GoPro's new $399 Hero 13 Black may be the action camera to beat - and it has a cheaper sibling

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It's that exciting time of year when GoPro unveils its new action cameras. This year, we're treated to two new models and a selection of lenses and accessories.

The GoPro Hero 13 Black continues the legacy of its predecessors with enhanced features for capturing exhilarating footage. Key highlights include:

13x Burst Slo-Mo Function: Capture stunning slow-motion shots with 400 frames per second at HD-quality 720p, 120 frames per second at 5.3K, and 360 frames per second at 900p.Professional-Grade Video: Features like Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG) HDR video with 10-bit and Rec. 2100 color space offer a wider color gamut for cinematic footage.Enhanced Audio Settings: Choose between balanced true-to-life sound or enhanced vocal clarity.Faster Transfers: WiFi 6 support enables up to 40% faster content transfer speeds.Improved Battery: The redesigned Enduro all-weather battery offers 10% greater capacity.Versatile Mounting Options: New Snap and Go magnetic latch mount and ball joint mount complements the built-in mounting fingers and a 1/4-20 thread hole.

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The Hero 13 Black is priced at $399.

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There are also a bunch of new accessories for the Hero 13 Black:

Ultra Wide Lens Mod ($99.99): Capture every detail with a 177° field of view and a 1:1 aspect ratio.Macro Lens Mod ($129.99): Focus on distant objects or those up to 4x closer than standard lenses.Anamorphic Lens Mod ($129.99): Achieve ultra-wide, artistic footage with less distortion in a 21:9 aspect ratio.ND Filter 4-Pack ($69.99): Create cinematic motion blur with ND4, ND8, ND16, and ND32 filters. GoPro

Joining the Hero 13 Black is the Hero, touted by GoPro as "the smallest, lightest, simplest to use, and lowest-cost 4K camera with a screen," and is priced at a very competitive $199.

Compact Design: Weighing only 86g, it's 35% smaller and 46% lighter than the Hero 13 Black.Rugged Build: Waterproof up to 16ft (5m), maintaining durability.User-Friendly Interface: Features an intuitive touchscreen and one-button control for easy mode switching.High-Quality Capture: Records Ultra HD 4K and HD 1080p video, plus 12-megapixel photos.HyperSmooth Stabilization: Automatically smooths out jumps and shakes in footage.Enduro Battery: Offers up to 100 minutes of continuous recording at the highest video setting on a single charge.

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These new GoPro models and accessories are designed to meet the needs of both amateur enthusiasts and professional videographers -- ensuring high-quality, versatile footage for all your adventures.