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Contents Contents Meet HERO11 Black 6 Transferring Your Media 94 Setting Up Your Camera 8 Setting Your Preferences 99 Getting to Know Your GoPro 14 Important Messages 108 Customizing Your GoPro 29 Resetting Your Camera 110 HERO11 Black Power Tools 39 Mounting Your GoPro 112 Using QuikCapture 47 Removing the Door 117 Adding HiLight Tags 48 Maintenance 119 Setting the Screen Orientation 49 Battery Information 120 Recording Video 50 Troubleshooting 124 Video Settings 58
Meet HERO11 Black Meet HERO11 Black 1 2 4 9 3 11 4 10 12 5 6 9 7 13 14 8 15 1. Shutter Button 2. Door 3. Door Latch 4. Status Light 5. Front Screen 6. microSD™ Card Slot 7. Battery 8. USB-C Port 9. Microphone 10. Removable Lens 11. Mode Button 13. Speaker 12. Drain Microphone (Designed to drain water. This is not a door/latch. Do not try to open.) 14. Touch Screen 15. Folding Fingers Learn how to use the accessories that came with your GoPro. See Mounting Your GoPro (page 112).
Setting Up Your Camera Setting Up Your Camera SD CARDS You’ll need a microSD card (sold separately) to save your videos and photos. Use a brand-name card that fits these requirements: RECHARGEABLE BATTERY For maximum performance, be sure to use the Enduro Battery with your new GoPro. • microSD, microSDHC™, or microSDXC™ • Rated Class V30, UHS-3, or higher • Capacity up to 512GB For a list of recommended microSD cards, visit gopro.com/microsdcards.
Setting Up Your Camera SD CARD + BATTERY SETUP Setting Up Your Camera 3. Insert the battery. 1. Unlock the door latch and flip the door open. 2. With your camera off and battery removed, insert the SD card into the card slot with the label facing the battery compartment. 4. Connect your camera to a USB charger or computer using the included USB-C cable. You can eject the card by pressing it into the slot with your fingernail. It takes about 3 hours for the battery to fully charge.
Setting Up Your Camera 5. Unplug the cable and shut the door when charging is complete. Be sure the door latch is closed and locked before using your camera. Setting Up Your Camera UPDATING YOUR CAMERA’S SOFTWARE To get the latest features and best performance from your GoPro, make sure it’s using the most current software. Updating With the GoPro Quik App 1. Download the app from the Apple © App Store © or Google Play™. 2.
Getting to Know Your GoPro Getting to Know Your GoPro POWERING ON Press the Mode button THE FRONT SCREEN The front LCD screen shows your camera's status, plus a live view from the lens. This makes it easy to capture perfectly framed shots. to turn on your camera. 1 POWERING OFF Press and hold the Mode button for 3 seconds to turn it off. 3 100% 1H:14 100% Standard 4K | 30 | Wide 2 4 1. Recording Time/Photos Remaining 2. Battery Status 3. Current Mode (Video, Photo, or Time Lapse) 4.
Getting to Know Your GoPro Getting to Know Your GoPro Display Options The front screen features four display options. USING THE REAR TOUCH SCREEN 1. Swipe down on the rear screen to access the Dashboard. 2. Tap the to access the front screen settings. Tap Select an item to turn it on or off. 3. Tap the icon of the setting that you want. Setting Description Full Screen Displays the live preview as a full-screen shot. The image is cropped for the display, but will be captured without cropping.
Getting to Know Your GoPro Getting to Know Your GoPro GETTING THE SHOT Your GoPro has three main capture modes. 1. Simply press the Shutter button to start recording. VIDEO 2. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording (Video, Time Lapse, and Live Streaming only). Using the rear touch screen, swipe left or right to the mode you want. EASY CONTROLS (DEFAULT) These simplified controls make it as easy as possible to point, shoot, and get amazing results with your GoPro.
Getting to Know Your GoPro Getting to Know Your GoPro PRO CONTROLS The pro controls unlock your GoPro's preset settings and the ability to take complete control of all modes, settings, and features. VIDEO MODES These modes help you optimize video performance based on how you use your camera. Video (Default) Includes Standard, Full Frame, Activity, Cinematic, and Slo-Mo presets. To learn more, see Recording Video (page 50). Photo Includes Photo, Burst, and Night presets.
