GoPro Hero 5 User Manual

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LOOPING VIDEO
Use Looping to you continuously record video, but save only the moments 
that you want. For example, if you select a 5-minute interval, only the 
previous 5 minutes are saved when you press the Shutter button to stop 
recording. If you record for 5 minutes and do not press the Shutter button 
to stop recording and save, the camera records a new 5-minute interval b\
y 
recording over your previous 5 minutes of footage. 
This capture mode is useful when you are recording events that contain 
long periods of inactivity that you don’t want to save, such as fishi\
ng or 
recording from a car dashboard. 
The default settings for Looping are 1080p60 Wide, with the interval set\
 
at 5 minutes. Looping is not available in 4K, 2.7K 4:3, and 480p. For mo\
re 
information, see these topics: 
HERO5 Black Video Resolutions (page 45)
Interval (Video) (page 47)
VIDEO MODE: CAPTURE MODES
VIDEO RESOLUTION
Video resolution (RES) refers to the number of horizontal lines in the\
 video. 
For example, 720p means that the video has 720 horizontal lines, each wi\
th 
a width of 1280 pixels. Higher numbers of lines and pixels result in gre\
ater 
detail and clarity. So, a video with resolution of 4K is considered high\
er 
quality than 720p because it consists of 3840 lines, each with a width o\
f 
2160 pixels. 
VIDEO MODE: SETTINGS
4K
2.7K 4:3
2.7K1440p
1080p
960p
720p
480p 
						

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Use this table to help you determine the best resolution for your activi\
ty. 
Also consider the capabilities of your computer or TV to be sure your 
hardware can support the selected resolution.
Video ResolutionBest Use
4K Stunning high-resolution video with professional 
low-light performance. 8MP stills available 
 
from video. Recommended for tripod or fixed 
position shots.
2.7K 16:9 resolution video downscales to provide 
stunning, cinema-quality results for professional 
productions. 
2.7K 4:3 Recommended for body-mounted, ski-mounted 
or surfboard-mounted shots. Provides large 
viewing area.
1440p Recommended for body-mounted shots. Aspect 
ratio of 4:3 captures a larger vertical viewing 
area, compared to 1080p. High frame rate yield 
the smoothest, most immersive results for high-
action capture. Great for sharing to social media.
1080p Great for all shots and for sharing to social 
media. High resolution and frame rate yield 
stunning results. This resolution is available in all 
FOVs and its high FPS option (120fps) enables 
slow motion during editing.
VIDEO MODE: SETTINGS
Video Resolution
Best Use
960p Use for body-mounted shots and when 
 
slow motion is desired. Aspect ratio of 4:3 
provides large viewing area and smooth results 
for high action capture.
720p Good for handheld shots and when slow motion 
is desired. The high frame rate of 240fps is great 
for super slow motion, but is available only in 
Narrow FOV.
480p Good when super slow motion and Wide FOV are 
desired and standard definition is acceptable.
FRAMES PER SECOND (FPS)  
Frames per second (FPS) refers to the number of video frames that are 
captured in each second. 
When selecting a resolution and FPS, consider the activity that you want\
 
to capture. Higher resolutions result in greater detail and clarity, but\
 are 
generally available at lower fps values. Lower resolutions result in les\
s 
detail and clarity, but support higher FPS values, which are important f\
or 
capturing motion. Higher FPS values can also be used to create slow-
motion videos.
ASPECT RATIO  
GoPro video resolutions use two aspect ratios: either 16:9 or 4:3. Stand\
ard 
televisions and editing programs use 16:9. Footage shot in 4:3 is 33% 
taller, but must be cropped to 16:9 for playback on a TV. (If footage i\
s not 
cropped, it appears with black bars on the sides of the image.)
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FIELD OF VIEW (FOV)  
The field of view (FOV) refers to how much of the scene (measured in 
degrees) can be captured through the camera lens. Wide FOV captures   
the largest amount of the scene, while Narrow FOV captures the least.
The FOV options that appear are based on the selected resolution and fps\
.
FOV Best Use
SuperView SuperView delivers the world’s most immersive 
field of view. Good for body-or gear-mounted 
shots. More vertical 4:3 content is automatically 
stretched to full-screen 16:9 for stunning 
widescreen playback on your computer or TV.
Wide Large field of view that is good for action shots 
where you want to capture as much as possible 
within the frame. This FOV results in a fisheye 
look, especially around the edge of the scene. 
(You can crop that out during editing, if needed.)
Medium Mid-range field of view that has the effect of 
zooming in on the center of the shot.
Linear Mid-range field of view that removes the 
fisheye effect found in the Wide FOV. Good for 
capturing aerial footage or any other shot where 
you want to remove the distortion.
Narrow Smallest field of view. Good for capturing 
content at a distance. Its most significant effect 
is that it zooms in on the center of the shot.
VIDEO MODE: SETTINGS
HERO5 BLACK VIDEO RESOLUTIONS
 
