You are my favorite YT vlogger. Although I'm into to FPV and other drone videos. I always look forward to seeing what you post. Big thanks and good luck with everything.
Hi again Are all those options like slow mo and the fast thingy!!! Do you have to set that on the camera before you record it or is that all on the software when you come to edit ??
I literally shed tears i enjoyed this so much (dont tell yer friends. Okay, do tell yer friends. Cause, in my book, that is a significant accomplishment when creating any art--to have a viewer have such a strong emotional response.) It was like everything I could possibly ask for. Definitely gonna subscribe and follow your journey. Thank you!
Hey - I'm just commenting to say thanks - was looking at upgrading from the Hero 4 Black for running/hiking use and this was mega useful in deciding between the two for our use case. Went with the 9 mainly for quality of life advantages (water drainage and toggling hyperlapse on the hoof) rather than image quality reasons. Subbed to your channel because it looks bloody useful!
Personally I can’t see much of a difference between my Hero 7 at 1080 and this Hero 9 4K footage when watching it on CZcams at 1080p. There might be a difference watching at 4K but only few people do that anyway! I thought in your comparison between the Hero 8 and the Hero 9 it looked somewhat over sharpened in the background. I definitely don’t see a need to upgrade from my Hero 7! Thank you for making these comparison videos and really testing it out properly in the real world. Incredibly helpful! Now Hero 10 1inch, that would be something that would make upgrading worth it!
Thanks Lilly! There’s a firmware update on the way to address Hero9 sharpness. Yeah I did notice that background seemed a bit sharper than foreground. I wondered if the new sensor and lens has a slightly different min focus distance.
Great as always and funny ¡¡¡. And by the way. I am very curious about the ND Gopro filters. You can make an entire vlog using them. Greetings from Brasilia, Brazil. :)
@@StephenJReid Yess ¡¡¡ Yess ¡¡¡ Yess ¡¡¡ Thank you so much. And by the way, I wil buy a Gopro 9 but not in Brazil. It wil cost here in Brazil , approximately, 790 USD, almost 4,000 Brazilian Reales. The devices here are really f... expensives because the taxes. It´s insane ¡¡¡ And the Gopro 8 costs almost 580 USD in Brazil. I wil buy it in other planet, galaxy or maybe in other country haha. Maybe in Mèxico in my next vacations ( I am Mexican living in Brazil). In Mexico it costs (Gopro9) only 561 USD (12,000 Mexican pesos). Interesting information, isn't ? Thanks for read me. I really enjoy a lot your vlogs. Keep it going.
Brilliant review. Before the studio section I honestly thought the video quality was better, it just seemed to handle light and colours better. It also seemed to do a better job at keeping the horizon level - a problem I always get when using my gimbal. I am definately interested in all those things you mentioned at the end, including a LUT pack (just need to figure out how to use it in Filmora!).
Yeah as I said at the end I think there’s something about the video that is better, but it’s hard to quantify and in that case it means most people can’t tell. Probably due to the new sensor. Does Filmora support Luts?
You flash git that edit t 5:15 was brill, now this is how all review videos should be done. The horizon leveling for hiking and running is a game changer IMO. BTW what type of headphones are those your using? bone conduction? what brand/model do they perform well?
I went from the 7 to the 9, some great improvements from the two generations but my technical ability to edit in post will always be a limiting factor. Awesome video as always thankyou
I’m not consistent across different shots myself 😂 GoPro footage is surprisingly hard to match to itself. The slow motion & Timewarp footage looks quite different from more standard rates
To be honest I came here to see the Mournes 😂 as I grew up around there and can’t get back there this year 😢but I’ve actually got quite into the camera /trainer reviews now ! I have never and will never do the caves 🤔
@@StephenJReid Bit of everything, i love making everyday vids with a natural feel to them, and time lapse Never look for ideal conditions, Have a look at my channel
Thanks for the review and keep up the good work! It's inspiring! After watching this, I decided to hold onto my Hero 7 and 8 for now. If I ever make it to northern Ireland (which is possible since my family and I go to Iceland every year... when the whole COVID thing isn't happening) I'll buy you a pint.
@@StephenJReid I live in the states (St. Louis MO) but my wife is from Iceland so we go back every year for at least a month since her entire family still lives there. The whole COVID thing put a damper on that this year but hoping travelling gets back to normal next year. The landscape in Norther Ireland is very similar to Iceland.
