GoPro HERO7 Black

GoPro HERO7 Black User Manual Getting to Know Your GoPro

GoPro HERO7 Black

POWERING ON

Press the Mode button to turn on your HERO7 Black.

POWERING OFF

Press and hold the Mode button to turn it off.

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WARNING: Use caution when using your GoPro and related mounts and accessories. Always be aware of your surroundings to avoid injuring yourself and others.

Be sure to follow all local laws including all privacy laws, which may restrict recording in certain areas.

CAPTURE MODES

Your GoPro has three main capture modes.

Change modes by swiping left or right to the one you want.

Video

Includes Video and Looping video. Recording Video (page 25)To learn more, see .

Photo

Includes Photo, Burst, and Night. Taking Photos (page 32)To learn more, see .

Time Lapse

Includes TimeWarp Video, Time Lapse Video, Time Lapse Photo, and Night Lapse Photo. To learn more, see (<>)Capturing Time Lapse (page 38).

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PRO TIP: With the camera on, you can press the Mode button to switch modes.

CAMERA ORIENTATION

Your GoPro can easily switch between landscape and portrait shots. It also captures videos and photos right-side up even if it’s mounted upside down. The touch screen menu will automatically adjust and your media will play back right-side up.

The orientation is locked in when you press the Shutter button . If your camera tilts during recording, like on a roller coaster, your footage will tilt with it. You’ll capture every twist and turn.

Landscape Lock

This locks your camera into landscape orientation. Your on-screen camera menu won’t change if you rotate your camera to portrait orientation.

  1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.

  2. Tap Preferences > Touch Screen > Landscape Lock.

Heads Up: Videos and photos shot in portrait orientation with Landscape Lock on will play back sideways.

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PRO TIP: Use Landscape Lock to keep from accidentally starting a video in portrait orientation. It’s perfect when you’re using body and handheld mounts.

CAPTURE MODES

This screen gives you total access to your camera’s capture settings and provides information about your GoPro. The settings shown vary by mode.

  1. Current Mode (Video, Photo, or Time Lapse)

  2. Recording Time/Photos Remaining

  3. Short Clips

  4. Capture Mode

  5. Capture Settings

  6. Battery Status

  7. Touch Zoom

Heads Up: The settings menu is not available when you turn your GoPro to take portrait shots. Adjust those settings before rotating your camera.

USING THE TOUCH SCREEN

Tap

Selects an item, turns a setting on or off.

Swipe Left or Right

Switches between Video, Photo, and Time Lapse modes.

Swipe Down From the Edge of the Screen

Open the Dashboard when your camera is in a landscape orientation.

Swipe Up From the Edge of the Screen

See your videos and photos in the Media Gallery.

Press and Hold

Turn on and adjust Exposure Control.

USING THE SHUTTER BUTTON

  1. Press the Shutter button to start recording.

  2. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording (Video, Time Lapse, and Live Streaming only).

CHANGING MODES + SETTINGS

  1. Swipe left or right to the mode you want.

  2. Tap the capture mode icon to see all available capture modes.

  3. Choose a capture mode from the list.

  4. Tap the settings if you want to change the resolution or make other adjustments.

  5. Tap the setting you want to change.

    Your choices will appear in white. Options that are not compatible with other settings you’ve chosen will be in gray.

Heads Up: The settings menu is not available when you turn your GoPro for portrait shots. Adjust the settings before rotating your camera.

NAVIGATING WITH THE BUTTONS

Though your GoPro is waterproof, the touch screen won’t work under water. Use the buttons and front screen to change modes and settings.

  1. With your camera on, hold down the Mode button and press the Shutter button . A menu will appear on the front screen.

  2. Press the Mode button to scroll through the modes and settings.

  3. Use the Shutter button to select and adjust settings. To exit: Press and hold the Shutter button or scroll until you reach Done, then press the Shutter button.

Heads Up: The Dashboard and Media Gallery are not available when navigating with the buttons.

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