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GoPro Hero 13 Settings Guide + FREE Cheat Sheet

Andy Magri

If you’ve just gotten your brand-new GoPro Hero 13 and are feeling a bit confused about the die besten Einstellungen to use, don’t worry—you’re in the right place!

I understand how frustrating it can be to start using a new camera and not get the results you were hoping for.

That’s why I’ve put together this guide with the best settings for video, photo, time-lapse, and TimeWarp for every situation.

Beste Videoeinstellungen

Resolution, aspect ratio, FPS (frames per second), lens, and HyperSmooth are the main settings you’ll want to tweak for awesome shots. Let’s quickly go over what each one means and the different options available. 

In the next section, I’ll share the best settings for different activities.

Video-Modi

Your GoPro Hero 13 offers several video modes to suit different shooting scenarios. Here’s a quick breakdown:

  • Standard-Video: This is the basic mode that records standard footage without any extra enhancements. Simple and easy for everyday use.
  • HDR Video: This mode steps things up by capturing in 5.3K or 4K with High Dynamic Range (HDR). It’s great for bright environments and brings out vivid colors and details that might otherwise be lost in shadows or bright spots.
  • Log Video: If you want more creative control, use Log mode. It captures footage that requires color grading in post-production, giving you flexibility to tweak color and dynamic range for professional results.

side by side comparison of standard contrast versus high dynamic range

Auflösung

Choosing the right resolution is key to getting sharp, clear footage. Here’s a breakdown of the GoPro Hero 13’s resolution options:

  • 5.3K (16:9): Ultra-high resolution for super detailed footage, plus you can grab 15.8MP still images from the video.
  • 5.3K (8:7): Tallest and widest view, perfect for capturing both horizontal and vertical shots in one go. You can also zoom in without losing detail.
  • 4K (16:9): High-quality, stable footage for scenes like tripod shots, with the option to extract 8MP stills.
  • 4K (8:7): Great for immersive POV shots with flexible lens options. You can also crop and adjust after recording.
  • 2.7K (16:9 or 4:3): Ideal for slow-motion or cinematic-quality video.
  • 1080p: Standard HD, great for maximizing recording time and easy playback on older devices.

Bildrate (FPS)

Frame rate, or FPS (frames per second), affects how smooth your video looks and how much slow motion you can achieve:

  • 60 FPS: Playback at 2x slow motion.
  • 120 FPS: 4x slow motion.
  • 240 FPS: 8x slow motion.

Higher FPS is great for action-packed scenes and delivers smooth slow-motion effects.

Digitale Objektive

GoPro’s digital lenses let you control how much of the scene you capture and the amount of fisheye effect in your shots. Here’s a breakdown:

  • HyperView: The widest, most immersive view, ideal for POV action sports.
  • SuperView: Slightly less distortion than HyperView, but still great for POV shots.
  • Weit: Versatile for everyday shots, landscapes, or selfies.
  • Linear + Horizon Lock: This keeps your footage level, even if the camera tilts, and reduces fisheye distortion—perfect for smooth landscape shots.
  • Linear: Great for scenic shots, with no fisheye effect.

Erfahren Sie mehr über GoPro Hero 13 FOV>>>

HyperSmooth

HyperSmooth is GoPro’s stabilization technology that reduces camera shake for smooth footage. Here are the three modes:

  • AutoBoost: Balances stabilization with the widest field of view by adjusting the amount of cropping needed.
  • An: Provides strong stabilization with minimal cropping.
  • Aus: No stabilization, for raw, unaltered footage.

Profi-Tipp: To boost stabilization even further, use Horizontsperre or crop your shots before recording. You can also add the Max Lens Mod for unbreakable stabilization up to 2.7K resolution.

Best Video Settings Cheat Sheet

Here you’ll learn how to adjust your settings depending on what you’re planning to film:

Reisen

These settings are the best for capturing detail and ensuring stabilization:

POV

Low Light/Night/Indoor

GoPro is not the best camera for filming in the situations with low light, like indoors or at night. These settings provide the best noise reduction and detail:

Vlog

For optimal detail and stabilization, use the following settings:

Filmisch

For the best quality and cinematic effect (especially if you’re planning to use 2x slow-motion), use the following settings:

Zeitlupe

For pronounced 4x slow-motion and higher, use these settings:

Post-Production

If you plan to do post-production, these settings will give you the most flexibility. Shooting in 8:7 captures the “rawest” footage, using the full sensor and native lens. This allows for easy adjustments, like lens correction or cropping, during editing.

Zeitraffer-Modi

The GoPro Hero 13 has a bunch of cool time-lapse modes to capture those stunning, fast-forward moments. Here’s a quick look at your options:

Zeitraffer-Video

For general time-lapse shots, like clouds moving or cityscapes.

TimeWarp

Perfect for smooth, fast-paced videos while you’re on the move.

Learn the difference between Time Lapse & Timewarp here>>>

Nachtzeitraffer-Video

Ideal for capturing low-light scenes like nighttime cityscapes or stars.

Sternspuren

Capture beautiful, streaking stars in the night sky.

Lichtmalerei

Get creative and capture cool light patterns.

Fahrzeuglichtspuren

Perfect for capturing moving car lights at night.

Time Lapse Intervals

When setting up time-lapse shots, the interval is key. It controls how often your camera takes a photo, which affects how smooth or fast your final video looks. Here’s what you can do:

Zeitrafferintervalle bei Nacht

For shooting at night, you’ll also have interval options. Here are some examples to help you choose:

 

Beste Fotoeinstellungen

These are the settings you should have in mind if you’re planning to take photos with your Hero 13:

SuperPhoto

Die SuperPhoto feature on your GoPro Hero 13 takes your photos up a notch by automatically choosing the best settings for each shot. It works like a smart assistant, analyzing things like lighting and movement to give you the best possible results.

SuperPhoto has three options:

Burst-Rate

Want to capture fast action? The Hero 13’s Burst-Modus can take multiple photos in rapid succession. Here are the available burst options:

The camera will automatically adjust the burst rate depending on the lighting to make sure your photos look great.

Digital Lenses (Photos)

GoPro’s digital lenses allow you to control the zoom and how much of the scene you capture in your photos:

Profi-Tipp: Looking for an even wider view? The Max Lens Mod 2 provides an ultra-wide 155° lens, and with the new Ultra Wide Lens, you can push the field of view (FOV) to an impressive 177°. This gives you a view that’s 36% wider and 48% taller than what you can capture with the standard lens.

RAW-Format

If you want more control over editing your photos later, enable RAW-Format. This saves two files: a .jpg for easy sharing, and a .gpr file, which is based on Adobe’s DNG format, giving you more editing flexibility in programs like Adobe Camera Raw or Lightroom.

Just keep in mind that using RAW disables SuperPhoto and zoom, and certain shooting modes have specific time intervals for RAW photos.

Best Photo Setting Cheat Sheet

For general use, these settings will work well in most situations.:

Keep in mind that for low-light conditions, you’ll need to adjust the settings to reduce noise as much as possible. You can find the recommended low-light settings in the video settings cheat sheet section.

 

Pro Tips for Maximizing GoPro Hero 13 Performance

These are the tips that I find extremely useful:

 

Vielen Dank fürs Lesen! 🙏

I hope this guide helped you learn about the best settings for the GoPro Hero 13 🙂

 

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