I could see the difference in quality, but like you said its slight.....I will probably wait for the Hero 10, as my 7 and 8 are still quality action cameras.
Real Estate Advisor Sir - Living in Charlotte NC same... the suspense is killing me... I want to know NOW!!!... I seriously can't wait for that to drop.
I just ran through the water while holding the GoPro upside down on a short tripod handle. Hmm sounds like faulty battery, maybe have to return it. Screen response has since been improved somewhat by new firmware.
@@StephenJReid Thx I gotta try that as I'm always looking for new ways to use the Go Pro 9 that you can't do with a phone. Is there a way to to update the firmware from your computer (my phone doesn't have enough storage space for latest IOS)?
1080 Seems better then 4k in your video.I have been using the 6,8 and now the 9.Mine didn't freeze in the 2 days of hike and works well the display.About the audio quality,9 seems to have a cleaner sound then the 8.
Hmmm really? The 4k looks way better than the 1080 in the original files. Could be CZcams compression messing with how it looks. I think you might be right about the audio! Slighter crisper
Great job with the review! Awesome views as well. Would you consider buying a GoPro Hero 9 or a GoPro MAX 360? I want to use the GoPro mainly for running (trail and road), travel videos and hiking. Also, do you have a tripod/stick recommendation for any of them?
Awesome video! I am thinking about buying a Go Pro Hero 9 for my trail runs and your videos support that idea. My question is, what selfie stick do you use and how do you turn on the real-time audio with the time warp feature when the GoPro is mounted on the selfie stick?
Would love to get hold of the Lut pack...that would be great. As I have not got a hero9 and following along...do you think you could do a couple of video on how to import into premier and beat setting for loading to CZcams? Maybe?
@@StephenJReid no worries Stephen, am still enjoying your video and learning load's, got myself a Go Pro hero 9 and following along to you tuts and will hopefully be able to record my own journeys 😊 thanks and looking forward to the next one
Are you just holding the camera in hand on a pole the entire time while jogging or do you have it mounted so you can swing your arms free for more natural running?
Love your energy and enthusiasm, makes me want to go run in the woods (or mountains if there were some around here). Great little camera this GoPro 9, coming from 7, I also thought the auto white balance is improved. GoPro 10 with a 1-inch sensor would be bold, and it does make sense. Do you know if they increased the sensor size on the 9 already or it’s still 1/2.3-inch?
Thanks Amara 🙂 Yeah I think there might be general improvements in exposure & white balance etc. pretty sure the sensor is the same size as always. Now go run in the woods!
Totally unrelated to the camera - but does that little hose on top of your soft flask in the running vest make a tangible difference compared to a normal soft flask?
Currently testing it out! It basically makes it easier to drink from but the straw waving about can be distracting. I quite like it. Other benefit is I can keep looking up while drinking
I have a question for you In past are own a gopro hero 5 black Because i still have it its new but i dont like the noise and the ckracless that out from the mic are the idea that are you applied to the hero 8 black work with the hero 5 black
Hi Stephen! Did you shoot in flat color profile with the Hero 9? Any color grading done? Skintones look good in your footage compared with the orange mess of the gopro profile color.
Hi Andrei, yeah I had a text label on the video at the start to say it has been color corrected. I made a slight tweak to the skin tones that I forgot to mention! I'm going to make a video. about this and release a LUT pack to show how's it's done.
I upgraded my 7 to a 9. Only gripes are crashing and non start and unable to update firmware. Love the small tripod stick I also got as it fits in rucksack easier and I can place on ground to film . Cheers for your video
Both look good, megapixels are so over rated especially if the optical resolution doesn’t justify it. If I ever upgrade my Hero 3+ black I might get the hero 8 of even a 7 and save a bit of money. From other comparison videos I’ve seen there’s not a big difference in quality between 7, 8 and 9. Love the slowmo shot
Hey Stephen, does the DJI Osmo action 3 (I can get a brand new one for only £200 😱) have a similar timewarp with real time audio feature like you demonstrate around the 4:00 mark? Thank you
I'm holding off for the time-being on upgrading from the 7, as I'm really excited about what the new Osmo Pocket 2 will be like. I'm heading off on holidays in March and I will either take my GoPro 7 or upgrade to this Hero 9 or upgrade to the Osmo Pocket 2... the suspense is killing me with all the new info slowly coming out about the Pocket 2... but this GoPro 9 is looking like a beast with that new Horizon Levelling feature... that is the one feature that is making me want to upgrade from my 7.
