Once again, this is a significant step forward over previous models, which didn’t even have a screen, let alone one with touchscreen abilities. GoPro Hero 5 Black review: Touchscreen and voice controlĪnother big upgrade for the Hero 5 is evident the moment you fire it up: it has a 2in, colour touchscreen on the rear, designed to make controlling the camera and switching modes easier than ever. Convenience-wise, though, the Hero 5 is a huge improvement on the previous models. That, as well as slightly larger dimensions all around, may mean that the new GoPro doesn’t quite fit existing accessories, so check carefully before you take the plunge. Heavy-duty flaps cover all the ports – including the new USB Type-C charging port – to prevent water ingress, and the lens is covered with a flat piece of glass topping a protruding square turret on the front. READ NEXT: The best smartphones of 2016 – these are our favourite handsets

It’s curvier than the rather boxy Hero 4, grippier thanks to a rubberised finish on the outside, and has ribbed areas on the rear that ensure it’s less likely to slip out of your hand if you’re shooting from the hip.

It has the same basic, rectangular shape, but that’s where the similarities end. For anyone familiar with the GoPro Hero, it will come as quite a shock. Without the plastic case forming an impenetrable barrier between the microphones and the outside world, the GoPro Hero 5 is capable of superior audio capture, and there’s also GPS, so you can now overlay positional data over the top of your videos.īut let’s get back to that design for a minute. A nice side benefit of this is improved sound quality. If you want to take your GoPro scuba diving, you’ll still need to pop it in a case, but surfers, sailors and skiers will be pleased that they can simply mount the camera and go.

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