Getting to Know Your GoPro Getting to Know Your GoPro THE TOUCH SCREEN The rear touch screen gives you access to your camera’s capture settings. CHANGING PRESETS Each capture mode has presets that make it easy to switch back and forth between the best mode and settings for your shot. 1 2 1. Tap the capture settings. 9H:59 100% 5 9H:59 100% 3 Standard 4K | 30 | Wide Standard 4K | 30 | Wide 4 1. Current Mode (Video, Photo, or Time Lapse) 2. Recording Time/Photos Remaining 3.
Getting to Know Your GoPro Getting to Know Your GoPro CUSTOMIZING THE PRESETS You can change the settings in your presets with just a few taps. 1. From the capture screen, you can press and hold the capture settings to skip straight to the settings menu. 9H:59 LENS Wide (16-34mm) Wide field of view. 100% For details on settings, see Tech Specs (starting page 125). Standard 3. Scroll down for the more advanced settings. 4K | 30 | Wide Off 2. Tap the setting that you want to change. Off 1.
Getting to Know Your GoPro 4. Tap Getting to Know Your GoPro to save your changes and return to the presets screen. STANDARD RESTORING PRESETS TO THEIR ORIGINAL SETTINGS You can go back to your presets’ original settings anytime. 1. Tap RES | FPS Lens HyperSmooth 1080 | 60 Wide High Scheduled Capture Duration HindSight Off No Limit Off . VIDEO Standard 4K | 30 | Wide Full Frame 5.3K 8:7 | 30 | Wide Timer the preloaded Zoom Heads Up: You can’t delete presets, but you can O you want. 1.
Getting to Know Your GoPro Customizing Your GoPro NAVIGATING WITH THE BUTTONS Although your GoPro is waterproof, the touch screen won’t work under water. Use the buttons and front screen to swap modes and presets. CREATING YOUR OWN PRESETS The perfect capture settings for a day out on the slopes may not be so great when you’re recording indoors. Custom presets let you set up and save settings for both so you can switch back and forth in no time. 1.
Customizing Your GoPro Customizing Your GoPro 3. Choose a preset mode. 4. Scroll down for the more advanced settings. Off MODE Video Tap a setting to change it. Bit Rate Shutter EV Comp Standard Auto 0 White Balance ISO Min ISO Max Auto 100 1600 Color RAW Audio For details on advanced settings, see Protune (starting page 149). 5. Tap CHOOSE SETTINGS when you’re finished.
Customizing Your GoPro 6. Choose an icon and name for your preset. NAME PRESET Customizing Your GoPro DELETING YOUR PRESET 1. Tap . VIDEO Custom Custom 1440 | 60 | Wide Air Standard Bike 4K | 30 | Wide Epic 7. Tap to save your preset. Full Frame 5.3K 8:7 | 30 | Wide Indoor Looping You may need to fine-tune your presets after trying them out. Tap next to the preset to make adjustments. Motor Mounted Outdoor POV Selfie Skate Snow 2. Tap .
Customizing Your GoPro Customizing Your GoPro SUGGESTED SETTINGS Here are some of the best modes and settings for capturing your favorite activities. Try them as starting points for your presets, and then experiment to find what works best for you.
Customizing Your GoPro Customizing Your GoPro PERSONALIZING YOUR ON-SCREEN SHORTCUTS On-screen shortcuts give you quick one-tap access to your camera’s capture settings. Each mode has its own default shortcuts, but you can change them to the settings that you use most. You can even set up different shortcuts for each preset. 1. Tap the 3. Tap where you’d like to put your new shortcut. SHORTCUTS Lower Left Lower Right Upper Left Lens Zoom Slo-Mo next to the preset you want to adjust.
Customizing Your GoPro 5. Tap HERO11 Black Power Tools to save your changes and return to the presets screen. STANDARD RES | FPS Lens HyperSmooth 1080 | 60 Wide High Scheduled Capture Duration HindSight Off No Limit Off Timer Zoom Now you can simplyOtap the shortcut to change settings. 1.