Hey Stephen, Has anything changed since 4 weeks ago? Has the firmware been fixed? Is it still buggy? Etc? I’m coming from the Hero 5. Would you go with 8 or 9? Does the 8 have the preset ability?
I think there's been one firmware update since. I haven't really come across any bad bugs. Occasionally it freezes and sometimes when I use timewarp the real time audio function is out of sync. But nothing that's been a deal breaker for me so far. yeah 8 still has preset. If you aren't bothered about the front LCD screen or the improved battery life etc, the 8 is a great option. Overall I prefer the 9 though.
@@SRC598 Haven't tried yet as it didn't happen to anything important so I just didn't try using that part, but yeah you could probably resync it in the editor
I'd like to have seen some footage of you running with the camera - not in slow motion or sped up etc. Just running. I'm none the wiser as to how good this camera is for running as a result of this video.
@@StephenJReid no, just strap it to your chest, run, and then share the footage so that we can assess how smooth it is. None of this fancy slow mo, sped up or time lapse guff. It was 'all fur and nae knickers'!
@@Lilbizkit Ah ok. That's just a stabilisation test though. I'm showing what it can do for making actual running vlogs. I never use a chest mount, it's the worst mounting method for running. Best option is handheld, then headmounted.
Haha, now that’s a rabbit hole! But yes “Northern Ireland” is officially part of the United Kingdom. Although if you are born there you can claim both UK and Irish citizenship. So I could say I’m British, I’m Irish and/or I’m Northern Irish. It’s not been the most peaceful of situations. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Ireland
Nice review, Stephen. I get so fed up of seeing action camera reviews entirely from a studio or just walking down the street or something! A couple of things. Screen responsiveness is getting addressed in a new firmware from GoPro on precisely this coming Tuesday, along with improvements to the sharpness settings in 4K modes, which are currently way over the top. Hypersmooth is getting more improvements in Nov along with compatibility with the external mic adaptor and a new slow motion shortcut. Regarding picture quality differences, apart from the digital sharpness issue that will be addressed next week, there is one absolutely massive difference between the Hero9 and, well, most GoPros that came before it, including the 8. And that's that the absolutely horrific colour channel clipping that used to occur in bright lighting has been drastically improved. A lot of shots I took with the 8 had some butt ugly colour clipping on the highly saturated blues of my kayak that couldn't be corrected in post. You can get a similar result by pointing your GoPro at a highly saturated bright red or blue outdoor waterproof jacket in very strong sunshine and look at how the highlights clip. It isn't quite as bad in flat mode, but it still used to happen. On the 9 however, some of the colour channels can still clip when presented with extremely highly saturated colours, but it does so in a much more natural way so it doesn't actually stand to ruin the shot like it did with previous cameras. On the wind noise front I have come across a few issues. At the moment I am using windjammers over the mics, which I have literally sewn into one of GoPro's silicon protector cases. This is the only way I can get the things to stay on given that most of what I do is watersports. But at the same time I have to turn all processing off. This is because for some reason if you leave the wind filter setting to on or to auto, once the camera is dunked into water and comes out again, the sound is all muffled for a long while afterwards. I thought at first that this was due to the mics getting clogged up with water. But it isn't the case. If you turn the wind processing off completely this issue doesn't exist. So for anyone that does watersports and finds the sound muffled after the camera takes a dunking, I'd recommend getting the silicon case cover and sewing the Rycote micro windjammers to it so they stay on when wet and for now turning all wind processing off. Additionally I have been giving the windjammers a coating of Nikwax water repellent to help prevent them getting too sodden. That was more than a couple of things, sorry!
Haha thanks Simon! Definitely looking forward to the updates and good points on the image quality. It’s definitely better in tricky lighting I think. I was going to be making my wind noise video today. But it’s not windy 😂 That’s a great idea with the silicone cover. Might try that. Allow if it’s grippy, it might just snag in my running pack.
If you were looking to get your first go pro/action cam would you recommend the 9 or an 8? I want to start filming my runs and I am thinking of going with the 9 if this larger size is going to be the new form factor.
Finally someone using the GoPro for what it is meant. I’m so tired of reviewers using the GoPro as a compact camera.
