The GoPro Hero13 already boasts an impressive wide-angle view, but GoPro is taking it a step further with the new Ultra Wide Edition lens mod, perfect for capturing immersive point-of-view (POV) action shots.
“The Ultra Wide Lens Mod is my secret weapon for capturing the most stable and immersive ‘put-you-in-the-moment’ POV videos,” says professional freeride mountain biker and YouTube creator Sam Pilgrim. “Blink, and you’ll think you’re sitting on my handlebars.”
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The GoPro Ultra Wide Lens Mod is designed for content creation across various aspect ratios.
With a stunning field of view of up to 177°, it expands the perspective by 36% wider and 48% taller than the standard GoPro lens.
This mod provides a 1:1 aspect ratio, allowing creators to crop seamlessly into 16:9 widescreen or 9:16 vertical formats without rotating the camera or image.
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Additionally, GoPro’s popular HyperSmooth image stabilization and Horizon Lock features are even more effective with this mod, functioning smoothly in all video modes, including during a full 360° rotation.
The wider aspect ratio enhances viewer immersion without complicating the content creator’s post-production workflow, actually simplifying it.
“With a 1:1 aspect ratio, I only need to capture the shot once,” Pilgrim adds.
“I can edit the same clip later for horizontal YouTube videos or vertical social media posts.”
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The Ultra Wide Lens Mod is part of GoPro’s HB Series, which also includes the cinematic Anamorphic Lens Mod, the close-up Macro Lens Mod, and a 4 ND filter pack.
Together, these lens mods provide cinematic-quality videos for both professionals and enthusiasts.
Swapping the lens is simple; just turn the lens to remove and replace it.
The GoPro Hero13 automatically detects the added lens and switches to an optimized mode for the best performance.
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Pricing and Availability
The GoPro Ultra Wide Edition Hero13, which includes the Hero13 and the Ultra Wide Lens Mod, is now available for $479.99.
Existing Hero13 users can purchase the Ultra Wide Lens Mod separately for $90.
However, the best value might be the HB Lens Collection, which encompasses the Ultra Wide Lens Mod, Macro Lens Mod, Anamorphic Lens Mod, and ND Filter 4-Pack – all bundled in a protective case that also accommodates the Hero13, all for $449.99 USD.
[Source: The Currents]
Order Links:
- GoPro HERO13 Black Ultrawide Edition (B&H)
- GoPro Ultrawide Lens Mod for HERO13 Black (B&H)
- GoPro HB-Series Lens + Filter Collection for HERO13 Black (B&H)
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