GoPro HERO11 Black Mini User Manual Tech Specs

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, 5.3K will deliver a more detailed picture than 1080p.

Heads Up: Only the resolutions that are compatible with the aspect ratio you selected will be available.

FRAMES PER SECOND (FPS)

Frames per second refers to the number of frames captured in each second of video. Higher fps values (60, 120, or 240) are better at capturing fast-action shots. You can also use high fps footage for slo-mo playback.

Slo-Mo + FPS

Normal speed video is typically captured and played back at 30 fps. As a result, video that is captured at 60 fps can be played back at 2x slow motion (1/2 speed). Video that is recorded at 120 fps can be played back at 4x slow motion (1/4 speed) and video recorded at 240 fps can be played back at 8x slow motion (1/8 speed).

Videos recorded at higher fps will also have more fluid motion with greater detail when watched in slow motion.

Resolution + FPS

Higher video resolutions capture more detail and clarity, but they’re generally available at lower fps values.

Lower video resolutions capture less detail and clarity, but they can be shot at higher fps values.

Heads Up: Only the frame rates that are compatible with the resolution and lens you selected will be available.

HIGH RESOLUTIONS + 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.

Lack of airflow and connecting to the GoPro Quik app can cause your camera to warm up even more, use even more power, and shorten recording time.

How to Keep Your Camera from Getting Too Hot

Your camera was designed to be cooled by airflow. For the longest possible runtime, make sure there is enough air circulating around your camera while it’s recording. It will automatically shut down if it gets too hot. Simply let it cool down before using it again.

If heat is still a problem, try recording shorter videos. Also limit use of features that take a lot of power, such as the GoPro Quik app. The Remote (sold separately) can control your GoPro while using less energy.

Your camera will tell you if it needs to shut down and cool off. To learn more, see Important Messages.

ASPECT RATIO (VIDEO)

Aspect ratio refers to the width and height of an image. Your GoPro captures videos three aspect ratios.

16:9

This is the standard format used for HDTV and editing programs. The widescreen format is ideal for capturing dramatic, cinematic footage.

4:3

The tall 4:3 format captures more of the scene than the 16:9 widescreen format. It’s great for selfies and point-of-view footage.

8:7

This ultra immersive format is the tallest and widest field of view ever on a GoPro HERO camera—allowing you to capture more of the scene in each shot. This lets you zoom in and focus on chosen sections of your footage to create high-resolution punchouts of the action in any aspect ratio while cropping out the rest of the shot using the GoPro Quik app or other editing software.

Heads Up: Black bars will appear on both sides of the screen when playing back 4:3 and 8:7 footage on an HDTV.

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.

Heads Up: Only the lenses that are compatible with the aspect ratio and resolution you selected will be available.

VIDEO MODE SETTINGS

Here’s a full rundown of your camera’s video resolutions, frame rates (fps), digital lenses, and aspect ratios.

*60Hz (NTSC) and 50Hz (PAL) refer to the video format, which depends on your region. To learn more, see Anti-Flicker.

LINEAR + HORIZON LOCK / HORIZON LEVELING DIGITAL LENS

Your GoPro can give your videos the cinematic look of professional productions by keeping the horizon straight and level. Depending on the resolution and frame rate, your camera will record with either Horizon Lock or Horizon Leveling.

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PRO TIP: Combine Horizon Control with HyperSmooth for ultimate video stabilization.

Horizon Lock

The Linear + Horizon Lock digital lens 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

The Linear + Horizon Leveling digital lenses keep your footage smooth and level even if your camera tilts while recording. They're available when recording 16:9 aspect ratio footage at the highest frame rate of each resolution (5.3K60, 4K120, 2.7K240, and 1080p240).

Heads Up: Horizon Lock/Leveling is not available when recording 8:7 aspect ratio footage.

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. The default setting is On.

You can smooth out your footage even more by using the Linear + Horizon Lock and Linear + Horizon Leveling digital lenses when recording with HyperSmooth.

Heads Up: You can only change your HyperSmooth setting using the GoPro Quik app.

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PRO TIP: Use Max Lens Mod (sold separately) to max out your GoPro with the ultimate in unbreakable video stabilization up to 2.7K60.

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.

You can also set the speed yourself. Use this chart to estimate the length of your videos. For example, recording at 2x speed for 4 minutes will give you about 2 minutes of TimeWarp video.

Heads Up: Recording times are approximate. The video length may vary depending on the movement in your shot.

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PRO TIP: For the best results, leave the speed on the Auto setting when shooting footage that may get bumpy.

VIDEO RESOLUTION (TIMEWARP, TIME LAPSE VIDEO)

HERO11 Black Mini shoots TimeWarp and Time Lapse in thee resolutions and aspect ratios:

To learn more, see:

• Video Resolution (RES)

• Aspect Ratio (Video)

INTERVAL (TIME LAPSE)

The Interval sets how often your camera takes a shot in Time Lapse mode.

Available intervals are 0.5 (default), 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, and 60 seconds; 2, 5, and 30 minutes; and 1 hour.

TIME LAPSE VIDEO RECORDING TIME

Use this chart to determine the length of your videos.

SHUTTER (STAR TRAILS, LIGHT PAINTING, VEHICLE LIGHT TRAILS, NIGHT LAPSE)

Shutter speed lets you decide how long your camera’s shutter stays open when you're using the night capture modes. Use longer exposures in darker environments to let in more light for your shot.

The shutter speeds for Star Trails and Vehicle Light Trails are 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10 and 30 seconds. The shutter speeds for Light Painting are 0.5, 1, and 2 seconds.

Here are the options for Night Lapse, plus tips on when to use them:

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PRO TIP: To reduce blur when capturing night and low-light footage, mount your camera on a tripod or place it on a stable surface where it won’t wobble or shake.

INTERVAL (NIGHT LAPSE)

Choose how often your GoPro snaps a shot in Night Lapse mode. Night Lapse intervals are Auto; 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, and 60 seconds; 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.