If you’ve been thinking about documenting your life, whether it’s the exciting or mundane stuff, this might just be your moment. This GoPro Hero 13 Black bundle includes a variety of useful accessories, as well as a full suite of interchangeable lenses. It’s currently marked down to just $550 on Amazon, a $200 discount from its usual price.
The biggest change to this generation of GoPro action cameras is the interchangeable lens system, and this kit comes loaded with basically every lens an aspiring filmmaker could ask for. That includes the ultrawide lens mod, which boosts the field of view to 177 degrees, an anamorphic lens and filters, and a macro lens for beautiful close-up shots. While it doesn’t come with a ton of attachments, it does have a case for carrying everything, and basic adhesives to get you started.
The downside here is that GoPro is still using the same sensor and processor as previous models, for better or worse. It’s one of the highest resolution and frame rate offerings you can get, with its 27-megapixel sensor producing up to 5.3K video, and up to 120 fps, although only for five seconds at a time at the highest resolution. Unfortunately, this GoPro, like others before it, still struggles in dim lighting. That said, there are some improvements to the HDR that our reviewer Scott Gilbertson said made a big difference when it came time to start editing.
Even with an upgraded battery, the stamina can be lackluster, lasting just one or two hours depending on how warm the camera gets. Thankfully, a new pass-through charging port allows you to hook up a power bank and keep filming for much longer. There are some other quality-of-life upgrades too, like a magnetic mounting system that makes swapping from surf to sand even easier.
The Hero 13 Black is our favorite GoPro, but there’s a whole world of action cameras for your next adventure, so make sure to check out our full guide if you’re curious about other options. Otherwise, this big bundle includes everything you need to get out and start shooting for just $550.
