GoPro HERO7 Black User Manual Tech Specs: Photo
SUPERPHOTO
SuperPhoto automatically analyzes the scene and intelligently applies the best image processing for the shot.
Depending on the lighting, movement in your shot, and other conditions, SuperPhoto will choose one of four options:
High Dynamic Range (HDR)
Takes and combines multiple photos into a single shot that brings out the details in scenes that mix bright light and shadows.
Local Tone Mapping
Enhances photos by boosting the details and contrast only where it’s needed.
Multi-Frame Noise Reduction
Automatically combines multiple shots into a single photo with less digital distortion (noise).
No Additional Processing
Captures photos with no advanced processing when conditions are perfect.
SuperPhoto only works for single photos. Because of the extra time needed to apply image processing, it may take a little longer to process and save each shot.
Heads Up: SuperPhoto does not work with RAW Photo or Protune.
Turning SuperPhoto On
SuperPhoto is off by default. Here’s how to turn it on.
From the Photo screen, tap the settings.
Tap SuperPhoto.
Select Auto.
Using HDR On
High Dynamic Range (HDR) is one of the image-processing techniques SuperPhoto uses to enhance your shot. You can set your GoPro to use HDR every time you take a photo.
From the Photo screen, tap the settings.
Tap SuperPhoto
Select HDR On.
HDR On can only be used for single photos. For the best results, use it in high-contrast shots with minimal motion.
Heads Up: HDR does not work with RAW Photo or Exposure Control.
SHUTTER SPEED (NIGHT + NIGHT LAPSE PHOTO)
Shutter speed lets you decide how long your camera’s shutter stays open in Night and Night Lapse Photo modes. Here are your options, plus tips on when to use them:
Speed | Examples |
|---|---|
Auto (up to 30 seconds) | Sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, twilight, night |
2, 5, 10, or 15 seconds | Dawn, dusk, twilight, traffic at night, Ferris wheel, fireworks, light painting |
20 seconds | Night sky (with light) |
30 seconds | Night stars, Milky Way (complete darkness) |
📘PRO TIP: To reduce blur when using Night and Night Lapse Photo, mount your camera on a tripod or place it on a stable surface where it won’t wobble or shake.
BURST RATE
Capture fast-action scenes with one of these high-speed settings:
Auto (up to 30 photos in 1 second based on lighting conditions)
30 photos in 1, 2, 3, or 6 seconds
10 photos in 1, 2, or 3 seconds
5 photos in 1 second
3 photos in 1 second
FIELD OF VIEW (PHOTO)
The field of view (FOV) refers to how much of the scene is captured by your camera. HERO7 Black takes photos using two fields of view.
FOV | Description |
|---|---|
Wide | Large field of view that’s great for action shots where you want to capture as much as possible within the frame. |
Linear | Mid-range field of view that removes the fisheye effect of Wide. Perfect for aerial footage and any time you want a more traditional perspective. |
RAW FORMAT
When this setting is turned on, all photos are saved as a .jpg image (for viewing on your camera or sharing with the GoPro app) and a .gpr file. The .gpr file is based on the Adobe .dng format. These files can be used in Adobe® Camera Raw (ACR), version 9.7 or later. You can also use Adobe Photoshop® Lightroom® CC (2015.7 release or later) and Adobe Photoshop® Lightroom® 6 (version 6.7 or later).
In Photo mode, RAW Format is available for Photo, Night, Time Lapse Photo, and Night Lapse Photo, with these exceptions:
SuperPhoto must be off.
FOV must be set to Wide.
Zoom must be off.
RAW Format is not available for capturing continuous photos.
For Time Lapse Photo, the Interval must be at least 5 seconds.
For Night Lapse Photo, the Shutter setting must be at least 5 seconds.
📘PRO TIP: Photos in .gpr format are saved in the same location and with the same file name as .jpg files. To access the files, insert your SD card into a card reader and locate them with your computer’s file explorer.
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