(Pocket-lint) – GoPro, the favored motion digital camera maker, has launched a brand new addition to its equipment vary which is able to undoubtedly delight these thrill seekers who prefer to discover harsh circumstances.
It is referred to as the Enduro Battery for Hero 10 and Hero 9 Black, and it is designed to last more and survive higher in excessive temperatures than the usual battery.
GoPro says the brand new 1720mAh Enduro Battery will outlast the usual Hero 10 and Hero 9 battery by as much as 40 per cent, and is significantly better in decrease temperatures.
Trying on the common document occasions in excessive and low circumstances, it appears you may discover the most important variations when taking pictures on the highest decision and body charges.
Taking pictures with the battery temperature measuring 14F/-10C, the Enduro can shoot – on common – as much as 50 minutes of 4K/120 footage, or 76 minutes of 4K/60.
Once more, that is when the battery temperature is that low, which means it is doubtless a lot colder within the surroundings the digital camera is being utilized in.
Even taking pictures in typical heat summer time 77F/25C temperatures it may document as much as 51 minutes of 4K/120 (40 per cent improve on normal battery) or 71 minutes of 4K/60 (13 per cent improve on normal battery).
For those who shoot things like skiing (or any other winter sport) up in the cold mountains, or do a lot of shooting in hot summers, the battery could be something of a game changer.
During regular usage in moderate temperatures, if you record in the higher frame rates – pushing the camera to its recording limits – you’ll notice a considerable improvement.
As mentioned, the new battery fits both of the most recent two models of flagship GoPro: Hero 10 Black and Hero 9 Black. It’s available to buy from GoPro now and costs $24.99/£24.99 in the US/UK.
Writing by Cam Bunton. Initially revealed on .