GoPro HERO7 Black User Manual Tech Specs: Time Lapse
TIMEWARP VIDEO SPEED
You can increase TimeWarp Video speed up to 30x to turn longer activities into shareable moments.
Use this chart to estimate the length of your videos. For example, recording at 2x speed for 1 minute will give you about 30 seconds of TimeWarp video. Recording at 2x speed for 4 minutes will give you approximately 2 minutes of TimeWarp video.
Speed | Recording Time | Video Length |
|---|---|---|
2x | 1 minute | 30 seconds |
5x | 1 minute | 10 seconds |
10x | 5 minutes | 30 seconds |
15x | 5 minutes | 20 seconds |
30x | 5 minutes | 10 seconds |
Heads Up: Recording times are approximate. The video length may vary depending on the movement in your shot.
Speed | Examples |
|---|---|
2x-5x | Driving through a scenic route |
10x | Hiking and exploring |
15x-30x | Running and mountain biking |
📘PRO TIP: For the best results, try speeds 10x and up when shooting footage that may get bumpy.
VIDEO RESOLUTION (TIMEWARP + TIME LAPSE VIDEO)
HERO7 Black shoots TimeWarp and Time Lapse Video in four resolutions. The default settings are 4K with a 16:9 aspect ratio and Wide field of view. Here are all of your options:
Resolution | Aspect Ratio |
|---|---|
4K | 16:9 |
2.7K | 4:3 |
1440p | 4:3 |
1080p | 16:9 |
To learn more, see:
Video Resolution (RES)
Aspect Ratio
TIME LAPSE INTERVAL
The Interval sets how often your camera takes a shot in Time Lapse Video and Time Lapse Photo modes.
Available intervals are 0.5 (default), 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, and 60 seconds.
Interval | Examples |
|---|---|
0.5-2 seconds | Surfing, biking, or other sport |
2 seconds | Busy street corner |
5-10 seconds | Clouds or outdoor scenes for long durations |
10-60 seconds | Lengthy activities, such as construction or artwork |
Time Lapse Video Recording Time
Use this chart to determine the length of your videos. For example, recording for 5 minutes with a 0.5-second interval will give you 20 seconds of time lapse video. Recording for 15 minutes will give you 1 minute of video.
Interval | Recording Time | Video Length |
|---|---|---|
0.5 second | 5 minutes | 20 seconds |
1 second | 5 minutes | 10 seconds |
2 seconds | 10 minutes | 10 seconds |
5 seconds | 1 hour | 20 seconds |
10 seconds | 1 hour | 10 seconds |
30 seconds | 5 hours | 20 seconds |
60 seconds | 5 hours | 10 seconds |
📘PRO TIP: For the best results, mount your camera on a tripod or place it on a stable surface where it won’t wobble or shake. Use TimeWarp Video to capture time lapse video when you’re on the move.
To learn more, see (<>)TimeWarp (page 38).
NIGHT LAPSE PHOTO INTERVAL
Choose how often your GoPro snaps a shot in Night Lapse Photo mode. Night Lapse intervals are Auto, 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 30 seconds, and 1, 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 Interval is set to Auto, your camera captures a photo every 10 seconds.
Interval | Examples |
|---|---|
Auto | Great for all exposures (captures as quickly as possible, depending on the Shutter setting) |
4-5 seconds | Evening city scene, street lighting, or scenes with movement |
10-15 seconds | Dim lighting with slow scene changes, like night clouds with a bright moon |
20-30 seconds | Very low light or very slow scene changes, like stars with minimal ambient or street light |
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