Video 
Resolution 
(RES)FPS 
(NTSC/
PAL)
1FOV
Screen 
 
Resolution Aspect 
Ratio
4K  30/25Wide 3840x216016:9
4K 24/24Wide, SuperView 3840x216016:9
2.7K 60/50
 
48/48  
24/24 Wide, Medium, 
Linear
2704x1520
16:9
2.7K 30/25SuperView, Wide, 
Medium, Linear 2704x1520
16:9
2.7K 4:3 30/25Wide 2704x20284:3
1440p 80/80
 
60/50  
48/48  
30/25  
24/24 Wide
1920x14404:3
1080p 120/120Wide, Narrow 1920x108016:9
1080p 90/90Wide 1920x108016:9
1080p 80/80SuperView 1920x108016:9
1080p 60/50
 
48/48  
30/25  
24/24 SuperView, Wide, 
Medium, Linear, 
Narrow
1920x1080
16:9
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Video  
Resolution 
(RES) FPS 
(NTSC/
PAL)
FOV
 
Screen   
Resolution Aspect 
Ratio
960p 120/120
 
60/50 Wide
1280x9604:3
720p 240/240Narrow
21280x720 16:9
720p 120/120
 
60/50 SuperView, 
Wide, Medium, 
Narrow
1280x720
16:9
720p 100/100SuperView 1280x72016:9
720p 30/25Wide, Medium, 
Narrow 1280x720
16:9
480p 240/240Wide  848x48016:9
 1 NTSC and PAL refer to the video format, which depends on the region that you are 
in. For more information, see Video Format  (page 77).2 Narrow FOV for 720p240 is 
smaller than Narrow FOV for other resolutions/frame rates.
For more information about resolution, FPS, or FOV, see these topics:
  Video Resolution  (page 41)
Frames Per Second (FPS)  (page 43)
Field of View (FOV) (page 44)
VIDEO MODE: SETTINGS
High Resolutions/High Frame Rates
 
When capturing video at high resolutions or high frame rates in warm 
ambient temperatures, the camera may become warm and use more power.
In addition, lack of airflow around the camera and using the camera with\
 the 
Capture app further increase camera temperature and power consumption, 
and decrease camera recording time.
If the camera gets too hot, a message appears on the screen indicating 
that the camera is shutting down. For details, see Important Messages  
(page 78).
When recording in high-performance video modes, capture shorter video 
clips when in stationary use, and/or limit your use of features that inc\
rease 
power consumption, such as the GoPro Capture app. To control your 
camera remotely at higher temperatures, use a GoPro remote or Remo 
(Waterproof Voice Activated Remote) (both sold separately) instead   
of Capture.
INTERVAL (VIDEO)
The Interval setting determines the amount of time that passes between 
each captured frame.
Video + Photo Intervals  
Available photo intervals for Video + Photo range are 5 (default), 10,\
 30, 
and 60 seconds. The quality of the photo depends on the selected video 
resolution and FOV. 
Looping Video Intervals  
Available intervals for Looping are 5 (default), 20, 60, and 120 minut\
es. 
You can also select Max as the interval. With this option, the camera 
records until the memory card is full, then overwrites the content.
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V I D E O S TA B I L I Z AT I O N
This setting adjusts the footage to offset for motion during capture.  T\
he 
result is smoother footage, especially in activities with relatively sma\
ll but 
fast motion including cycling, motorcycling, and handheld uses. The opti\
ons 
for this setting are On (default) and Off. To access this advanced set\
ting, 
see  Navigating with the Touch Display (page 17) .
Video Stabilization is not available for 4K or frame rates higher than 6\
0 fps. 
For Wide FOV, the image is cropped 10%. This setting is not available fo\
r 
Video + Photo or Looping video.
PRO TIP: The more narrow the FOV, the greater the effect of Video 
Stabilization.
AUTO LOW LIGHT
Auto Low Light allows you to shoot in low-light environments or when 
quickly transitioning in and out of low-light conditions. When possible,\
   
the camera automatically adjusts fps to achieve the optimal exposure   
and best results. 
The options for this setting are On (default) and Off. Auto Low Light \
is 
available for frame rates higher than 30fps.
When Auto Low Light and Video Stabilization are both on and Auto Low 
Light activates because of dark lighting conditions, Video Stabilization\
 is 
temporarily turned off to deliver optimal image quality in the dark scen\
e.
To access this advanced setting, see Navigating with the Touch Display  
(page 17) .
VIDEO MODE: ADVANCED SETTINGS
MANUAL AUDIO CONTROL
By default, this setting is off and your camera automatically switches 
between recording in stereo and filtering wind noise to achieve the best\
 
