GoPro Max Lens Mod 2.0: Is It Worth It? (Video Test & Review)
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 14. 01. 2024
- Decided to do a quick video testing out the GoPro 12 with the Max Lens Media Mod 2.0 to see how it performed, what benefits/limitations it offered, whether or not it's useful, and ultimately answer the question of "Is It Worth It?" for new GoPro owners out there.
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MAX LENS MOD 2.0 FEATURES
Attach the GoPro Max Lens Mod 2.0 to your HERO12 Black action camera to expand your FOV and vertical capture. This upgraded lens mod increases the FOV of your camera to 177° and provides a 48% larger vertical capture. It also unlocks Max HyperSmooth stabilization for ultra-stable video capture up to 4K60. Record Horizon Lock with all lenses and 1080p120 for 4x slow-motion footage with a maxed-out FOV. The design of the lens mod allows it to be attached or detached from your camera without the need for tools.
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00:01 - Introduction to the Max Lens Mod 2.0
00:56 - Wide FOV Test (Standard GoPro 12)
01:26 - HyperView FOV Test (Standard GoPro 12)
02:18 - Attaching the Max Lens Mod 2.0
02:34 - What to do if you have a black ring around your video?
03:02 - Enabling Max Lens Mod Mode on the GoPro 12
03:09 - MAX Wide FOV Test (GoPro 12 with Max Lens Mod 2.0)
03:31 - Max Lens Mod 2.0 Horizon Lock test
04:13 - MAX HyperView FOV Test (GoPro 12 with Max Lens Mod 2.0)
05:12 - Limitations of using the Max Lens Mod 2.0
05:40 - Is the Max Lens Mod 2.0 worth it?
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Great video something I donât think I need for Moto logging anyway. Iâve always wondered about these things. Thanks for creating the vid.đ
Super helpful, really appreciate the point of view on the product!
Thanks man! Glad to hear that! Hope it helped.
great video! really helpful!!!
thanks for the review, straight to the point!
You have to know why you need it, to ride a bicycle with the camera on my chest in vertical mode you can see the entire handlebar, it suits me perfectly
Great straight forward video. Thanks bro!
And a great straight forward comment in return đ Glad my video helped!
Have it - its crispy sharp to the edges đ
great comm!!! its only support 16:9 and 4:3 right? how biggest view betwin 12 and 12max mode ?
I got the max lens mod 2 and realised it's just not worth the dollar.
The super wide views are just awful with that much distortion.
Hero 12 without max lens in linear horizon lock is actually the best option overall.
In 4:3 mode without Max lens it's limited to 2.7k resolution whereas previous cameras had option for 4:3 4k 60.. Just to puch users to buy the max lens mod and enable that 4:3 4k 60.
I honestly just prefer the hero 12 without Max lens mod now.
Good video and informative đ
Great review. Off topic, but what mic are you using?
Yes mic was perfect
THANKS ïŒreally Helpful đ„°
Youâre welcome đ Glad it helped!
Am I seeing it right but it I think it looks sharper with the mod 2.0? Also your face seems to be more in focus with the 2.0. That could be a big deal for vloggers, not having only the background in focus.
Iâm going to try it out for off-roading. Hope itâs worth it
Can you share your vlog settings
I use it for skateboarding in 4:3. I think it looks great. Definitely disappointed that some settings are limited. But for my use case it works
Skateboarding, skiing/snowboarding, and other similar activities are kinda what this is made for in my opinion.
The max lense mod 2.0 cannot use a HDR so I sell my mine.
Yes the lack of HDR is definitely a big trade off. Sorry you didnât find my video before you bought the Max Lens Mod 2.0.
btw how durable is the lens itself? would you put a go pro with lens 2.0 in your cycling jersey back pocket without rubber cover or will it get scratches instantly?
I mean GoPro *says* itâs more scratch resistant and durable than the 1.0 model, but I still have a hard time being rough on any lenses like this that curve out. Cycling jersey back pocket probably wouldnât be too tough on it though.
How does it orient the horizon? Does horizon lock have a start point? In other words, does it lock on what it thinks is the horizon when you turn on the GoPro?
It uses a gyroscope to sense the orientation of which way is up or down. Same way you can use your phone to play racing games where you tilt the phone from side to side to steer. So it doesnât use any image recognition to determine the horizon - itâs all done with sensors.
I've been considering whether to buy the GoPro 12 or the Insta 360 Pro, which is about a 100 euros more. Now, I've seen the Mod 2.0 is pretty limited, I'll put that saving to good use and buy the Insta instead. Unless GoPro do something groundbreaking after 12, such as great low-light capacity, AI in-camera and removing the paywall of its software, things Insta already do, I feel it's going to suffer.
Iâll wait for the sale of the lens đ
Iâm thinking about buying it to use it for my stills. I film tandem skydives and donât really wanna put a stills camera on my helmet! What do you think? Would that work?
Are you already using a GoPro camera on your helmet to take stills or no? If not Iâd maybe just start with a regular GoPro 12 as I think the Max Lens Mod 2.0 might almost be too wide. (Though I donât really know what focal length skydivers usually use for a stills camera)
@@DigitalTechReviewsTips Iâm using 2 GoPro 10s one for video and one for stills and I should have a back up camera if anything goes wrong with one of the cameras⊠if I get the 12 with the max lens I will have to modify my mount or order a new one that is compatible with the max lens⊠I donât really know the technical side of photography I just know how to fly but Iâm willing to learn!!
240fps in 1080p? I will not buy it
sausage arm XD laughed my ass off... never heard that before, but know exactly what you mean by that.
Someone commented on this video on another platform saying they called them spaghetti arms so now Iâm torn which one is better đ
They need to make a waterproof case that fits the max lens mod
For diving? The MLM2 and GoPro are still waterproof to 5 meters (though GoPro doesnât recommend using underwater due to image distortion).
Is it worth the Buy if using motobike videos ?
Potentially. It really depends on your filming style. If you find yourself using the hyperview and superview options a lot with the standard GoPro it might be worth considering as it gives a less warped look to that. For POV could be worth it.
Another limitation is you cannot use HDR.
looks like you cant use nd filters with it also huh? shux
Great point actually! Didnât think about that since I almost never use ND filters on my GoPros (just my shooting style, doesnât mean you should or shouldnât) but that is 100% correct: due to the dome shape of the MLM 2.0, users cannot use an ND filter while the lens is attached.
Yeah thanks wont be buying it ,
Why cant i get 4k on my go pro with max lense?
1) Do you have the GoPro 12 and Max Lens Mod 2.0?
2) Can you get 4K without the lens?