Have you got a new HERO 10, but are wondering how to get the best quality shots out of it? Look no further – in this post, you’ll get to learn about all the best settings on the GoPro HERO 10 Black for different activities and situations.
There’s a cheat sheet that’s especially helpful if you’re just starting off with your HERO 10 and you aren’t super familiar with the settings part.
In this article, I’ll share with you a GoPro Hero 10 black settings cheat sheet that you can download for free.
Watch my tutorial about how to set up your GoPro Hero 10 for every possible occasion:
GoPro HERO 10 Black Settings Cheat Sheet
If you want the best quality shots from your GoPro HERO 10, it’s best to change the settings based on your intended use case. Therefore, I’ve come up with this cheat sheet that will come in handy for you in different situations. Have a look at it below.
Here are the best settings that you can use for different activities and situations:
Travel / Vlog / Documentary
Here are the best settings for shooting your travel vlogs or documentaries using the HERO 10 Black:
- Resolution: 5.3K30
- Lens: Wide or Linear
- HyperSmooth: High
More info about vlogging is here: GoPro Vlog Setup: 5 Best Vlogging Kits + Vlog Tips
POV Shots
Here are the best HERO 10 settings for some epic POV shots:
- Resolution: 5K30 / 4K60 / 2.7K120
- Lens: Wide or Linear
- HyperSmooth: Standard
Cinematic Shots
Looking to capture some cinematic footage using your HERO 10 Black? Here are the settings:
- Resolution: 5.3K60
- Lens: Wide or Linear
- HyperSmooth: Standard
Slow Motion
Use the following settings for shooting slow-motion footage using your HERO 10:
- Resolution: 4K120 / 2.7K240
- Lens: Wide or Linear
- HyperSmooth: Standard
Learn more about slow-motion here: GoPro Hero 10 Slow Motion GUIDE
Best Stabilization
If you want the best possible stabilization while keeping the widest FOV possible, then these HERO 10 settings will be your best bet:
- Resolution: 5.3K30 / 4K60 / 2.7K120
- Lens: Wide or Linear
- HyperSmooth: High
Low Light
For some great looking night or low-light shots, here are the best HERO 10 settings:
- Resolution: 4K30 / 1080p60
- Lens: Wide
- HyperSmooth: High
More Low-ligh settings here: 4 Recommended GoPro Low Light Setting (HERO 7/8/9/10/11)
FPV Drone
For the best quality shots with an FPV drone, use these settings on your HERO 10 Black:
- Resolution: 5K30 / 4K60
- Lens: Wide
- HyperSmooth: Off
- ISO Max: 100
TimeWarp
Here are the best GoPro HERO 10 TimeWarp settings:
- Resolution: 4K
- Lens: Linear
- Speed: 30x (for 10min+) / 15x (for 5-10min) / 5x or 10x (for 1-5min) / Auto.
- ISO Max: 100
Night Lapse
– For Dark Skies & Stars:
- Mode: Night Lapse Video
- Resolution: 4K
- Lens: Wide
- Shutter: 30 seconds
- Interval: Auto
- ISO Max: 800
– For Cityscapes, Traffic, Sunrise & Sunset:
- Mode: Night Lapse Video
- Resolution: 4K
- Lens: Wide
- Shutter: Auto
- Interval: 10s/ 15s / Auto
- ISO Max: 100
Air
Here are the top recommended settings for your some amazing aerial shots:
Video Settings
- 4K60, Wide Lens
- 1080p120, Wide Lens
- 15x TimeWarp 2.0 Video
Photo Settings
- Time Lapse Photo (1-second interval)
- 1080p120, Wide Lens
- Burst (30/3 Rate), Wide Lens
Bike
Here are the best settings to capture some great shots while riding a bike:
Video Settings
- 4K60 4:3, Wide Lens
- 2.7K60 4:3, Wide Lens
- 15x TimeWarp Video
Photo Settings
- Time Lapse Photo (5-second interval), Wide Lens
Check this article to buy yourself the best bike mount: GoPro Bike Mounts for Adventure Riders [Handlebar/Seat/Tubes].
Indoor
Here are the best GoPro Hero 10 indoor settings:
Video Settings
- 4K30 4:3, Wide Lens
- 1080p30, Wide Lens
Photo Settings
- Photo, Wide Lens
Motor
Don’t forget to set up your HERO 10 with these recommended settings before heading out in your car:
Video Settings
- 4K30 4:3, Wide Lens
- 2.7K60 4:3, Wide Lens
- 15x TimeWarp Video
Photo Settings
- Time Lapse Photo (5-second interval), Wide Lens
All the best car mounts available on the market are here: Top 12 GoPro Car Mounts [Suction/Clamp/Gimbal/Dashboard]
Selfie Shots
Here are the best Hero 10 video and photo settings for selfie shots:
Video Settings
- 4K30 4:3, Narrow Lens
- 4K60 4:3, Wide Lens
Photo Settings
- Photo, Narrow Lens
- SuperPhoto, Photo Timer
Check here the best selfie sticks: Top 15 GoPro Selfie Sticks On the Market
Water
Here are the best video and photo settings when using the HERO 10 underwater:
Video Settings
- 4K60, Wide Lens
- 1080p240, Wide Lens
Photo Settings
- Time Lapse Photo (2 or 5-second interval), Wide Lens
- Burst (30/6 Rate), Wide Lens
Don’t miss surf mounts for you best shots: 7 Useful GoPro Surfboard Mounts & Accessories for Surfers.
Snow
Here are the recommended video and photo settings for snow shots using your GoPro HERO 10 Black:
Video Settings
- 4K60, Wide Lens
- 1080p120, Wide Lens
- 15x TimeWarp Video
Photo Settings
- Time Lapse Photo (1-second interval), Wide Lens
- Burst (30/3 Rate), Wide Lens
Don’t miss snowboarding mounts you can trust: Top 8 GoPro Snowboard Mounts & Accessories + Tips.
For all the time-lapse settings for GoPro Hero 10 read: GoPro Hero 10 Time Lapse & Time Warp GUIDE + Best Settings.
Trail
Here are the HERO 10 video and photo settings that you should use while hiking:
Video Settings
- 4K30 4:3, Wide Lens
- 4K60 4:3, Wide Lens
- 15x TimeWarp Video
Photo Settings
- Photo, Wide Lens
All the best hiking accessories are here: GoPro Hiking: 7 Tips & Accessories to Make Better Hiking Videos
What Are The Best GoPro HERO 10 Black Settings?
In summary, HERO10 brings a whole new level of high quality with 5K 4:3, 5.3K-60, 4K 4:3-60, and 4K-120. You have better HyperSmooth in more modes and better image quality throughout.
To have a full overview of the various GoPro Settings, take a look at this post: GoPro Hero 10: BEST SETTINGS for Action, Sport, Travel, Water
For your best shots, consider using a gimbal stabilizer. You may also find it useful to check out our cheat sheet download for the best GoPro Hero 10 Protune settings
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