I've been impressed with the video quality from the past few generations of GoPros, and the Hero 9 is no exception. Even a 5K video viewed on a 4K TV will look slightly better, and in the future, a 5K video will look better on an 8K TV than a 1080p video would. And, when you downscale a 5K video to 1080p, all those extra pixels help to create a higher-quality image than if you were to shoot in 1080p natively. While most people are still watching in 1080p, shooting in a higher resolution helps to future-proof your content. There are advantages to shooting in 5K, particularly for videographers, YouTubers, or anyone working with video in some fashion. This is ideal for long, continuous shoots like time lapses. Like previous Hero cameras, you can charge the Hero 9 with a portable battery pack. Also, it can get extremely hot if you're doing continuous shooting. Unfortunately, for Hero 8 owners, if you like to carry spare batteries on your shoots, it means you'll need to invest in new ones, as the older batters are not compatible. It's not cumbersome but you do feel the difference when you compare it against the Hero 8 or when attached to a body mount. The bigger battery also adds a bit more weight. Mileage could vary: If you're using Wi-Fi with a paired smartphone or shooting in higher resolution, that could shave a bit off the battery life. This is an improvement over previous generations, where the most I could get is around 1 hour and 45 minutes. From a full charge, I was able to shoot for approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes. In my test, I set the Hero 9 to shoot a video continuously, in 1080p at 60 frames per second. GoPro says the battery holds up better in the cold. Depending on usage, that could get you up to at least 20-to-30 minutes more shooting time, and you don't need to put the camera into an eco-mode to achieve this. GoPro says the battery holds up better in extreme cold. With the Hero 9, GoPro has extended battery life by 30% over the Hero 8 Black, thanks to a larger battery. One enduring complaint about action cameras is the short battery life. It opens to reveal the larger battery, USB-C port, and microSD card slot. GoPro improved the battery compartment door to make it more durable. I never found the front LCD to be handy for status info, and due to the small font, it's even less so now. In older Hero models, the front LCD showed basic camera info now, that info is laid over the camera's live-view, albeit in small font. This 1.4-inch LCD is useful if you're standing up-close to the camera, but if you shoot mainly from the camera, it's not as practical. Taking a page from the DJI Osmo Action, the Hero 9 now has a color front-facing LCD, which you can use to make sure you're in the shot for selfies, vlogging, or TikToks. If you leave it open - say, for charging or connecting to a computer - make sure you're doing it in a safe and clean area. The spring-loaded latch system makes it easier to open while simultaneously providing a strong seal against dust and water. It's removable, but it doesn't pop off as easily as the Hero 8's. I was happy to see GoPro reengineered the battery compartment door. For everyday use, I prefer the Shorty tripod. The Hero 9 Black uses GoPro's new "foldable fingers" mounting system to attach to the hundreds of GoPro accessories available. And like all Hero cameras, it's fun to use. If you've been holding out for a souped-up action cam, the Hero 9 Black is it. It won't beat the higher quality of a DSLR with a larger sensor and quality lens, or the convenience of a smartphone, but there's plenty of traits unique to the Hero 9 - rugged exterior, small size, and fun shooting modes - that you won't find elsewhere. These improvements have allowed the Hero 9 to step out of the action cam relegation to become a powerful, standalone camera for everyday use. While the Hero 9 in some ways isn't a giant leap from last year's model, in other ways it is. There are also new modes and accessories that enhance the shooting experience. Thanks to the new sensor, the Hero 9 can now shoot higher-resolution videos - up to 5K. While the form-factor is familiar, there is now a color LCD on the front that gives you a preview. Its new battery offers 30% more power than its predecessor. It is using a new 23.6-megapixel sensor - the first sensor upgrade since the Hero3, in 2012. GoPro's new Hero 9 Black camera brings some big changes.
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