Thanks! Yeah right tool for the job. If you want a compact camera, buy a DJI Pocket 2 or a Sony ZV1
That puddle splashing underwater segment at 5:24 is goals.
I was very happy with how that shot came out!
The soundtrack is during the first 240 FPS is what dreams are made of! 🤣 2:26
Haha, thanks Steven 🙂
You are my favorite YT vlogger. Although I'm into to FPV and other drone videos. I always look forward to seeing what you post.
Big thanks and good luck with everything.
Thanks very much! 🙂 Glad you are enjoying the videos. I’d like to make videos with Cinewhoops someday
Audio in the wind was outstanding
Worked well! Definitely think it can be improved too
Hi again
Are all those options like slow mo and the fast thingy!!! Do you have to set that on the camera before you record it or is that all on the software when you come to edit ??
You set them in camera at the time. You can set up shortcuts so it’s fast to switch between them
I literally shed tears i enjoyed this so much (dont tell yer friends. Okay, do tell yer friends. Cause, in my book, that is a significant accomplishment when creating any art--to have a viewer have such a strong emotional response.)
It was like everything I could possibly ask for. Definitely gonna subscribe and follow your journey.
Thank you!
Haha, thanks Jason! 😁😁😁🤪🤪🤪 Off to tell my friends!
Thank u bro from egypt ❤️❤️
why stephen have 20k subs lets help him and reach 1 million soon whatta great video a crisp review ❤️
Thank you! 🙂🙂🙂
Yay!!! Real-world test! Thanks Stephen :)
No problem Jason, thanks for the comment!
Great vid pal! Cheers for the insight for the 9...🤙
Thanks! 🙂
@@StephenJReid 🤙
great review. thank you!
thank you. just ordered a gopro and excited to try it on my next hike
Wew wew ! 😁 enjoy
Timewrap horizon stabilized is amazing!
Yeah that’s definitely a nice feature for mountain runs. Previously a lot of side to side wobble.
Hey - I'm just commenting to say thanks - was looking at upgrading from the Hero 4 Black for running/hiking use and this was mega useful in deciding between the two for our use case. Went with the 9 mainly for quality of life advantages (water drainage and toggling hyperlapse on the hoof) rather than image quality reasons. Subbed to your channel because it looks bloody useful!
Thanks Scott! Glad this was useful 🙂
Without doubt the best Gopro Hero 9 review. Getting out n about and getting it done! Brilliant review Stephen 👍
Thanks Stephen! ☺️
Personally I can’t see much of a difference between my Hero 7 at 1080 and this Hero 9 4K footage when watching it on CZcams at 1080p. There might be a difference watching at 4K but only few people do that anyway! I thought in your comparison between the Hero 8 and the Hero 9 it looked somewhat over sharpened in the background. I definitely don’t see a need to upgrade from my Hero 7!
Thank you for making these comparison videos and really testing it out properly in the real world. Incredibly helpful! Now Hero 10 1inch, that would be something that would make upgrading worth it!
Thanks Lilly! There’s a firmware update on the way to address Hero9 sharpness. Yeah I did notice that background seemed a bit sharper than foreground. I wondered if the new sensor and lens has a slightly different min focus distance.
Dude! Great review, great content. Thanks for putting in the effort to do a thorough review. We appreciate it! Keep being awesome.
Thanks Brett! 🙂 Keeping going
Fantastic video, well done ✅
Thanks Rich 🙂🙂
Great as always and funny ¡¡¡. And by the way. I am very curious about the ND Gopro filters. You can make an entire vlog using them. Greetings from Brasilia, Brazil. :)
Thanks Josué! 🙂 I have a set of ND filters I’m going to be making a video about 😁
@@StephenJReid Yess ¡¡¡ Yess ¡¡¡ Yess ¡¡¡ Thank you so much.
And by the way, I wil buy a Gopro 9 but not in Brazil. It wil cost here in Brazil , approximately, 790 USD, almost 4,000 Brazilian Reales. The devices here are really f... expensives because the taxes. It´s insane ¡¡¡ And the Gopro 8 costs almost 580 USD in Brazil. I wil buy it in other planet, galaxy or maybe in other country haha. Maybe in Mèxico in my next vacations ( I am Mexican living in Brazil). In Mexico it costs (Gopro9) only 561 USD (12,000 Mexican pesos).
Interesting information, isn't ?
Thanks for read me. I really enjoy a lot your vlogs. Keep it going.