HERO11 Black Power Tools HERO11 Black Power Tools 2. Tap HindSight. The on the rear touch screen will let you know that HindSight is on. Press the Shutter button at any time to start recording. STANDARD RES | FPS Lens HyperSmooth 1080 | 60 Wide High Scheduled Capture Duration HindSight Off No Limit Off The indicator at the top center of the screen will turn blue when the HindSight buffer is full. That means that your camera is storing the previous 15 or 30 seconds of video.
HERO11 Black Power Tools HERO11 Black Power Tools You can also tap Stop HindSight at any time to cancel HindSight and save battery power. SCHEDULED CAPTURE Scheduled capture lets you set your GoPro to automatically turn itself on and capture a shot up to 24 hours in advance. It’s available for all presets. 2H:30 15s 2H:30 +1%s 100% Setting Up Scheduled Capture 1. Press and hold the capture settings on the capture screen to go to the settings menu.
HERO11 Black Power Tools HERO11 Black Power Tools 3. Set when you want your GoPro to capture the shot. SCHEDULED CAPTURE Current Time: 12:30PM 3/29/20 1 29 24 HR OFF 2 30 AM ON 3 31 PM OFF 4 32 PM DURATION CAPTURE Use duration capture to set how long your GoPro records before it stops. It’s available in Video, TimeWarp, Time Lapse, and Night Lapse modes in increments from 15 seconds to 3 hours. Setting Up Duration Capture 1.
HERO11 Black Power Tools 3. Choose the duration for your shot. DURATION No Limit Record with no time limit. Press the Shutter button to stop recording. Using QuikCapture QuikCapture is the fastest and easiest way to power on your GoPro and get the shot. All it takes is the push of the Shutter button. RECORDING VIDEO WITH QUIKCAPTURE 1. With your camera off, press the Shutter button . 4. Press the Shutter button to start recording. Your GoPro will automatically stop after recording for the set duration.
Adding HiLight Tags Setting the Screen Orientation Mark favorite moments in your videos and photos by pressing the Mode button during recording or playback. This adds a HiLight Tag that makes those moments easier to find when you’re watching your footage, creating a video, or looking for a certain shot. You can easily switch between landscape and portrait shots by rotating your camera. It can even capture photos and videos right-side up when it’s mounted upside down.
Recording Video Recording Video Your GoPro comes loaded with five video presets. Once you’ve chosen your preset, press the Shutter button to start recording. ON-SCREEN SHORTCUTS The video presets feature four default shortcuts, but you can swap them out with any shortcuts you’d like. STANDARD (DEFAULT) A versatile preset that’s great for all-purpose recording. It shoots 5.3K video (1080p in Extended Battery mode) at 30 frames per second (fps) for full-screen playback on your phone and TV.
Recording Video Recording Video 2. Use the slider to choose 1x (at 24 or 30 frames per second), 2x, 4x, or 8x slow motion. Digital Lenses Changing digital lenses on your GoPro is just like switching out the lenses on an old-school camera. They affect the field of view, the cropping, and the fisheye effect in your shot. 1. Tap 2X Slo-Mo 60 FPS Heads Up: Available speeds will vary based on the resolution and digital lens selected. Slo-Mo is unavailable when recording in 5K 4:3. 3.
Recording Video Recording Video 2. Scroll through the options to see a live preview of each option, and then tap the one that you want. HyperSmooth The HyperSmooth shortcut lets you quickly choose your level of video stabilization. 1. Tap Wide 16-34mm Heads Up: Some digital lenses only work with select frame rates. If needed, your GoPro will automatically adjust the frame rate when you switch lenses.
Recording Video Recording Video Heads Up: HyperSmooth options may vary based on the video resolution and frame rate selected. 2. Use the slider to choose how much you want to zoom. PRO TIP: HyperSmooth Boost provides ultimate video stabilization by tightly cropping the image. Turn HyperSmooth off for uncropped, unstabilized footage, or use the On or AutoBoost settings for stabilized video with a wider field of view. 1.5x Touch Zoom Touch Zoom helps you capture a closer view of the action. 1. Tap .
Video Settings Video Settings Here’s a breakdown of the video settings. Tap the setting to make changes. STANDARD VIDEO Standard RES | FPS Lens HyperSmooth 1080 | 60 Wide High Scheduled Capture Duration HindSight Off No Limit Off 4K | 30 | Wide Full Frame 5.3K 8:7 | 30 | Wide Activity and then the 4K | 60 | SuperView Timer Zoom RES | FPS O 1.0x This is where you can choose the aspect ratio, resolution (Res), and frame rate (also called frames per second or fps) for your videos.
