GoPro MAX User Manual Tech Specs: Video
RESOLUTION (VIDEO, TIMEWARP, TIME LAPSE)
Video resolution refers to the number of horizontal lines used in each frame of video. MAX features a choice two resolutions in both HERO mode and 360 mode.
HERO Mode
HERO Mode Resolution | Description |
|---|---|
1080p | The standard resolution and aspect ratio (16:9) for HDTV. Use 1080p if you want full-screen playback on your TV or phone. |
1440p | The tall 4:3 aspect ratio fits more into the frame than 1080p. Great for selfies, point-of-view shots, and sharing to social media. Heads Up: Black bars will appear on both sides of the screen when playing back 1440p footage on an HDTV. |
360 Mode Resolution | Description |
|---|---|
6K Source, 5.6K Stitched | High resolution 360 video that captures everything around you in stunning detail. Lets you create amazing 1080p30 traditional videos using Reframe in the GoPro app. |
3K Source/Stitched | Records video at 60 frames per second (fps) that can be slowed down to 2x normal speed during playback. Lets you create 720p60 traditional videos using Reframe in the GoPro app. |
📘PRO TIP: Be sure that your phone, computer, or TV can support 5.6K video before recording.
FRAMES PER SECOND (VIDEO)
Frames per second (fps) refers to the number of frames captured in each second of video. A higher fps value (60 fps) is better at capturing fast-action shots. You can also use high fps footage for slow-motion playback.
🚧High Resolutions/High 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 app can cause your camera to warm up even more, use even more power, and shorten recording time.
If heat’s a problem, try recording shorter videos. Also limit use of features that take a lot of power, like the GoPro app.
Your camera will tell you if it needs to shut down and cool off. To learn more, see important Messages.
DIGITAL LENSES (HERO MODE–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. For Video mode, Max SuperView captures the largest field of view while Narrow captures the smallest.
Setting | Description |
|---|---|
Max SuperView (13mm) | Widest, most immersive field of view ever on a GoPro. |
Wide (16mm) | Wide field of view with less fisheye effect than Max SuperView. |
Linear (19mm) | Wide field of view without the fisheye effect. |
Narrow (27mm) | Narrow field of view without the fisheye effect. |
MAX HYPERSMOOTH VIDEO STABILIZATION (HERO MODE)
Max HyperSmooth gives you unbreakable stabilization by using a 180° field of view as the ultimate video buffer. It lets your camera eliminate almost all bumps and shakes while you’re recording. This makes it perfect for biking, skating, handheld shots, and more.
📘PRO TIP: Watch your 360 footage on the GoPro app to see your Video and TimeWarp shots with full stabilization.
HORIZON LOCK (HERO MODE)
Horizon Lock keeps your footage smooth and level even if your camera gets flipped upside down while recording.
With Horizon Lock on, your footage and the live view on the touch screen will be locked into the orientation your camera was in when you pressed the Shutter button. If your camera was in a portrait orientation, your footage will stay in a level portrait orientation no matter how much your camera rotates.
With Horizon Lock off, your footage and the live view on the touch screen will roll with the rotation of your camera.
📘PRO TIP: To capture all the twists of barrel rolls, banked turns, and other activities, make sure that Horizon Lock is off when you’re shooting extreme POV action.
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