@@josueparis Yikes that's very expensive! Glad you enjoy the vlogs 🙂
Water test was cool.
Slow mo water is the best!
So helpful! Just received it and your review is very on point.
Brilliant review. Before the studio section I honestly thought the video quality was better, it just seemed to handle light and colours better. It also seemed to do a better job at keeping the horizon level - a problem I always get when using my gimbal.
I am definately interested in all those things you mentioned at the end, including a LUT pack (just need to figure out how to use it in Filmora!).
Yeah as I said at the end I think there’s something about the video that is better, but it’s hard to quantify and in that case it means most people can’t tell. Probably due to the new sensor.
Does Filmora support Luts?
@@StephenJReid I just checked and yes it does 😁
@@CraigBridges Thanks, good to know!
You flash git that edit t 5:15 was brill, now this is how all review videos should be done.
The horizon leveling for hiking and running is a game changer IMO.
BTW what type of headphones are those your using? bone conduction? what brand/model do they perform well?
Thanks! was quite pleased with that edit. I use Aftershok Areopex, made a video :czcams.com/video/UfqjVFNpGHw/video.html
I went from the 7 to the 9, some great improvements from the two generations but my technical ability to edit in post will always be a limiting factor.
Awesome video as always thankyou
Think I’m going to make a video showing what I do in post to the footage 😁 Would that be useful?
@@StephenJReid thanks Stephen that would be great, especially how to be consistent across multiple shots if you could?
I’m not consistent across different shots myself 😂 GoPro footage is surprisingly hard to match to itself. The slow motion & Timewarp footage looks quite different from more standard rates
Brilliant video man, really get a feel for the capabilities. Cheers
Thanks! 🙂
4K timewarp looks sharp! Have you made any videos about post processes?
Looks too sharp to me actually! I do plan on making a few editing videos
To be honest I came here to see the Mournes 😂 as I grew up around there and can’t get back there this year 😢but I’ve actually got quite into the camera /trainer reviews now ! I have never and will never do the caves 🤔
Thanks Jennifer! 🙂 Always try and sneak the Mournes into my GoPro reviews. The caves ain’t that bad, promise 😁
I’m happy enough just to watch the caves on CZcams
The granite Torrs were mighty 🙂
amazing spot
Bought the 9 couple of weeks ago loving mine.
It’s great! What kind of videos do you make?
@@StephenJReid Bit of everything, i love making everyday vids with a natural feel to them, and time lapse
Never look for ideal conditions,
Have a look at my channel
Thanks for the review and keep up the good work! It's inspiring! After watching this, I decided to hold onto my Hero 7 and 8 for now. If I ever make it to northern Ireland (which is possible since my family and I go to Iceland every year... when the whole COVID thing isn't happening) I'll buy you a pint.
Thanks! Glad you are enjoying the videos. Where are you from? At the very least you can wave from the plane 😂
@@StephenJReid I live in the states (St. Louis MO) but my wife is from Iceland so we go back every year for at least a month since her entire family still lives there. The whole COVID thing put a damper on that this year but hoping travelling gets back to normal next year. The landscape in Norther Ireland is very similar to Iceland.
@@Dayill Ahhhh! I’d love to go to Iceland sometime, had been thinking about it for this year. But well, some day!
I could see the difference in quality, but like you said its slight.....I will probably wait for the Hero 10, as my 7 and 8 are still quality action cameras.
Oh and don’t forget that DJI is announcing a new osmo pocket on the 20th of this month, so that may be something that can compete!
I’m waiting for that (DJI Osmo pocket). I’m holding out to see what that has to offer before pulling the trigger on buying this GoPro.
Interesting! Is that confirmed or just a rumour?
Real Estate Advisor Sir - Living in Charlotte NC same... the suspense is killing me... I want to know NOW!!!... I seriously can't wait for that to drop.
@@brettyg76 Agreed. I’m trying my best to wait
@@StephenJReid From what I can tell it’s confirmed, but until the 20th when they make the announcement I guess it’s technically rumor still.
Touch screen responsiveness will be improved in the next firmware update on 22nd Oct: community.gopro.com/t5/Cameras/Got-a-new-GoPro-Hero-9/m-p/770078
Oh excellent! Was my biggest disappointment
@@StephenJReid Actually, the update was today. The screen responsiveness is MUCH better now.
How did you get those cool water shots? Agree on the slow screen response on the 9 and recently one of my batteries doesn't charge...any ideas?
