Close Ups and Bokeh with the Hero 10:

Just use a macro lens.

HERO10 Black update v1.20 | December 15, 2021

NEW FEATURES

• Enables Max Lens Mod compatibility.
• Adds new resolutions and frame rates including 5K 4:3 24, 4K 4:3 30/25/24, 5.3K24 and 1080p24.
• Adds SuperView digital lens to 5.3K60/30.

PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS

• Reduces highlight clipping to prevent overexposure in bright conditions.

USABILITY IMPROVEMENTS

• Increased accuracy of battery recording time indicator for Enduro.
• General bug fixes and user interface improvements.

Press PR: Starting today, HERO10 Black owners can update their cameras using the Quik app. Benefits include:

1. Max Lens Mod with 2.7K 4:3 settings: Max Lens Mod is an ultra-wide angle lens accessory for HERO10 and HERO9 Black cameras. It enables incredibly wide, distortion-free video, referred to as Max SuperView, as well as the ultimate in-video stabilization, aptly named Max HyperSmooth, with optional full 360˚ horizon lock. And with HERO10 Black, Max Lens Mod enables 2.7K60 video in both 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios for hands down the widest, most stable POV shots possible.

2. 5.3K SuperView Digital Lens: GoPro's widest, most immersive in-camera digital lens is now available at 5.3K60 on HERO10 Black. At 5.3K60, SuperView captures your point-of-view at a stunningly high resolution and frame rate which results in a "you feel like you're there" visual experience. SuperView is a favorite of those looking to capture their activity as they remember seeing it—only better.

3. 24 Frames Per Second Video: 24 frames per second video is a favorite of film and television producers, and HERO10 Black now supports 24 frames per second at 5.3K, 5K, 4K and 1080p video resolutions.

To update HERO10 Black, owners need only connect their camera to GoPro's Quik app.

Out in a snowstorm, with waterproof gimbal (Hohem iSteady Pro 4):

I used the Enduro battery. I was out for almost two hours in 0-degree windchill (F) with the camera never switched off and shot lots of clips, with many 1-minute or more (the tracking clips). At the end the battery was down to only 20%.

Unfortunately v1.30 did not fix my issues with the media mod not working properly.

Latest release:
HERO10 Black update v1.40 | March 30, 2022

HERO10 Black v1.40

NEW FEATURES

Adds support for Volta

PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS
* Improves QuikCapture performance and reliability
* Improves Auto Upload connection to GoPro cloud
* Improves Hindsight capture reliability for 4K25 mode
* Improves Real/Half Speed button response during Time Warp capture
* Improves reliability when multiple BLE devices are paired to camera

USABILITY IMPROVEMENTS
* Fixes an audio calibration issue when camera is used with Media Mod
* Fixes issue where Audio Meter is not displayed when camera is used with Media Mod
* Fixes incorrect Scheduled Capture count down display on HDMI
* General bug fixes and other user interface improvements

The Volta is stupid. The Hohem iSteady Pro gimbal, for example, can do all the Volt does and also adds needed stabilization. It has a 10-hour battery and you can power the GoPro from it, you can by bluetooth wireless connection change the camera mode and also start and stop video, or time-lapse, or hyper lapse or stills. Volt capabilities + stabilization and about the same price. You cannot use the Media mod with the gimbal, however.

ReelSteady 2.0 test: shot with Hypersmooth Standard on in 4:3 5K, stabilized in ReelSteady and exported in 5K Cineform (essentially lossless) then color graded in DaVinci Resolve and exported in 4K:

HERO10 Black v1.42 | June 1, 2022

PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS

• Fixes bug where display turns green and camera reboots when paired with multiple devices
• Fixes multiple command and control bugs when camera is paired with Volta
• General bugs and performance improvements