Video Settings Taking Photos TIMER Set up a 3- or 10-second timer for your video. Your GoPro has three Photo presets. Simply choose the type of photo you want and press the Shutter button to get the shot. All photos are captured at 27MP using the ultra versatile 8:7 aspect ratio that's great for social media. The default digital lens on all three presets is set to Wide. TOUCH ZOOM Touch Zoom helps you capture a closer view of the action. Use the slider on the right to lock in the zoom level.
Taking Photos Taking Photos ON-SCREEN SHORTCUTS The photo presets feature four default shortcuts, but you can swap them out with any shortcuts you’d like. 1. Choose 3 seconds (great for selfies) or 10 seconds (great for group shots). To learn more, see Personalizing Your On-Screen Shortcuts (page 36). Heads Up: Output is only a default shortcut for the Photo preset, but you can also set it up in Burst and Night modes. Photo Timer Use the Timer to set up a selfie, group shot, and more. 1.
Taking Photos Taking Photos Digital Lenses Digital lenses affect the field of view, the cropping, and the fisheye effect in your photo. Switch them up to see what works best for your shot. Output Your GoPro lets you decide how your photos are processed and saved. Photo mode (shooting one photo at a time) gives you the most options. 1. Tap .
Taking Photos 1. Tap Taking Photos Touch Zoom Touch Zoom helps you capture a closer view of the action. . 916 100% 1. Tap . 916 100% Photo Wide 2. Scroll through the options on the right, and then tap the one that you want. Photo Wide 2. Use the slider to choose how much you want to zoom. SuperPhoto 1.5x 3. The zoom level is locked until you readjust it, switch capture modes, or turn off your camera. PRO TIP: You can set up your shot using any combination of Burst, Photo Timer, and Zoom.
Photo Settings Photo Settings Here’s an overview of the available photo settings. Tap the to access the settings menu, and then tap the setting itself to make changes. TIMER Set up a 3- or 10-second timer for your photo. PHOTO PHOTO Photo Wide Burst Lens Output Scheduled Capture Wide Standard Off Timer Zoom Off 1.0x Auto | Wide Night Photo Auto | Wide PROTUNE LENS Choose best digital lens for your shot—Wide Shutteror Linear.
Capturing Time Lapse Capturing Time Lapse Time Lapse turns long events into short, shareable videos by taking a frame of video at set intervals. Your GoPro has six Time Lapse presets. All you have to do is press the Shutter button to start recording, and then press it again to stop. VEHICLE LIGHT TRAILS Mount your camera to a stationary object or tripod and point your camera at moving vehicles to create stunning light trail footage.
Capturing Time Lapse Capturing Time Lapse ON-SCREEN SHORTCUTS The Time Lapse presets include two default shortcuts, but you can swap them out with any shortcuts you’d like. 2. Scroll through the options to see a live preview of each option, and then tap the one that you want. To learn more, see Personalizing Your On-Screen Shortcuts (page 36). PRO TIP: Although there are only two default shortcuts, you can have up to four.
Capturing Time Lapse Capturing Time Lapse Touch Zoom Touch Zoom helps you capture a closer view of the action. Speed Ramp (TimeWarp) Set Speed Ramp to slow your TimeWarp video down to 1x real speed (30 fps) or 0.5x half speed (60 fps). 1. Tap . Heads Up: Half speed is available when shooting 1080p footage. 1H:21 100% 100% 1. Tap to switch Speed Ramp from real speed (default) to half speed. 1H:21 100% 100% TimeWarp 4K | Auto | Wide 2. Use the slider to choose how much you want to zoom.
Time Lapse Settings Time Lapse Settings Here’s where you can make adjustments to your Time Lapse settings. Tap the and then tap the setting to make changes. SCHEDULED CAPTURE Set when your GoPro will turn itself on and start recording.