I just ran through the water while holding the GoPro upside down on a short tripod handle. Hmm sounds like faulty battery, maybe have to return it. Screen response has since been improved somewhat by new firmware.
@@StephenJReid Thx I gotta try that as I'm always looking for new ways to use the Go Pro 9 that you can't do with a phone. Is there a way to to update the firmware from your computer (my phone doesn't have enough storage space for latest IOS)?
Very nice. Thx 4 the upload!
Thanks! 🙂
1080 Seems better then 4k in your video.I have been using the 6,8 and now the 9.Mine didn't freeze in the 2 days of hike and works well the display.About the audio quality,9 seems to have a cleaner sound then the 8.
Hmmm really? The 4k looks way better than the 1080 in the original files. Could be CZcams compression messing with how it looks. I think you might be right about the audio! Slighter crisper
Great job with the review! Awesome views as well. Would you consider buying a GoPro Hero 9 or a GoPro MAX 360? I want to use the GoPro mainly for running (trail and road), travel videos and hiking. Also, do you have a tripod/stick recommendation for any of them?
Awesome video! I am thinking about buying a Go Pro Hero 9 for my trail runs and your videos support that idea. My question is, what selfie stick do you use and how do you turn on the real-time audio with the time warp feature when the GoPro is mounted on the selfie stick?
I mostly use the GoPro Shorty handle. The real-time video in time warp is just with a button on the screen
Would love to get hold of the Lut pack...that would be great. As I have not got a hero9 and following along...do you think you could do a couple of video on how to import into premier and beat setting for loading to CZcams? Maybe?
Hey thanks. I might do this sometime. But currently have a bit of a back log of videos I need to catch up on first
@@StephenJReid no worries Stephen, am still enjoying your video and learning load's, got myself a Go Pro hero 9 and following along to you tuts and will hopefully be able to record my own journeys 😊 thanks and looking forward to the next one
Just got one of these myself! :) Love your videos mate!
Thanks Marcus 🙂 How are you liking it so far?
@@StephenJReid Love it! Revival of my channel is on the horizon 😎
@@marcussladden Brilliant! Get to it 😁
wow amazing location bro..i realy like to visit😍go pro is amazing
Thanks, I love the mountains 🙂
Are you just holding the camera in hand on a pole the entire time while jogging or do you have it mounted so you can swing your arms free for more natural running?
Great content! love it!
Super!
Thanks! 😁
Love your energy and enthusiasm, makes me want to go run in the woods (or mountains if there were some around here). Great little camera this GoPro 9, coming from 7, I also thought the auto white balance is improved. GoPro 10 with a 1-inch sensor would be bold, and it does make sense. Do you know if they increased the sensor size on the 9 already or it’s still 1/2.3-inch?
Thanks Amara 🙂 Yeah I think there might be general improvements in exposure & white balance etc. pretty sure the sensor is the same size as always. Now go run in the woods!
Totally unrelated to the camera - but does that little hose on top of your soft flask in the running vest make a tangible difference compared to a normal soft flask?
Currently testing it out! It basically makes it easier to drink from but the straw waving about can be distracting. I quite like it. Other benefit is I can keep looking up while drinking
Where can I find the cable IN ANGLE to keep powering the go pro for longer time while driving ? Thank you.
Nice video i like it keep the great works and the amazing idea
Thanks Rabil!
@@StephenJReid you welcome
I have a question for you
In past are own a gopro hero 5 black
Because i still have it its new but i dont like the noise and the ckracless that out from the mic are the idea that are you applied to the hero 8 black work with the hero 5 black
Hi Stephen! Did you shoot in flat color profile with the Hero 9? Any color grading done? Skintones look good in your footage compared with the orange mess of the gopro profile color.
Hi Andrei, yeah I had a text label on the video at the start to say it has been color corrected. I made a slight tweak to the skin tones that I forgot to mention! I'm going to make a video. about this and release a LUT pack to show how's it's done.
@@StephenJReid That's great! Thank you!
Excellent review! Thanks.
No problem! Thanks Meshaun 🙂
I upgraded my 7 to a 9. Only gripes are crashing and non start and unable to update firmware. Love the small tripod stick I also got as it fits in rucksack easier and I can place on ground to film . Cheers for your video
Thanks Paul. Hmm hope you get the firmware to update, that’s an important one!