audio balance. When this setting is on, you can manually select which of\
 
these two filters to apply.
For example, you might want to turn on this setting and select Wind Only\
 
if you are recording outdoors on a windy day. You might select Stereo On\
ly 
if you are recording in a club or theater where consistent stereo audio \
is a 
priority and wind is not a factor.
To access this advanced setting, see  Navigating with the Touch Display 
(page 17) . 
PROTUNE
Protune is available only for the Video capture mode. For details about 
Protune settings, see Protune (page 66).
PRO TIP: Easily create GoPro-style videos using GoPro Studio (included 
in Quik for desktop). Learn more and download this free software to you\
r 
computer at gopro.com/apps.
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Photo mode contains three capture modes: Photo, Night, and Burst. All 
photos are captured at 12MP. Each capture mode has its own settings.
PHOTO 
Photo captures either single or continuous photos. For continuous   
photos, hold down the Shutter button to capture 4 photos/second,   
up to 30 photos. 
The default FOV for Photo is Wide, with all advanced settings turned off\
. 
For more information, see these topics:
Field of View (FOV) (Photos) (page 52)
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) (page 54)
RAW Format (page 54)
Protune (page 66)
NIGHT  
Night captures photos in dim to dark light. The shutter remains open 
longer to let in more light in dark environments, so Night photo is not 
recommended for handheld shots or mounted shots where the camera 
might move during exposure. 
The default settings for Night are Wide FOV, with the Shutter set to Aut\
o. 
For more information, see these topics:
Field of View (FOV) (Photos) (page 52)
Shutter (Night Photo) (page 53)
Protune (page 66)
PHOTO MODE: CAPTURE MODES
BURST
Burst captures up to 30 photos in 1 second, so it is perfect for capturi\
ng 
fast-moving activities. The default FOV for Burst is Wide, with the Rate\
 set 
to 30 photos in 1 second. For more information, see these topics:
Field of View (FOV) (Photos) (page 52)
Rate (page 53)
Protune (page 66)
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FIELD OF VIEW (FOV) (PHOTOS)
Your camera includes several FOV options for photos. All photos are 
captured at 12MP.
FOV Description
Wide Largest field of view. Good for action shots to 
capture as much as possible within the frame. 
This FOV results in a fisheye look, especially 
around the edge of the scene. (You can crop 
that out during editing, if needed.)
Medium Mid-range field of view. Has the effect of 
zooming in on the center of the shot.
Linear Mid-range field of view that removes the fisheye 
distortion. Good for capturing aerial footage or 
any other shot where you want a more traditional 
perspective.
Narrow Smallest field of view with reduced fisheye 
distortion. Good for capturing content at a 
distance. Its most significant effect is that it 
zooms in on the center of the shot.
PHOTO MODE: SETTINGS
R AT E
This setting applies only to Burst. Available rates: •  30 photos in 1, 2, 3, or 6 seconds 
•  10 photos in 1, 2, or 3 seconds
•  5 photos in 1 second
•  3 photos in 1 second
SHUTTER (NIGHT PHOTO)
Within Photo mode, this setting applies only to Night Photo. Shutter let\
s 
you determine the amount of time that the shutter is open. The default 
option is Auto.
Settings Examples
Auto (up to 2 sec) Sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, twilight, night
2 sec, 5 sec, 10 sec Dawn, dusk, twilight, traffic at night, Ferris 
wheel, fireworks, light painting
20 sec Night sky (with light)
30 sec Night stars, Milky Way (complete darkness)
PRO TIP:  To reduce the amount of blur when using Night photo, mount 
your camera on a tripod or other surface that is stable and cannot move.\
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WIDE DYNAMIC RANGE (WDR)
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) retains a greater level of detail in the dark\
 and 
bright areas of an image. The result is a photo that is properly exposed\
 for 
both of these extremes. This setting is especially useful for scenes tha\
t are 
backlit or that have large bright regions and a dark foreground.
WDR is available only for the Photo capture mode and only when RAW 
Format is turned off. The options for this setting are Off (default) a\
nd On. 
To access this advanced setting, see Navigating with the Touch Display  
(page 17) . 
RAW FORMAT
When this setting is turned on, all photos are captured with an 
accompanying .jpg image for immediate viewing on your camera or sharing 
with the Capture app. RAW photos are saved as .gpr files, which are base\
d 
on the Adobe .dng format. These files can be used in Adobe Camera Raw 
(ACR), version 9.7 or later. You can also use Adobe Photoshop Lightroo\
m 
CC (2015.7 release or later) and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 6 (version\
 
6.7 or later).
RAW Format is available only for the Photo capture mode and only when 
Wide Dynamic Range is turned off. RAW Format is not available when 
capturing Continuous photos (that is, when holding down the Shutter  
button in Photo capture mode) or for Linear FOV.
The options for this setting are Off (default) and On. To access this 
advanced setting, see Navigating with the Touch Display (page 17) . 
PRO TIP: Photos in .gpr format are captured in the same location and with 
the same file name as .jpg files. To access them, insert your microSD ca\
rd 
into a card reader and locate the files with your computer’s file exp\
lorer.
 
