welcome, much of what's really exciting about the Hero 9 lies in the software. In fact, there are too many software upgrades to cover them all in detail, but two deserve special mention. The first is Scheduled Capture. If you've ever wanted to do a sunrise time-lapse but hate waking up early, this one is for you. You can set up your shot, leave the camera outside your tent, and sleep in while the Hero 9 does all the work. Cold ambient temperatures pose challenges for any device using lithium-ion batteries, from cameras to Teslas. Lithium batteries don’t perform well when they’re cold. If you're on a tight budget is key, the HERO 8 is more likely to attract a GoPro deal, too, especially when the HERO 11 gets released. If it's still too pricey and you're happy to opt for something more basic, our best budget action cameraranking has a bunch of decent options worth considering.

Anyway, in addition to the cold-weather performance, there’s ‘regular’ weather performance, which is outlined here: Part of this is down to GoPro’s use of smartphone-like transition animations. But they are either not quite well optimised enough, or the processor isn’t really suited to this style of visual gloss. You get all the same options as before –the option to shoot in Linear mode to correct wide-angle distortion, plus SuperPhoto for regaining some highlight detail. In good light, the results are very good, with sharpness across the frame and crisp detail. The company has laid out a slew of claims around Enduro battery performance (such as lasting 40% longer), and as usual, if there’s anything I’m good at, it’s repetitively testing something to the point of stupidity. Fear not, with the assistance of beer, Ben & Jerry’s, and (more) batteries – I think I’ve figured this thing out. And more importantly, figured out whether or not you should buy one (spoiler: yes). It’s the same size, shape, and capacity as the standard battery. It has light gray ends rather than the bright blue of the standard battery. It’s model number is ADBAT-011-WS.

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