The best action chamber on the market?

Update on 23/11/2016

Discover the brand new Gopro Action-Cam test, the Hero 5 Black model produced by our team.

The complete results of the tests concerning all the new functions of this CAM action and which will allow you to better use in the action: waterproofing without additional box, voice control for the control of the device or even video stabilization …

Gopro Hero 5 Black: Best Action-Cam on the market!

The Gopro Hero 5 Black is the next generation of the famous Gopro Hero 4 Black, a camera that had already managed to settle as a real reference.

This new version stands out in particular thanks to an incomparable video quality that combines a kyrielle of accessories and functionality.

Added to this brand new model, a touchscreen and an excellent product sealing. This waterproof action match allows you to go even further in extreme shooting conditions.

So the first advice we can give you does not concern the Black Gopro Hero 5, but rather to have a good coffee to carefully read everything that follows you understand because the Gopro Hero 5 Black is very above the lot.

Gopro hits very hard! We tested it without concessions and examined by every corner and you will understand why Gopro Hero 5 Black is the best self-action ever produced by the Californian manufacturer.

Discovery of this camera

The first surprise are the very compact dimensions of Gopro Hero 5 Black.

A real feather weight of 116 grams (mini size of 6.1 × 4.3 cmx 3.2 cm) which is appreciable for an action camera.

The design is very simple. The main parts are:

• A monochromatic screen that provides essential data and an included lens that slightly exceeds the block. Among the data issued, for example we get the battery load, the recording time available, the photographic or video mode, etc.).
• A color touchscreen located on the back easily provides access to all functions while a button on the side allows you to open or turn off the GoPro and select its shooting mode.
• A cache now protects the connection, while another cover hides the removable battery and the memory card.

Note that Gopro Hero 5 Black is delivered with a fixing cycle and can be used with more than 30 types of GoPro fixing based on your activities.

Use for the use and situation of Gopro Hero 5 Black

Many functions are interesting such as:

• The ability to start a «extinct camera» registration, simply by pressing the shutter button.
• The possibility of turning upside down (because the camera is able to find their way and correct automatically).

You can also take advantage of the very advanced audio functions with noise reduction options. In addition, the voice control function allows the GoPro to pilot vocal, which can be particularly useful when using in full action.

For the photo, this device offers you an excellent image quality and many use options are offered.

For example, if you want, it can quickly go to the Burst mode, change the visual field or even play easily on clarity.

In «Protune» mode, you can even go further and optimize the settings, the ISO sensitivity, the white balance, etc.

In video use, you can adjust the resolution, the number of images per second, play on the visual field, for the most elementary functions. Note that this video image quality is similar to the old version of the camera, but we can see that electronic stabilization has been added.

The new stabilization feature allows you to create views in 2.7 k (not available in 4K) without skipping images, in full action and in terms of HD quality.

A final improvement of this device compared to the previous generation is at the level of direct sealing, i.e. without it being necessary to add a box. It is therefore possible to dive almost 10 meters. We tested the Gopro Hero 5 Black in a wet environment and is perfectly resistant.

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A new feature scheduled for Gopro Hero5

While the competition offered this function for a while (in particular Garmin and Sony), it is up to Gopro to enter with the new version of his famous camera. It will therefore be possible for Gopro users fromAdd the Data Meta recorded by the camera directly on the videos. This function is very friendly since it allows you to view the speed or altitude in which the video was shot (see example on the left), beautiful on the right? This new functionality is made possible by the GPS integrated into the camera, which obviously means that if you do not have a GPS signal, you will not collect the precious data. The Hero 5 session does not have a GPS chip will therefore remain without this more pleasant little one.

Finally, note that the above is not integrated into the camera itself but is allowed by the Gopro Quik assembly software available on the official website.

La Gopro Hero 5 Black au final …

With an ultra-compact format, improving both ergonomics and design compared to the old model, this new camera announced as an exceptional product is actually a real success.

As an extension of the old model, the numerous improvements made as a vocal control, removable battery, adding a touchscreen or the excellent seal of Gopro Hero5 Black should quickly make it a star product, a camera that will retire its competitors.

The icing on the cake, this camera is 100% compatible with the brand new Gopro product: the Karma drone.

Technical characteristics

• Definition of the CMOS sensor: 12 Mpixel /Rafale Mode 30 images per second /accelerated mode
• Integrated video stabilizer
• Magnium /microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC support support
• Colored touchscreen and a NB screen.
• Waterproof room at 10 m without box.
• 4K/30 Video Capture (4K, 30 img/sec) and 1080/120
• Vocal control.
• Excellent ergonomics combined with a compact design.
• Simplified control thanks to a single button.
• Stereo 3 audio microphones active noise reduction.
• GPS integrated into the GoPro.
• WiFi AC+Bluetooth 4.1 Connectivity
• Micro-hdmi output with 4K reading management
• Support for Raw and WDR photographic formats

Public price (as an indication): € 430.00