GoPro Hero 7 Black initial review: Smooth operator. By Cam Bunton Published Sep 19, 2018. GoPro's new flagship action camera, the Hero 7 Black has some awesome features, including hyper smooth Lack of control passthrough in Media Mod. Not waterproof when fully assembled. Minor software bugs. Buy for $582 at GoPro. When I reviewed the Hero 10 Black last fall, I had barely any complaints Nevertheless, the GoPro Hero 10 Black is an excellent action camera for $499 (with the subscription included, the total cost is just $399). The Hero 10 is a benchmark for versatility matched with The GoPro Hero 7 Black measures 6.2×3.2×4.5 cm and tips the scales at 116 grams. On the other hand, the Garmin VIRB Ultra 30 Action camera measures 5.8×4.6×3.0 cm and weighs 87.9 grams. As such, the Garmin is lighter and more compact in size. Unfortunately, these dimensions sacrifice its screen size. In-depth reviews and new tech explanations; Subscribe in print, digital, or a great-value bundle! From $2.62 /mth. head to our GoPro HERO 7 Black vs GoPro HERO 7 Silver comparison. News Reviews Articles Buying Guides Sample Images Videos Cameras Lenses Phones Printers Showcase Forums GoPro Hero7 Black Specs. Announced Sep 21, 2018 • 12 A fine alternative to the GoPro Hero 7 Black, the DJI Osmo Action brings a few advantages over its rival, including a front screen (useful for vlogging), a larger rear screen and a more responsive The Hero 8 needs to be updated with the GoPro Labs Firmware. After that you can program all those schedule and duration things with QR codes. There's a bunch of other nice features there too that you can do with the Labs Firmware, such as program in your name to show on the screen at boot and stuff like that. GoPro Hero 7 Black Snap Verdict. Don’t mistake the Hero 7 Black for a small update. It may look similar to the Hero 6 and match the resolution and framerate, but when it comes to performance, it’s a huge leap forward. The colour is the most apparent change, from grey to black, and as the GoPro powers up for the first time, it reveals an all Read our in-depth GoPro Hero 9 Black review; GoPro Hero 9 Black vs Hero 8 Black: 9 key differences; Instructions for the GoPro Hero 7 Black and older models; K8a8CvS.