With consistent hardware features and expanded accessory ecosystems, the GoPro HERO13 Black captures up to 5.3K60 video and 27MP photos on your next adventure with the improved Enduro battery and the option to add HB-series lens mods. The 1/1.9" image sensor can capture 27MP raw still photos as well as 5.3K60, 4K120, and 2.7K240 video with ease. HyperSmooth 6.0 digital image stabilization with AutoBoost ensures your footage remains high quality while reducing image cropping. The HERO13 Black includes a new 1900mAh Enduro battery for longer runtimes in all weather conditions as well as additional power accessories not previously available.
High-Quality HDR/HLG Images
Enabled HDR/HLG for both video (5.3K and 4K) and photo modes to render more detail in your shadows and highlights. Capture up to 5.3K60 video or up to 27MP raw photos with crisp details and cinematic image quality. You can even grab 24.7MP frames from your videos using the Quik app. Record 2.7K video at a 240 frame rate for playback at 8x slow motion.
HyperSmooth 6.0 with AutoBoost
Upgraded HyperSmooth 6.0 features AutoBoost performance that reduces image cropping, which might otherwise compromise your framing. 360° Horizon Lock keeps your footage steady and level, even if your camera rotates completely.
Widescreen, Vertical, and Full Screen Capture
Toggle between widescreen 16:9, 9:16 vertical, and 8:7 full-frame aspect ratios for a variety of shooting applications. The full-frame option captures a 156° FOV that lets you crop in to create widescreen and vertical shots in post.
10-Bit Color & Log Encoding
Choose between standard 10-bit video or Log encoding at 10-bit with GP-Log for enhanced color depth, smoother gradations, and reliable color reproduction. Advanced users can use GP-Log to get more detail while making necessary image corrections in post.
HB-Series Lens Compatibility
Purchase separately available HB-series lenses to specialize your footage for a variety of creative shots. The Ultra Wide Lens Mod provides a POV lens for action-packed scenes and landscapes. The Macro Lens Mod captures close-ups with incredible detail. Use the neutral density filters to add motion blur to your footage without compromising exposure. The Anamorphic Lens Mod helps you achieve pro-level cinematics. Once attached, the HERO13 Black automatically detects the lens or filter and adjusts its settings accordingly.
Burst Slo-Mo
New Burst Slo-Mo captures footage where action is slowed down to 13x its normal speed. You can also record short 4x slo-mo clips in 5.3K resolution video to catch details you might have missed on first shot.
Timecode Sync
If you own more than one HERO13 Black, you can easily sync the camera timecode to make multi-camera editing a breeze. This feature is compatible with Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, and other editing software to streamline postproduction.
Bluetooth Audio Connectivity
Connect the HERO13 Black to compatible Bluetooth devices like a wireless microphone to record improved audio. You can even connect wireless headphones to either monitor your recorded audio or facilitate voice commands in noisy settings. Hear camera alerts through your headphones to confirm the HERO13 Black received the command. Use the Audio Tuning feature to adjust sound recording with easy for balanced delivery between atmospheric sound and vocals.
QuikCapture
Just press the shutter button on your HERO13 Black to quickly start your camera. You can also set your camera to idle without completely powering down to preserve battery.
Pro or Easy Control Modes
Choose between point-and-shoot simplicity or full camera control using the camera's two control modes. Easy control allows you to frame your shot and hit the shutter button for a one-and-done shooting solution. Tap the 2.27" rear touchscreen to toggle between widescreen and mobile shots, slow motion, night effects, and other adjustments. Pro controls unlock the ability to fine-tune all modes, settings, and features to then set as a preset.
GoPro Quik App
Easy-to-use tools allow you to edit your footage, tweak automatically generated highlight videos, or make your own videos from scratch. Change digital lenses after recording, zoom in on the best frames, and create thumbnails for your next social media post or YouTube video. Wirelessly upload video to your Quik app without needing to use the USB-C connection on the camera. GPS automatically captures data that can be overlaid as graphics onto your video. Create presets of your go-to settings for easy recall.
Faster Transferring & Unlimited Cloud Backup
Transfer content via Wi-Fi 6 to the cloud for more reliable offloads. Use the USB-C port for a wired connection option or an SD card to transfer content to a computer. Unlimited cloud storage can be accessed with a GoPro subscription, just plug your camera in when connected to your home Wi-Fi.
Night Effects and Time Lapse
- Star Trails uses Earth's rotation to create light trails with the stars in the sky.
- Light Painting converts moving light into brushstrokes.
- Vehicle Light Trails records the movement of nighttime traffic lights.
More Enhanced Features
- In-camera Power Tools maximize your battery life. HindSight captures up to 30 seconds of footage before you start recording. Scheduled Capture turns the GoPro on by itself to get a shot up to 24 hours in advance. Duration Capture can capture video clips from 15 seconds to 2 hours long. Interval Photo snaps photos at fixed intervals.
- Use the HERO13 Black as a webcam or live stream your next activity with professional features.
- Plug your HERO13 Black in when connected to your home Wi-Fi and automatically upload your footage to the cloud. A highlight video is sent to your phone and can then be edited with beat-synced music and effects.
Improved Battery Life & Expanded Power Options
A higher-capacity 1900mAh Enduro battery gives you longer runtimes in all weather conditions. You can record 5.3K/4K video for up to 1.5 hours or 1080p video for up to 2.5 hours continuously. Additional power accessories like the Contacto Waterproof Magnetic Power Cable and Dual-Battery Charger with Integrated Powerbank offer other options to power your camera.