Time Lapse Settings Live Streaming + Webcam Mode FORMAT (TIME LAPSE, NIGHT LAPSE) Switch from capturing Time Lapse and Night Lapse video to Time Lapse and Night Lapse photo. The photo format takes a continuous series of photos at set intervals. This lets you focus on your activity instead of on your camera. You can then look through all of your photos and find the best shots later. SETTING UP A LIVE STREAM INTERVAL (TIME LAPSE) Choose how often your camera captures a frame of video or takes a photo.
Exposure Control Exposure Control Your GoPro scans the entire scene to choose the exposure level for your shot. Exposure Control lets you decide if only a section of the shot should be used to set the exposure. Check out the shot preview on your touch screen. Try Exposure Control if there are sections that are too dark or too light. 2. You can change the exposure by dragging the brackets to any other area of the screen.
Exposure Control Exposure Control 4. Check the screen to see if the exposure looks good. Tap inside the brackets to lock in the exposure. You can also tap to cancel any changes. LOCKED EXPOSURE TURNING EXPOSURE CONTROL OFF Tapping the brackets on the capture screen will turn Exposure Control off and reset your camera to full-screen auto exposure.
Controlling Your GoPro With Your Voice Controlling Your GoPro With Your Voice Voice Control gives you easy, hands-free control of your GoPro. It’s great when you’re busy with handlebars, ski poles, and more. Just tell your GoPro what you want it to do. LIST OF VOICE COMMANDS There are two types of voice commands: Action commands and Mode commands. TURNING VOICE CONTROL ON + OFF Using Action Commands These commands let you switch modes on the fly.
Controlling Your GoPro With Your Voice Controlling Your GoPro With Your Voice Using Mode Commands Use these commands to switch capture modes on the go. Then say, “GoPro, capture” or press the Shutter button to get the shot. SEE A COMPLETE LIST OF COMMANDS ON YOUR CAMERA Mode Command Description CHANGING YOUR VOICE CONTROL LANGUAGE GoPro, Video mode Switches your camera to Video mode (does not start recording). GoPro, Photo mode Switches your camera to Photo mode (does not take a photo).
Playing Back Your Media Swipe up to see the last video, photo, or burst you took. Swipe left and right to flip through the other files on your SD card. 00:00 / 00:00 Playing Back Your Media Add/remove HiLight Tag Adjust the playback volume Go to the previous or next photo in a burst or group of continuous photos Heads Up: The playback options will vary based on the type of media you’re viewing.
Playing Back Your Media Playing Back Your Media DELETING MULTIPLE FILES MEDIA 1. Tap . 2. Tap all of the files that you want to delete. Tap a file again if you want to de-select it. 00:09 00:10 30 30 3. Tap to delete the selected files. VIEWING VIDEOS + PHOTOS ON A MOBILE DEVICE 1. Connect your camera to the GoPro Quik app. For details, see Connecting to the GoPro Quik App (page 92). USING GALLERY VIEW Gallery view gives you quick access to all of the videos and photos stored on your SD card. 1.
Connecting to the GoPro Quik App Connecting to the GoPro Quik App CONNECTING TO the GoPro Quik App Use the GoPro Quik app to control your GoPro, share videos and photos on the go, and automatically transform your footage into awesome video stories synced with effects and music. SETTING THE CONNECTION SPEED Your GoPro is set to use the 5GHz Wi-Fi band (the fastest available) when connecting to other mobile devices. Connecting for the First Time 1.
Transferring Your Media Transferring Your Media CREATING A VIDEO STORY You can set up your GoPro to automatically send videos and photos to your phone. The GoPro Quik app will use them to create a fully edited video story complete with music and effects. TRANSFERRING TO YOUR PHONE WITH A WIRED CONNECTION Use a wired connection to transfer photos and videos from your GoPro to your phone faster and more reliably. 1. Connect your camera to the GoPro Quik app.
Transferring Your Media Transferring Your Media AUTO UPLOADING TO THE CLOUD With a GoPro subscription, you can automatically upload your media to the cloud where you can view, edit, and share it from any device. AUTO CLEAR Your camera can be set to automatically delete all of the media from your camera's SD card once it has been safely uploaded to the cloud. This ensures that there's room on your SD card for new photos and videos the next time you use your GoPro. 1. Subscribe to GoPro at gopro.
