YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED - New GoPro MINI Hero 11 Black

You guys ROCK! It was my birthday yesterday when this posted, so I wasn't in the comments, but I'M BACK!!! I'll get to any questions below and hit me with any more that you have or anything else you want to see on this camera!

GoPro audio adapter capability for mini is something they should definitely do!

Yeah I need the ext audio support

Photos on the mini please

Oh Lord

Give me the audio dongle for my 11 mini!!

Bad camera. Nice hissy fit.

Lord David Manning. Great suggestions for Mini. I feel you and I also want them :)

I just got my mini 11 set up today, and I was BLOWN away that I can't set different video modes. Like they basically removed one of the most useful features for no reason... who's buying the Mini 11 to film a car or a stars? This decision is completely mind blowing, and probably the reason they're not really selling any of these cameras (besides the fact that its not much smaller or lighter than a regular 11).

Do you realise this is a scam (established titles

Thank you David. Is there any chance that upcoming firmware will come up with a live shooting preview in the app while using camera throughout instead of preview for just setup the shot before the roll

Dave yer no a Lord , yer Laird

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I took a video using gopro11 black and when i transfer the video to edit, i only hear the voice and the video is totally black. do you know what is causing this problem. thank u.

Being small would be the perfect helmet cam, but it's a bummer it doesn't have external mic support. And yes not having the screens means you need all the help you can get through software like: favorite modes , shorcut options etc.

what settings would you recommend for filming moving trains during the day with the sun out? We just got a GoPro 11 and its overwhelming

That shit that cannot do full settings for camera use quik app

Is this camera has 10bit?

As a workaround for the missing presets I suggest you just flash gopro labs firmware and use the QR control app, which let‘s you set up presets and change settings without connecting the mini to the app all the time!

Just a FYI, the latest firmware for the mini adds support for the pro mic adapter dongle.
I tested it yesterday and it works pretty sweet, pass thru power also works so you can record for hours and hours.
they also fixed the 8 second auto power off. You can now do the same settings as the standard Hero 11.
The mic adapter makes the mini a LOT more useful.

Great video, David! I would just love if @GoPro would just allow the use of wired external microphones (like a standard USB-C wired headset) by directly plugging them into the camera. I don't get why you need an adapter to make that work...

Got to be able to use the mic adapter!!!

nice!

As you wish my Lord

Was watching this video this morning and to my surprise, there was a mini update available this afternoon and what did it add... audio support!!! Nice job gopro!

I don't understand why you cannot just take photo with the mini, it's not that much of a deal to add this possibility and it should be possible to do it by a firmware update. Well this and the lack of GPS almost makes me regret my buy. GPS could have added weight but well....

Hi mate, if I take the bottom mount off where can I get a blank cover?

Come on Dave, its YOUR responsibility to make sure that the sponsors of your channel are not just a complete SCAMM. I am more than happy for you to have sponsors so you can get paid for the great work that you do.

Just a reminder that there is a small group of us that do need the tougher smaller mini with out all the screens. Thanks for the great videos!

Thanks for the review. I love my mini. Just click, stick on the helmet, and go.
One issue is when I plug it into the comp, it doesn't download it straight to go pro quick on my desktop.
There is no MTP setting.
So I have to remove the card to transfer.
Any ideas??.

READ THIS BEFORE BUYING THE 11mini I am returning mine

The gopro is controled by 2 buttons, pain in the a** right ?
I as a ''genius'' i thought that i would simply edit all my settings (video modes) on the Quik App
and then scroll with the 2 buttons in betwens my settings on the camera.
Brilliant ? nope !
YOU CAN ONLY HAVE ONE VIDEO SETTINGS AT A TIME !

When i use my gopro i always switch in between my 4-5 favorite video modes :
Sunny - Sport - Underwater - Slowmo (2x 4x 8x) ...
And each video modes have differents settings (resolution - frame rate - stabilisation - shutter speed ...)

So now, to ''switch'' in between video modes, i have to clicks 15 times on the gopro, 15 TIMES
AND THATS NOT ALL
more precise settings like shutter speed and stabilisation (and many more) CAN ONLY BE CONTROLED ON THE APP !!!
Gopro are meant to often be use where you cant take you phone out.. especially with the smaller version....

That. is. a. shame.
Gopro failed on this one.
Yes it can be fixed in a software update, but for now, my vacation is in 4 days and i am pissed (probably like a lot of people were)

Other thing, the volta handle (with battery built-in) comes with a usb pass-through door for the gopro 11 standard only, not the mini (second time they pissed me off)

I have been watching Minni videos and one showed switching modes by taking a picture of a icon for each mode saved in the phones gallery and pointing the minni at the photo and it would switch settings.

Establish titles is a scam, just in case anyone doesn't know in the UK we use pounds sterling NOT dollars, they can print anything they want.

Do you have infos about getting the (USB) WebCam mode working with the 11 Mini? When I installed the GoPro WebCam app under Windows, it says, the camera is not compatible for using it as USB webcam ("needs GoPro 8 or higher"). The camera displays, that it is connected to USB, so it detects it's connected to a PC.
The menu system does not provide an option to change the USB mode.

So I was able to use the Mini on the Kayak twice before it got too cold here in Wisconsin and the biggest things I found that I would like are:
1. Pro mic adapter support. While the stick on wind deadcats work, they are not as good as a external mic with a dead cat.
2. Related to mic. since it has a extra mount that you might not need on the bottom it would make a perfect mounting spot for a small mic adapter holder using the 4 screws for the prong mount.
3. increase the auto time off or let us select it like in the full size GP 11.
4. Fix the freezing issue that happens sometimes. I didn't experience it while recording but it has locked up a couple of times usually when I plug in a charger.

I have 3 gopros, and 2 sony action cams. I will never understand gopros reasoning for not putting a standard 3.5mm mic in port on their cameras. Video without audio is half the experience. Such a simple 3.5mm jack is standard on the sonys. So please Gopro I would like to have a small media mod case for the Gopro mini 11.

The favourites idea is a great idea. Would definitely make the mini more versatile

My GoPro app looks nothing like that. Is it Quick?

What's the minimum focus distance on the mini? would an after market macro mod help?

Please everyone know that „for now“ means NO until it doesn’t. Do not buy stuff because of promised or worse, possible, features.

Got really excited about the sponsor actually, however it turns out it is most likely a scam, so do your research!

Hi David just an update I received from GoPro on Facebook. They say the hero 11 mini isn’t compatible with the max lens mod. I’ve asked for clarification if this will be compatible with a software version update. Awaiting their reply.

We need mic capability!!! Goprooooo

Something that would be great is if GoPro could make a smaller mic adapter like the one Cynova made for the original Osmo Action. Something like that for the Mini would be amazing.
There is a need for a external mic for the Mini for situations like on a boat/kayak etc where a dead cat could be used.
I still have not seen any foam windslayers for the mini yet from 3rd parties. that might work also as long as it did not cause the cam to overheat.

One handy thing I've found out about the RC surfer dude is that he's self righting if he goes over!

Man, Established Titles is a scam company from China. Do your research properly

ok lord david manning