Waterproof Housing with Multiple Mounting Options
The camera can withstand depths up to 33' on its own. Integrate additional mounting accessories into your camera configuration with the built-in mounting fingers, 1/4"-20 thread, and a magnetic interface compatible with the separately available Magnetic Latch Mount.
GoPro Macro Lens Mod for HERO13 Black
Attach the Macro Lens Mod to your GoPro HERO13 Black action camera to capture close macro shots. This HB-series macro lens mod decreases the distance required to keep your images in focus and get an extremely close-up perspective that is ideal for nature and product capture.
The mod allows you to keep your subject in focus from 4.33" to 2.5' away. The design allows it to be quickly attached or detached from your camera without the need for tools. The lens material is scratch resistant and waterproof to protect your sensor in any environment.
Quick Features
- Includes Macro Lens Mod, front and rear protective caps, and microfiber lens cloth
- Focus on objects 4x closer than ever before with a GoPro camera for artistic slo-mos and engaging timelapses
- HERO13 Black automatically recognizes the lens when attached and switches into Macro Lens Mod; when removed, the camera returns to its standard settings
- Rotating focus ring lets you manually change the focus distance from 4.33" to 2.46'
- Focus peaking information on your camera’s rear screen indicates if your subject is in focus
- Scratch resistant and waterproof when mounted on the camera
- Hydrophobic lens coating that repels water
- Supported by HyperSmooth video stabilization for buttery smooth videos, even at close range
- Easy to attach with no tools needed
GoPro Ultrawide Lens Mod for HERO13 Black
The Ultrawide Lens Mod from GoPro attaches to your HERO13 Black camera using its HB-series lens mount and upgrades the camera with an ultrawide lens for closeup, POV capture. It increases the field of view to 177° to capture a wider scene. The lens installs without any tools, and it is made from scratch-resistant, waterproof glass.
Quick Features
- Boosts HERO13 Black’s field of view up to 177° (36% wider and 48% taller than standard Wide lens)
- Vertical Capture lets you take ultrawide vertical shots without rotating your camera or adjusting your mounting setup
- The HERO13 Black automatically recognizes the lens when attached and switches into Ultra Wide Lens mode; when removed, the camera returns to its standard setting
- Improves HyperSmooth performance to deliver unbreakable video stabilization in all video modes up to 4K60
- 1:1 aspect ratio gives you the flexibility to crop footage to widescreen 16:9 or vertical 9:16 aspect ratio shots in postproduction
- Enables Horizon Lock for all digital lenses to keep your footage steady, even if your camera rotates a full 360° during capture
- Scratch-resistant, hydrophobic, and waterproof when mounted on the camera
- Easy to attach, with no tools needed
GoPro Anamorphic Lens Mod for HERO13 Black
The Anamorphic Lens Mod from GoPro attaches to your HERO13 Black camera using its HB-series lens mount and upgrades the camera with an anamorphic lens for cinematic anamorphic capture. It features less distortion than with the ultra-wide lenses and provides in-camera de-squeeze, allowing you to record in 16:9 or 21:9 cinematic aspect ratios. The lens installs without any tools, and it is made from scratch-resistant, waterproof glass.
Quick Features
- Captures footage with less distortion than typical wide and ultra-wide lenses
- Cinematic horizontal lens flares add the professional touch of feature films to your footage
- Record in the widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio used for TV and phones or the cinematic 21:9 aspect ratio used in feature films
- In-camera “de-squeezing” streamlines editing by eliminating the need to de-squeeze footage in post-production
- The HERO13 Black automatically recognizes the lens when attached and switches into anamorphic mode; when removed, the camera returns to its standard settings
- Scratch-resistant and waterproof¹ when mounted on the camera; also has a hydrophobic lens coating that repels water
- Supported by HyperSmooth video stabilization; use with a gimbal for even smoother, more cinematic results
- Easy to attach, with no tools needed
GoPro ND Filter Kit for HERO13 Black (4-Pack)
Add motion blur to your shots and reduce light into your HERO13 Black action camera lens with this ND Filter Kit from GoPro. The kit includes ND4, ND8, ND16, and ND32 neutral density (ND) filters that provide different levels of light reduction into your HERO13 Black lens. The filters also make it easy to create motion blur in your action footage. The filters also feature coatings that are waterproof and scratch-resistant, so your images will always remain clear.
Quick Features
- This kit of ND4, ND8, ND16, and ND32 filters let you choose the one that works best for your activity and lighting conditions
- Auto Cinematic video mode makes it easy for first-time ND filter users to produce shots with motion blur
- Experienced ND filter users can manually configure exposure settings to get their perfect amount of motion blur
- The HERO13 Black automatically detects each filter when attached and makes filter selection easy by suggesting the best filter for the shot based on lighting conditions
- Coatings make the filters scratch-resistant and waterproof when mounted on the camera
- Easy to attach with no tools needed
- Tips: start with the ND4 filter for low light/late sunset filming, ND8 for golden or blue hour filming, ND16 for afternoon filming, and ND32 for bright and sunny daytime shooting
Image Sensor
1/1.9"-Type CMOS
Media/Memory Card Slot
Single Slot: SD (Unspecified Type)
Still Image Support
Raw
27 MP
IP Streaming
H.265
1920 x 1080
Display Type
Fixed Touchscreen LCD
Image Stabilization
Digital
Built-In Mic
Yes
Mobile App Compatible
Yes: Android & iOS
App Name: Quik App
Microphone Input
No
Headphone Jack
No
Battery
Rechargeable Battery Pack, 1900 mAh
Max Runtime: 1.5 Hours per Charge
