If you’ve just gotten your brand-new GoPro Hero 13 and are feeling a bit confused about the beste instellingen 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 video-instellingen


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.

Videomodi

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

  • Standaard 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

Resolutie

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.

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Frametarief (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 lenzen

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.
  • Breed: 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.
  • Lineair: Great for scenic shots, with no fisheye effect.

Pro tip: Want an even wider view? Use the Max Lens Mod 2 (sold separately) for an ultra-wide 155° field of view.

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.
  • Op: Provides strong stabilization with minimal cropping.
  • Uit: No stabilization, for raw, unaltered footage.

Pro tip: To boost stabilization even further, use Horizon Slot or crop your shots before recording. You can also add the Max Lens Mod for unbreakable stabilization up to 2.7K resolution.

hypersmooth 6.0

Best Video Settings Cheat Sheet


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

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

  • Resolutie: 5.3K at 30fps
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Lens: Wide, Linear, Linear + Horizon Lock
  • HyperSmooth: Op

POV

  • Resolutie: 4K 8:7 at 60fps 
  • Aspect Ratio: 8:7, 4:3, or 16:9
  • SuperView | 4K at 120fps SuperView | 2.7K 4:3 at 120fps
  • Lens: HyperView, SuperView, or Wide
  • HyperSmooth: On or Auto Boost

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:

  • Resolutie: 4K bij 30 fps
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Lens: Breed
  • HyperSmooth: Op

Vlog

For optimal detail and stabilization, use the following settings:

  • Resolutie: 5.3K at 30fps
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Lens: Wide, Linear, or Linear + Horizon Lock
  • HyperSmooth: Op

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

  • Resolutie: 5.3K at 60fps | 5.3K at 60fps SuperView
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Lens: SuperView, Wide, or Linear
  • HyperSmooth: On or Auto Boost

Trage beweging

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

  • Resolutie: 4K at 120fps | 4K at 120fps SuperView
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 or 4:3
  • Lens: Wide or Linear (for better stabilization)
  • HyperSmooth: Op

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.

  • Resolutie: 5.3K 8:7 at 30fps | 4K 8:7 at 60fps
  • Aspect Ratio: 8:7
  • Lens: Breed
  • HyperSmooth: Op

Time-lapse-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:

Time Lapse Video

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

  • Resolutions: 5.3K, 4K, 1080p
  • Lenses: Breed, Lineair
  • Aspectverhoudingen: 16:9, 8:7

gopro schieten time lapse video

TimeWarp

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

  • Resolutions: 5.3K, 4K, 1080p
  • Lenses: Breed, Lineair, Lineair + Horizontaal nivelleren
  • Aspectverhoudingen: 16:9, 9:16, 8:7

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

Night Lapse-video

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

  • Resolutions: 5.3K, 4K, 1080p
  • Lenses: Breed, Lineair
  • Aspectverhoudingen: 16:9, 8:7

Sterrensporen

Capture beautiful, streaking stars in the night sky.

  • Resolutions: 5,3K, 4K
  • Lenses: Breed
  • Aspectverhoudingen: 16:9, 8:7

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Licht schilderij

Get creative and capture cool light patterns.

  • Resolutions: 5,3K, 4K
  • Lenses: Breed
  • Aspectverhoudingen: 16:9, 8:7

gopro hero 12 licht schilderij

Lichte paden voor voertuigen

Perfect for capturing moving car lights at night.

  • Resolutions: 5,3K, 4K
  • Lenses: Breed
  • Aspectverhoudingen: 16:9, 8:7

GoPro Hero 10 Time-lapse

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:

  • Quick Intervals (0.5 to 2 seconds): Great for fast-paced action, like biking or surfing.
  • 2-second Interval: Ideal for busy spots, like street corners.
  • 5 to 10 seconds: Use these for capturing slower movements, like clouds rolling by.
  • 10 seconds to 1 minute: For longer projects like sunrises or construction work.
  • 1 minute to 1 hour: Perfect for super long-term projects like documenting growth over time.

Nachtverval-intervallen

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

  • Auto: Let the camera decide the best interval based on your shutter settings.
  • 4 to 5 seconds: Great for night scenes in the city or with some light movement.
  • 10 to 15 seconds: Use for slowly moving clouds or nighttime skies with some brightness.
  • 20 to 30 seconds: Best for very slow changes, like stars moving in a dark, clear sky.

 

Beste foto-instellingen


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

Super foto

De Super foto 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:

  • HDR (High Dynamic Range): Combines multiple photos into one to capture great detail in tricky lighting, like scenes with both bright areas and shadows.
  • Multi-frame ruisonderdrukking: Merges multiple shots into one to reduce noise, making your images cleaner and sharper, especially in low light.
  • Standaard foto: Enhances details and contrast in your shots, giving you well-balanced photos in most situations.

gopro hero 11 resolutie POV

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:

  • Auto, 60 photos in 6 or 10 seconds, of 30 photos in 1, 3, or 6 seconds.
  • You can also choose from 10 photos in 1 or 3 seconds, of zelfs 5 photos in 1 second for super quick action.

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

Hero 9 Instellingen LIVEBURST

Digital Lenses (Photos)

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

  • Breed (16-34 mm): A broad view to capture more of the scene in your shot.
  • Lineair (19-39 mm): A wide view without the fisheye effect, perfect for landscapes and scenery.

Pro tip: 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-indeling

If you want more control over editing your photos later, enable RAW-indeling. 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.:

  • Aspect Ratio: 8:7, 4:3, or 16:9 (depending on your composition needs)
  • Resolutie: Choose 27MP for the highest quality photos. If shooting in RAW, use the 8:7 aspect ratio for maximum sensor usage.
  • Lens: Wide (16–34mm) or Linear (19–39mm). The wide lens is great for landscapes or action, while the linear lens removes the fisheye effect for more natural shots, like portraits.
  • Superfoto: On for automatic image processing. This adjusts HDR and noise reduction based on the lighting to ensure you get the best result.
  • RAW Format: Use this for more advanced editing flexibility. It saves photos as both .jpg and .gpr, allowing for better post-processing options in apps like Lightroom.
  • Burst Mode: For action shots, set burst mode to capture multiple images quickly (e.g., 30 photos in 1 second) to ensure you capture the perfect moment.
  • ISO: Set ISO between 100-800 for the best balance of brightness and minimal noise.
  • Scherpte: Keep sharpness on medium for general use.

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


  • Always shoot in high resolution (4K or above) if storage allows—it’s easier to downscale footage than to upscale later.
  • Use a high-speed memory card (UHS-I U3) to avoid buffering or missed shots.
  • Regularly clean the lens to avoid blurry footage from dirt or water droplets.
  • Update firmware regularly to access the latest features and bug fixes.

 

Bedankt voor het lezen! 🙏

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

 

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