GoPro MAX

GoPro MAX User Manual Taking Photos

GoPro MAX

Your GoPro can take traditional, 360, and panoramic photos. Simply choose the type of photo you want, and press the Shutter button . All HERO mode shots are captured at 5.5MP. 360 photos are captured at 18MP source/16.6MP stitched.

PHOTO

Use this mode to take a single photo in either HERO or 360 mode. You can also press and hold the Shutter button in HERO mode to take a continuous series photos at a rate of 3 or 30 per second (depending on lighting conditions).

POWERPANO

PowerPano takes incredible 270° distortion-free panoramic photos without having to scan the horizon. Hold MAX horizontally for traditional panoramic photos, or rotate it to portrait orientation for amazing extra-tall shots. All PowerPano photos are captured at 6.2MP. Horizon Lock is on by default.

Heads Up: PowerPano uses both lenses to take the shot, no matter whether your subject is front of or behind your camera. Make sure both lenses are uncovered.

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PRO TIP: Keep your camera level with the horizon to minimize distortion when taking a PowerPano shot.

ON-SCREEN SHORTCUTS

When taking photos, HERO and 360 mode each feature one default shortcut. You can swap it out with another shortcut or add a second.

To learn more, see On-Screen Shortcuts.

Digital Lens (HERO Mode)

Digital lenses affect the field of view, the cropping, and the fisheye effect in your photo. Switch them up to see what works best for your shot.

  1. Tap .

  2. Scroll through the options to see a live preview of each option, and then tap the one that you want.

Photo Timer (360 Mode + PowerPano)

360 photos and PowerPano shots capture everything around your camera. This can include your finger pressing the Shutter button. The Timer is set to 3 seconds by default so that you’ll have enough time to reposition your hand out of the shot. You can also turn the timer off or set it to 10 seconds.

  1. Tap .

  2. Choose 3 seconds, 10 seconds, or Off.

  3. Press the Shutter button . Your camera will start the countdown. It will also beep, and the front status light will blink. Both will speed up as the time winds down before snapping the photo.

To learn more, see Tips for Capturing 360 Content

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PRO TIP: Try using voice commands when capturing 360 shots. This will let you start capture remotely so you don’t have to move your fingers out of the way after pressing the Shutter button.

To learn more, see Controlling Your GoPro With Your Voice.

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