GoPro Hero 13 Black launched in India alongside the smaller GoPro Hero
The GoPro Hero 13 Black launched on Wednesday as the company’s top-of-the-line action camera. It comes equipped with optional interchangeable Hero Black (HB) series lenses, along with support for GPS and magnetic locking mounts. GoPro also claims that the new Hero 13 Black model offers longer runtimes than its predecessor, along with improved thermal performance, thanks to a larger battery. The company also launched the GoPro Hero as its smallest rugged, waterproof 4K action camera yet with an LCD screen.
GoPro Hero 13 Black, GoPro Hero Price in India and Availability
The GoPro Hero 13 Black price in India has been set at Rs. 44,990 while the GoPro Hero 13 Black Creator Edition is priced at Rs. 64,990. Customers can also buy the Hero 13 accessory bundle for Rs. 49,990. Both the models are available for pre-order starting today through Amazon, Flipkart, Croma and Reliance Digital. It is scheduled to go on sale across retail outlets on September 10 at 6:30 PM (PT).
The HB series consists of four products — the Ultra Wide Lens Mod (Rs. 9,990), Macro Lens Mod (Rs. 12,990) and an ND Filter 4-Pack (Rs. 6,990). GoPro is yet to announce the pricing of the Anamorphic Lens Mod, which will go on sale in 2025.
The new GoPro Hero model is priced at INR 23,990 and will be available for pre-order starting September 16. It will be available for purchase starting September 22.
GoPro Hero 13 Black Specifications
The GoPro Hero 13 Black is equipped with the same sensor as last year’s Hero 12 Black. It can record video at 5.3K resolution at 60 fps, or 4K video at 120 fps. The cation camera can also record 2.7K video at 240 fps. It also supports 13x burst slow-motion video recording at resolutions up to 720p (400 fps), 900p (360 fps), and 5.3K (120 fps). It supports 10-bit hybrid log gamma (HLG) HDR video recording.
The device can also be used to capture 27-megapixel still images with HDR and RAW photos. It features a 1.4-inch LCD display on the front and a 2.27-inch touchscreen on the back. You can make use of a magnetic lock mounting mechanism along with mounting fingers and 1/4-20 mounting threads, according to the company. It also offers GPS support for geotagging videos. The action camera offers the same HyperSmooth 6.0 and HDR support that was introduced on the GoPro Hero 12 Black.
GoPro Hero is the company’s smallest action camera with an LCD screen
The new Hero 13 Black model features a 1,900mAh Enduro Li-ion rechargeable battery that’s claimed to offer a longer runtime than the GoPro Hero 12 Black — 1.5 hours of 5.3K video recording, or 2.5 hours when capturing 1080p video. It’s rated to be waterproof up to 10m and comes with Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, which is faster than its predecessor.
The Creator Edition variant, on the other hand, comes with a magnetic mount, a Volta battery grip that lets you shoot video in 4K/30fps for up to five hours, a media mod with bidirectional microphone recording (and support for third-party microphones), and an LED light mod with a brightness of up to 200 lumens that also works with GoPro mounts.
GoPro Hero Specifications
The company says the new GoPro Hero is its smallest camera yet, weighing in at 3 ounces. It has 35 percent less volume than the more expensive Hero 13 Black model, but comes with an LCD touchscreen and a mode button, unlike previous “mini” versions of the company’s action cam.
You can record video in 4K/30fps or 1080p/30fps on the GoPro Hero, while slow-motion videos can be captured in 2.7K/60fps or 1080p/60fps. It supports 16:9, 4:3, and 9:16 aspect ratios for vertical and horizontal video recording. You can also capture 12-megapixel photos. The Quik app also includes support for HyperSmooth stabilization for videos.
The new GoPro Hero is waterproof up to 5m and has an undisclosed Enduro battery that reportedly offers up to 100 minutes of video recording at 4K/30fps and 155 minutes at 1080p/30fps. The built-in battery can be charged using the included USB Type-C cable.