Both look good, megapixels are so over rated especially if the optical resolution doesn’t justify it. If I ever upgrade my Hero 3+ black I might get the hero 8 of even a 7 and save a bit of money. From other comparison videos I’ve seen there’s not a big difference in quality between 7, 8 and 9. Love the slowmo shot
Yeah the last three versions have generally had similar quality. Especially in sunny conditions. Definitely visual improvements, but hard to spot.
Great video... Which selfie stick are you using?
Nice one buddy I hope to upgrade my camera soon just for a little bit of better quality.
Thanks! What camera are you currently using?
@@StephenJReid my phone and the odd time an old action cam lol
When youre filming the time warp while running, are you just holding the camera in your hand? Or mounted on your vest? Great video!
Just hand holding with the GoPro shorty handle.
Hey Stephen, does the DJI Osmo action 3 (I can get a brand new one for only £200 😱) have a similar timewarp with real time audio feature like you demonstrate around the 4:00 mark? Thank you
Thanks Stephen, I won't throw away my Hero8 now :D
😁 No problem!
Good one 👌like the channel
Thanks! 🙂
Great review 👍, I will also steal your background musics for mine 😉🤣
Thanks 😁
02:20 Are those Salomon trail runners? What model?
Wildcross GTX. Love em. My winter runners.
I'm holding off for the time-being on upgrading from the 7, as I'm really excited about what the new Osmo Pocket 2 will be like. I'm heading off on holidays in March and I will either take my GoPro 7 or upgrade to this Hero 9 or upgrade to the Osmo Pocket 2... the suspense is killing me with all the new info slowly coming out about the Pocket 2... but this GoPro 9 is looking like a beast with that new Horizon Levelling feature... that is the one feature that is making me want to upgrade from my 7.
Can’t say the prospect of an Osmo pocket 2 has me very excited, wasn’t a fan of true first. But you never know, they might win me over.
It’s really coming out on the 20th www.dji.com/trailer?sc_src=email_3945657&sc_eh=4a89141a926fb2c11&sc_llid=409255&sc_lid=198870657&sc_uid=XOo77RjzyG
Real Estate Advisor Sir - Living in Charlotte NC thnx for that vid... it doesn’t show or give much away does it!!!... #dyingwithanticipation
great content!
Where's the best place to mount the hero 9? I run in the city and is the head or chest better?
I just handle hold it most of the time with the GoPro shorty. However for mounting, head is best.
Great review Stephen! I'm thinking of picking one up soon. How did you mount it in your video -- the regular gopro handler or a gimbal?
I just use the GoPro shorty tripod handle. No need for a gimbal
@@StephenJReid thanks!
Hey Stephen,
Has anything changed since 4 weeks ago? Has the firmware been fixed? Is it still buggy? Etc? I’m coming from the Hero 5. Would you go with 8 or 9? Does the 8 have the preset ability?
I think there's been one firmware update since. I haven't really come across any bad bugs. Occasionally it freezes and sometimes when I use timewarp the real time audio function is out of sync. But nothing that's been a deal breaker for me so far. yeah 8 still has preset.
If you aren't bothered about the front LCD screen or the improved battery life etc, the 8 is a great option. Overall I prefer the 9 though.
@@StephenJReid interesting. Audio out of sync? Can you fix it in post?
@@SRC598 Haven't tried yet as it didn't happen to anything important so I just didn't try using that part, but yeah you could probably resync it in the editor
What software do you use for post editing?
Adobe Premiere Pro
I'd like to have seen some footage of you running with the camera - not in slow motion or sped up etc. Just running. I'm none the wiser as to how good this camera is for running as a result of this video.
Not sure what you mean . Do you mean just a static shot from a tripod?
@@StephenJReid no, just strap it to your chest, run, and then share the footage so that we can assess how smooth it is. None of this fancy slow mo, sped up or time lapse guff. It was 'all fur and nae knickers'!
@@Lilbizkit Ah ok. That's just a stabilisation test though. I'm showing what it can do for making actual running vlogs. I never use a chest mount, it's the worst mounting method for running. Best option is handheld, then headmounted.
I would wager that all these demonstration are somewhat ruined by CZcams. I bet they look fantastic on there own.
Yeah, CZcams really minces the quality for action cameras unfortunately. Especially for anything fast moving or with lots of detail.
@@StephenJReid GoPro mini tripod?