Transferring Your Media Setting Your Preferences TURNING OFF AUTO UPLOAD You can keep your camera from trying to upload every time it’s connected to a power outlet and fully charged. USING THE DASHBOARD With your camera in landscape orientation, swipe down on the rear screen to access the Dashboard. 1. Swipe down on the rear screen to access the Dashboard. 2. Swipe left and tap Connections > GoPro Subscription > Auto Upload. GPS 01:52 AM App 03/29/20 02:14 PM 08/16/22 3. Tap Off.
Setting Your Preferences Swipe down on the rear screen to access the Dashboard, and then swipe left to access your GoPro's preferences. WIRELESS CONNECTIONS Connect your GoPro to the GoPro Quik app, choose your Wi-Fi band, and more. Wireless Connections Turn your camera’s wireless connections on and off. Connect Device Choose to connect to the GoPro Quik app or The Remote. To learn more, see Connecting to the GoPro Quik App (page 92). Camera Info See your camera’s name and password.
Setting Your Preferences Time and Date Use to manually adjust the time and date. Both are automatically updated when you connect your camera to the GoPro app. Date Format This is set automatically based on the language that you chose at setup. You can also change it manually here. Time Zone Set your camera's time zone. Daylight Savings Time Turn daylight savings time on if you are in a region that is currently observing daylight savings time. Your camera's clock will set itself one hour ahead.
Setting Your Preferences Setting Your Preferences DISPLAYS Adjust Orientation, set the Screen Saver, and adjust brightness. LANGUAGE Turn on GPS, choose your language, and see all of your camera’s regulatory information. Orientation Keeps your screen right-side up when you rotate your camera. To learn more, see Setting the Screen Orientation (page 49). Screen Saver Rear Set the rear screen saver to 1, 2 (default), 3, or 5 minutes. Choose Never to leave your screen on.
Setting Your Preferences Setting Your Preferences ABOUT Update your GoPro, plus find your camera’s name, serial number, battery condition, and software version. RESET Format your SD card or reset your camera’s settings. GoPro Updates Update your camera’s software to ensure you have the latest features and performance upgrades. Camera Info Find your camera’s name and serial number, and see which software version your camera is using. Battery Info Check your battery’s health here.
Important Messages Problems are rare, but your GoPro will let you know if anything comes up. Here are some of the messages you might see. CAMERA IS TOO HOT The Temperature icon appears on the touch screen if your camera becomes too hot and needs to cool down. Your camera was designed to recognize when it’s at risk of overheating and will shut down when needed. Simply let it sit and cool before using it again.
Resetting Your Camera Resetting Your Camera RESTARTING YOUR GOPRO If your camera is not responding, press and hold the Mode button for 10 seconds. This will restart your camera. There will be no changes to your settings. RESTORING FACTORY SETTINGS This will restore all of your camera’s original settings, clear all device connections, and deregister your camera from your GoPro subscription. This is useful if you’re giving your camera to a friend and want to completely reset it to its original state.
Mounting Your GoPro Mounting Your GoPro USING THE MOUNTING FINGERS Depending on the mount you’re using, you’ll either use a mounting buckle or attach your GoPro directly to the mount itself. See Using the Adhesive Mounts (page 115) for tips on using adhesive mounts. 1 MOUNTING HARDWARE 1. Mounting Buckle 2 3 1. Flip the folding fingers down into the mounting position. 2. Interlock the folding fingers on your camera with the mounting fingers on the buckle. 3.
Mounting Your GoPro 4. Attach the mounting buckle to the mount. a. Flip up the mounting buckle plug. b. Slide the buckle into the mount until it clicks into place. c. Press the plug back down so that it sits flush with the buckle. Mounting Your GoPro USING THE ADHESIVE MOUNTS Follow these guidelines when attaching adhesive mounts to helmets, vehicles, and gear: • Attach mounts at least 24 hours before you use them. • Only attach the mounts to smooth surfaces.
Mounting Your GoPro WARNING: Always use a helmet that meets applicable safety standards if you’re using a GoPro helmet mount or strap. Choose the right helmet for your sport or activity, and make sure that it’s the right size and fit for you. Check to see that your helmet’s in good condition, and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions on safe use. Replace any helmet that’s been subjected to a major impact. No helmet can protect against injury in every accident. Be safe.