PHOTO MODE: ADVANCED SETTINGSPHOTO MODE: ADVANCED SETTINGS
PROTUNE
Within Photo mode, Protune is available for all capture modes (Photo, N\
ight, 
and Burst). For details about Protune settings, see Protune (page 66). 
						

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Time Lapse mode contains three capture modes: Time Lapse Video,  
Time Lapse Photo, and Night Lapse Photo. Each capture mode has its   
own settings.
TIME LAPSE VIDEO  
Time Lapse Video creates video from frames captured at specific interval\
s. 
This option lets you capture a time lapse event and immediately view or 
share it as a video. Time Lapse Video is available only in 4K, 2.7K 4:3,\
 and 
1080p resolutions and is captured without audio. 
The default resolution for Time Lapse Video is 4K, with the default inte\
rval 
set at 0.5 second. For more information, see these topics:
HERO5 Black Video Resolutions  (page 45)
 Interval (Time Lapse) (page 59)
TIME LAPSE PHOTO  
Time Lapse Photo captures a series of photos at specified intervals. Use\
 
this mode to capture photos of any activity, then choose the best ones 
later. You can also capture photos over a long time frame, then convert 
them into a video using GoPro Studio (included with Quik for desktop).\
The default FOV for Time Lapse Photo is Wide, with the default interval   
set at 0.5 second. For more information, see these topics:
Interval (Time Lapse) (page 59)  
Field of View for Time Lapse (page 58)
Protune (page 66)
TIME LAPSE MODE: CAPTURE MODESTIME LAPSE MODE: CAPTURE MODES
NIGHT LAPSE PHOTO  
Night Lapse Photo captures a series of photos at set intervals when ther\
e   
is minimal light. The shutter remains open longer to let in more light i\
n   
dark environments.
The default settings for Night Lapse Photo are Wide FOV, with the   
Interval set at 15 seconds and Shutter set to Auto. For more information\
, 
see these topics:
Shutter (Time Lapse) (page 61)
Field of View for Time Lapse (page 58)
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TIME LAPSE VIDEO RESOLUTION AND FOV
In Time Lapse mode, resolution and FOV apply only to Time Lapse Video.
Video resolution refers to the number of horizontal lines in the video. \
Higher 
resolutions result in greater detail and clarity. So, a video with resol\
ution of 
2.7K is considered higher quality than 1080p because it consists of 2704\
 
lines, each with a width of 1520 pixels. 
The field of view (FOV) refers to how much of the scene (measured in 
degrees) can be captured through the camera lens. Wide FOV captures the\
 
largest amount of the scene.
Available resolutions for Time Lapse Video are 4K, 2.7K 4:3, and 1080p. 
FIELD OF VIEW (FOV) FOR TIME LAPSE
Your camera includes several FOV options for time lapse.  
FOVDescription
Wide Largest field of view. Good for action shots to 
capture as much as possible within the frame. 
This FOV results in a fisheye look, especially 
around the edge of the scene. (You can crop 
that out during editing, if needed.)
Medium Mid-range field of view. Has the effect of 
zooming in on the center of the shot.
TIME LAPSE MODE: SETTINGS
FOV
Description
Linear Mid-range field of view that removes the 
fisheye distortion. Good for capturing aerial 
footage or any other shot where you want a 
more traditional perspective.
Narrow Smallest field of view with reduced fisheye 
distortion. Good for capturing content at a 
distance. Its most significant effect is that it 
zooms in on the center of the shot.
INTERVAL (TIME LAPSE)
The Interval setting determines the amount of time that passes between 
each captured frame.
Time Lapse Photo and Time Lapse Video Intervals  
Available intervals for Time Lapse Video are 0.5 (default), 1, 2, 5, 1\
0, 30, and 
60 seconds. 
Interval Examples
0.5-2 seconds Surfing, biking or other sport
2 seconds Busy street corner
5-10 seconds Clouds or outdoor scenes with long durations
10-60 seconds Lengthy activities, such as construction or 
artwork
TIME LAPSE MODE: SETTINGS