@@thecrowfliescrooked I use the GoPro Shorty
@@StephenJReid understood. I got mine because you're using one with good success.
Good footage! Can I ask, do you use your shorty pole at full extension and tilt the camera to face you? Cheers fella 👍
I don’t always extend it, but I do have the camera slightly tilted towards me.
Is there a North and South Ireland? I thought Ireland was just one country? Did I miss something?
Haha, now that’s a rabbit hole! But yes “Northern Ireland” is officially part of the United Kingdom. Although if you are born there you can claim both UK and Irish citizenship. So I could say I’m British, I’m Irish and/or I’m Northern Irish.
It’s not been the most peaceful of situations. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Ireland
Nice review, Stephen. I get so fed up of seeing action camera reviews entirely from a studio or just walking down the street or something! A couple of things. Screen responsiveness is getting addressed in a new firmware from GoPro on precisely this coming Tuesday, along with improvements to the sharpness settings in 4K modes, which are currently way over the top. Hypersmooth is getting more improvements in Nov along with compatibility with the external mic adaptor and a new slow motion shortcut.
Regarding picture quality differences, apart from the digital sharpness issue that will be addressed next week, there is one absolutely massive difference between the Hero9 and, well, most GoPros that came before it, including the 8. And that's that the absolutely horrific colour channel clipping that used to occur in bright lighting has been drastically improved. A lot of shots I took with the 8 had some butt ugly colour clipping on the highly saturated blues of my kayak that couldn't be corrected in post. You can get a similar result by pointing your GoPro at a highly saturated bright red or blue outdoor waterproof jacket in very strong sunshine and look at how the highlights clip. It isn't quite as bad in flat mode, but it still used to happen. On the 9 however, some of the colour channels can still clip when presented with extremely highly saturated colours, but it does so in a much more natural way so it doesn't actually stand to ruin the shot like it did with previous cameras.
On the wind noise front I have come across a few issues. At the moment I am using windjammers over the mics, which I have literally sewn into one of GoPro's silicon protector cases. This is the only way I can get the things to stay on given that most of what I do is watersports. But at the same time I have to turn all processing off. This is because for some reason if you leave the wind filter setting to on or to auto, once the camera is dunked into water and comes out again, the sound is all muffled for a long while afterwards. I thought at first that this was due to the mics getting clogged up with water. But it isn't the case. If you turn the wind processing off completely this issue doesn't exist. So for anyone that does watersports and finds the sound muffled after the camera takes a dunking, I'd recommend getting the silicon case cover and sewing the Rycote micro windjammers to it so they stay on when wet and for now turning all wind processing off. Additionally I have been giving the windjammers a coating of Nikwax water repellent to help prevent them getting too sodden.
That was more than a couple of things, sorry!
Haha thanks Simon! Definitely looking forward to the updates and good points on the image quality. It’s definitely better in tricky lighting I think.
I was going to be making my wind noise video today. But it’s not windy 😂 That’s a great idea with the silicone cover. Might try that. Allow if it’s grippy, it might just snag in my running pack.
If you were looking to get your first go pro/action cam would you recommend the 9 or an 8? I want to start filming my runs and I am thinking of going with the 9 if this larger size is going to be the new form factor.
If it’s within your budget, I’d get the 9, but you probably wouldn’t be disappointed with the 8.
Que modelo de auriculares rojos llevas?
Aftershokz Aeropex. Son unos auriculares fantásticos para correr.czcams.com/video/UfqjVFNpGHw/video.html
For a docu of my 100km walk, i will buy a new camera. Now i got a gopro hero 6. But i dont know if i need to buy a goprohero 9 or a sony zv-1..
Improved touch screen responsiveness is coming Oct 20 - gopro.com/en/us/news/hero9-black-launch-updates
Yessss!!!
I’m getting the hero 9! My first gopro ever 😁. Whats the song name during your slomotion test at around 5:00?
Sitting place?
Just to change the subject - that wall running up the mountain is SO unbelievably straight isn’t it?
Ha, yeah some serious stone working skills have gone into it over the years often by multiple generations of the same familes.
Where are you running at mate?
Mourne Mountains, Northern Ireland
👌👌👌👌
Verynice!!! 😊🤭
Thanks Daniel 🙂
Hope can I will win the gopro hero 9 from you! 😁
Good training man! Very beautiful places! I have the same passion. Subscribe
Thanks Albert 🙂