Removing the Door Maintenance REATTACHING THE DOOR Follow these tips to get the best performance from your camera: 1. Line the door up with the small silver bar. 2. Press the door tightly into the small silver bar until it snaps into place and is securely attached. • Your GoPro is waterproof to 33ft (10m)—no housing needed. Be sure the door is closed before using it in or around water, dirt, or sand. • Before closing the door, be sure the seal is free of debris. Use a cloth to clean the seal if needed.
Battery Information Battery Information MAXIMIZING BATTERY LIFE Here are some things you can do to maximize battery life: Heads Up: Because the door is open, your camera is not waterproof when charging. • Capture video at lower frame rates and resolutions. • Use the Screensaver and lower the screen Brightness. • Turn off the front screen. • Turn off GPS.
Battery Information Battery Information Do not make any unauthorized alterations to your camera. Doing so may compromise safety, regulatory compliance, and performance, and may void the warranty. BATTERY DISPOSAL Most rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are classified as non-hazardous waste and are safe for disposal in the normal municipal waste stream. Many regions require battery recycling. Check your local laws to make sure that you can dispose of rechargeable batteries in your regular trash.
Troubleshooting Tech Specs: Video MY GOPRO WON’T POWER ON Make sure your GoPro is charged. See SD Card + Battery Setup (page 10). If charging the battery doesn’t work, try restarting your camera. See Restarting Your GoPro (page 110). VIDEO RESOLUTION (RES) Video resolution refers to the number of horizontal lines used in each frame of video. A 1080p video is made up of 1080 horizontal lines. A 5.3K video is made up of 5312 horizontal lines. Since more lines equals greater resolution, 5.
Tech Specs: Video Video Resolution Description 4K 8:7 Ultra HD video in the extra tall and wide 8:7 aspect ratio. Great for capturing immersive POV footage that lets you change digital lenses, crop your shot, and adjust aspect ratios after recording. Can be used to grab 12.9MP stills from your video. 2.7K 4:3 Great for high-resolution point-of-view body and gear-mounted shots with fluid slo-mo playback. 2.
Tech Specs: Video Tech Specs: Video ASPECT RATIO (VIDEO) Aspect ratio refers to the width and height of an image. Your GoPro captures videos and photos in three aspect ratios. DIGITAL LENSES (VIDEO) Digital lenses let you choose how much of the scene is captured by your camera. The different lenses also affect the zoom level and the fisheye effect in your shot.
Tech Specs: Video Tech Specs: Video HIGHEST QUALITY VIDEO MODE Here’s a full rundown of your camera’s video resolutions, frame rates (fps), digital lenses, and aspect ratios in Highest Quality video mode. FPS (60Hz/ 50Hz)* Digital Lenses 5.3K 60/50 SuperView, Wide, Linear, Linear + Horizon Leveling 5312x2988 16:9 5.3K 30/25 24/24 HyperView, SuperView, Wide, Linear, Linear + Horizon Lock 5312x2988 16:9 5.3K 4:3 30/25 24/24 Wide, Linear, Linear + Horizon Lock 5312x3984 4:3 5.
Tech Specs: Video Tech Specs: Video EXTENDED BATTERY VIDEO MODE Extended Battery mode uses these resolutions and frame rates to help extend recording time while giving you mid-range quality video: High Resolutions/High Frame Rates Shooting high-resolution or high-fps video when it’s warm out can cause your camera to heat up and use more power.
Tech Specs: Video Tech Specs: Video Horizon Lock Horizon Lock keeps your footage locked and steady (on the horizontal or vertical axis) even if your camera rotates a full 360° while recording. It's available when recording 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratio footage using most frame rates at each resolution. Horizon Leveling Horizon Leveling keeps your footage smooth and level even if your camera tilts while recording.
Tech Specs: Video Tech Specs: Photo HyperSmooth VIDEO STABILIZATION HyperSmooth delivers ultra smooth footage by correcting for camera shake. It crops your videos while recording, which lets it buffer the footage. This makes it perfect for biking, skating, skiing, handheld shots, and more. Your GoPro has four HyperSmooth settings: ASPECT RATIO (PHOTO) Aspect ratio refers to the width and height of an image. Your GoPro captures 27MP photos in the 8:7 aspect ratio.
