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Tech Specs: Video
ASPECT RATIO
Aspect ratio refers to the width and height of an image. HERO7 Black
captures videos and photos in two aspect ratios.
4:3
The tall 4:3 format captures more of the scene than the 16:9 widescreen
format. It’s great for seles and point-of-view footage.
16:9
This is the standard format used for HDTV and editing programs. The
widescreen format is ideal for capturing dramatic cinematic footage.
Heads Up: Black bars will appear on both sides of the screen when playing
back 4:3 footage on an HDTV.
Tech Specs: Video
FIELD OF VIEW VIDEO
The eld of view refers to how much of the scene is captured by your
camera. For Video mode, SuperView captures the most, while Linear
captures the least.
FOV Best Use
SuperView
The world’s most immersive eld of view,
SuperView stretches 4:3 content to t a 16:9
screen. Great for body- and gear-mounted shots.
Wide (default)
Large eld of view that’s great for action shots
where you want to capture as much as possible
within the frame.
Linear
Mid-range eld of view that removes the sheye
eect of SuperView and Wide. Perfect for aerial
footage and any time you want a more traditional
perspective.
Heads Up: Only the elds of view that are compatible with the resolution
and frame rate you selected will be available.