GoPro Hero 11 Black Mini.

A cheap no-nonsense action camera from one of the market leaders. With all the latest technology one would want and expect!

Having owned many action cameras in my time (including a GoPro Hero 3 Black), I decided it was time to upgrade to a newer camera to capture my rides. I will admit I was torn between this and the GoPro Hero 4K, but after some research, the GoPro Hero 11 Black Mini is far superior in terms of image quality and stabilisation, that said the GoPro Hero 4K is a lot smaller and lighter (but lets be honest, does that come into mind for a motorbike action camera?).

This camera does not pretend to be the top of the range, it is actually quite a humbling. It does what you want from an action camera and it does it well. With ‘HyperSmooth 5.0 video stabilization’, you really do feel like the image quality could be viewed in a full sized cinema. Another neat trick that I have not had the ability to use before is the bottom and back mounts, this makes it even easier to put the camera where you want it!

On a full charge it has been reported that you can get approximately a hour and a half recording on 60fps. The battery you are unable to swap, but you can charge and record at the same time.

The camera its self is well constructed, it feels strong and like it will take a drop or two.

The simple top screen is perfect to monitor progress, but the in-house Quik app does the rest, and it does it well, without the need for WiFi or network signal.

Features:

• The Power of HERO11 Black. Only Smaller + Lighter: Get the same high-performance 5.6K60 video and HyperSmooth 5.0 video stabilization of HERO11 Black in a smaller and lighter design. HERO11 Black Mini’s size makes it ideal for capturing amazing point- of-view footage using helmet and body mounts. It can be worn comfortably without getting in your way while mountain biking, skiing, skating and more.
• 1-Button Simplicity with Easy + Pro Controls: HERO11 Black Mini makes capturing amazing footage of your adventure incredibly easy. Just point and shoot. Using the Easy Controls, all you have to do is press the Shutter button to power up your camera and starting recording stunning 5.3K video–our highest resolution. Switch over to Pro Controls if you want to adjust resolutions, frame rates, digital lenses and image quality settings to set up shots exactly the way you want them.
• High-Res Video + Frame Grabs: HERO11 Black Mini’s amazing 5.3K footage gives you more than incredible high-resolution videos. It lets you capture high-quality photos up to 24.7MP from your videos with the GoPro Quik app or other editing software. All it takes is a tap when you see a great shot in your video. The app grabs the exact frame you want and saves it as a photo that’s ready to share and post.
• Emmy Award- Winning HyperSmooth 5.0 Video Stabilization: HyperSmooth has never been better. And now it’s won a huge award for its insanely smooth footage—a 2021 Emmy for In- Camera Sensor and Software Stabilization. HyperSmooth 5.0 raises the bar even more with Horizon Lock, improved stabilization for 4:3 aspect ratio footage thanks to our new image sensor, and AutoBoost for maximum stabilization with minimal image cropping. Bike, skate, ski, chase your kids through the park or get some awesome pet POV shots—even the shakiest footage comes out silky smooth.
• What’s Included: HERO11 Black Mini Camera, Carrying Case, Curved Adhesive Mount, Mounting Buckle + Thumb Screw, USB-C Cable

Final thoughts:

Depending on your budget, this is a great camera. I didn’t feel the need or want for a screen to show where the camera was pointing, the GoPro app gives you a preview, which I think is great.

After speaking to some other people about this camera, there are some motocross teams that have a few, like me they love the rear mount.

Overall for the money, I really doubt you will get better quality. My only complaint would be the battery life of about a hour and a half.

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