Tech Specs: Photo Tech Specs: Photo SUPERPHOTO SuperPhoto automatically analyzes the scene and intelligently applies the best image processing for the shot. HDR High Dynamic Range (HDR) is one of the image-processing techniques SuperPhoto uses to enhance your shots. It combines multiple shots into a single photo with better results than ever. Choose this setting if you want to use HDR every time you take a photo.
Tech Specs: Photo Tech Specs: Photo SHUTTER SPEED (NIGHT + NIGHT LAPSE PHOTO) Shutter speed lets you decide how long your camera’s shutter stays open in Night and Night Lapse Photo modes. Here are your options, plus tips on when to use them: DIGITAL LENSES (PHOTO) Digital lenses let you choose how much of the scene is captured by your camera. They also affect the zoom level and fisheye effect in your shot.
Tech Specs: Photo Tech Specs: Time Lapse RAW FORMAT When this setting is turned on, all photos are saved as a .jpg image (for viewing on your camera or sharing with the GoPro Quik app) and a .gpr file. TimeWarp VIDEO SPEED You can increase TimeWarp video speed up to 30x to turn longer activities into shareable moments. The default setting is Auto, which automatically sets the speed for you. The .gpr file is based on the Adobe® DNG format. These files can be used in Adobe Camera Raw (ACR), version 9.
Tech Specs: Time Lapse Tech Specs: Time Lapse SPEED RAMP (TimeWarp) Tap the rear touch screen while recording TimeWarp to ramp down the speed of your video. Tap again to speed it back up. Choose the speed before recording by tapping on the capture screen or going to the TimeWarp settings menu. There are two options: TIME LAPSE INTERVAL The Interval sets how often your camera takes a shot in Time Lapse video and Time Lapse photo modes.
Tech Specs: Time Lapse Tech Specs: Time Lapse Time Lapse Video Recording Time Use this chart to determine the length of your videos. NIGHT LAPSE INTERVAL Choose how often your GoPro snaps a shot in Night Lapse mode. Night Lapse intervals are Auto; 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 30 seconds; and 1, 2, 5, 30, and 60 minutes. Interval Recording Time Video Length 0.
Tech Specs: Time Lapse NIGHT LAPSE INTERVAL Choose how often your GoPro snaps a shot in Night Lapse mode. Night Lapse intervals are Auto; 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 30 seconds; and 1, 2, 5, 30, and 60 minutes. Auto (default) syncs the Interval with the Shutter setting. If the shutter speed is set to 10 seconds and the Interval is set to Auto, your camera will take a shot every 10 seconds. Interval Examples Auto Great for all exposures (captures as quickly as possible depending on the Shutter setting).
Tech Specs: Protune Tech Specs: Protune COLOR Color lets you adjust the color profile of your videos or photos. Scroll between the options to see a live preview of each setting, and then tap the one you want. ISO MINIMUM/MAXIMUM ISO Minimum and ISO Maximum let you set a range for the camera’s sensitivity to light and image noise. Image noise refers to the degree of graininess in the shot. Color Setting Description Natural (default) Captures photos and videos with a true-to-life color profile.
Tech Specs: Protune Tech Specs: Protune SHUTTER The Protune Shutter setting only applies to the Video and Photo modes. This setting determines how long the shutter stays open. Scroll between the options to see a live preview of each setting, and then tap the one you want. The default setting is Auto. EXPOSURE VALUE COMPENSATION (EV COMP) Exposure Value Compensation affects the brightness of your photos and videos.
Tech Specs: Protune Tech Specs: Protune SHARPNESS Sharpness controls the quality of details captured in your video footage or photos. Options for this setting are High, Medium (default), and Low. RAW AUDIO This setting creates a separate .wav file for your video, in addition to the standard .mp4 audio track. You can select the level of processing to apply to the RAW audio track. Scroll between the options to see a live preview of each setting, and then tap the one you want.
Tech Specs: Protune Customer Support WIND-NOISE REDUCTION Your HERO11 Black uses three microphones to capture sound while recording video. You can customize how they’re used based on conditions where you’re shooting and the type of sound you want in your finished video. GoPro is dedicated to providing the best possible service. To reach GoPro Customer Support, visit gopro.com/help. Setting Description Auto (default) Automatically filters out excessive wind (and water) noise.
