Have a hero 11. No issues for the past 2 years. Never froze, never shut down due to overheating. Really, never had a issue with it.
GoPro HERO11 Black
GoPro HERO11 Black โ E-Commerce Packaging - Waterproof Action Camera with 5.3K60 Ultra HD Video, 27MP Photos, 1/1.9" Image Sensor, Live Streaming, Webcam, Stabilization
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โ"Sandisk Extreme Plus" is what I use in my hero 11 and it works well, I have 2 of them.โ
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Pros
8- +Flat color profile is very good
- +10 bit video
- +No issues for 2 years
- +Never froze
- +No overheating
- +Can be carried in a pocket
- +excellent device
- +works well with Sandisk Extreme Plus SD card
Cons
6- โDoesn't have dlog profile
- โLow dynamic range in video
- โBlown skies
- โdoesnโt read most USB-C mics
- โscreams with beeper about SD card upgrade
- โmight not be able to use SD card
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GoPro Hero 11 doesnโt read most USB-C mics. The Media Mod or the official 3.5mm adapter is basically the only reliable option.
It probably would work but prepare to have your hero 11 scream at you with its beeper saying the SD card needs an upgrade and might not be able to be used in the camera.
The Hero 11 is an older camera (circa 2022) and although an excellent device the 12 and 13 offer more (but if you don't need what they offer that is of no interest).
"Sandisk Extreme Plus" is what I use in my hero 11 and it works well, I have 2 of them.
You could also buy this used one for $130, then spend $50 signing up for the GoPro membership, and then $100 to replace the damaged camera with โฆ a new Hero11. Grand total: $280 plus shipping and the
It looked like the card were pretty close to taking your hero 11 with it
I certainly wouldn't go any older than the Hero 11 for a 2nd hand GoPro. It was the first GoPro to introduce 10 bit color, the taller 8:7 sensor and "in camera" night effect shots.
I can only use my Hero 11 for 15 min max at room temp before heats up like the sun and shuts down. It's shit.
Iโm recording 5.3k, 8:7, 30fps with the media mod and get my SD cards directly from GoPro. I havenโt had any issues yet.
I think you'd have to choose between Hero 11 or 13.
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