.Annually, GoPro launches a new iteration of its HERO Dark line. This time around, it's the GoPro HERO13 Afro-american. GoPro sent our team a HERO13 Dark model for a very early appeal. Below's what our experts have actually learned from our opportunity with it.What brand-new along with the HERO13 Black?Image good behavior: GoProRecordingWhen it comes to video clip shooting specs, the HERO13 Afro-american corresponds to the HERO12 Afro-american. It still shoots high-resolution video recording at 5.3 K as much as 60 fps. Having said that, the HERO13 Afro-american now provides HLG HDR video. GoPro says this is a broadcast-standard 10-bit data layout with a Rec. 2100 color area and also a broader shade gamut than HDR alone.Additionally, GoPro has actually boosted the video camera's slow-motion functionalities. The HERO13 African-american may grab burst slow-motion video at as much as an awesome 400 fps in HD 720p (or 300 fps in 900p resolution) for 15 real-time few seconds. The video camera can also fire slow mo in 5.3 K approximately 120 fps.Better battery an longer runtimesThe HERO13 Black uses a brand new 1900 mAh Enduro electric battery with 10% larger capability as well as enhanced power effectiveness. The video camera likewise includes an upgraded electric battery room to supply longer runtimes with all ailments. You may receive one as well as a half hours of ongoing audio at 4K 30 fps and also 5.3 K 30 fps. Falling the resolution to 1080p HD at 30 fps stretches that battery lifestyle to over pair of as well as a half hours.What else is new?The HERO13 Dark make uses of Wi-Fi 6 technology for up to 40% faster material transmission velocities. The new video camera likewise features even more customizable audio tuning. You may pick in between well balanced, factual noise or a Voice setting, which protects ambient background sounds but strengthens the clearness of voices in your sound. The camera also has strengthened QuikCapture, added AirPod/Bluetooth compatibility, is fingers + 1/4-20 + magnetic latch place suitable and consists of added direction finder as well as lens mod auto-detection. HB-Series lensesGoPro is launching 4 new optionally available HERO Dark (HB) Set lenses for usage along with the HERO13 Afro-american. These feature an ultra-wide lense mod that gives you a 177-degree field of view and a 1:1 part proportion. There is actually likewise a macro lens mod for close-ups and an anamorphic lense mod for 21:9 video clip along with motion picture lense flares. The ultimate lense option is a set of 4 neutral thickness (ND) filters in ND4, ND8, ND16 and also ND32 staminas. The HERO13 Black immediately detects the lenses and adjusts its environments for optimal results.Optional add-onsYou can easily get an extra Contacto magnetic door and also power cable package for the HERO13 African-american, delivering a weatherproof means to link your video camera to an exterior electrical power supply. There is actually also a new magnetic lock and new sphere shared places. These are compatible with all existing GoPro installs and use a quick dual-latch to get your camera.Image good behavior: GoProWhat our team thinkAfter evaluating most of the previous GoPro HERO Black models, our experts are actually looking forward to placing the HERO13 Dark to the test in our upcoming detailed assessment. It seems to have a strong set of components you will anticipate from GoPro's front runner electronic camera. Nonetheless, our experts're still questioning if this model will supply sufficient for HERO12 Dark proprietors to upgrade. Nonetheless, the HERO13 Afro-american performs deliver some impressive attributes to the table, like the anamorphic choice. The prolonged battery life is actually additionally an invited improvement.Pricing and availabilityThe HERO13 Black is actually accessible for pre-order now and also is going to begin shipping on Sept. 10. The video camera is accessible as a standalone for $399 or as the HERO13 Black Designer Edition for $599. The ultra-wide lense mod, macro lens mod as well as ND filter four-pack will also be actually readily available on Sept. 10, valued at $99, $129 and $69, respectively. The anamorphic lense mod costs $129 yet will not be actually offered up until following year.