GoProHERO13 Black - Waterproof Action Camera with 5.3K60 Video, 27MP Photo + Compatability with HB-Series Lenses

Sometimes I buy cheaper, (like store brand), stuff, but sometimes I only buy brand name. I’m that way with toilet paper, paper towels, coffee, tooth paste and yes, GoPro cameras!I’ve been shooting a forthcoming YouTube reality series about farming and I use 6 GoPro cameras on each tractor/loader/dump truck/exacavator, etc..Some are 10 series and some are 13, (so they use different batteries — the 13 batteries are WAAAYYYY better!), but they are all tough as nails!These things have fallen off of tractors pulling discs and plows … go back and find them in the torn up field several days later, (even after a hard rain), and they work just fine! (I’ve gotten some great video of the falls, too!)I had one that fell off in the fenced portion of our yard where our 7 Great Danes spend their days playing. I found it two weeks later with the mount chewed off, tooth marks on the camera and covered with mud. Opened it up, installed a new battery and it turned right on! Connected right to my GoPro Quick App and everything.And, if you get the Prime + GoPro membership, ($99/year), they’ll replace one camera per year with no questions asked! Only issue is, I don’t think I’ll ever break one to need to use that feature.🤦🏼‍♂️They’re not the cheapest action camera on the market, obviously … probably the most expensive. But, there’s a reason that they are the staple of the action world and have been used in so many major motion picture productions over the years! They’re just that good!Video quality is AWESOME and the stability (shake/vibration elimination feature) is amazing! I couldn’t film most of what I do for this series and have anything usable if it didn’t have the stabilization that it has.Waterproof? YES! I’ve had these drop into creeks and ponds and puddles … I’ve retrieved them all with zero issues!The features are endless and in conjunction with their QUICK App, you can do so much, (including editing of complete videos), right there on the go! Plus you can control multiple cameras from the app, so you can preview the aim of the shots and record on individual cameras, instantly hi lighting key moments so they’re easy to find without sifting blindly through endless hours of video.Please, save yourself time, money and stress by getting the real deal if you’re just starting out and looking for an action camera. Get the GoPro and go with the 13 so you get the latest features and extended battery life!In the long run, you’ll thank me!

I've been using GoPros for a while. The GoPro Heron13 makes some incremental improvements from previous models. If you have more than one, the app provides a QR code method for syncing time codes. Im glad they have an option in white. This will help keep the camera a bit cooler when using it out in the sun. These cameras are also extremely modular with interchangeable lenses and external batteries.I can not use my main camera in all environments. But the GoPro fills in for harsh spaces quite easily. It also provides better quality than most dash cameras. Whether over WiFi or Bluetooth, the camera provides options for controlling it without touching it.

Not sure what brought you here, reading reviews for an action cam on Amazon… but I’m guessing you’re choosing between DJI, Insta360, and GoPro. So let me tell you why I’ve been shooting with GoPros for over 8 years — and still don’t think it’s the best camera.Just recently, I was riding my motorcycle when the camera flew off the mount and hit the road. I picked it up — still recording, still working, no damage. That’s what an action camera is supposed to do: survive and keep going. And this one delivers on that.No, the image isn’t the best — especially in low light. But the stabilization is amazing, and to me, that’s more important. You get a camera that works where other cameras fail. Want cinematic footage? Use something else. Want to capture real action, reliably? This is it.Also, I use it like a pocket vlog cam — pull it out, record a quick thought, and move on. Super convenient. And you can’t beat the ecosystem of mounts and accessories.Versions 10–12 had their issues — overheating, random shutdowns, file losses. This one feels more stable: no surprise crashes, no lost files (so far). Though yes, it’s still running the same old processor and small sensor, which is kind of a letdown in 2025.Bottom line: not perfect, but tough, reliable, and still my choice for real-world action.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:I previously had a GoPro camera and used it for many years. When it was time to replace it a GoPro was my first choice. I chose the Hero 13. The GoPros I have had have great image stabilization, very good optics, easy to use, rugged, weatherproof, small sized, have a lot of camera settings,and are a high quality build. The Hero series have replaceable batteries. My earlier GoPro was non replaceable battery, so when the battery failed I had to replace the camera. I am extremely satisfied with the Hero 13.

Amazing action camera to take footage for all your adventures! This takes very high quality pictures in and out of water. It is waterproof till about 30 feet but don’t go diving further without the waterproof housing. If you’re like me and like to go snorkeling or diving often buy it. You won’t regret it because you’ll have the footage to remember the adventures you’ve taken.The lense and focus does take some getting use to and for the most part I have found that objects within about 8 feet and closer are very clear and then further away is a little hazy unless you are very still during your video footage. The camera feature works well but is slow to process. For things happening quickly like spotting animals in nature or wanting to snap a shot of someone doing something crazy I’ve found it best to use only the video feature and then go and edit into a photo later using my computer or phone.The GoPro Quik app also works well to make content edits quickly using its ai features and filters/transitions/music/and more.