GoPro is now transport the brand new Anamorphic Lens Mod for its Hero 13 Black camera, which permits creators to file in a wider subject of view with out complicated enhancing. The $129.99 anamorphic lens makes use of an optical squishing method to shoot in a 21:9 facet ratio and seize cinematic-style lens flares, with the Hero 13 Black mechanically switching to the corresponding digicam mode when it detects the lens has been connected.
The anamorphic lens mod was first introduced in September final 12 months, alongside a $100 Extremely Large lens and a $130 Macro lens that launched with the GoPro Hero 13 Black. A $349.99 HB-Collection Lens Assortment bundle might be accessible beginning subsequent week that comprises all three lenses, the ND Filter 4-Pack ($69.99) for movement blur, and a protecting case. GoPro says it can additionally launch a $699.99 bundle “in Q2” that features each the HB-Collection Lens Assortment and the $399 Hero 13 Black.
The Verge’s Vjeran Pavic has had a while to play with the anamorphic lens mod. He’s detailed his preliminary emotions beneath alongside some instance footage he’s captured throughout testing.
Hey, Vjeran right here. The extra I’ve used the anamorphic lens mode, the extra I understood its enchantment. It’s a enjoyable option to modify your GoPro footage and provides them a contemporary look. I can see it being a very talked-about manner so as to add a cinematic look to your FPV drone footage or a brand new perspective to your motion sports activities clips. I’ve used mine for skateboarding, driving clips and walks on the seashore with my canine.
The lens is a bit bigger than your different attachments and provides a little bit of weight to your GoPro, however to not the purpose the place it will hassle me. The entrance glass factor is uncovered, so watch out to not injury it. I haven’t had any points, however I used to be very cautious to cowl the lens with the included lens cap when storing it away.
I used to be very glad to see that the lens mod can be appropriate with lots of GoPro’s filming modes. You possibly can movie in 5.3K as much as 60fps and 4K as much as 120fps for gradual movement clips. I, a videography nerd, was additionally blissful to see you’ll be able to movie in GP-Log in 10-bit. There aren’t any actual “gotcha” moments right here like there have been when the primary Max Mod got here out with the GoPro Hero 11.
There are two issues I want have been higher. A type of isn’t a mod problem, however an total GoPro problem. It was by no means good at lowlight and that’s the place the anamorphic lenses are probably the most enjoyable. And second, I’ve observed that it’s a bit on the softer aspect when you may have one thing near the lens.